Interlaken Photographer John Wisdom

John Wisdom Interlaken Photographer

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  • Journal

    April 2, 2025
    EDITORIAL

    Photographer John Wisdom. An experienced photographer based in Interlaken, Switzerland since 1996. I’m a British photographer living in the Interlaken region, Switzerland. Working in the spectacular and beautiful mountains of the Jungfrau region.

  • Bachalpsee Engagement

    Bachalpsee Engagement

    July 10, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    An engagement at Bachalpsee, nestled in the mountains above Grindelwald. This stunning lake, situated at an elevation of 2,265 meters, is a beloved destination for tourists. On a clear day, it draws many visitors eager to experience its breathtaking beauty. Justin proposed at the wrong location, so I quickly slid down a grassy bank to…

  • Honeymoon Photo Shoot on First

    Honeymoon Photo Shoot on First

    July 8, 2025
    COUPLES

    A photo shoot on First Mountain with a couple celebrating their honeymoon. The location is high in the mountains above Grindelwald, accessible via the Grindelwald-First cableway. On the day of the shoot, the cableway experienced technical difficulties, and during the ascent, we were suspended in the gondola for an extended period. First is a mountain…

  • Wedding Dress Photo Shoot

    Wedding Dress Photo Shoot

    July 7, 2025
    EDITORIAL, WEDDINGS

    Wedding dress photo shoot in the scenic Bally Park in Schönenwerd. The soft early evening light created a perfect atmosphere, making it a delight to capture Susanne in a stunning wedding dress provided by Alyra Hochzeit in Switzerland.

  • Once-popular spot for couples is now off-limits

    Once-popular spot for couples is now off-limits

    July 7, 2025
    EDITORIAL, ENGAGEMENTS

    A once-popular spot for couples is now off-limits. The farmer has fenced the area to safeguard his crops. The holiday home is also enclosed, preventing anyone from accidentally damaging the valuable plants. However, this didn’t deter a young female photographer who brought herself and her clients to the other side of the fence for a…

  • Iseltwald photo shoot on a sunny day

    Iseltwald photo shoot on a sunny day

    July 1, 2025
    COUPLES, EDITORIAL

    Whether it is by the lake or on a mountain, an Iseltwald photo shoot on a sunny day can be a challenge for a photographer. Keeping the sun of my client’s face is my priority. There is also the extra challenge of early morning sunshine when the sun is low in the sky and coming…

  • Family photo shoot on Männlichen

    Family photo shoot on Männlichen

    June 24, 2025
    FAMILY PHOTO SESSION

    Family photo shoot on Männlichen mountain

  • Surprise Engagement on Mannlichen Mountain

    Surprise Engagement on Mannlichen Mountain

    June 18, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    Surprise Engagement on the “Royal Walk“. This is the trail from the Wengen-Männlichen cable car to the summit of the Männlichen mountain. Elevation: 2,224 m (7,296 ft.). It’s a 20 minute walk from the cable car up to the Royal Walk. All uphill! A photo shoot will take over an hour if we meet at…

  • Engagement in Lauterbrunnen

    Engagement in Lauterbrunnen

    June 15, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    A beautiful surprise engagement in the Lauterbrunnen region with a lovely couple from England. Chelsi said yes to Joe’s marriage proposal amidst the breathtaking Swiss mountains. A bright sunny day with no shade can be challenging for photographers, especially those with limited experience or unfamiliar with the location. The sun’s position varies at different times…

  • Engagement in Interlaken

    Engagement in Interlaken

    June 14, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    An early evening engagement by Lake Thun in Interlaken. Max and Maggie recreate their engagement at sunset. The sun has shifted, casting the mountains in the background into shadow. This area is a favorite spot for sunbathing. Visitors from nearby campsites enjoy soaking up the sun and swimming throughout the summer. The perfect moment to…

  • Engagement Photo Shoot near Interlaken

    Engagement Photo Shoot near Interlaken

    June 10, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    An engagement photo shoot featuring a beautiful couple from Texas by the river near Interlaken, Switzerland. Max had proposed earlier to Maggie at a different special location. This location is not suitable for families with small children. These look incredible. Thank you John! – Maggie & Max, June 2025.

