Bettina is a miracle worker. We cannot say enough positive things about Bettina. From the very beginning, she was so helpful and flexible around our planning of the day. Her authenticity is her greatest strength. In the first meeting, her energy was captivating and had us completely convinced– she was warm, knowledgeable, and she made us laugh. We wanted to spend a day with someone who ‘got us’ and would let us be ourselves.
I spent hours researching photographers and elopement planning companies in Iceland and abroad to capture our adventure. We selected Bettina because her photos were enchanting–beautiful, but unique. We wanted shots that captured the essence of our love rather than stoic poses that looked staged.
Neither of us particularly enjoy being photographed and we knew it would be awkward and strange to have someone guiding us through all these poses. Bettina encouraged us to be ourselves: to laugh and play and be silly like we normally would. She gave brief instructions to enhance the photos, capturing moments of magic accentuating who we are.
In addition to supporting our organization with local vendors, Bettina scouted locations a few weeks in advance and provided us with images of the places we planned to go. In true Icelandic form, the weather changed completely and the landscape and background contrasted our original plan. Unbelievably, she adapted to this weather change that altered the photos from fall to winter seamlessly.
The weather on the day of our wedding was atrocious. It was exactly what you read about in Icelandic noir. When searching for potential locations in the area, we came across a husky dog sledding operator; this sparked ideas about how memorable and full of joy a husky adventure on our wedding day could be.
Bettina facilitated the perfect adventure. If you were to look at our photos, you would never know how cold we were, or how terrible the weather was. Somehow, our photos capture the beauty of nature instead of the misery. She took care of us to ensure we were warm, and that we had an enjoyable day. And even saved a surprise from a few of our photos.
Her vision for how a photo will look, the depth and angles, and her ability to capture moments when we stopped for a snack without any scouting are some of the most beautiful photos of the day. Her versatility to capture photos with playful huskies, Icelandic landscape and cityscape, our indoor ceremony, and the party is incredible. We could not be more grateful that Bettina captured our day– a total whirlwind, and luckily we have Bettina’s magic to remember it by.
Bettina is a miracle worker. We cannot say enough positive things about Bettina. From the very beginning, she was so helpful and flexible around our planning of the day. Her authenticity is her greatest strength. In the first meeting, her energy was captivating and had us completely convinced– she was warm, knowledgeable, and she made us laugh. We wanted to spend a day with someone who ‘got us’ and would let us be ourselves.
I spent hours researching photographers and elopement planning companies in Iceland and abroad to capture our adventure. We selected Bettina because her photos were enchanting–beautiful, but unique. We wanted shots that captured the essence of our love rather than stoic poses that looked staged.
Neither of us particularly enjoy being photographed and we knew it would be awkward and strange to have someone guiding us through all these poses. Bettina encouraged us to be ourselves: to laugh and play and be silly like we normally would. She gave brief instructions to enhance the photos, capturing moments of magic accentuating who we are.
In addition to supporting our organization with local vendors, Bettina scouted locations a few weeks in advance and provided us with images of the places we planned to go. In true Icelandic form, the weather changed completely and the landscape and background contrasted our original plan. Unbelievably, she adapted to this weather change that altered the photos from fall to winter seamlessly.
The weather on the day of our wedding was atrocious. It was exactly what you read about in Icelandic noir. When searching for potential locations in the area, we came across a husky dog sledding operator; this sparked ideas about how memorable and full of joy a husky adventure on our wedding day could be.
Bettina facilitated the perfect adventure. If you were to look at our photos, you would never know how cold we were, or how terrible the weather was. Somehow, our photos capture the beauty of nature instead of the misery. She took care of us to ensure we were warm, and that we had an enjoyable day. And even saved a surprise from a few of our photos.
Her vision for how a photo will look, the depth and angles, and her ability to capture moments when we stopped for a snack without any scouting are some of the most beautiful photos of the day. Her versatility to capture photos with playful huskies, Icelandic landscape and cityscape, our indoor ceremony, and the party is incredible. We could not be more grateful that Bettina captured our day– a total whirlwind, and luckily we have Bettina’s magic to remember it by.
Bettina's photography speaks for itself, she is talented beyond words. If you are anything like us, finding the right photographer was the most important thing on our list. Bettina was recomended to us by our videographer (I also highly recommend hiring them as a team) and I honestly feel like we got so lucky! Our wedding planner somehow didn't have either of them on their contact list and Bettina was not just taking the photos, she also helped plan our whole day(moreso than our actual wedding planner), and made sure our guests were organized for the ceremony. She was always responsive and very professional. Most importantly she is a geniune human being and is so fun to be around, which is what you want on your wedding day. We both were blown away by the over 600 pictures she delivered and could not be happier with the amount of candid moments she captured. I cannot say enough good things about our experience and I truly believe she is the best weddimg photographer on earth. Thank you again Bettina, the photos are something we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Bettina's photography speaks for itself, she is talented beyond words. If you are anything like us, finding the right photographer was the most important thing on our list. Bettina was recomended to us by our videographer (I also highly recommend hiring them as a team) and I honestly feel like we got so lucky! Our wedding planner somehow didn't have either of them on their contact list and Bettina was not just taking the photos, she also helped plan our whole day(moreso than our actual wedding planner), and made sure our guests were organized for the ceremony. She was always responsive and very professional. Most importantly she is a geniune human being and is so fun to be around, which is what you want on your wedding day. We both were blown away by the over 600 pictures she delivered and could not be happier with the amount of candid moments she captured. I cannot say enough good things about our experience and I truly believe she is the best weddimg photographer on earth. Thank you again Bettina, the photos are something we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
This may be long but to sum it up, Bettina was able to make all of our dreams come true! From the very beginning when I first enquired with Bettina about coming from Australia to Iceland for our elopement, I could feel the excitement from her to share such a special day with us. She was always prepared to answer any questions we had, big or small, and was so on top of her game with making sure everything was in place for our day. Now for the elopement, wow was it an incredible day, only made even better by Bettina’s incredible personality. She spent all day with us capturing the most amazing photos, delivering more than I could have ever imagined from one little incredible person! She made us feel so comfortable and confident as two people who had never previously done any sort of photo shoot before. We had an absolute blast with Bettina and I would hope any couple aspiring to elope in Iceland would do themselves the favour of booking in with Iceland’s most incredible elopement photographer! I wish I could add our entire gallery to this review as I can’t choose a favourite photo!
