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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
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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
what my couples say
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Many couples tell me they want a day that feels calm and honest — not rushed, not overwhelming, not like a performance for other people.
I understand that feeling deeply.
When I got married, the day moved so fast that I never had the space to really be present with my wife. There wasn’t a quiet moment just for us. By the time everything slowed down, the feeling and the words I wanted to share with my wife had already passed.
That experience changed how I approach elopements.
I create space for you to breathe, connect, and be fully yourselves.
Because years from now, it won’t be the scenery you remember — it will be how it felt to be in that moment together.
If a big wedding feels overwhelming or performative, you’re not alone.
Presence matters more than perfection
this moment will never happen again
What Your Day in Norway Could Feel Like:
What I Bring to Your Elopement Day
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Norway Location Expertise
I guide you toward places that fit your season, comfort level, and the kind of experience you want — from quiet fjords to dramatic mountain ridges. I also help you find a secluded place to stay that supports the atmosphere you’re dreaming of.
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Thoughtful Timeline Planning
I design a day that feels spacious, never rushed, with light and weather in mind so you can stay present rather than worry about logistics. When needed, I’ll recommend trusted vendors and prepare backup plans so everything feels steady and calm.
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Gentle, Natural Guidance
I guide when it helps, step back when it’s your moment, and make space for the kind of connection that unfolds naturally between you. I help you feel grounded throughout the day, so being photographed never pulls you out of the experience you’re sharing.
We might climb a mountain or stand beside a glacial lake, but we choose locations for how they make you feel — not for how dramatic they look on camera.
The right place isn’t a backdrop.
It’s space to breathe, slow down, and be fully present with each other – whether that’s on a ridge or somewhere quiet and sheltered.
My role is to help you design the day so it supports your connection —
not distract from it.
That’s why the photographs feel honest — because the moments were lived that way.
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.
For the ones who know that the intimacy they want for their wedding vows won’t be possible in front of a crowd. For the adventurers.
The ones who like to take the scenic route and love road trips.
The ones who value experiences over stuff and know that time is the most precious thing we have.
The ones who love the north as I do.
Start your journey here
The north has always felt different to me.
While the world keeps moving fast, these landscapes stay exactly as they’ve been for centuries. Out here, convenience doesn’t matter. The journey matters.
I bring my couples to the places most people never see:
to ridgelines shaped by wind and time,
to fjords that make you slow down,
to valleys where the world seems to end — and everything else simply falls away.
In these landscapes, it becomes easy to be present with each other. And that’s what makes the north the perfect place to elope.
Not because it’s dramatic,
but because it draws everything back to what truly matters: the two of you, the feeling of adventure, and the spirit of the north.
Whether you want a quiet spot a short walk away or a full-day mountain adventure, I help you choose what feels right for you.
Elopements in the places most people never see
Norway has an indescribable way of focusing everything on what truly matters.
“Jaakko never got the intimate wedding day he truly wanted — now he helps couples have the space he didn’t.”
As featured in Helsingin Sanomat — the largest newspaper in the Nordics.
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I’m Jaakko.
A husband, father, orienteer, and a Norway elopement photographer who learned the hard way how precious time is on a wedding day.
For the past decade, I’ve guided couples into the quiet, uncrowded corners of Norway and the Nordics — the places where the time slows down and the two of you become the only thing that matters.
Most of my couples are travelling to Norway for the first time, often feeling 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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Let's create a day that feels like you
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We design your custom elopement Experience
You live it fully – I handle the rest and document it
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And 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 guide you to the right places, help with timing, weather, cabins, and backup plans — so everything feels easy and stress-free.
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Tell me what matters, what you hope to feel, and 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 guide you through each step.
inspiration & ideas for your elopement
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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 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 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.