  • Wedding Photo Shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    Wedding Photo Shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    June 8, 2025
    POST WEDDING PHOTO SHOOT, WEDDINGS

    A wedding photo shoot in Lauterbrunnen, June 2025. This stunning couple captured everyone’s attention as they strolled down Lauterbrunnen’s main street in their elegant wedding attire. Jami and Anthony recently tied the knot back home in Texas. Jami mentioned that many of her friends were unaware that they had gotten married! Message from Jami’s mother:…

  • Wedding Schloss Schadau

    Wedding Schloss Schadau

    June 2, 2025
    WEDDINGS

    Jacinta and Luke celebrated their wedding at Schloss Schadau in Thun. A memorable highlight of the afternoon was a scenic boat trip on Lake Thun. Conveniently, Schloss Schadau features a jetty just steps from the castle. A symbolic wedding ceremony was held aboard the ship, officiated by the captain. Afterwards, guests enjoyed a brief photo…

  • Family photo shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    Family photo shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    June 2, 2025
    FAMILY PHOTO SESSION

    A family photo shoot in Lauterbrunnen region with a lovely couple from the USA. The family were staying in Wengen and we started in the nearby mountains. Then we traveled on the train down to Lauterbrunnen, concluding at the breathtaking Staubbach Falls.

  • Grindelwald Engagement

    Grindelwald Engagement

    May 21, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    A surprise engagement on Grindelwald’s FIRST mountain offers a breathtaking setting with the iconic Eiger mountain as a stunning backdrop. Explore the area to discover even more magnificent peaks that create the perfect scenery for unforgettable moments. First is a mountain location and minor summit situated on the slopes of the Schwarzhorn above Grindelwald. An…

  • Maternity photo shoot near Lauterbrunnen

    Maternity photo shoot near Lauterbrunnen

    May 14, 2025
    COUPLES, MATERNITY

    A maternity photo shoot near Lauterbrunnen in the Swiss Alps. A joyful couple’s maternity photo shoot on a sunny afternoon in the picturesque mountains near Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. Avoid walking through the long grass when exploring the Swiss mountains, as it is an important crop for local farmers. Despite the frequent rain, the grass in the…

  • Engagement near Lauterbrunnen

    Engagement near Lauterbrunnen

    May 14, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    An engagement on a sunny morning near Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. Duke asks Katie to marry him. Of course she said “Yes”. It was an unforgettable surprise engagement. Duke had always been full of surprises, and this time was no different. He had told Katie they were heading to Canada for a holiday. However, at the airport,…

  • Engagement Photo Shoot on Mannlichen

    Engagement Photo Shoot on Mannlichen

    May 12, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    An engagement photo shoot after a surprise proposal at the top of the Royal Walk. On the summit of Mannlichen mountain with the iconic Eiger mountain in the background. Jin goes down on one knee and proposes marriage to Hannah. Of course she said yes! The location was the summit of the Männlichen mountain. From…

  • Senior photo shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    Senior photo shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    April 30, 2025
    SENIORS

    A senior photo shoot with Marshall in Lauterbrunnen. The images with the stunning mountains as a backdrop will be perfect for submission to Marshall’s high school or college yearbook later in the year. His family was also present, enjoying a holiday in Switzerland. They saw it as the perfect chance to capture some senior portraits…

  • Engagement in the snow

    Engagement in the snow

    April 25, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    Eduardo hadn’t anticipated snow for his surprise engagement to Myriam. He proposed the day after a snowstorm swept through the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. The couple, from Mexico, embraced the prospect of a snowy engagement photo shoot. An added bonus the 974 ft. high Staubbach waterfall was very active. It’s the longest free falling waterfall…

