Daybreak by Richard Lam Studio | Framed Giclee Print of Sun on Black Sand Beach in Iceland
Sun on Black Sand Beach in Iceland | Daybreak by Richard Lam Studio
Framed Giclee Print | Daybreak by Richard Lam Studio - Black Frame in Modern Bedroom

Daybreak

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The sun found a crack in the rock and came through.
Shot in Snæfellsnes, Iceland.

This was the final morning of a road trip through Iceland. On the beach of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, the rising sun aligned with a natural crevice in the basalt formations above the shore, sending a shaft of light directly onto the black pebbles below. It lasted a few minutes.

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is one of Iceland's most storied landscapes — the setting for Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and believed by some to be one of seven global energy centres. The beach here is volcanic black pebble, polished by Atlantic waves, and the basalt formations that line the shore are the remnants of ancient lava flows. In the early morning, before the light flattens, the textures in the rock and the pebbles are at their most legible.

In your space, this print carries the feeling of a morning that started well.

Perfect For:

  • Iceland and Nordic landscape photography collectors

  • Spaces with a dark, dramatic, or earth-toned palette

  • Bedrooms and living rooms where a dawn image sets a particular tone

  • Anyone with a connection to Iceland or its mythology

  • Interiors where strong contrast and texture are the point

  • Minimalist spaces where a single powerful image is enough

Professionally printed on premium archival paper to preserve the intensity of the dawn light against the black volcanic pebbles and the textural detail of the ancient basalt.

Free Worldwide Shipping

Worldwide, carbon-neutral shipping is free with every order. Prints are made to order, and will typically ship out within 72 hours of your purchase, and will usually arrive within 7-14 business days depending on your location. Please note that while shipping is free, you may be responsible for any local tax duties.

Estimated Shipping Times

  • Europe: 3-5 Business Days
  • USA & Canada: 7-9 Business Days
  • Rest of the World: Up to 10 Business Days

Durable, Recyclable Packaging

Prints are shipped in either a reinforced tube or crumble-proof packaging to ensure safe delivery. If a print somehow arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge.

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"My vision is to transform unforgettable destinations into art that inspires a sense of adventure and joy."

- Richard Lam

About

Richard Lam

Richard Lam is a Vancouver-based photographer and filmmaker whose work captures the quiet beauty of fleeting moments. With over a decade behind the camera, his photography is rooted in a deep sense of curiosity, presence, and human connection.

What began as a personal practice—documenting everyday moments to hold onto how they felt—quickly evolved into a creative calling. Richard eventually left a corporate career to pursue storytelling full-time, combining his marketing background with a thoughtful, visual approach to narrative.

His prints are the result of years spent traveling, observing, and refining his craft. Each image is a reflection of Richard’s belief that photography has the power to slow us down, help us see more clearly, and connect us to something greater than ourselves.

Why You’ll Love

100% Authentic Art

Each print comes with a numbered holographic certificate of authenticity digitally signed by the artist to provide limited edition provenance.

Ready To Hang Print

Printed on fine art archival paper that produces outstanding prints with brilliant colours, striking contrast, and perfect reproduction of detail.

fine art photography prints in a modern bedroom

100% CARBON NEUTRAL

Any carbon emissions created from print production, packaging, and deliveries are completely offset.

Loved by Collectors Worldwide

★★★★★

Looks great on my wall!
Print quality looks unreal! It looks great on my wall next to the other print I ordered. Would recommend to anyone looking for décor that will look good anywhere in their home!

Thomas L
★★★★★

A masterpiece that inspires
'Elemental' is an incredible piece. In fact, the colours inspired the design and decor of my bedroom. The large print size is high quality and retains every detail vividly!

Athena S
★★★★★

Great stuff!
The delivery of the print was fast and arrived tucked happily away into a safe container protecting it from the elements, bends, rips, etc. The colours of the print POP and I'd highly recommend literally all of Richard's work.

Christopher K
★★★★★

Beautiful printA gorgeous print of incredible quality. It looks amazing on my wall and I’m so happy to have such a special piece of art in my home.

Alicia L
★★★★★

Perfection
A perfect print that's now hanging near the front of my place. Excellent quality and it perfectly captures the beauty of Iceland and reminds me of my time there.

James C

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