This may be long but to sum it up, Bettina was able to make all of our dreams come true! From the very beginning when I first enquired with Bettina about coming from Australia to Iceland for our elopement, I could feel the excitement from her to share such a special day with us. She was always prepared to answer any questions we had, big or small, and was so on top of her game with making sure everything was in place for our day. Now for the elopement, wow was it an incredible day, only made even better by Bettina’s incredible personality. She spent all day with us capturing the most amazing photos, delivering more than I could have ever imagined from one little incredible person! She made us feel so comfortable and confident as two people who had never previously done any sort of photo shoot before. We had an absolute blast with Bettina and I would hope any couple aspiring to elope in Iceland would do themselves the favour of booking in with Iceland’s most incredible elopement photographer! I wish I could add our entire gallery to this review as I can’t choose a favourite photo!
From the moment we saw Bettina's phots on Instagram we knew she was the one. Her photos were unreal and amazing, but once we got in contact with her SHE was even more amazing! We started our process in April 2022 and our elopement wasn't until June 2023. This gave us ample opportunities to email, chat and zoom about the details and create a plan for our perfect elopement. She was SO helpful with recommendations on locations/boarding/food in Iceland. We honestly couldn't have done it without her. As two people who had never been to Iceland, she took us under her wing and showed us the beauty of this country.
We shot for 8 hours with Bettina and it was worth every penny. Even before we saw any of the photos, we knew that they were going to be something out of this world. She encouraged us, even from the start of the day, to be natural and try not to pose to much and that was the best advice. We got shots on the beach during our ceremony, by numerous waterfalls, the black sand beaches, and by the ice caps. She knew how to get to each location and was a trooper the entire day. Bettina even set us up a picnic with our two friends after our ceremony. She included cute pillows to sit on, a blanket and of course Icelandic flags for the little cheeses. Just those little things go a long way, and shows how thoughtful of a person she really is.
My husband and I cried when we first saw the photos because when you look at the photos you can feel the love that we share. It was a very intimate day and the photos are proof. During the shoot she made us feel very comfortable and directed us with a calmness and directness. She also let us be in our own little world for most of the shoot, as those are some of our favorite photos.
Bettina was there from the day before to drop off last minute items that we needed and showed up early the next morning to start shooting us getting ready. She truly went above and beyond in every single way, and we are forever grateful for her.
First off, if whoever is reading this is deciding to have a wedding or elope- this is your sign to elope! And second if you are considering Iceland, choose Bettina as your photographer. I promise, it will be the wedding of your dreams.
From the moment we saw Bettina's phots on Instagram we knew she was the one. Her photos were unreal and amazing, but once we got in contact with her SHE was even more amazing! We started our process in April 2022 and our elopement wasn't until June 2023. This gave us ample opportunities to email, chat and zoom about the details and create a plan for our perfect elopement. She was SO helpful with recommendations on locations/boarding/food in Iceland. We honestly couldn't have done it without her. As two people who had never been to Iceland, she took us under her wing and showed us the beauty of this country.
We shot for 8 hours with Bettina and it was worth every penny. Even before we saw any of the photos, we knew that they were going to be something out of this world. She encouraged us, even from the start of the day, to be natural and try not to pose to much and that was the best advice. We got shots on the beach during our ceremony, by numerous waterfalls, the black sand beaches, and by the ice caps. She knew how to get to each location and was a trooper the entire day. Bettina even set us up a picnic with our two friends after our ceremony. She included cute pillows to sit on, a blanket and of course Icelandic flags for the little cheeses. Just those little things go a long way, and shows how thoughtful of a person she really is.
My husband and I cried when we first saw the photos because when you look at the photos you can feel the love that we share. It was a very intimate day and the photos are proof. During the shoot she made us feel very comfortable and directed us with a calmness and directness. She also let us be in our own little world for most of the shoot, as those are some of our favorite photos.
Bettina was there from the day before to drop off last minute items that we needed and showed up early the next morning to start shooting us getting ready. She truly went above and beyond in every single way, and we are forever grateful for her.
First off, if whoever is reading this is deciding to have a wedding or elope- this is your sign to elope! And second if you are considering Iceland, choose Bettina as your photographer. I promise, it will be the wedding of your dreams.
We scheduled a few calls with photographers but the moment we hopped on a zoom call with Bettina, we knew our search was complete. Couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our elopement in Iceland! From start to finish, Bettina was a true professional. Her patience and understanding made us feel completely at ease, even in the most breathtaking but unpredictable locations.
What truly stood out was her creative eye—she captured every moment beautifully, turning our special day into a stunning visual story. The way she framed each shot highlighted the incredible scenery and our love perfectly.
We are beyond thrilled with the results and highly recommend Bettina to anyone looking for a magical photographer! Thank you for making our day unforgettable, we will cherish these memories for lifetimes. ♥️
So what are you waiting for? Book that call with her and make your dreams come true. 🌹
November 2022
We found Bettina through Instagram while we were planning our elopement to Iceland. We scheduled a zoom call to meet and discuss our plans. She was amazingly sweet and open minded. She had insight into location as well as connections to local vendors in the area. She was incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. I say all that to basically say OUR PHOTOS ARE STUNNING. She was amazing from start to finish. Our guests loved her and commented on how hard she worked to get the shots and was overall so much fun to be around. I cannot say enough good things about Bettina. She will work her butt off to make your day about you and your partner and give you so many incredible, breathtaking photos to cherish forever. If you’re thinking about hiring her, do it! You won’t regret it.