  • Engagement in a snowstorm

    Engagement in a snowstorm

    April 24, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    Engagement after a snow storm which  brought early morning chaos to the area. An unexpected change of the weather brought the snow back to Lauterbrunnen before Easter. A last minute change in the plans. Joel proposed to Amanda in front of the breathtaking Staubbach waterfall. The couple live in Singapore. The snow was a bonus!…

  • Surprise Engagement in Grindelwald

    Surprise Engagement in Grindelwald

    April 14, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    In the snow at 2,184 m or 7,165 ft. A lovely couple from Singapore tie the knot! We agreed that Kenneth shall follow me from Interlaken to Grindelwald. He shall lead Leng Wei through the streets. Follow me (at a distance) to the cable car to the top. They shall then follow me across the…

  • Senior Photo Shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    Senior Photo Shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    April 2, 2025
    SENIORS

    A senior photo shoot in and above the village of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. It offers a unique and unforgettable way to commemorate this special milestone. In the United States, senior photo shoots have become a cherished tradition. Serving as a celebration of the end of high school and a meaningful way to preserve memories of this…

  • Engagement in Grindelwald

    Engagement in Grindelwald

    March 31, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    A surprise engagement on First mountain. Camila said yes in the snow in the mountains that surround Grindelwald resort in Switzerland. It was late March, and the mountaintop remained blanketed in a thick layer of snow. Michael inquired whether he should buy the Grindelwald-First gondola tickets ahead of time. I assured him it wasn’t necessary,…

  • Engagement on Iseltwald Pier

    Engagement on Iseltwald Pier

    March 23, 2025
    CLOY – Crash Landing On You, COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    A surprise engagement on Iseltwald Pier in the middle of March 2025. She said yes on the jetty made popular in the Netflix’s Asian TV series “Crash Landing On You”. I was fully prepared for the couple who had traveled all the way from Zurich in their rental car. For the shoot, I worked with…

  • Grindelwald photographer

    Grindelwald photographer

    March 12, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    Grindelwald photographer for an engagement photo shoot. The location was Grindelwald First and we took the Firstbahn cableway to the top. Recently engaged, the couple sought to recreate their special moment amidst breathtaking scenery. Visiting Grindelwald all the way from Kazakhstan, they were captivated by the sunny day, choosing to keep their sunglasses on as…

  • Engagement Ring drops into the Lake

    Engagement Ring drops into the Lake

    March 8, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    During a surprise proposal on December 24th, an engagement ring slipped into Lake Brienz as Carsen knelt down to ask for his partner’s hand in marriage. Carsen was distracted by someone on the waterfront shouting congratulations. As he turned to respond, the ring slipped from the box and tumbled into the lake. Carsen proceeded with…

  • Studio Photo Shoot near Zürich

    Studio Photo Shoot near Zürich

    March 7, 2025
    EDITORIAL

    A studio photo session near Zürich featuring the wonderful Veronique. I truly enjoy the creative process of working in a studio—whenever my schedule allows it. Being a hands-on learner, these sessions provide the perfect opportunity to experiment with various techniques, from softbox lighting to other studio essentials. It’s all about refining the craft to create…

  • Surprise Engagement in Grindelwald

    Surprise Engagement in Grindelwald

    February 20, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    We went up into the mountains that surround this Swiss alpine resort. There is still snow on the top but it is wet making it difficult to walk. But we made it! It was a lovely day and my favorite spot was being used by para-gliders. Normally they take-off further down the mountain. Alexis had…

  • Engagement in Grindelwald

    Engagement in Grindelwald

    February 17, 2025
    COUPLES, ENGAGEMENTS

    A photo shoot after a surprise engagement in Grindelwald in February, 2025. Derwin pops the question to Hanne. Afterwards a photo shoot featuring the iconic Eiger mountain in the background when possible. In February, the sun is behind the Eiger mountain. The town is in the shadows all day. The sun will appear around 4…

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John Wisdom Interlaken Photographer

Interlaken photographer with more than 20 years of experience in Switzerland. I am a British photographer living in Switzerland.

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