Iceland Elopement & Proposal Photographer
Elopement Photographer
IN Iceland
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Why Iceland Works So Well for Elopements
Iceland has a way of stripping things back to what matters.
The weather, the scale, the silence - it all creates space for a day that feels natural and unforced.
Whether you’re drawn to cliffs, waterfalls, lava fields, or winter light, the landscape supports whatever the two of you bring into it.
What Your Day Can Look Like
Most couples arrive not fully knowing where to begin, and that’s part of the beauty of eloping here. I help you choose locations, shape a simple timeline, and move with the weather rather than fight it.
No rush, no pressure - just a day that feels like yours.
How I Photograph
My approach is calm and grounded. I guide when it helps, step back when the moment is unfolding,
and focus on connection over posing.
The final images feel honest, atmospheric, and true to the experience you shared.
Iceland Adventure Wedding / Elopement Photographer
WHO I AM
I’m Yael, an elopement and proposal photographer based in Iceland, with a background in fine art.
I came here after years of longing - something about this place, its quiet power and its sense of space, felt like home before I ever arrived.
My work is a mix of emotion, direction, and atmosphere.
I guide my couples gently, so the moments stay true - natural, intentional, and carefully composed.
Light, color, and landscape shape everything I do.
If you’re imagining a day that feels personal and honest,
I’d love to be part of it.
Planning a Surprise Proposal in Iceland?
You’re about to ask one of the biggest questions of your life -
and you want it to feel like you.
Not staged. Not stressful.
Just the two of you, somewhere unforgettable.
I’ll help you plan a proposal that feels personal, intentional, and real.
Waterfall, black sand beach, or a quiet spot in the highlands -
we’ll find a place that fits your story,
and I’ll document it in a way that feels true.
Iceland is dramatic and wild, but the scenery is only part of it.
What matters most is the connection between you
and the moment you’ll carry with you forever.
This isn’t just about a “yes.”
It’s about creating something you’ll want to relive,
and having the photos that let you do it.
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What Couples Say About Working With Me
“Hiring Yael as our elopement photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our day. From our very first conversation to the moment we received our gallery, she was warm, professional, insanely talented - and somehow managed to be everywhere at once without ever being intrusive. She made us feel completely at ease, like we were just spending time with a friend who happened to have a really good camera. Her direction during portraits was gentle and clear, and she captured the most emotional, honest, joy-filled moments - many we didn’t even realize were happening. The photos? Absolutely stunning. Every single one. From the tiny details to the big, heart-stopping moments, Yael has an incredible eye for light, color, and emotion. We’ll treasure these images for the rest of our lives, and we’re so grateful for the gift of being able to relive that day every time we look at them. If you’re on the fence - this is your sign. Hire Yael. You won’t regret it for a second.” Aimee & Matthew
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What Couples Say About Working With Me
"My husband and I traveled to Iceland together when we first met, and he’d surprised me with a return trip when we got engaged so we had the idea to try and get some destination engagement photos done while in town. The photographer I’d originally connected with had a family emergency, and referred us to Yael who swooped in at the last minute and oh my god was it the happiest accident ever. She had a truly natural way of making us feel immediately at ease and comfortable being ourselves just in front of the camera and it absolute showed in the finish products. She really took her time with us & we had the most lovely conversations while walking all around Reykjavik together, and I still can’t believe we planned all this magic in less than 48hrs. To this day the photos from this shoot are our favorite ever taken, and in our favorite place? Priceless. We would’ve flown her out for the wedding if we could have! Her photos are an artistic perfection far beyond a simple beautiful couples portrait, and I still can’t believe we were fortunate enough to have someone so incredibly talented capture us. I’ll admire her work forever." Marie Avery
What Couples Say About Working With Me
"Dear Yael, It was a great pleasure, a fantastic experience, and great fun to have you as our wedding photographer. Communicating with you was very easy and also the integration of our wishes and ideas was never a problem. We also appreciated your creative and professional way of setting us and our son in a perfect light and position and we love the result of so many pictures you took from us in the stunning nature of Iceland. The price for the whole package was fair from our point but the most important thing for us was that it felt like being together with good friends! It was amazing and a day we'll never forget! Thank you very much, Jutta and Christian 🍀
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What Couples Say About Working With Me
"Yael did our photo session in Vik, Iceland for our 10 year anniversary. She gave suggestions on locations which were much appreciated and in the end, was the best choice! We had a fantastic day with her! She pushed creative limits and encouraged us to go for the great photos. In the end, we loved the final product and will cherish these photos for many, many years to come. I would absolutely work with her again and again." Samantha and Eric
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What Couples Say About Working With Me
"Couldn't recommend more! The day was beyond our (high) expectations. Now we received the full picture gallery and WOW! Josh and I are sitting here going through the photos, and we cannot thank you enough for capturing these beautiful moments during our wedding day. I have tears rolling down my cheeks. I am blown away by these images, they're SO beautiful. THANK YOU, Yael. We will cherish these forever." Lilly and Josh
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What Couples Say About Working With Me
"Yael was a real pleasure to work with. She was super helpful in identifying scenic locations despite unpredictable weather conditions and put a lot of thought and care into planning the shoot to fit what I needed. Yael has the most exciting eye for photoshoots that I've ever seen! Her works are unique, different from everyone I know, and filled with emotion. I was following her on Instagram for a long time because her work was always astonishing for me. She took good care of us and from the first moment, I felt that she was very professional and experienced. She knew and planned everything she was doing. From the moodboard at the beginning, she understood our taste until the small details of the wedding. We met a day before to plan the big day and choose the best locations for the photoshoot. On the day itself, she was always there for us but at the same time, my husband's family didn't want to have any interruptions so we didn't feel her at all. She made us feel as if she was in the background. Everything was natural. At the same time, she was almost like my bridesmaid helping me carry stuff, laughing, and thinking outside the box about how she could help. And the most important thing is that she made us look like not more than king and queen. Every photo is like an art piece. Highly recommend!" Gali and Ben
What Couples Say About Working With Me
"I emailed a dozen photographers in Iceland about a surprise proposal I had coming up on a visit to Iceland a week prior to the event. Yael was very responsive, sent me some great ideas for a location, then executed capturing the event perfectly. I chose package 1 and she sent us 15 awesome photos from all the ones she captured, and we selected even more from all the raw photos she had sent as well. Could not recommend her enough, she does great work." Damien Halverson
