
There are places you visit… and then there are places that completely rewire your soul. I mean, picture this: standing on a black sand beach with icebergs washing up like scattered diamonds on velvet, or exchanging vows in front of a glacier so blue it feels like a dream. The waterfalls thundering in the background, the wind carrying your laughter across ancient lava fields – it’s raw, wild, and hits you right in the feels. No fluff, just pure emotion that makes every shot feel alive.
That’s why we keep coming back, and why our July 2026 retreat is already buzzing with photographers who get it. Here’s what makes Iceland one of our absolute favorite places for those heartfelt elopements:
Black Sand Beaches That Feel Otherworldly
Reynisfjara and Diamond Beach are unreal. Towering basalt columns, Atlantic waves crashing in, and those sparkling ice diamonds creative moody, high contrast magic that looks straight out of a fantasy.
Glaciers, Fjords, and That Insane Blue Glow
Floating icebergs at Jokulsarlon, glacier hikes, ridges dropping into the sea – the light here is so soft and flattering, even on cloudy days, it wraps your couples in this glow that’s zero-effort perfection.
Waterfalls, Hidden Caves, and Secret Spots
Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss (you can literally walk behind it!), and those tucked-away fjords give you fairytale vibes without the crowds. Mist, rainbows, and scale that turns every frame into something cinematic.
For us, it’s not just the landscapes; it’s the feeling. Iceland strips everything down to love, connection, and being present. No distractions, just you, your camera, and two people starting their forever in the most beautiful place on earth.
That’s the heart of our Iceland retreat: 5 nights in cozy stays, 5 fully styled elopements, breakfasts and dinners, a biz course with Becci Ravera, and a group that turns into family by day two. If you’ve been waiting for that big, beautiful yes… this is it, you guys.
Spots are limited so if you want the full details + mood boards, just message us with the word “Iceland” and we will hook you up.
Come find your people.
Kena



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Ivy & Co, and Kena Iversen Photography offers soulful family photography, couples photography, and creative retreats in Montrose, Telluride, Ouray, Ridgway, and worldwide destinations.