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Bettina photographed my wedding and the results were amazing! I am in awe of her talent! She got our pictures to us in a very timely matter and I couldn't have asked for anything better. She was amazing to work with every step of the way. Bettina is very friendly and has a way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and makes sure that you enjoy the entire process. She helped me to plan my wedding starting with recommendations for locations, hotels, dinner, flowers, hair ECT. I couldn't have done it without her. Worth every penny ❤️❤️❤️
Bettina photographed my wedding and the results were amazing! I am in awe of her talent! She got our pictures to us in a very timely matter and I couldn't have asked for anything better. She was amazing to work with every step of the way. Bettina is very friendly and has a way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and makes sure that you enjoy the entire process. She helped me to plan my wedding starting with recommendations for locations, hotels, dinner, flowers, hair ECT. I couldn't have done it without her. Worth every penny ❤️❤️❤️
We scheduled a few calls with photographers but the moment we hopped on a zoom call with Bettina, we knew our search was complete. Couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our elopement in Iceland! From start to finish, Bettina was a true professional. Her patience and understanding made us feel completely at ease, even in the most breathtaking but unpredictable locations.
What truly stood out was her creative eye—she captured every moment beautifully, turning our special day into a stunning visual story. The way she framed each shot highlighted the incredible scenery and our love perfectly.
We are beyond thrilled with the results and highly recommend Bettina to anyone looking for a magical photographer! Thank you for making our day unforgettable, we will cherish these memories for lifetimes. ♥️
So what are you waiting for? Book that call with her and make your dreams come true. 🌹
Rashelle: ''Wow, where to start? Bettina is truly special. We interviewed with a few other elopement photographers prior to her and felt meh about them all. Once we had our video call with Bettina, we knew she was the one. She instantly made us feel comfortable and cared about getting to know us as a couple. She had great communication, she is organized, gave us great recommendations for other vendors and most importantly the photos came out perfect! She really captured elements that make up our relationship. We would chose Bettina over and over again! Support a local photographer- they know best. 🥰''
Khai: ''She's a shooter that doesn't miss. From our first interactions with her over zoom calls we felt confident in our choice. When we spoke about our plans to be married at midnight on summer solstice, she didn't flinch. She began planning.
Before landing in Iceland she helped us get our things in order (cake, location suggestions, etc).
On the day of the ceremony she was everything things were needed her to be. She wore the hat of photographer, guide, emotional support and schedule enforcer. Her ability to improvise when weather gave us curve balls was a huge blessing.
We had a sneak peek in our inbox before we left Iceland! The photos reflect our love story perfectly. Bettina is exactly who you want to trust to capture your unforgettable day.''
Rashelle: ''Wow, where to start? Bettina is truly special. We interviewed with a few other elopement photographers prior to her and felt meh about them all. Once we had our video call with Bettina, we knew she was the one. She instantly made us feel comfortable and cared about getting to know us as a couple. She had great communication, she is organized, gave us great recommendations for other vendors and most importantly the photos came out perfect! She really captured elements that make up our relationship. We would chose Bettina over and over again! Support a local photographer- they know best. 🥰''
Khai: ''She's a shooter that doesn't miss. From our first interactions with her over zoom calls we felt confident in our choice. When we spoke about our plans to be married at midnight on summer solstice, she didn't flinch. She began planning.
Before landing in Iceland she helped us get our things in order (cake, location suggestions, etc).
On the day of the ceremony she was everything things were needed her to be. She wore the hat of photographer, guide, emotional support and schedule enforcer. Her ability to improvise when weather gave us curve balls was a huge blessing.
We had a sneak peek in our inbox before we left Iceland! The photos reflect our love story perfectly. Bettina is exactly who you want to trust to capture your unforgettable day.''
Bettina photographed my wedding and the results were amazing! I am in awe of her talent! She got our pictures to us in a very timely matter and I couldn't have asked for anything better. She was amazing to work with every step of the way. Bettina is very friendly and has a way of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera and makes sure that you enjoy the entire process. She helped me to plan my wedding starting with recommendations for locations, hotels, dinner, flowers, hair ECT. I couldn't have done it without her. Worth every penny ❤️❤️❤️
We found Bettina through Instagram while we were planning our elopement to Iceland. We scheduled a zoom call to meet and discuss our plans. She was amazingly sweet and open minded. She had insight into location as well as connections to local vendors in the area. She was incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. I say all that to basically say OUR PHOTOS ARE STUNNING. She was amazing from start to finish. Our guests loved her and commented on how hard she worked to get the shots and was overall so much fun to be around. I cannot say enough good things about Bettina. She will work her butt off to make your day about you and your partner and give you so many incredible, breathtaking photos to cherish forever. If you’re thinking about hiring her, do it! You won’t regret it.
Bettina was amazing to work with! From the initial phone call, to the finished products, everything exceeded our expectations. Bettina was helpful in planning our trip to Iceland, laying out the plans for our elopement day, and coordinating any vendors I wanted. She made us feel so comfortable taking pictures, and her eye for the perfect shot is simply magical. Our photos are going to be enjoyed for years to come, and I love sharing our experience with Bettina with anyone considering an elopement in Iceland.
Bettina was amazing to work with! From the initial phone call, to the finished products, everything exceeded our expectations. Bettina was helpful in planning our trip to Iceland, laying out the plans for our elopement day, and coordinating any vendors I wanted. She made us feel so comfortable taking pictures, and her eye for the perfect shot is simply magical. Our photos are going to be enjoyed for years to come, and I love sharing our experience with Bettina with anyone considering an elopement in Iceland.
If you are even considering booking for a photo session do yourself a favor and just do it! She is absolutely AMAZING!!! We did a full day shoot with her and not only was the experience great but the photos were beyond any expectations we ever had!
If you are even considering booking for a photo session do yourself a favor and just do it! She is absolutely AMAZING!!! We did a full day shoot with her and not only was the experience great but the photos were beyond any expectations we ever had!
Bettina is truly amazing an we could not have asked for a better photographer! I took my partner to Iceland for a surprise trip/proposal and had enlisted Bettina to capture the moment. But she did do much more than that! She was so helpful to me when planning the trip and calmed my nerves more than once when I was freaking out about the shoot and proposal. She made us feel so comfortable during the entire shoot. We became quick friends and we are so blessed to have this wonderful human in our lives! She also gave us the recommendation for the BEST food we had our entire trip. We absolutely cannot wait to hopefully work with Bettina again in the future. 15/10 would recommend her to everyone I know!!
