YOUR ICELAND ELOPEMENT WILL BE AS AWESOME AS SECOND BREAKFAST.
YOUR ICELAND ELOPEMENT WILL BE AS AWESOME AS SECOND BREAKFAST.
YOUR ICELAND ELOPEMENT WILL BE AS AWESOME AS SECOND BREAKFAST.
Custom Iceland Elopement Photography & Full-Service Planning Packages
and iceland Adventure Photography Experiences for a truly location-forward day.
All Iceland Elopement Photography and Adventure Photography experiences are custom, personal, and designed just for you. You no longer have to worry about picking locations around the crowds or not know how to even plan an elopement. Now, you can say your vows in Iceland’s dynamic landscapes—
without 400 randos watching you.
This is a completely customized Iceland elopement experience from single day to multi-day experiences to capture more of your adventure than just your elopement day.
These customized Iceland elopement experiences ensure that each couple can hand-craft the experience that fits the variety of different needs each couple uniquely has.
You will be seamlessly guided through the entire experience starting with the crafting of your customized Iceland elopement package, to putting your dream experience together, to your custom Iceland elopement location itinerary.
Each step of the way is tailored to who you both are as humans and the way you want your day to feel.
Your options for
Custom-Made Iceland Photography Experiences
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Iceland Elopement Photography & Full-Service Planning Packages
Personal, private, & done for you.
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I’ll create custom package options for you built on the type of experience you’re looking for. We can add on practically everything you want from cakes to excursions.
Photography & Full-Planning is included in every package—
- custom curated locations for your elopement, so you don’t have to worry about finding the ‘right’ spots. No location guides for you to then have to pick, I have hundreds (dare I say over a thousand) I pick from.
- personalized planning assistance for your Iceland trip.
- all logistics & vendor coordination.
- marriage paperwork guidance.
- and me as your photographer.
Everything is sorted for you.Partial, full, and multiple day elopements are available.
Every package comes with a curated gallery delivered online.
There is no image limit per package, all images that pass my quality control. You do not need to purchase more images later. Typically, full-day elopements have around 400+ images.
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If you’re looking for the whole shebang, I offer an Iceland Elopement Photo, Video, and Full-Planning Collection as a team.
You’ll have two dedicated artists capturing your story all day long, instead of someone who is a photographer and takes video clips throughout the day.
Your story will be captured from start to finish, including audio coverage of your vows.
This packages includes:
- All day dedicated photographer
- All day dedicated videographer filmmaker
- Drone footage (when the weather allows)
- A 3-5 minute film in 4k
- Potential add-ons
Iceland Elopement Photography, Videography, and Full-Service Planning package starts at $10,200 (+VAT) -
This is a high-touch, personal experience. Unlike industry standard, I don’t offer ‘‘assistance’’ by way of a few PDF guides, I truly design your entire day from start to finish.
You can take the overwhelm off your plate because you are totally taken care of.The process is simple as you will be guided through every part.
1- Reach out via the contact form.
2- During your consult I’ll get to know you and what you’re looking for.
3- You’ll book in the custom package you love.
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The difference: we get to know each other, it’s personal, bespoke, one-to-one the whole way,
I have 20 years of experience with multiple professional cameras— and a background in filmmaking for that dreamy, cinematic style.
Instead of meeting your contracted photographer the day of, minimal communications, and 99% hands-off planning.
I’m basically like having a friend in Iceland who happens to have cameras with her that you’re hanging out with.
And, you will have a local which I can not stress enough is essential here in Iceland with our weather, terrain, climate, and solving problems in real-time.
Why does a photographer also do full-service planning you might be wondering?
In a past life in NYC, I was a production coordinator for big studios coordinating projects with Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Paramount Pictures, NBC, HBO, Coca-Cola, Ray Bans, Leica, and more. I was also a project manager for a major publication, and even a coorporate trainer for Hard Rock.
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In a past life in NYC, along with my photography company, I was a production coordinator for big studios coordinating projects with Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Paramount Pictures, NBC, HBO, Coca-Cola, Ray Bans, Leica, and more.
I was also a project manager for a major publication.
And, even a corporate trainer for Hard Rock.
I’m that weird combination of artist meets logistics.
