At some point during the morning of the elopement, I asked Andrey if he knew what Maria had selected for her wedding dress. He replied “I have not, but I am excited to see.” After the ceremony, we were driving back to their suite and I asked Andrey what he thought about her dress. Andrey smiled and said “Honestly, I didn’t even think about it. All that matters is I love her, now we are married, and everything is perfect.”
I can’t even begin to tell you what this day has meant to me. This was my first opportunity to photograph an elopement and having Iceland as the backdrop was a blessing. When you’re the only other person with the couple on such an important day in their lives, you become a very intimate part of the experience. By the end of the day it felt like we had all grown so close. When I left, we all exchanged hugs and I felt like I was leaving friends that I have known all my life.
I’m grateful to have shared all these special memories and moments with these two. Here is how our time together unfolded…
Music by Silence of Siberia.
Wedding Tours provided by: Aurora Tours
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Still wanting to get to Iceland and yet to make it happen. Your very fortunate to be able to capture this couple in such an amazing location!
AMAZING!!!!! you’re really a good photographer, compliments! I will definitely return to your site to browse your photo stories ♥
I really took my time soaking up this story. You are a master of your craft, dude.
Wow. wow. wow. Simply breathtaking photography.
Fab set of photographs. These are epic.
Amazing photos. Love your work Nirav!
What is Iceland a great country! Stunning photo’s. By the way it looks very cold…
I have no words… pure beauty…
next time take me in your suitcase…ok but really these are unreal nirav. seriously
I just wanted to tell you how stunning your work is. I was in tears listening to this song and scrolling through these breathtaking images. I am a photographer. I’m still trying to find my way, perfect my skills, and make money to support myself. Sometimes I wonder if this is the right field for me, then I see work like yours. I know that if I keep at it I will be able to make beautiful and truthful images. I constantly look at your work, its so inspiring to me. Thank you for perfecting your skills and sharing them with the world.
Sincerely,
Delaina Graff
I am obsessed with your photography! You are SO talented!
Gorgeous my friend!
absolutely beautiful. I feel you in these pictures. I feel this place and I feel their love. Just so incredibly beautiful. Thank you for your work <3
Well that’s it! I’m getting married in Iceland and you’re taking the photos! Consider my jaw dropped.
I’m speechless. Beautiful pictures.
Amazing work Nirav, each and every picture is so so beautiful. I haven’t seen anything this beautiful in a long time, such painterly and intimate pictures. Congratulations!!
beautiful and poignant images. iceland is an amazing place and you’ve done an incredible job in capturing it’s otherworldly essence. i think i need to schedule another trip there.
Beautiful pictures Nirav.
Yes, all that matters is love and it’s totally evident from these photographs.
Beautiful.
beautiful amigo….
Excellent set! Well done
Yep. Goosebumps, for real. If I were ever to marry Tom again, I’d do it like this, and be sure to have you there again. Can’t understand how you are so good! Keep it up man. Mindblowing, for real.
Breathtaking.
this is insane, and then some.
… <3 …
Awesome and inspirational, as always, Nirav.
Just re-visited this post with the music on. The emotion and beauty of it all literally just gave me goosebumps. Love, love, love these <3
Nirav, you are so talented. There is a lot of intentionality in your work. Well done brother.
I don’t know how you do it man…….never cease to amaze.
Unbelievable. My favorite group of images are the ones in front of the ink black lake with the red cliff face. The contrast and colors are incredible.
This was simply moving and emotionally beautiful. Your color grade is so stunning for the landscapes and couple. The song choice was just as perfect and beautiful. So epic!
This post in simply amazing!
wow. im speechless. amazing.
Uggggh. Those locations. Some of the best stuff to come out of Iceland. Stellar job, Nirav.
Your photos leave me speechless every single time, and the music you pair along with them is always unbelievably perfect. You have quickly climbed the ranks to become one of my favorite photographers, and I get so excited every time you post something new. These photos of Iceland make me miss that beautiful country so much, and I hope to return someday soon. Your work is just absolutely gorgeous–I hope you know that.
Strikingly beautiful as always, Nirav.
So amazing and epic. Each of them is just perfect. Congratulations!!