Photo Locations

Kirkjufell is 2.5 hours from Reykjavik and the whole peninsula fits in one loop — if you drive it in the right direction. Classic and quieter angles, light order by season, wind, aurora and where a couples session fits.

The half-day loop from Reykjavík as a session plan: Þingvellir for couples, Strokkur timing, Gullfoss spray, Brúarfoss and Kerið as extras, stop order by light, and why 90 minutes at one stop beats 20 at each.

The classic Ring Road stretch as a photo itinerary: drive times from Reykjavik, the best light at each stop, one day versus a night in Vík, crowds, parking, Reynisfjara safety and how a photographer joins.

Hallgrímskirkja, Harpa, Sun Voyager, Grótta and the colourful Þingholt streets: nine Reykjavík photo spots with the best hour, light, crowds and wind for each, and when to swap the city for the coast.