Full day Iceland Elopement Photography & Full-Service planning starting at $6300 USD (+VAT)
Full day Iceland Elopement Photography, Videography, and Full-Service Planning package starts at $10,200 (+VAT)
Multiple day Iceland elopements start at $13,000 USD (+ VAT)
Only accepting 12 elopements a year— all Iceland Elopements are designed & planned for you from start to finish so you can focus your free-time back to the fun stuff and leave the overwhelm for good.
Every Iceland Elopement Experience includes
Photography & Full-Service Planning plus:
+ A Bespoke, Custom-Made Experience:
So you can truly have that once-in-a-lifetime experience. I’m not talking about delivering a PDF guide, this is completely designed and coordinated from vision to final images leveraging my past life as a production coordinator on sets for Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Nike, GQ, Paramount Pictures, etc.
+ Award-Winning Photography, Sneak Peeks, & Print Rights:
So looking back, you look like ‘you’. Backed with 20 years of experience, and 10 years of Iceland, we will make magic no matter the weather in a natural way. You’ll have sneaks typically within 48 hours and no image limit on your final gallery.
+ Complete Elopement Location Design:
So you don’t have to worry about picking the ‘right’ places. This isn’t scouting assistance, I curate every spot we go — you can think of me like a matchmaker pairing you with the best locations that fit your personality.
+ Concierge Planning Assistance & Unlimited Communications:
So you can save time and get rid of any overwhelm in planning a wedding and trip abroad while getting all your questions answered. I’ll help you with the days surrounding your elopement, too.
+ Complete Logistical Coordination:
So you can focus your time after long days decompressing and being excited together — let me handle the details from full timeline creation, marriage paperwork guidance, vendor coordination, location timelines, and more.
+ Weather Monitoring and Backup Plans:
So you don’t need to worry about it. In case of uninhabitable weather, I will have backup plans which include locations and blocking off the days bookending your elopement for you in case the date needs moved.
+ All travel for Steph and accommodation stay if necessary — No secret fees after booking, ever.
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Couple’s Iceland Adventure Experiences
Fully custom & local-built
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Adventure sessions are custom-made tailored to you.
Adventure sessions start at 1 hour and go up from there.
Adventure sessions can be planned from a Reykjavík session or out in the wilds of Iceland.
Your final gallery will be delivered in an online gallery.
There is no image limit per package, you do not need to purchase more images later. Typically for one hour around 150+ images are delivered.
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Couple’s adventure
Engagement Session (great for Save the Dates)
Vow Renewal
Fantasy and art
Commercial session
Personal Branding
Private Iceland Adventure for Public Figures
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The process is simple as you will be guided through every part.
1- Reach out via the contact form.
2- During your consult I’ll get to know you and what you’re looking for.
3- You’ll book in the custom package you love.
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If you’re coming to Iceland, why not get professionally created content?
These are completely custom, hand-crafted experiences from a partial day to multiple days. Each experience is personal to you.
Couple’s Adventure Photography starting at $1250 USD (+VAT) & Vow Renewal Experiences starting at $2500 USD (+VAT) for outside of Reykjavík.
Each Iceland adventure session is crafted to fit your needs and the locations are hand-picked to match.
This experience is also suitable for outdoor brand photography and portraits.
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Custom Secret Marriage Proposals
Get Engaged in Iceland
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Each proposal is a custom-made day.
I’ll help you find the perfect location and add in any special touches.
These are best in an ‘‘adventure style’’ versus a making it a big event with lots of decor.
By keeping it in this adventure style we can make it a real surprise through the whole thing. (Don’t worry, I have a whole plan for keeping it a secret.)
Proposals start at 1 hour and go up from there.
There is no image limit per package, all images that pass my quality control. You do not need to purchase more images later.
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You can have one hour at one location where you pop the question and get some photos afterward.
You can have multiple hours where I will create a custom location adventure for you both to get more photos in post-proposal bliss.
We can add on special touches to your experience.
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The process is simple as you will be guided through every part.
1- Reach out via the contact form.
2- During your consult I’ll get to know you and what you’re looking for.
3- You’ll book in the custom package you love.
4- Then we get to pulling it all together.
