Snæfellsnes Wedding Photography Guide Top 5 Locations — Q&A with an Iceland Elopement Photographer
Snæfellsnes Peninsula combines all elements that couples dream of when choosing Iceland for their wedding day: black sand beaches, dramatic cliffs, lava fields, mountains, and glacier views.
Below you will find the most common questions couples ask me when planning a wedding or elopement on Snæfellsnes — with clear answers based on my experience as a Snæfellsnes wedding photographer.
1. What is the most iconic place for a wedding ceremony on Snæfellsnes?
Búðakirkja (The Black Church in Búðir)
A minimalistic black church surrounded by lava fields and mountains. It works perfectly for intimate weddings and elopements in Iceland.
Why it is ideal for wedding photography:
Strong contrast and clean compositions
Mountains and ocean in the background
Highly practical for legal ceremonies
Iceland elopement at the Black Church in Búðir on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
2. Where can we combine mountains with ocean views?
Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss
An instantly recognisable mountain that creates powerful compositions from every angle.
Photographic advantages:
Beautiful at sunset and during the midnight sun
Accessible without hiking
Works in any weather
Kirkjufell
3. Which location offers dramatic cliffs but fewer tourists?
Arnarstapi & Hellnar
A coastal area with outstanding rock formations and a strong sense of Icelandic nature.
Why it photographs well:
Many angles possible within short walking distance
Great for portraits and vow exchanges
Works well in both strong and soft light
Arnarstapi
4. Is there a unique volcanic beach on Snæfellsnes?
Djúpalónssandur Black Beach
A wide volcanic beach with rock formations shaped by centuries of ocean power.
Why it is special for elopements:
Dark, atmospheric setting
Raw landscapes unlike any other place
Excellent variety of frames in short time
Djúpalónssandur
5. Is there a light-sand beach on Snæfellsnes?
Skarðsvík Beach
Skarðsvík is the only golden-sand beach on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Located on the wild north-western coast, it creates a striking contrast between bright sand, turquoise waves, and dark volcanic cliffs. It offers a unique color palette rarely found elsewhere in Iceland.
Why it is perfect for wedding photography:
Light sand with natural warm tones in your portraits
Impressive lava cliffs for dramatic compositions
Much quieter than the famous beaches in South Iceland
Beautiful golden hour light during summer evenings
Skarðsvík Beach
Looking for a Wedding Photographer on Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland?
If you are planning an Iceland elopement or wedding on Snæfellsnes and want a photographer who knows the best locations, light conditions, weather patterns, and timing, I would be happy to help.