Bettina is truly amazing an we could not have asked for a better photographer! I took my partner to Iceland for a surprise trip/proposal and had enlisted Bettina to capture the moment. But she did do much more than that! She was so helpful to me when planning the trip and calmed my nerves more than once when I was freaking out about the shoot and proposal. She made us feel so comfortable during the entire shoot. We became quick friends and we are so blessed to have this wonderful human in our lives! She also gave us the recommendation for the BEST food we had our entire trip. We absolutely cannot wait to hopefully work with Bettina again in the future. 15/10 would recommend her to everyone I know!!
We had a wonderful experience with Bettina this summer during our Icelandic elopement!
From our first conversation to the day of to delivering our photos Bettina was fantastic. She was genuinely interested in learning about us and what we wanted from our special day.
She had answers to all of our questions and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. If you're thinking of getting married in Iceland (or elsewhere) my wife and I highly recommend Bettina to be your photographer!
Bettina is truly amazing an we could not have asked for a better photographer! I took my partner to Iceland for a surprise trip/proposal and had enlisted Bettina to capture the moment. But she did do much more than that! She was so helpful to me when planning the trip and calmed my nerves more than once when I was freaking out about the shoot and proposal. She made us feel so comfortable during the entire shoot. We became quick friends and we are so blessed to have this wonderful human in our lives! She also gave us the recommendation for the BEST food we had our entire trip. We absolutely cannot wait to hopefully work with Bettina again in the future. 15/10 would recommend her to everyone I know!!
I seriously cannot recommend Bettina enough! Her photos were not only stunning but we had so much fun working with her. She was so flexible and kind and when it poured icy rain, she suggested we pause and pick up on a different day so that we got the most out of our photos. She made us feel so comfortable and honestly I just wanted to be friends with her…she’s that cool. I also still have people stopping me and commenting on how amazing my wedding photos are months later. She’s that good. When she delivered our album I honestly started crying because it felt like I was reliving that day. She did a perfect job and I highly recommend her!
I seriously cannot recommend Bettina enough! Her photos were not only stunning but we had so much fun working with her. She was so flexible and kind and when it poured icy rain, she suggested we pause and pick up on a different day so that we got the most out of our photos. She made us feel so comfortable and honestly I just wanted to be friends with her…she’s that cool. I also still have people stopping me and commenting on how amazing my wedding photos are months later. She’s that good. When she delivered our album I honestly started crying because it felt like I was reliving that day. She did a perfect job and I highly recommend her!
If you are considering eloping, DO IT and hire Bettina Vass! If you are considering having a big wedding, DON’T – go elope and hire Bettina Vass. 🤣 We decided to elope abroad when we realized that we’d heard plenty of people with big weddings say they wished they had eloped, but we’d never heard someone who eloped say they wished they hadn’t. We are SO GLAD we did. It was an incredible day – very special, unique, adventurous, and intimate – exactly what we wanted. Bettina was a big part of making that special day come true for us – we found her and LOVED her work, but met with a few different elopement photographers in different parts of the world before deciding on Bettina. The photographer is SO IMPORTANT for an elopement because it was really just the two of us and her, the whole day. It was critical that we find someone we felt comfortable with, and Bettina excelled at that.
She went above and beyond to make sure our elopement was perfect, and we could not be more grateful. On top of that, THE PHOTOS! 😍 Truly the most incredible and epic wedding photos I’ve ever seen. My fiancé and I are not particularly photogenic, but she made us look fabulous, and most importantly, she did a great job capturing every emotion and feeling we had throughout the day.
This experience was not for the faint of heart – if you elope (particularly in Iceland), you’ll have to be flexible and adventurous, but if that sounds like you, I cannot recommend Bettina enough.
If you are considering eloping, DO IT and hire Bettina Vass! If you are considering having a big wedding, DON’T – go elope and hire Bettina Vass. 🤣 We decided to elope abroad when we realized that we’d heard plenty of people with big weddings say they wished they had eloped, but we’d never heard someone who eloped say they wished they hadn’t. We are SO GLAD we did. It was an incredible day – very special, unique, adventurous, and intimate – exactly what we wanted. Bettina was a big part of making that special day come true for us – we found her and LOVED her work, but met with a few different elopement photographers in different parts of the world before deciding on Bettina. The photographer is SO IMPORTANT for an elopement because it was really just the two of us and her, the whole day. It was critical that we find someone we felt comfortable with, and Bettina excelled at that.
She went above and beyond to make sure our elopement was perfect, and we could not be more grateful. On top of that, THE PHOTOS! 😍 Truly the most incredible and epic wedding photos I’ve ever seen. My fiancé and I are not particularly photogenic, but she made us look fabulous, and most importantly, she did a great job capturing every emotion and feeling we had throughout the day.
This experience was not for the faint of heart – if you elope (particularly in Iceland), you’ll have to be flexible and adventurous, but if that sounds like you, I cannot recommend Bettina enough.
