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Why Reykjavík for Your Photoshoot
Reykjavík is compact enough to shoot on foot, and its light does half the work: from November to January the sun barely clears the rooftops, so the whole short day is one long golden hour, while June never really gets dark at all. Start at Hallgrímskirkja, whose basalt-inspired tower anchors the classic frame down the rainbow-painted Skólavörðustígur street — go before nine, when the street is empty. The Sun Voyager sculpture on the waterfront puts steel bones against Mount Esja across the bay and works at any hour; Harpa concert hall next door adds a honeycomb of coloured glass for a weather-proof plan B. The old harbour and the tin-clad houses of Grjótaþorp fill the walking session between them. For northern lights, September to April, the Grótta lighthouse point at the end of the Seltjarnarnes peninsula is the darkest sky within city reach — check the aurora forecast and cloud cover, dress the clients warmly, and treat any appearance as a bonus, never a promise. Wind is the constant: plan hair and veils accordingly.
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Marly G.
I have done a few photoshoots with Smári and always have had a great experience. He is a great photographer and has such a good eye for great locations for the kind of photoshoot I had in mind. I am always surprised at how good the photos…
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Gísli F.
I am a part of a choir in Iceland, and we played a part in a JCS (Jesus Christ Superstar) production at Harpa in Reykjavík, Iceland. I asked my friend Johann Smári to attend the dress rehearsal and feel free to take some photos. The…
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Gísli F.
Annsy gets a 100% recommendation from us! We went for a family Christmas photoshoot with our three-month-old boy and we're so happy with the photos 😊 She made sure everyone felt comfortable, helped with the posing and connected really…
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Sabina R.
Annsy is a very talented photographer who goes above and beyond for her clients. She helped with every part of our shoot, from storyboarding to execution. Annsy is very creative, approachable, friendly and solution-oriented, which makes…
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Top Photo Spots in Reykjavík
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Sun Voyager at first light
The steel ship skeleton on the waterfront, Mount Esja across the bay — Reykjavik's cleanest frame, empty at sunrise and busy with coaches by mid-morning.
Best time: Sunrise — the coach tours arrive from mid-morning
Shoot from the seaward side, low and wide, so the steel rides against sky and water. The sculpture is polished steel — mind fingerprints and your own reflection in close frames.
Hallgrímskirkja & the rainbow street
The concrete rocket of a church at the top of Skólavörðustígur, the street below painted in rainbow stripes — Reykjavik's two icons in one downhill walk.
Best time: Before 9am on the rainbow street; evening light on the west-facing facade
Use a longer lens from mid-stripe to compress the rainbow against the facade. The tower deck adds the coloured-roof panorama — buy the lift ticket inside.
Grótta lighthouse at Seltjarnarnes
A white lighthouse on a tidal island at the city's edge — golden-hour seascapes in summer, Reykjavik's classic northern-lights foreground from September to April.
Best time: Golden hour in summer; clear nights September–April for aurora
Check the tide table — the causeway floods on the rising tide. Nesting-season restrictions apply roughly May to mid-July; the shoreline before the causeway still works.
Photoshoot prices in Reykjavík
| Photographer packages here | from $515 |
|---|---|
| Typical package range | $703–$1,212 |
| Session length | 45 min – 2 hours |
| Gallery delivery | Usually within about a week |
All-in prices, set by each photographer and shown before you book. No payment until the photographer confirms.
Frequently Asked Questions About Photography in Reykjavík
How much does a photoshoot in Reykjavik cost?
Each photographer sets their own price for a photoshoot in Reykjavik: every package on their profile shows an all-inclusive price, and nothing is added at checkout. Packages vary by duration and the number of edited photos — from a one-hour walk between Hallgrímskirkja and the old harbour to a half-day session that ends with sunset at Grótta lighthouse.
What are the best photo spots in Reykjavik?
Hallgrímskirkja's rocket-like facade above the rainbow-painted Skólavörðustígur, the Sun Voyager sculpture on the waterfront with Mount Esja behind, Harpa concert hall's honeycomb glass, the colourful corrugated-iron houses of the old town, and Grótta lighthouse at the tip of the Seltjarnarnes peninsula. Everything except Grótta sits within one easy walk.
What is the best time of day for photos in Reykjavik?
It depends on the season more than the clock. In June and July the midnight sun keeps golden light going late into the evening; in winter the sun stays low all day, so even midday feels like golden hour, and blue hour over the city lights is long and gentle. From September to April a clear night adds the northern lights — Grótta is the classic in-town aurora spot.
Can I book a surprise proposal photographer in Reykjavik?
Yes. Sunrise at the Sun Voyager puts the sea and Mount Esja behind the moment with almost nobody around, and Grótta at low tide gives you a lighthouse causeway to yourselves. Between September and April many couples plan a northern-lights proposal instead. Your photographer arrives early, poses as a sightseer and stays discreet until the question — no permit is needed for a small session in public spaces.
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Þingvellir
A rift valley where two continents pull apart — basalt walls, glassy water and the field where Vikings held the world's first parliament.

Golden Circle
Iceland's easiest big day out — a continental rift, a geyser that erupts every few minutes and a two-tier waterfall on one loop from Reykjavík.
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