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Hey there! My name is Jaakko. I help you plan & photograph your elopement in a way that it doesn't feel like an photoshoot.

Your elopement should be about you and what connects you. A celebration of your relationship, planned around your love for one another. It's the way I wanted to get married with my wife but didn't know back then.

I'll help you out with everything:

  • finding the best location(s)
  • planning the best day(s)
  • helping you what to wear
  • finding the right vendors
  • recommending what to see
  • supporting you along the way

I'm AN Elopement Photographer in Norway and Here's what I do:

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I photograph elopements for people who want to honour their love through a meaningful experience and memories that last for a lifetime.

Your elopement is not a photoshoot. Instead it should be about you and what connects you. A celebration of your relationship, planned around your love for one another. It's the way I wanted to get married with my wife but didn't know back then.

What counts are the moments. And the memories of moments. To me as a photographer, your experience of a shoot is so much more important than a photo. 

Your elopement is not
a photoshoot

My Approach: I believe A photo will only feel real if the moment was real.

Why Should You Elope in Norway?

Why choose Norway?

1. Norway is incredibly unique but still secluded

Sure, some of most beautiful places here, like Kvalvika Beach in the North or Trolltunga in Vestland, might be very crowded for a few months during the year, but there are also mountaintops where you can spend the whole day and night without anyone else.

The mountains aren't that high, but they are steep! The good thing is that if you hike for 20-30 minutes, you get some fantastic views, which is pretty unbelievable. And because you're at sea level, you don't get tired similarly when hiking at high altitudes.

There’s something strikingly different about those harder-to-reach rural places. Places where the landscape has been the same for centuries. Getting somewhere quickly doesn’t matter when the journey itself is worth it, not the destination. Life itself feels more honest and genuine.

I firmly believe that if you want to truly feel present, there’s no better place than Norway. Places like Vestvågøy or Tromsø are completely at the mercy of the elements. There, nature’s force sets the rhythm, and we humans are only a tiny piece of it all. 

And to me, it’s this indescribable focus on the things that really matter that make these places in the north the ideal location for your elopement.

2. It's easier to be present for each other:

Because Norway lengthens so north, you can most likely experience the nightless night during the summer which is UNBELIEVABLE even for me who has been living above Arctic Circle!

If you haven’t seen the midnight sun in Northern Norway, I promise you it will blow your mind. It'’s like you'’re having endless sunset for six hours. You just don't want to sleep!

Or if you've been dreaming to see the Northern lights, there's no better place! Btw. the best time for the Nothern lights is September and March (even if they try to convince you otherwise).

3. You can see the midnight sun or Nothern lights

4. unpredictability makes everything feel more real

Some may desire the predictability of a clear sunny day, but in my experience, Norway’s unpredictable weather crafts the most memorable stories.

A sudden drizzle, a gust of chilly wind, or a looming cloud—each adds a touch of rawness and authenticity to your fjord elopement.

This is why I think there's beauty in embracing what the day brings. It's nature's way of reminding us that true love isn't about perfection but thriving in every circumstance.

Hey, I'm Jaakko!

I'm an elopement photographer, avid orienteer, trail runner, husband, and father of two. My love for the outdoors started when I was seven, navigating forests with just a map—exciting and a little scary!

My childhood was full of Norwegian term friluftsliv, meaning I spend my summers playing in nature, or traveling to orienteering competitions all around Scandinavia. A day spend in nature, with or without exercise is a day well-spend, if you ask me.

Now, almost 30 years later, I know how to adapt when Norway’s weather turns. I'm looking for opportunities to connect with couples who share the same love for adventure, nature, and the feeling of freedom that comes with intimate elopements.

Norway elopement photographer

your Norway Elopement Photographer

Born and raised in Scandinavia

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"Jaakko took the time to understand what we both wanted in terms of a secluded outdoor space that showed off everything that is Lofoten."


"In the end, we went with his favorite location, and it surpassed all expectations. It was everything. Stunning, moody, quiet, mother nature in all her power and glory."



"If you have ever thought about an intimate wedding or an elopement, we could not emphatically recommend Jaakko enough."


"He does such a good job of making the time spent about you and he wants to get to know you sincerely as human beings."


"I believe that the level of connection and trust he is willing to put his time and energy into shows in his work."

"We came away from Lofoten with a true friend, someone we and our friends connected with, and feel so grateful for that."

Kind words from a past couple:

INCLUDES:

  • Coverage from 5 hours, Half Day, Full Day, to 2-3 Days by me.

  • Explore anywhere in the rural areas, including the north, west, and south Norway.

  • A personalized 60+ Experience Over Photos Guide, Checklist, and resources to help you with locations, vendors, permits, timeline creation and everything that you might need for an unforgettable experience.

  • All your stunning moments and heart-warming photos in a secured & private online gallery

  • Sneak Peeks in 48 hours or less.

  • Travel & lodging fees all included for anywhere in Norway

Starting at 5,800 €

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Jaakko