I’m a photography buff, and was always fascinated by images of Iceland — particularly the stark landscapes and eccentric architecture.
When we finally got a chance to visit, my photographer and I were determined to make the most of the opportunity.
Iceland’s clean air and long hours of light created the perfect shooting conditions for everything from food close-ups to panoramas.
As you can see in our travel video, Reykjavik is filled with visually compelling locations.
We played with light and shadow inside Hallgrims church, and turned a graffiti tunnel into a fashion backdrop. We drove around the island in a jeep, and saw isolated waterfalls and black sand beaches, which were far more interesting to photograph than the usual Golden Circle tourist stops. We also shot a fashion editorial inspired by Game of Thrones, since the TV show is partly filmed in Iceland.
Disclaimer: La Carmina and her photographer were hosted by Visit Reykjavik and Salty Tours.
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Iceland's distinctive black sand beaches were the perfect backdrop for a Gothic fashion photoshoot.
My braided hair and long bell-sleeves are inspired by HBO’s Game of Thrones. The TV show films the “Wall” and “North” scenes in Iceland.
Salty Tours took us on a photo-focused nature journey. We stopped to take iPhone selfies with a herd of Icelandic horses.
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