A surprise engagement on Iseltwald pier at the end of November 2024. The couple arrived on the express bus from Interlaken Ost railway station at 11 a.m. and there were a few people in the area. No bus groups. However there were 4 old women who decided to have some fun by shouting out posing…
A surprise engagement in Grindelwald with a lovely couple from Hong Kong. Afterwards a photo shooting on First (elevation 2,184 m or 7,165 ft.) First is a mountain location and minor summit on the slopes of the Schwarzhorn avove Grindelwald resort. It is mostly known as a cable car station in the mountains above Grindelwald…
Originally, I considered titling this post “An Early Morning Photo Shoot in Lauterbrunnen,” but 9 a.m. doesn’t quite qualify as early. In October, 9 a.m. can be a bit early for a photo shoot, with clouds often obscuring the mountains. I could have used another couple of hours for the skies to clear, but with…
Another surprise marriage proposal in the mountains that surround Lauterbrunnen. This location for engagements has overtaken Iseltwald Pier probably because it is quiet. Iseltwald is a tourist destination these days with extra buses operating from Interlaken Ost railway station. The weather has been a challenge lately. I am finalizing photo shoots up to 24 hours…
A surprise engagement proposal in the mountains that overlook Lauterbrunnen. Eugene and Grace tie the know during their holiday in Switzerland. It’s the end of September and the weather is a little uncertain. I have been lucky with the weather so far. Monday was a rainy day but I was able to switch the photo…
A Florida couple get engaged in Grindelwald, with the stunning Eiger mountain as their backdrop. Nathaly was taken by surprise, and of course, she said yes! This site is conveniently near the heart of Grindelwald. However, availability can be limited. Occasionally, the farmer may fence off the area to protect the grass or allow cattle…
A lovely couple from Austin, Texas, exchanged vows amidst the picturesque mountains overlooking Lauterbrunnen. Though the day wasn’t ideal for breathtaking mountain views, the enveloping low clouds added a uniquely enchanting touch. As mid-September brings cooler temperatures, snow has reappeared on the mountain peaks. This weather radar app proved invaluable for coordinating the perfect meeting…
An unexpected marriage proposal on a bright, sunny day amidst the mountains with a view of Lauterbrunnen. We followed our usual routine. Andy approached and asked me to take a picture of them. This allowed me to position them perfectly with the mountains and valley as a backdrop. Suddenly, Andy dropped to one knee, and…
A surprise engagement in the mountains that overlook Lauterbrunnen. The couple were staying in Wengen. I gave Broderick directions on how to walk to the location where I was behaving like a landscape photographer. As planned, Broderick came over to me and asked if I would take a picture of him and his girlfriend. Which…
He proposed on the mountain summit at the top of the Royal Walk. Elevation 2,400 m – 7,874 ft. Afterwards we walked down the Royal Walk stopping at a few locations for some more photos. Capturing the Eiger mountain and the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the background. —-
A surprise marriage proposal by lake Thun near Interlaken. A couple from the USA tie the knot as the sun rises over Thunersee. The engagement was planned for the day before but there were black clouds in the sky. Richard wanted an early morning meeting. I was unknown to his girlfriend. However the weather was…
An engagement photo shoot in the Swiss Alps that surround Wengen and Lauterbrunnen. The couple got engaged in Washington DC. They contacted me for a photo shoot during their holiday in Switzerland. This is a lunchtime photo shoot. No clouds in the sky to help shade the sun. I have to bring my own shade.…
Eric proposes to Chelsea in the Swiss mountains on a hotel summer’s day. He had told her that he had organized a photo shoot. It was a belated birthday present. He didn’t tell Chelsea that he would propose marriage! It was a hot summer’s day. A blue sky and no clouds. No shade anywhere! I…
Ryan surprises Christine by going down on one knee and proposing marriage. The surprise engagement was by the Bachalpsee lake on the only day in the week that it didn’t rain. Surface elevation: 2,265m (7,431 ft) altitude. This is a very popular tourist location in the mountains above Grindelwald alpine resort. It attracts a lot…
A surprise engagement in Interlaken. Emily said yes by Thun lake (Thunersee) on the last day in November. The morning started with cloud covering the mountain in the background. We were lucky the cloud parted and we had some blue skies for half an hour. This location is within and easy bus ride from Interlaken.…
A lovely couple from Hong Kong tie the knot on top of the Männichen summit. Elevation: 2,320 m or 7,612 ft. The Männlichen is once again open. There is still alot of snow around. The 20 minute uphill hike to the viewpoint known as the “Royal Walk” is 99.9% free of snow. There is snow…
A photo shoot in May with a lovely couple that look like they were made for each other. Emilia and Andrew were driving around Switzerland. They were coming from Geneva on the day of the photo shoot. An afternoon photo shoot is the best time on a sunny day. May is probably the best month…
A marriage proposal at an elevation 7,165 feet or 2,184 metres on Grindelwald First. A surprise engagement in the snow in May 2024 with a lovely couple from the USA. Roger had taken my advice and planned to propose to Kelly as early as possible. They took the 07:34 train from Interlaken Ost and arrived…
Madeline knew that Bryan would ask her to marry him at some point during their holiday. She didn’t know when and it was a surprise! She loved the location despite the weather. The clouds were covering the mountains in the distance. They were staying in Grindelwald which is more open. They had visited Grindelwald First…
It was not the best of days for a photo shoot in Lauterbrunnen. Surrounded by cloud and no view of the mountains. Zach had previously proposed in the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, France. The engagement photo shoot was in Lauterbrunnen. We took some pictures in the clouds before heading for the Staubbach waterfall in…