Sharyn didn’t feel like a photographer. She felt like a calm presence in the wild, guiding us through wind, mist, and golden light with so much care and intention. She knew when to step in and when to disappear, and somehow captured moments we didn’t even realize were happening. When we received our gallery, we both cried. Not because the photos were beautiful, but because they felt like us. If you’re dreaming of an elopement that feels real, adventurous, and deeply emotional, Sharyn isn’t just someone you book. She’s someone you trust with your memories.”
Eloping is a quiet kind of brave.
It’s choosing presence over pressure, connection over expectation, and meaning over tradition.
You’re not leaving anything behind.
You’re stepping into a day that feels honest, unfiltered and deeply yours.
I live for wild places and early mornings with a good cup of coffee, a bit of music and hiking into the quiet where the light feels softer and the world slows down. I work with couples who choose depth over tradition and let the day be what it’s meant to be. I’m your calm presence, your biggest cheerleader, your trusted guide, and someone who’s there fully, from first step to last light.
I spend my time following light, weather, and quiet corners of Iceland hiking beyond the well known paths and returning to places as they change through seasons and moods. That experience lets me guide you toward locations that feel right, not just ones that look good online. The goal isn’t to find “the best spot.”
It’s to find your place!
If you’re drawn to days that feel lived-in rather than staged, we’ll get along beautifully. I don’t chase stiff poses or forced smiles. I follow movement, laughter, wind, and the in between moments that happen when you forget about the camera. The result isn’t just beautiful imagery. It’s an honest reflection of how the day actually felt.
Planning an elopement here is about more than picking a beautiful backdrop. It’s about weather, light, timing, access, and knowing when to slow down or shift plans. I’m here to walk beside you through every decision, offer calm direction when it’s needed, and stay flexible when Iceland decides to change the rules. With someone who knows the landscape and the rhythm of the day with you, everything feels lighter and a lot more enjoyable to live through.
From the moment we laced up our boots and stepped into the wind, the day felt different. We crossed black sand beaches, climbed into quiet places above the Atlantic, and kept glancing at each other in disbelief that this was really our wedding day
We’re not people who feel comfortable in front of a camera. We both expected to be awkward, stiff, and constantly aware of where the lens was. But within minutes, that disappeared. Sharyn has this calm, grounding way of being, she never rushed us, never posed us, never made the moment feel like it was for the photo instead of for us.
Somehow, the camera just became part of the day, not the focus of it. We laughed more than we thought we would, forgot about the cold and the wind, and found ourselves completely wrapped up in each other and the place we were standing.
By the time the light started to fade and we said goodbye, it didn’t feel like we were leaving our photographer. It felt like we were hugging a friend who had just walked one of the most important days of our lives beside us.
I help you choose places based on the season, the light, and the way you want the day to feel not just what trending online. Alongside the well-known landmarks, I guide you toward quieter corners and hidden spaces I’ve walked, explored and loved, places most people never notice. Every location is chosen with you in mind. No elopement day is copy, paste and repeat, it’s carefully designed for you and only you.
From the moment you press send on my enquiry form, I’m right there with you. Planning an Iceland elopement can feel overwhelming, but you won’t be doing it alone.
I’ll help you shape your entire day from building a relaxed, meaningful timeline to suggesting incredible local wedding professionals I truly trust. I’ll guide you toward breathtaking locations you absolutely should experience, steer you away from the crowded spots, and even help you choose unforgettable activities for before and after your elopement so your whole trip feels intentional, adventurous, and completely yours.
I’ll be in your WhatsApp inbox a couple of days later wanting to know all about your adventures.
I design your day around daylight, conditions, and natural flow, so everything feels steady, intentional, and unrushed rather than pressured. Flexibility is woven in from the start, allowing us to shift with the weather, the light, and the moment as the day unfolds.
From officiants and florists to hair, makeup, and local guides, I connect you with people I genuinely trust, professionals I’ve worked alongside in real conditions. Whether you keep things simple or add a few meaningful touches, I’ll help you build a team that feels like it belongs with you.
On your day, I’m there as more than just your photographer. I help keep things moving gently guiding timing, transitions, and small decisions as they come up. This is Iceland and the weather will most likely change and change quickly, I adapt quietly in the background so you can stay present in the moment and soak in the beauty of Iceland.
I know that everyone is comfortable in front of the camera, don’t worry, you don’t have to know what to do in front of the camera. I offer gentle, easy guidance (with a few bad jokes thrown in there) that follows movement and connection rather than stiff poses, just enough to help you feel comfortable and confident, without ever breaking the moment. It’s all about FUN!
My work is known for its “real” feel, honest atmosphere, and the way I follow light as it moves through a place. I focus on images that feel wide, immersive, and alive guided by movement, scale, and mood rather than perfect poses. Every elopement is shaped by the landscape, the weather, and the energy of the day, coming together in a way that feels natural, connected, and whole.
When the sky and rules allow, I lift the view and let the landscape speak — showing the quiet vastness around you. Alongside the stillness, I weave in small moving moments, letting the day breathe in ways a single frame can’t.
Alongside still images, I also create short, highlights video that bring movement, that smile, a tear, a nervous laugh, that sound of a puffin or the ocean crashing on the black beach, relive your day through this magical video.
After your session (48 hours), you’ll receive a small sneak peak of some of the banging photographs of the day, ready to share with you loved ones back home. 2 – 3 later you will received a carefully curated online gallery with consistent editing and a clear, seamless flow. Every image is delivered in high resolution, ready for downloading, sharing, and printing, wherever you are.
Once our time is done on the day, that is not the end of us. It’s merely just the beginning. Ill be there sliding into your DM’s congratulating you as you unlock new life milestones. Ill be thinking of you on your elopement day remembering all the things that happened from that tear we shed to the weather changes and everything in between. You will be on mind. Forever.
A 50% deposit and a signed wedding contract is required to secure your wedding date.
Unfortunately your booking fee is non-refundable, please make 100% sure you want me to photograph your special day.
My approach is always about quality over quantity. I care far more about creating a gallery that feels rich in emotion, variety, and story than simply delivering hundreds of similar images. The exact number of photos depends on things like locations, timing, and weather, but I never cap what you receive. Every photograph that truly reflects the moment and meets my professional standards is thoughtfully edited and delivered. Most couples can expect roughly 40+ meaningful images per location.
I carefully curate and edited each photograph myself. I have a turnaround time for 2 -3 months for the full album and highlight video.
Absolutely! These are YOUR IMAGES!
Most definitely! Accidents happen but that doesn’t mean the bangers should stop. I carry an extra camera body (three in total) and 4 – 6 lenses.
This is probably the MOST stressful part of being a wedding / elopement photographers.
After each day (if it’s multiple days) I will start the back up process on TWO rugged hard drives. These hard drives are not stored in the same location. Once I get back to South Africa, they are backed up for the THIRD time. Your photos mean the world to me and I’ll do everything possible to protect them.
Sorry, no. I believe that the selection I make is that of the best images from the day and each photograph is edited individually. If you would like more photographs of your day, there can be additional editing fees.
YES YES YES!!!!! We all want to see those stunning images, probably me more than you! After our banging elopement and time together you just have to wait 48 hours for those sneak peaks to find their way into your inbox.
