Local Iceland Elopement
Photographer & Full-Service Planner

When you think of your dream wedding day, standing there with your fave person hand-in-hand, what words come to mind?

I’m pretty sure ‘‘stressful’’, ‘‘overwhelming’’, and ‘‘why the eff are we paying this much for subpar food and a stuffy venue’’ isn’t what you dream of.

As a fellow nature-nerd, you dream of feeling the wind blow through your hair, exploring hidden landscapes that feel like Middle-Earth, and having the freedom to ditch the traditions and do it your way, instead. An Iceland elopement for your most epic love story. Where you can exchange standing under ceiling lights for the Northern Lights.

I’ve got good news for you, you’re in the right place.

Where magic meets rock ‘n roll rebellion to architect your most fun, frolicking, easiest time anyone ever has planning an international Iceland elopement.

You’re about to have your best adventure, yet, and I can’t wait to show you my favorite Iceland elopement locations, best restaurants in Iceland, and capture you looking effortlessly authentic in these storybook landscapes.

You can think of me like your Iceland elopement matchmaker.

So you can stop worrying about where to even begin planning your Iceland elopement, wondering if you’re going to find the best Iceland elopement locations, or if your elopement photos will end up looking like ‘‘you’’. And instead, just focus on enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime adventure with your forever best friend in Iceland.

I don't just take photos in Iceland, I live here as a permanent resident year-round with my Icelandic husband and our little potato looking cat in our seaside home we own (dreams come true).

This wild, magical country has been my full-time home for seven years, and creating Iceland elopement experiences has been my obsession for over a decade.

• I've personally scouted 1000+ Iceland locations (way beyond the internet famous ones)

• I understand Iceland's micro-climates, sunlight & weather patterns, and crowd flows

• I know which black sand beach feels powerful vs. which waterfall feels romantic

• I can tell you exactly when the light hits that glacial river valley perfectly

• I have backup plans for backup plans for your elopement day and your precious images

• I know what areas are safe to stand in and how to not damage Iceland’s fragile environment

Way past just photography, planning ‘‘assistance’’, or generic Iceland elopement guides.

This is an artisanal Iceland elopement experience designed for couples who want nothing more than to feel taken care of, in control of their day, and have the certainty that they will feel over the moon once their Iceland elopement day ends— rain or shine, snow or wind.

MY LITTLE BLACK BOOK of ICELAND™

After over a decade of crafting Iceland elopement experiences, I've curated an exclusive collection of 1000+ personally scouted locations that most Iceland visitors never discover.

From hidden highland valleys to secluded coastal cliffs, I know exactly which spots offer complete privacy for your most intimate moments and which micro-climates provide the perfect conditions for your elopement vision.

This isn't guesswork or generic location guides, its insider knowledge from an Iceland permanent resident who helps you with everything from vendors to paperwork to the best places to go from my Little Black Book of Iceland™ ensuring your custom-designed elopement unfolds with absolute certainty in the most breathtaking, crowd-free locations imaginable.

AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHY

Your love story deserves more than pretty pictures. Your Iceland elopement deserves a visual narrative that captures what actually matters to you, and, having an award-winning photographer in Iceland by your side doesn’t hurt.

Instead of spending tens of thousands on centerpieces and venues that disappear after one night, you're investing in gallery-worthy imagery and an Iceland experience that transforms you both.

As your personal Iceland elopement Creative Director, I focus on documenting the Iceland elopement’s authentic moments, raw emotions, and cinematic beauty of your day, creating heirloom photographs that tell your unique story against Iceland's otherworldly landscapes rather than following someone else's template of what a wedding "should" look like.

WHERE LOGISTICS & ART MEET IN THE SAME BRAIN

With over two decades behind the camera and hundreds of weddings and elopements in my portfolio, plus my background coordinating major productions for HBO, NBC, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and more.

I bring a rare combination of artistic vision and flawless execution to your most important day.

While other photographers focus solely on images, I orchestrate every elopement day timeline, weather contingency, and logistical detail with the precision of a Hollywood production coordinator.

You'll never have to worry about missing that perfect light, getting caught in a storm without backup plans, or having your day derailed by poor planning, because I've already anticipated and solved every possible scenario before you even arrive in Iceland, except for an alien invasion. But even then, I feel like I know caves to hide in.

I'm Steph Zakas, the elf-like creature behind the lens and a film degree grad turned Iceland obsessive who's been calling this otherworldly country home for seven years.

My background is as expansive as Iceland’s volcanic deserts from coordinating productions for HBO, Rolling Stone, and Vogue to being a professional photographer for 20 years working with the likes of Disney, Nike, New York Fashion Week, and of course hundreds of weddings & elopements.

My experience has taught me that flawless execution looks effortless— which is exactly how I approach crafting your Iceland elopement experience.

I'm the metalhead who roller skates, speaks decent (see: for a toddler) Icelandic, and genuinely believes the most romantic thing in the world is discovering Iceland's magic for their wedding. So much so that my own wedding was an Iceland elopement, with just me and my Reykjavík born & raised husband, adventuring through Iceland’s central Highland. And yes, I planned the whole thing, too.

What drives me is creating experiences so perfectly tailored to each couple that they can't imagine having done it any other way. I've spent over a decade learning Iceland's hidden gems and moods— not just as a photographer, but as someone who calls this wild, magical place home.

01.

Book Your Consult

FIRST, REACH OUT HERE. WE’LL SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULT TO GET YOUR CUSTOM ICELAND ELOPEMENT PACKAGES CREATED.

You’ll be speaking to me— no big corporate feel, here. If we are a great match, I’ll create custom packages for you to choose from.

02.

Your Custom Elopement

FROM YOUR PROPOSAL, PICK THE CUSTOM ICELAND ELOPEMENT PACKAGE OPTION THAT FITS YOUR VIBE AND DREAM DAY.

I’m with you to help plan your Iceland elopement every step of the way vs sparse communication and not knowing your photog until the day of.

SOUND EASY? BECAUSE IT IS.

03.

Elope in Adventure

YOUR ELOPEMENT DAY WILL BE FILLED WITH THE MOST EPIC PLACES IN ICELAND AS YOU SIT BACK, ENJOY NATURE, AND BE IN THE MOMENT.

As your Iceland elopement photographer & planner, your Iceland adventure will be a stress-free, adventure-focused day where you’re taken to locations curated just for you.

‘‘Steph Zakas is not only an incredible photographer, but she is an excellent source for all things Iceland and your adventure elopement.

My husband and I cannot thank Steph enough for curating our special day and making it feel effortless and fun.

I highly recommend you talk to her if you're considering eloping in Iceland.

Just look at the pictures this woman can take; how can you not be convinced?’’
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- Kristel & Johnny

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