Look no further than Bettina for your elopement photography needs. She started our day at our hotel, capturing the intimacy of getting ready together for our adventure. She thought of *everything*. Bits of ribbon and pretty props for the macro shots of our rings and Vow books. She asked us thoughtful questions and gave us guidance for navigating what may be crowded areas due to the popular time of year for tourism. We wanted our elopement to be spontaneous, so we had no plans going into it - but Bettina did! We had not written our vows, but Bettina knew of a wildflower field and even had a blanket and pillows. We sat at the base of a mountain, laying on the blanket in a field of purple flowers writing our vows with her taking photos. We wanted to "feel" the spot where we did our vows, and Bettina patiently took us to locations that checked all the boxes. Intimate waterfalls, natural bridges, black sand beach. We found the *perfect* private spot in front of a secluded falls. She made us comfortable, she matched our energy, and most of all, she took STUNNING photos. If you follow her social media, you can see she considers everything. She had water and snacks for us as we trekked across the icelandic wilderness for 8 hours. She had champagne for us that she gave us at the end. She made our experience so, so magical, and she is truly a gifted and talented artist. I really can't give a strong enough review, she was beyond words ✨️💖
Look no further than Bettina for your elopement photography needs. She started our day at our hotel, capturing the intimacy of getting ready together for our adventure. She thought of *everything*. Bits of ribbon and pretty props for the macro shots of our rings and Vow books. She asked us thoughtful questions and gave us guidance for navigating what may be crowded areas due to the popular time of year for tourism. We wanted our elopement to be spontaneous, so we had no plans going into it - but Bettina did! We had not written our vows, but Bettina knew of a wildflower field and even had a blanket and pillows. We sat at the base of a mountain, laying on the blanket in a field of purple flowers writing our vows with her taking photos. We wanted to "feel" the spot where we did our vows, and Bettina patiently took us to locations that checked all the boxes. Intimate waterfalls, natural bridges, black sand beach. We found the *perfect* private spot in front of a secluded falls. She made us comfortable, she matched our energy, and most of all, she took STUNNING photos. If you follow her social media, you can see she considers everything. She had water and snacks for us as we trekked across the icelandic wilderness for 8 hours. She had champagne for us that she gave us at the end. She made our experience so, so magical, and she is truly a gifted and talented artist. I really can't give a strong enough review, she was beyond words ✨️💖
One of the first things I did when I got engaged was search for a photographer. I knew my now husband and I would value having someone capture our special day, and making the decision to elope in Iceland made hiring the RIGHT photographer that much more important. Not only did we want to hire someone who had good quality work, but we also wanted to ensure we worked with someone who really understood Iceland and could cater a photoshoot to meet our needs. For example, an inexperienced Iceland elopement photographer may take you to places that are crowded with tourists, but Bettina knew all the best spots that we could capture Iceland’s beauty without crowds in the background.
I found Bettina on Instagram and was blown away by her stunning and high quality work. When I reached out, she arranged a video call so we could get to know her, share our vision for our day, and see if she’d be a good fit. She even encouraged us to connect with other photographers too and get a feel for their vibes. After all, your photographer is someone who will be spending all day with you on one of your most important days, so having someone there you click with is important. Even though she recommended reaching out to other photographers, we knew immediately Bettina was the one we wanted to work with. We loved her energy, and her extensive experience with Iceland elopements was great.
After booking, she shared a list of local vendor recommendations, which was very helpful and helped reduce the overall inevitable stress that can come from getting married. I used her recommendations for a florist (Þórdís Zophia) and hair and makeup artists (Glacio Makeup). Bettina also gifted us gorgeous custom vow books from a local artist (Alina Vilhjálmsdóttir of Andartakid).
Bettina also recommended a videographer to help capture our elopement, and we worked with Michal Zuziak (M Videography) to create a stunning video with our vows as the voiceover and incredible shots of us all over Iceland. As we approached our elopement date, we had a final check-in call with Bettina and Michal where we discussed locations and helped plan out our day. Bettina and Michal worked so well together—the teamwork was palpable!
Prior to our day, Bettina shared a detailed itinerary mapping out all the locations she recommended based on our interests. I was blown away because we wanted to go to many places, and she was able to accommodate all of it!
On the day of our elopement, Bettina and Michal arrived right on time and instantly made us feel comfortable. I loved the vision they had for us, and they made us feel so comfortable for the entire day. I’d consider myself really awkward in front of a camera and not photogenic, but Bettina managed to make my husband and I look like models you’d see in a magazine! Her suggestions on posing and making things not look so staged worked really well, and I am so happy with how the photos turned out.
Even though our schedule accounted for a certain number of hours, we well exceeded it because Bettina and Michal were spending so much time to make sure we were able to capture all the photos and videos we wanted. They assured us it was okay, and we really appreciated their flexibility. Some of our favorite photos and video clips came from the final destination they took us.
Within a couple days, Bettina shared a collection of sneak peek photos. I shared with my friends, family, and co-workers and could tell folks were envious because they are literally the BEST wedding photos you could get!!! When we received the final album, I was amazed at how many photos Bettina shared and how they all were absolutely perfect. Despite certain insecurities about my appearance, she made me look beautiful and captured all the right angles.
The photos are high quality and help capture memories that my husband and I will cherish the rest of our lives. I could not be happier!!!
One of the first things I did when I got engaged was search for a photographer. I knew my now husband and I would value having someone capture our special day, and making the decision to elope in Iceland made hiring the RIGHT photographer that much more important. Not only did we want to hire someone who had good quality work, but we also wanted to ensure we worked with someone who really understood Iceland and could cater a photoshoot to meet our needs. For example, an inexperienced Iceland elopement photographer may take you to places that are crowded with tourists, but Bettina knew all the best spots that we could capture Iceland’s beauty without crowds in the background.
I found Bettina on Instagram and was blown away by her stunning and high quality work. When I reached out, she arranged a video call so we could get to know her, share our vision for our day, and see if she’d be a good fit. She even encouraged us to connect with other photographers too and get a feel for their vibes. After all, your photographer is someone who will be spending all day with you on one of your most important days, so having someone there you click with is important. Even though she recommended reaching out to other photographers, we knew immediately Bettina was the one we wanted to work with. We loved her energy, and her extensive experience with Iceland elopements was great.
After booking, she shared a list of local vendor recommendations, which was very helpful and helped reduce the overall inevitable stress that can come from getting married. I used her recommendations for a florist (Þórdís Zophia) and hair and makeup artists (Glacio Makeup). Bettina also gifted us gorgeous custom vow books from a local artist (Alina Vilhjálmsdóttir of Andartakid).
Bettina also recommended a videographer to help capture our elopement, and we worked with Michal Zuziak (M Videography) to create a stunning video with our vows as the voiceover and incredible shots of us all over Iceland. As we approached our elopement date, we had a final check-in call with Bettina and Michal where we discussed locations and helped plan out our day. Bettina and Michal worked so well together—the teamwork was palpable!
Prior to our day, Bettina shared a detailed itinerary mapping out all the locations she recommended based on our interests. I was blown away because we wanted to go to many places, and she was able to accommodate all of it!
