Iceland Elopement Photographer

Helping couples create and document their unforgettable elopement experiences with a film-like cinematic style

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Overwhelmed by an idea
of a big traditional wedding?

What If I Told You That You Can Actually..

Experience pure joy and freedom of being yourself on your wedding day

without the unnecessary stress and drama

be fully present with your soulmate

instead of rushing through the day in a blur

Celebrate your love in a way that you are going to remember for the rest of your lives

instead of spending your most special day pleasing the guests you might barely know

Hi, I’m Chris Ray

YOUR ICELAND ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

And I will be there to help you create and document the most magical and unforgettable day so you could relive it again and again! I will be holding your hand all the way (sometimes literary too!) so that you two can fully focus on being present with each other and enjoying every second of it.

MEET ME SEE PACKAGES
7
years in professional photography

I bought my first professional camera in 2017 and have been working as a full-time photographer since 2018

107
couples photographed and love stories told

Each couple has their own unique story and I feel it’s an honor to have been a part of them

76
locations in Iceland explored and captured

Finding hidden gems is a passion of mine, I can spend hours on Google maps looking for new spots off the beaten path

84
thousand km driven all around Iceland

I’m obsessed with traveling and exploring this beautiful island, I believe one life might not be enough to see everything!

RECENT CLIENTS

ANNA & NICK

“We eloped in Iceland and couldn’t be happier with our photos. Chris captured everything so beautifully, helped us with the planning, and overall made our day fun and stress free. She went above and beyond and got us a last minute bouquet when the flowers we had ordered did not arrive in time. Super professional, easy to work with, and insanely talented. Highly recommend!

“She went above and beyond.. and overall made our day fun and stress free.”

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HOW IT WORKS

Step 1

Connect

Fill out the contact form and share a bit about your story, what you’re dreaming of, and what matters most to you. I´ll get back to you as soon as I can and we will have a relaxed no-pressure consult call to chat through your ideas and help you shape your day into something that feels just right for you.

Step 2

Your Big Day

When the day arrives, you get to be fully present. I’ll gently guide you when needed, and step back when it’s time to just let things unfold.

Step 3

Relive It All

Not long after, you’ll receive a few sneak peeks and a few weeks later a beautiful online gallery full of honest, artful images — the kind that bring you right back every time you look.

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Let me know your thoughts about your Iceland elopement day and we can start planning right away!

SUBMIT

“Chris created and captured a fairytale elopement for us and our photos are so beautiful and timeless!!”

– Kelsey and Ben

Kind words from my clients

  • Wedding couple standing in front of Kirkjufell mountain in Iceland, capturing romantic wedding photography, scenic landscape, iconic mountain backdrop, wedding portrait, outdoor wedding photography, Chris Ray Photos.

    Both my husband and I are naturally awkward in front of the camera, but Chris made us feel so comfortable and guided us every step of the way.. She brought out our genuine selves, and the whole experience felt effortless and real.
    When we finally saw the photos, I was overwhelmed and I literally cried. As someone who aspires to be a landscape photographer and has been an avid fan of National Geographic, seeing our wedding portraits look like they belonged in those epic spreads was surreal. The images were otherworldly. They are raw, breathtaking, and deeply personal all at once…
    Marifel and Neil
    The Phillipines
  • A couple in wedding attire embracing in front of a waterfall, capturing a romantic outdoor wedding scene.

    Chris absolutely blew us away with the incredible experience she gave us. When we forgot a tie, she didn’t hesitate to offer one for the suit, which was so helpful because we didn’t have to stress about buying one last minute. She took us to the most breathtaking waterfall for our elopement ceremony, and every moment felt special thanks to her being so fun and caring.
    Chris truly loves what she does. You can see it in how dedicated she was to capturing the perfect light and the most beautiful shots. She never rushed and made the entire experience so enjoyable.
    When we received our photos, we instantly fell in love! Chris has to be one of the most skilled photographers I’ve ever seen, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of a photographer 
    Andrea and Leif
    Idaho, USA
  • Elegant couple in traditional attire embracing outdoors by a river in scenic mountain landscape.

    Chris is not only an AMAZING photographer but she is also such a kind and a caring person! I had a little issue with my lehenga (a heavy indian dress) before the shoot began and Chris drove us somewhere far to get safety pins to quickly fix the issue. I was so stressed out but Chris made everything so much easier and quickly changed the day (which would have been a disaster and impossible without her). She absolutely went above and beyond her role and helped me fix the issue with my dress. She was a designer, a therapist, a friend and a photographer that day for me.
    Ashmeen and Jeeven
    NY, USA
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Frequently asked Questions

I try to focus on quality, variety and storytelling vs just quantity. The exact quantity of photos depends on a lot of different factors, including number and type of locations, weather, etc. I don’t have a limit on the amount of photos delivered and I always edit all the photos that I, as a photographer, deam to be of high quality and representative of my professional standards.

Elopement and wedding photoshoots take about 4-6 weeks.

Absolutely! All the delivered photos are high resolution and watermark free

I do colour grading as well as all the necessary adjustments (cropping, masking and so on) on all the photos that I deliver. Apart from that I do selective retouching if necessary (it can be removing distractions from the background, fixing something like for example hair blown by the wind)

I always shoot with 2 camera bodies and 4 different lenses so even if some equipment fails I always have a backup.

All the photos that I take are immediately recorded on 2 SD cards simultaneously in each camera body and after the shoot I make a 3d copy of them on my SSD drive. This system is really fail-safe.

Yes, my contract states that the clients receive a non-commercial, personal-use license to print, share, and display the photographs.

I do! You can expect your sneak peeks within the first week after the shoot, it´s always nice to share some with family and friends before receiving the final photos.

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