Norway Elopement Photographer
Intimate weddings & elopements that truly honor your love
Experience over photos.
Always.
10
10 years crafting elopements and intimate weddings where connection leads the day
100+
100+ mountains scouted, summited,
and safely guided in Norway
200+
200+ couples I’ve helped feel genuinely present on their wedding day
18
18 nationalities who trusted me to guide them through landscapes far from home
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Endless backup locations, weather plans, and meaningful moments quietly protected
I could pose you to perfection, then make the two of you laugh to create the illusion of that big emotion in the shot. But when you look at that photo years from now, you'll remember the stupid joke and feeling awkward.
I don’t want any of that for you. I want you to be yourselves, focused on the experience, the moments, the memories in the making. We can still climb that mountain together or find a spot by the lake. But they aren't backdrops for a photo – they're the settings to your story.
I promise we won't do anything just for a photo. We'll do it for the experience.
Experience Over Photos™
I photograph elopements for people who want to honour their love through a meaningful experience and memories that last for a lifetime.
What Your Day in Norway Could Feel Like:
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The north has always felt different to me. While the world keeps moving faster, these landscapes stay exactly as they've been for centuries. Out here, convenience doesn't matter. Getting somewhere quickly doesn't matter. It's the journey itself that's worth it.
I bring my couples to places most people never see – not the famous viewpoints crowded with tourists, but the quiet fjords, the valleys where the world seems to end, the ridges where you can stand and feel like a tiny piece of something much bigger.
In places like these, nature sets the rhythm. And that's what makes the north perfect for an elopement. Not because it's dramatic, but because everything else falls away. It's just the two of you, the elements, and what truly matters.
Elopements in the places most people never see
Norway has an indescribable way of focusing everything on what truly matters.
What I Bring to Your Elopement Day
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I'll help you find the right place
Not just a beautiful location, but somewhere that feels right for the two of you – your comfort level, the season, the kind of experience you're after. I'll also point you toward places to stay that match the atmosphere you're dreaming of.
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I'll take the logistics off your shoulders
I'll help you design a day that feels spacious, not rushed. I think about light, weather, timing – and always have backup plans ready. You shouldn't have to worry about any of this on your wedding day.
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I'll be there, but it's your moment
I guide when it helps and step back when it doesn't. I want you to feel at ease, not like you're being photographed. The connection between you comes first – my job is to protect that, not interrupt it.
Jaakko never got the wedding day he truly wanted — now he makes sure his couples do.
As featured in Helsingin Sanomat — the largest newspaper in the Nordics.
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I'm Jaakko – an elopement photographer, experience guide, and orienteer who's spent a decade exploring the quiet corners of Norway.
When I got married, I thought we were just throwing a party. But I woke up that morning feeling emotions I didn't expect – I wanted nothing more than to take my wife's hands and tell her everything on my mind.
I never got that moment. The first time I saw her was walking down the aisle, in front of everyone. The day disappeared into toasts and making sure everyone was happy.
I wish we had eloped. That's one of the biggest reasons I do them now.
Most of my couples are coming to Norway for the first time, often overwhelmed by the options. I guide them through everything.
You focus on each other. I'll handle the rest.
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"When you finally meet Jaakko in person, I can promise you all your worries and anxieties about your big day will melt away.
It felt like we were reconnecting with an old friend."
Gigi and Bernic eloped in 2025
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You focus on each other. I photograph it in a way that lets you remember not just how it looked, but how it felt.
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I'll help you find the right places, think through timing and weather, and make sure there's always a backup plan.
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Tell me what matters to you. What you hope to feel. What you're unsure about.
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Most couples who reach out only know they want something quiet and meaningful in Norway — and that's more than enough to start. Every couple I've photographed has planned their elopement with me from abroad. I'll guide you through each step.
If you’re considering eloping in Norway, I’ve put together a guide that explains what the experience is really like.
inspiration & ideas for your elopement
Real Elopement Stories From Norway
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A few things you might be wondering
What makes Norway special, I think, is the freedom. Open landscapes. Fewer people. Space to move without being guided from one viewpoint to the next. The right to roam means you can leave the road, stop when something feels right, and stay. Many of the places we end up in aren’t arranged or managed. They’re quiet. Wild. Real.
For some couples, that space brings calm. For others, it feels like a quiet adventure — not about extremes, but about being somewhere that holds your attention. The air feels sharper. Sounds carry. Time slows. Stepping away from everyday life becomes surprisingly easy.
What comes first is the experience. Being together. Exploring without needing to know exactly where the day will lead. Giving yourselves time to slow down, without rushing toward the next thing. On the day, I’m there, but not constantly stepping in.
I’ll guide when it helps. Other times, I step back and let things be quiet. Some moments don’t need anything added to them.
You don’t need to be “outdoorsy,” experienced, or especially brave. Most elopements I photograph are quiet and accessible, shaped around what feels comfortable in your body — not around pushing limits.
When I suggest locations or timing, I’m thinking about simple, practical things: distance, ground underfoot, wind, energy. In my experience, what you’re wearing often matters more than fitness. The right shoes, being warm, feeling at ease — it changes everything.
If something feels uncertain, we slow down and talk it through. There’s no expectation to be a certain kind of person to be here.
There isn’t one perfect place. And I don’t work from a fixed list.
Most of the locations I recommend grow out of conversation — what draws you, how you hope the day will feel, what kind of landscape gives you room to settle. It’s always a cooperation. I bring ideas and experience. You make the final decision.
I also rarely go to the same place twice. Not because those places stop being beautiful, but because I believe everyone deserves a place that feels like it belongs to them. Many of the locations we choose are places where no one has eloped before. It often means more work behind the scenes, but it’s always worth it.
When I suggest a place, I’m thinking about how it feels in real conditions — the light, the sense of seclusion, how calm it remains when the weather shifts.
Time, location, and season shape the day in ways that are hard to reduce to a single number. I’ve outlined starting points and examples on my pricing page, where it’s easier to see what different approaches actually look like.
Some couples reach out more than a year ahead. Others much closer to the date. Both can work.
Getting in touch earlier gives us more room to think about seasons, light, pacing, and alternatives without rushing decisions. But I’ve also seen beautiful days come together quietly, even with a shorter planning window.
If you’re feeling curious, even uncertain, that’s often enough. You don’t need a finished plan to start the conversation.
The weather is part of Norway. There’s no real way around that.
And honestly, that’s part of why I love it so much. Not despite the weather, but because of it. The north is at the mercy of the elements, and the day finds its rhythm around that — not the other way around.
From the beginning, I plan with the weather in mind. Choosing places that work in different conditions. Keeping the day flexible. Always having options. Over time, I’ve learned that a day rarely falls apart because of the weather. It just becomes a different version of itself.
Mist, wind, light rain — they change how a place sounds, how you move through it, how time stretches. Grey skies can soften everything. Rain can slow the day down. Some of the most meaningful moments I’ve witnessed happened when the forecast wasn’t ideal.
You don’t need to carry that worry with you. I’ll hold it, so you can stay with what’s happening instead.