On the day of our elopement, Bettina and Michal arrived right on time and instantly made us feel comfortable. I loved the vision they had for us, and they made us feel so comfortable for the entire day. I’d consider myself really awkward in front of a camera and not photogenic, but Bettina managed to make my husband and I look like models you’d see in a magazine! Her suggestions on posing and making things not look so staged worked really well, and I am so happy with how the photos turned out.
Even though our schedule accounted for a certain number of hours, we well exceeded it because Bettina and Michal were spending so much time to make sure we were able to capture all the photos and videos we wanted. They assured us it was okay, and we really appreciated their flexibility. Some of our favorite photos and video clips came from the final destination they took us.
Within a couple days, Bettina shared a collection of sneak peek photos. I shared with my friends, family, and co-workers and could tell folks were envious because they are literally the BEST wedding photos you could get!!! When we received the final album, I was amazed at how many photos Bettina shared and how they all were absolutely perfect. Despite certain insecurities about my appearance, she made me look beautiful and captured all the right angles.
The photos are high quality and help capture memories that my husband and I will cherish the rest of our lives. I could not be happier!!!
Bettina is absolutely one of those Icelandic fairies you hear about. She must be, because she is made of and creates magic. Words cannot explain the gratitude and awe my husband and I have for her work. An absolute treasure.
Bettina is absolutely one of those Icelandic fairies you hear about. She must be, because she is made of and creates magic. Words cannot explain the gratitude and awe my husband and I have for her work. An absolute treasure.
Book. Her. Now! We absolutely loved our experience with Bettina - it’s been nearly 4 months now and we still can’t stop looking at our amazing pictures! The day was so relaxing and tailored to our idea of what the day would be - the weather was very ‘Icelandic’, and Bettina captured the rawness of the landscape and weather whilst also capturing the mood of the day. I’d go back and work with Bettina again in a heartbeat!
Book. Her. Now! We absolutely loved our experience with Bettina - it’s been nearly 4 months now and we still can’t stop looking at our amazing pictures! The day was so relaxing and tailored to our idea of what the day would be - the weather was very ‘Icelandic’, and Bettina captured the rawness of the landscape and weather whilst also capturing the mood of the day. I’d go back and work with Bettina again in a heartbeat!
You will not regret booking Bettina as your photographer. She went above and beyond for our wedding day and we couldn’t be happier with the photos we received. She helped us be comfortable in front of the camera and took us to some amazing locations, resulting in some amazing memories and photos! We couldn’t be happier with our decision to use Bettina to capture one of the biggest and most exciting days of our lives!
You will not regret booking Bettina as your photographer. She went above and beyond for our wedding day and we couldn’t be happier with the photos we received. She helped us be comfortable in front of the camera and took us to some amazing locations, resulting in some amazing memories and photos! We couldn’t be happier with our decision to use Bettina to capture one of the biggest and most exciting days of our lives!
My husband and I had our photos taken by Bettina, while visiting Iceland, and I am so happy we did! We had no particular reason (other than visiting Iceland) - it was “just because!” I am so thankful Bettina was able to fit us into her busy schedule, and that we caught a lucky break for the weather to be on our side! It was still cold and very windy, but I loved the opportunity to get some updated pictures of us and have some fun without feeling any kind of pressure. Bettina was very communicative, and more than willing to offer hair/makeup suggestions, location suggestions, and even great local places to eat/drink. I only wish we could’ve stayed longer to spend more time hanging with her and her fiancé :) I definitely recommend booking her ASAP if you plan to visit Iceland - you won’t regret it!
My husband and I had our photos taken by Bettina, while visiting Iceland, and I am so happy we did! We had no particular reason (other than visiting Iceland) - it was “just because!” I am so thankful Bettina was able to fit us into her busy schedule, and that we caught a lucky break for the weather to be on our side! It was still cold and very windy, but I loved the opportunity to get some updated pictures of us and have some fun without feeling any kind of pressure. Bettina was very communicative, and more than willing to offer hair/makeup suggestions, location suggestions, and even great local places to eat/drink. I only wish we could’ve stayed longer to spend more time hanging with her and her fiancé :) I definitely recommend booking her ASAP if you plan to visit Iceland - you won’t regret it!
Bettina Vass is 100% the most amazing photographer EVER. She went above and beyond to make our day special for us! Honestly, she took on more than just our photos, and we're beyond grateful we had someone like her in our corner!
We hit a bad storm, and despite the challenges we faced, she made sure we had the photos and experience of a lifetime, while keeping all of us safe from the elements. Wow. Just wow. I can't believe how expertly she captured us as a couple, and this was our first time behind the camera! We sure were cold, but I'm so happy she was there to capture our day our way. Cannot rave about her enough!
Everything felt natural as it should, and I will cherish these memories forever! 🤍🤍🤍
My husband and I had our photos taken by Bettina, while visiting Iceland, and I am so happy we did! We had no particular reason (other than visiting Iceland) - it was “just because!” I am so thankful Bettina was able to fit us into her busy schedule, and that we caught a lucky break for the weather to be on our side! It was still cold and very windy, but I loved the opportunity to get some updated pictures of us and have some fun without feeling any kind of pressure. Bettina was very communicative, and more than willing to offer hair/makeup suggestions, location suggestions, and even great local places to eat/drink. I only wish we could’ve stayed longer to spend more time hanging with her and her fiancé :) I definitely recommend booking her ASAP if you plan to visit Iceland - you won’t regret it!
Book her now!! We loved every minute with Bettina. She went above and beyond for us in so many ways! Our Iceland trip started with a bad storm but when we met her, it all turned around and was amazing! I just wish we had more time to hang out! The photos were amazing and so creative! Bettina is definitely your Iceland photographer if you are looking for one for any reason!
Book her now!! We loved every minute with Bettina. She went above and beyond for us in so many ways! Our Iceland trip started with a bad storm but when we met her, it all turned around and was amazing! I just wish we had more time to hang out! The photos were amazing and so creative! Bettina is definitely your Iceland photographer if you are looking for one for any reason!
Bettina was absolutely wonderful to work with!
