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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 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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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. —-
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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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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…
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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.…
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Photographer for a surprise engagement in Hotel Villa Honegg in Ennetbürgen, Switzerland. It was a lovely day on which Bobby proposed high up in the Swiss mountains. The sun was a challenge. Spectacular viewa over the lake.
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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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A late afternoon photo shoot with a family visiting Switzerland from the USA. What an amazing family! They were staying in Wengen. They had been hiking during the day on the trail from Männlichen to Holenstein on the Lieselotteweg. It’s a hiking trail for families with young children.This website has a lot of hiking ideas…
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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…
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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…
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Wedding Photo Shoot in Interlaken. In the mountains above the Swiss resort is a location with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains in the distance. There is no shade and it can be a challenge on a sunny day. It’s also a steep uphill walk to the location along a private road. Cars are not…
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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.…
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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…
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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…