Category: WEDDINGS
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The photo shoot was initially scheduled for the next day, but with rain forecasted, we managed to move it up by a day. Flexibility is always beneficial. Zermatt is a favored destination, thanks to its stunning combination of mountains and lakes. The downside is the occasional presence of people in the background, requiring significant time…
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A photo shoot in the Swiss Alps surrounding Zermatt on a chilly September day. Snow blankets the northern side of the Alps, though not here. The cold weather was not ideal for Nao’s wedding dress. Our photo shoot began at Leisee Lake, at an elevation of 2,232 meters. We concluded at Stellisee Lake, (elevation 2,547…
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A symbolic wedding in a historic hotel with breathtaking views of Lake Brienz in Switzerland. The spacious balcony of the Giessbach room at the Grand Hotel served as the venue. The couple exchanged vows under the late afternoon sun, surrounded by stunning scenery perfect for a post-ceremony photo shoot. With Lake Brienz as the backdrop…
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Photo shoot around one of the lakes in the mountains above Zermatt. I only had an hour to take the pictures before we had to return to Zermatt and take the train up to Riffelalp. I have 5 different locations around the lake with the Matterhorn mountain in the background.
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I was photographer for an elopement in Zermatt in August. I photographed three wedding couples in two days. There are lots of different locations in the mountains that surround this Swiss Alpine resort. Locations with backdrops featuring mountains and lakes. I travelled from Interlaken on the first day and stayed overnight in Zermatt for the…
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A post wedding photo shoot in the mountains that surround Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. A very hot day in August 2024. Amanda and Mark brought their wedding clothes on their honeymoon. They changed into them in a small hut by the railway station. Amanda was wearing sensible shoes covered by her dress. I photographed a Japanese couple…
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Photographer for a wedding in Zermatt in July 2024. Before the ceremony, a photo shoot on Sunnegga (2,288 m – 7,506 ft.). The Zermatt tourist office call Sunnegga a family paradise. Which it is! The families create a challenge for photographers. Keeping people out of their pictures. An early start is recommended. It was a…
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The third day of the photo shoot with Lalina and Thomas ended up in Trocadéro square. Here there is a spectacular view of the Eiffel tower. There are a lot of tourists here! Finding somewhere quiet can be a challenge. The light is disappearing as I took these pictures. The “champagne” is some cheap stuff…
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An 8 a.m. before the wedding photo shoot with Thomas and Lalina in the Montmartre district of Paris. Situated on the Right Bank in Paris’s northern 18th arrondissement. The biggest challenge in Paris is avoiding the tourists. We also had to avoid the traffic on this street. Pre Wedding photo shoot in the Jardin des…
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Photographer for an after the wedding photo shoot in the Swiss mountains with Rachael and Alexander. It was warm and sunny in Grindelwald. It was very different on top of the mountains above this Swiss alpine resort. Surface elevation: 2,265m (7,431 ft). Very cold and very windy! Rachael must have been very cold but she…
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Photographer for a symbolic wedding in Schloss Spiez (Spiez Castle). The ceremony was in the church in the grounds of the castle. The ancient church is in the grounds of Schloss Spiez. The castle has it’s own vineyards and the wine is delicious. Thank you John, for all of the beautiful photos and your work…
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Photographer for the official wedding ceremony in the Schloss Interlaken, Switzerland. A quick reminder that it is not legal if you are married in a church by a priest in Switzerland. It is possible to have a civil wedding in other official locations in the Bern Canton. Here is a full list from the official…
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An after wedding photo shoot with a lovely couple from Japan. The location was on Männlichen mountain (Elevation 2,343 m.). They had stayed overnight in the mountain hotel. I arrived early the next morning on the first cable car from Wengen. It is also possible to take a cable car from Grindelwald Terminal. It’s a…
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Photographer for a wedding in Schloss Schadau, Thun. This is a beautiful hotel situated in the Schadau park on the banks of Lake Thun, Switzerland. The building of Schloss Schadau was finally finished in 1854. It’s a beautiful location to celebrate a wedding. The easy access to the lake makes it perfect for wedding guests…
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Photographer for Jo and Mark’s Wedding in Interlaken. This is the official wedding ceremony in Schloss Interlaken. You cannot be officially married in a church in Switzerland. Here is a very helpful blog post on getting married in Switzerland. Official Wedding ceremony (Trauung) in Interlaken website. Jo and Mark also asked me to be the…
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A late afternoon pre wedding photo shoot with a lovely couple from Singapore. I must admit to being concerned about the weather. Samuel had to delay the photo shoot a few hours. He couldn’t get into the BnB in Lauterbrunnen before 5 pm. Any bad weather usually comes during the late afternoon! They had a…
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Photographer for a Civil Wedding (Zivile Trauung) in Interlaken. The formal ceremony took place in the Schloss Interlaken. Afterwards, some group photos in front of the main building. Afterwards a bride and groom photo shoot nearby. I had to arrange a “First Look” before the wedding ceremony. It can be a challenge. People were walking…
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An early morning photo shooting in the mountains that surround Wengen. It was very cold until the sun started to shine over the mountain tops. Low sun can be a challenge to the photographer. I personally prefer a cloudy day with the clouds higher than the mountains. Softening the rays from the sun. I shall…
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A wedding on a sunny day in Zermatt in November. Olympia and Dominic posed outside the Gemeinde for some pictures with the iconic Matterhorn mountain. Afterwards they went inside to be officially married in Switzerland. (You cannot be officially married in a church in Switzerland.) After the informal ceremony the couple rode a horse carriage …
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Photographer yesterday for a wedding in Zermatt with a lovely couple from Singapore. First there was the official ceremony in the Gemeinde building in Zermatt. Afterwards we travelled by taxi up to Winkelmatten. Here we had another ceremony in the Catholic church built in 1604. Afterwards, I had a slow walk down to the railway…