Her communication throughout the planning process was great. She was quick to answer all of the little questions I thought of and her planning resources were so helpful. And she went the extra mile to pick up my bouquet for me which was very much appreciated. She wanted our wedding day to be everything we dreamed of and she did whatever it took to make that happen. She is a dream to work with!
She made us feel so comfortable and really captured who we genuinely are. I was a little nervous that things would feel awkward as we were flying to another country to have a person we’ve never actual met shoot out wedding but that was not an issue at all. The second we met her, we were so comfortable. We really clicked and it was as if we had known her for years. She was able to capture genuine moments and you can really see the love my husband and I feel for each other through her photography.
She truly is an amazing one woman show who manages to do it all. She is an incredible photographer and person and her pictures are something we will cherish forever. She helped us great amazing memories and really made our elopement day a dream. I 1000% recommend her to anyone needing photography in Iceland.
Bettina was absolutely wonderful to work with!
Her communication throughout the planning process was great. She was quick to answer all of the little questions I thought of and her planning resources were so helpful. And she went the extra mile to pick up my bouquet for me which was very much appreciated. She wanted our wedding day to be everything we dreamed of and she did whatever it took to make that happen. She is a dream to work with!
She made us feel so comfortable and really captured who we genuinely are. I was a little nervous that things would feel awkward as we were flying to another country to have a person we’ve never actual met shoot out wedding but that was not an issue at all. The second we met her, we were so comfortable. We really clicked and it was as if we had known her for years. She was able to capture genuine moments and you can really see the love my husband and I feel for each other through her photography.
She truly is an amazing one woman show who manages to do it all. She is an incredible photographer and person and her pictures are something we will cherish forever. She helped us great amazing memories and really made our elopement day a dream. I 1000% recommend her to anyone needing photography in Iceland.
If you are looking for a photographer for your elopement then Bettina is the one! She is the most down to earth and lovely lady ever! she made us (an awkward pair haha) feel so at ease and after a little while we didn’t even think about our picture being taken! We had our 18 month old son with us too and Bettina was so good with him and he definitely fell in love with her that day! She is so knowledgeable about Iceland and planned our elopement day and all the locations perfectly. The pictures we received we out of this world, it’s the most magical feeling being able to relive our day through photographs. She is so amazingly talented. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!
If you are looking for a photographer for your elopement then Bettina is the one! She is the most down to earth and lovely lady ever! she made us (an awkward pair haha) feel so at ease and after a little while we didn’t even think about our picture being taken! We had our 18 month old son with us too and Bettina was so good with him and he definitely fell in love with her that day! She is so knowledgeable about Iceland and planned our elopement day and all the locations perfectly. The pictures we received we out of this world, it’s the most magical feeling being able to relive our day through photographs. She is so amazingly talented. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!
I have been following Bettina on Instagram for over 3 years now. I wanted to book her for our honeymoon but it just wasn’t in the cards. I said if my husband and I ever went back to Iceland, I would book her. I booked us a trip for our anniversary but then surprise, I got pregnant. We decided to go for the shoot anyway and not a single regret. Bettina was super responsive via email (as we’re in the states) and even more so when we arrived in Iceland. She took time before the shoot to get to know us and our story. During the shoot, she was brilliant with her direction and clearly her vision. She let me take breaks (it was pretty chilly that day) and had no problem waiting in the car for me. After the shoot, she even gave us some recommendations of what to do around the area for fun. What an absolute dream it was to work with her. I hope we will get another chance to again. Thank you so so much Bettina.
I have been following Bettina on Instagram for over 3 years now. I wanted to book her for our honeymoon but it just wasn’t in the cards. I said if my husband and I ever went back to Iceland, I would book her. I booked us a trip for our anniversary but then surprise, I got pregnant. We decided to go for the shoot anyway and not a single regret. Bettina was super responsive via email (as we’re in the states) and even more so when we arrived in Iceland. She took time before the shoot to get to know us and our story. During the shoot, she was brilliant with her direction and clearly her vision. She let me take breaks (it was pretty chilly that day) and had no problem waiting in the car for me. After the shoot, she even gave us some recommendations of what to do around the area for fun. What an absolute dream it was to work with her. I hope we will get another chance to again. Thank you so so much Bettina.
We absolutely LOVED working with Bettina, and feel so lucky to have been able to find her work and fit into her busy schedule for our elopement. From the day we contacted her to inquire, she was so kind, sweet and welcoming. We could feel her genuine excitement through her email to us, and she was so organized/helpful in answering our questions right off the bat. We loved that she had so much experience shooting in the crazy weather and landscapes, and she had insider knowledge of the country. She offered so much advice and guidance through the planning process, and really put our minds at ease - especially considering we were planning an elopement within 2 months to a country we'd never been to before!
On our elopement day, her and Mike (our videographer that she highly recommended to us) were so attentive and made us feel very special. We had to change our ceremony location last minute due to minimal visibility, but Bettina, Mike and our officiant knew exactly where to go as a plan B, which turned out to be even more perfect! They took us around to the most incredible places, and gave us an experience we'll never forget.
The most special part is that we feel like we've gained a couple friends in Iceland, and we felt so comfortable hanging and exploring with them for our wedding day. They both have huge hearts and made our experience so unforgettable.
Thank you Bettina for being the best elopement photographer!! :)
We absolutely LOVED working with Bettina, and feel so lucky to have been able to find her work and fit into her busy schedule for our elopement. From the day we contacted her to inquire, she was so kind, sweet and welcoming. We could feel her genuine excitement through her email to us, and she was so organized/helpful in answering our questions right off the bat. We loved that she had so much experience shooting in the crazy weather and landscapes, and she had insider knowledge of the country. She offered so much advice and guidance through the planning process, and really put our minds at ease - especially considering we were planning an elopement within 2 months to a country we'd never been to before!
On our elopement day, her and Mike (our videographer that she highly recommended to us) were so attentive and made us feel very special. We had to change our ceremony location last minute due to minimal visibility, but Bettina, Mike and our officiant knew exactly where to go as a plan B, which turned out to be even more perfect! They took us around to the most incredible places, and gave us an experience we'll never forget.