Iceland Marriage Proposals starting at $1250 USD (+VAT) for outside of Reykjavík.
Want to keep it a secret that you’re popping the question while you propose in Iceland? I’m ya gurrrl.
Iceland proposal adventures are built for you from a single hour to multiple-day experiences.
MORE THAN JUST YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Think of me as your 3-for-1 Iceland Elopement Yoda
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Personal knowledge hub for vendors, restaurants, craft beer breweries, and more.
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The person who will help you zip up your dress and put on that double-sided sticky tape.
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Personal wedding dress train holder as we hike up a mountain and boutonniere pinning expert.
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Personal experience where you’ll be working with me directly vs a handful of managers or a contracted out photographer you meet day of.
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Personal hiking expert to show you how to walk on ice and down lava rock hills without busting your ass.
With my 20 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I have the skills, talent, and proper professional photography gear to make any kind of weather or light Iceland throws at us look epic.
How your designed Iceland Elopement Photography & Adventure Experience is crafted
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CONTACT
Contact me here to start your experience.
I’ll respond back within 24-48 hours.
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Consultation chat
In our chat I’ll get to know you, your vibe, and the elopement or adventure session vision.
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CUSTOM MAGIC & PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
I’ll create custom packages for you that fit the adventure you’re looking for. Once your date is secured, you’ll get spoon-fed everything you need to make your day and trip a stress-less, magical time.
“I can’t say enough fantastic things about Steph.”
From her insane photography skills to her amazing recommendations for delicious craft beer. Anything you need while planning your elopement day - She is there!
From the moment we met Steph we just knew she would make our day special. She’s passionate about her art and passionate about making the bride and groom feel super special on their day! (And when you meet her you’ll feel like you’ve known her forever. It’s like a crazy magic power she has!) She was there for assistance with planning needs and was also an amazing tour guide on our wedding day. Just received our photos back today and we are going to need to get absolutely everything printed.
If you are planning on eloping-reach out to Steph.
It’ll be the best decision you’ve ever made!
ASHLEY & KEVIN
ICELAND ADVENTURE ELOPEMENT |
Your Full Iceland Elopement Photography & Planning Experience
LEAVE THE elopement planning OVERWHELM BEHIND AND TAKE BACK YOUR time. I GOT YOU.
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First, we meet- inquire with me via here.
If we’re a match, schedule our chat to talk about the dreams, vision, and experience you want.
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Design & Customize Your Elopement
Select the option you love then complete the contract & retainer payment.
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Hand-Crafted Planning & Design Begins
Through my proprietary, simple planning process we start crafting your elopement.
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Elopement Adventure in Iceland
The details are tied up with a bow, you will have your elopement in Iceland with me by your side.
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Image Delivery & Heirloom Albums
You will receive your images via online gallery and we will design your heirloom, bespoke elopement album for you (and any as gifts).
Iceland Elopement Package Details below
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‘‘She is exactly what you want and exactly what you need… she beautifully captured the impulsivity of the [elopement] day.’’
‘‘It took a ton of stress off me to have her able to pick out locations and plan our elopement day.
You let me do the Iceland Elopement Photography & Planning for you,
so you can focus on these things, instead.
No two elopements are the same— the elopement forging process
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What to wear for your Iceland Elopement
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How much delicious food you’ll eat.
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What to experience after your Iceland elopement.
PS- you guessed it, i can help you with all of those thigs, too.
Frequently Asked Questions
+ Your service is so different from what I see others do- what are the options to work with you?
Yes, I am quite an unconventional type of person. I see rules and I kind of want to break them. Once a punk kid, always a punk kid I guess haha So with that being said, unlike everyone else, there are 2 ways to work with me.
- ONE: You can book me as your photographer & planner where I'll hand-craft a completely unique-to-you elopement experience and create timeless, epic works of art for you. I differ here than others because the day is bespoke rather than a list of pre-determined itineraries for you to pick and my photography style and way of capturing images is also a different approach- there is no posing. This service is the wholeshebang. This is where you can sit back and let me do the heavy lifting, bring the bubbly, and take you on a custom hand-picked location adventure after we have designed your elopement day completely for you two. My secret location service and day-of custom logisitcs planning is kept for this service only. And of course, having me along your side to deliver an epic wedding photography gallery where I make you feel comfortable and seen all day long.
