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Crafting Your Perfect Elopement Timeline. The Ultimate Guide

Crafting Your Perfect Elopement Timeline. The Ultimate Guide

So how much coverage do you actually need? In this post you’ll find all there is to know about elopement timelines, well-tested tips and tricks to help you conjure the best elopement day possible, and real-life examples of elopements we’ve documented.

An Intimate Midnight Sun Elopement in the Westfjords, Iceland

An Intimate Midnight Sun Elopement in the Westfjords, Iceland

Prepare to fall head over heels for the enchanting allure of Iceland’s Westfjords – a region that has stolen our hearts and is sure to steal yours too! Nestled in the remote northwest corner of Iceland, this hidden gem beckons with its breathtaking landscapes…

A Stunning Golden Hour November Elopement in Snaefellsnes, Iceland

A Stunning Golden Hour November Elopement in Snaefellsnes, Iceland

Eloping in late autumn is always a gamble, yet for those who are courageous enough to withstand harsh winter-like conditions, the weather may make an exception once in a while. And even if the temperatures still linger around +5° C (41° F), the low hanging sun brings a bit of warmth, and creates the most beautiful soft golden hour light..

A Moody Couple Photoshoot in the South of Iceland

A Moody Couple Photoshoot in the South of Iceland

One of the questions we get asked fairly often is what happens if it rains. Short answer – embrace it and have fun! To elaborate, a bit of rain has never hurt anyone, and you can be sure it will add a magic touch to your session. Will you get wet? Yes, probably. Should you take an umbrella? We got you covered..

What to Wear for Your Iceland Elopement. The Ultimate Guide

What to Wear for Your Iceland Elopement. The Ultimate Guide

Today I’d like to talk to you about outfits. This is something I get asked about a lot, and I mean A LOT. So I figured it was high time to put together a nice little guide for those who are in need of tips and advice on this matter. With examples of course!..

An Adventurous Full Day Elopement in the South of Iceland

An Adventurous Full Day Elopement in the South of Iceland

Full day elopements are undoubtedly our favorites. Why? Simple! There is so much you can do with 8-12 hours on your hands! Starting with traditional “getting ready” and “first look” coverage, something that can be especially precious when your family is involved…

An Epic Sunset Elopement in the South-Western Iceland

An Epic Sunset Elopement in the South-Western Iceland

It’s no secret that photographers favor golden hour above all – the period of daytime just before the sun goes up (or down), when the light is soft and incredibly beautiful. The quality of light has a significant impact on the visual outcome of your elopement photography..

How to Choose Your Wedding / Elopement Photographer

How to Choose Your Wedding / Elopement Photographer

Today I want to talk about one of the most important decisions you’re going to make when planning your wedding or elopement – choosing the right photographer. I am going to refer quite a bit to elopements in Iceland, however a lot of ideas and principles mentioned here will also be applicable to weddings, and other countries..

A Summer Anniversary Photoshoot in the Icelandic Highlands

A Summer Anniversary Photoshoot in the Icelandic Highlands

Icelandic Highlands are one of the most fascinating and mysterious areas on this island. Accessible only during several months throughout the year (July to September) they boast of unique, eerie and otherworldly landscapes with staggering mountains, active volcanoes and hidden waterfalls..

THIS IS US

Hi there! We are Daria and Hjalti, two photographers behind Ást og Hraun.
Our paths crossed in Oslo, at Norway’s biggest metal festival, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Admittedly, we are not that great with words, so we stuffed this page with some random personal facts about us, and a little photo dump below, that we hope you will enjoy.

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