The most special part is that we feel like we've gained a couple friends in Iceland, and we felt so comfortable hanging and exploring with them for our wedding day. They both have huge hearts and made our experience so unforgettable.
Thank you Bettina for being the best elopement photographer!! :)
Bettina did a phenomenal job capturing the most beautiful moments from our wedding day, all while making my husband and I feel completely at ease in the process. Leading up to our elopement, Bettina was consistently in touch, helping us through preparing for the ceremony and answering every question we had. On our big day, we drove around to several locations (all that Bettina found and suggested), so it was like having our own little private tour to increasingly beautiful locations. During the shoot she gave us direction, but not so much so that we felt unnatural or posed. The results are stunningly gorgeous pictures that we get to keep and share forever. We are over the moon with our finished photo gallery as well as the memories we made that day. If you are eloping in the Reykjavik area, we cannot recommend Bettina Vass Photography highly enough!
Bettina did a phenomenal job capturing the most beautiful moments from our wedding day, all while making my husband and I feel completely at ease in the process. Leading up to our elopement, Bettina was consistently in touch, helping us through preparing for the ceremony and answering every question we had. On our big day, we drove around to several locations (all that Bettina found and suggested), so it was like having our own little private tour to increasingly beautiful locations. During the shoot she gave us direction, but not so much so that we felt unnatural or posed. The results are stunningly gorgeous pictures that we get to keep and share forever. We are over the moon with our finished photo gallery as well as the memories we made that day. If you are eloping in the Reykjavik area, we cannot recommend Bettina Vass Photography highly enough!
Bettina was such an amazing photographer for our Iceland elopement! My husband and I are camera shy but she put us at ease from our very first meeting. She really does so much more than take pictures because she created an entire personalized experience. The photographs are absolutely breathtaking!
Bettina was such an amazing photographer for our Iceland elopement! My husband and I are camera shy but she put us at ease from our very first meeting. She really does so much more than take pictures because she created an entire personalized experience. The photographs are absolutely breathtaking!
We had the most wonderful time with Bettina. The shooting was a surprise for my husband after our civil wedding and he was a bit sceptical at first, we have never done anything like this before. But it was the best decision to work with Bettina! She is so talented, passionate and just lovely. It felt like having a good time with an old friend. We laughed a lot and froze a lot but all in all - you just remember the fun parts. We want to say thank you Bettina, for this wonderful experience and of course for the wonderful photo gallery! If you are thinking about doing an elopement, adventure oder whatever you want - we could not recommend her enough. See you in Germany Bettina! <3
We had the most wonderful time with Bettina. The shooting was a surprise for my husband after our civil wedding and he was a bit sceptical at first, we have never done anything like this before. But it was the best decision to work with Bettina! She is so talented, passionate and just lovely. It felt like having a good time with an old friend. We laughed a lot and froze a lot but all in all - you just remember the fun parts. We want to say thank you Bettina, for this wonderful experience and of course for the wonderful photo gallery! If you are thinking about doing an elopement, adventure oder whatever you want - we could not recommend her enough. See you in Germany Bettina! <3
Where to start? Well…covid happened and our photo shoot for engagement pictures in Venice got canceled twice, we were pretty sad as over a year we have developed warm relationships with our photographer and were looking forward meeting him in person. With our wedding coming up shortly we had to think quick and get our engagement pictures done before big event happened. I saw Bettina’s work on Instagram and got captured by a beauty of her work. We booked her right away and it was the best decision we made. We met her for cup of coffee in Reykjavik and it felt like we knew her for a long time. Sweet and chatty Bettina made us forget about cold around us and made whole photoshoot fun. She even brought her husband along who help us with shoes and coats. Bettina , we truly appreciate this experience and we thank you for most beautiful engagement pictures ever! You are the best. Alina and Alex
Where to start? Well…covid happened and our photo shoot for engagement pictures in Venice got canceled twice, we were pretty sad as over a year we have developed warm relationships with our photographer and were looking forward meeting him in person. With our wedding coming up shortly we had to think quick and get our engagement pictures done before big event happened. I saw Bettina’s work on Instagram and got captured by a beauty of her work. We booked her right away and it was the best decision we made. We met her for cup of coffee in Reykjavik and it felt like we knew her for a long time. Sweet and chatty Bettina made us forget about cold around us and made whole photoshoot fun. She even brought her husband along who help us with shoes and coats. Bettina , we truly appreciate this experience and we thank you for most beautiful engagement pictures ever! You are the best. Alina and Alex
If you are looking for a photographer who will make your special day in Iceland perfect, you found it! Bettina will make you feel so at ease in front of the camera, and create such a friendly and effortless environment, that you will wonder why are you not doing this every day. 🤣
We are ordinary people, and the photos that she took of us are mind blowing. Also we had one of the best days of our life during the engagement photoshoot with her. So much fun!
She knows Iceland's best hidden gems like the back of her hand, so trust her, and her advices. The professionalism and the attention to details she puts into from the planning and organizing of your experience until the final touches of each and every picture is one of a kind.
I can not recommend her enough, because these are the moments of your life that you want to remember forever. She was the one, who pointed it out to us, that these are the moments, when you should just stop for a while. Enjoy them, celebrate and appreciate! And she is the person who will record them in the way, that whenever you look at those photos the emotions and the wondeful memories will come back.
If you are looking for a photographer who will make your special day in Iceland perfect, you found it! Bettina will make you feel so at ease in front of the camera, and create such a friendly and effortless environment, that you will wonder why are you not doing this every day. 🤣
We are ordinary people, and the photos that she took of us are mind blowing. Also we had one of the best days of our life during the engagement photoshoot with her. So much fun!
She knows Iceland's best hidden gems like the back of her hand, so trust her, and her advices. The professionalism and the attention to details she puts into from the planning and organizing of your experience until the final touches of each and every picture is one of a kind.
I can not recommend her enough, because these are the moments of your life that you want to remember forever. She was the one, who pointed it out to us, that these are the moments, when you should just stop for a while. Enjoy them, celebrate and appreciate! And she is the person who will record them in the way, that whenever you look at those photos the emotions and the wondeful memories will come back.