- TWO: If you're visiting Iceland and just need someone to help you plan or review your itinerary, I offer Concierge Planning and Reviews. Contact me via the contact form.
+ Do you document Adventure Elopements & Weddings outside of Iceland?
Yes, I love to travel! I have documented weddings in 6 countries & you can always find me hopping on a plane. Being an American in Iceland, I also am frequently back in the States.
+ We have not picked out our wedding destination yet, is that ok?
Absolutely! We can talk about the locations that are on the top of your list. Patagonia, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Yosemite, wherever it might be. Once decided, we will create a custom timeline & location itinerary for your wedding. I got you covered.
+ What does an Elopement day feel like?
Your elopement day will feel like you are on top of the world. It’s a day we have crafted together to make you feel completely authentic & comfortable enough to let your walls down. It does not feel like a long photoshoot. Instead, it feels like something absolutely breathtakingly special. It feels like the world is yours for the day while adventuring with your love in an intimate space. You can be as awkward, mushy, or goofy as you want. These are your vows & your promises to each other so feel free to say them however you want
+ Do you help with any elopement planning & have elopement planning packages?
Hecken heck yeah I do. I am essentially your triple threat- help you plan, help day of coordination, and am your photographer. This is why my couples often refer to me as their Elopement Yoda or a unicorn. I will give you resources to pull together all other pieces of your elopement day & trip, build your timeline, a custom location itinerary, and my inbox there for you every step of the way.
+ Do you document Adventure Intimate weddings with guests?
I do! I document elopements and tiny weddings, usually weddings with less than 10 guests. I will help you with elopement style ceremonies, meaning if you need chairs or a not-so-simple set up- I can link you to someone who can help with that as that isn’t my jam.
If you are bringing some loved ones along for the fun, we can talk about how your adventure itinerary & transportation will work on our chat.
+ We are interested in a cinematic film, do you offer this?
If you’re looking for the whole shebang, I offer an Iceland Elopement Photo, Video, and Full-Planning Collection as a team.
You’ll have two dedicated artists capturing your story all day long, instead of someone who is a photographer and takes video clips throughout the day.
Your story will be captured from start to finish, including audio coverage of your vows.
This packages includes:
- All day dedicated photographer
- All day dedicated videographer filmmaker
- Drone footage (when the weather allows)
- A 3-5 minute film in 4k
- Potential add-ons
Iceland Elopement Photography, Videography, and Full-Service Planning package starts at $10,200 (+VAT)
+ Do you have suggestions for breweries, restaurants, & day trips?
Oh yeah I do. ‘All-you-can-eat-soup’ is my middle name. I travel a lot and my main hobby while traveling is eating. So even if your wedding isn’t in Iceland, I can still toss some suggestions your way. Because, food.
+ When do we get help with planning, I don't even know where to begin?
You get help literally as soon as you have decided which type of help you want. Once you have officially booked-in you will start to get my help the second we are official. Literally, immediatly.
+ Ok, so you talk a lot about planning, you're our photographer too, right?
Photography is my first love. I will be your photographer (award winning. published. all that jazz), elopement specialist for planning help, and then day of coordinator once the adventure starts so you do not have to micro-manage or worry about timiing + locations.
In a past life in NYC, I was a production coordinator for big studios coordinating projects with Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Paramount Pictures, NBC, HBO, Coca-Cola, Ray Bans, Leica, and more. I was also a project manager for a major publication, and even a coorporate trainer for Hard Rock.
Planning and coordinating comes second nature to me, so, this is why you get me as a triple threat. (I feel like I should mic drop here.)
Your Iceland elopement will rival the landscapes for which is most epic.
We’ll all be together during your elopement so it’s super important that we connect and you feel comfortable with me.
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Steph (of Zakas Photography) was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! She made it incredibly easy to plan a wedding 3,000 miles away. She was super responsive to any and all questions… On our wedding adventure photos she was so much fun to be with, we had a blast… We had a great time with her, she’s an excellent tour guide and even better photographer, she is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! I couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect for the job than her to capture these beautiful memories for us!