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Photographer for a maternity photo shoot in the Swiss Alps. A short train ride up the mountain to an elevation of 1,274 m (4,180 ft) on the cog railway from Lauterbrunnen. Followed by a 10 minute walk. The trail does goes uphill and downhill a little. It’s a good idea to do some research on…
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Andrew surprised Heidi with a marriage proposal on Iseltwald Pier in September. They arrived in Iseltwald on the bus from Interlaken. Andrew and Heidi walked directly to the pier ahead of the other bus passengers. There was a queue of people waiting to get on the pier. We had to wait about 25 minutes. Finally…
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It had just started to rain as the couple arrived on the bus from Interlaken. There was also a wind blowing the rain in from Lake Brienz. There were also 10-15 people waiting to use the “famous” Iseltwald Pier! Photographer for a surprise marriage proposal on Iseltwald Pier. Nia and Kenny arrived on the bus…
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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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Summer returns to Switzerland in the beginning of September 2023. A photo shoot on Mannlichen Mountain – elevation: 2,224 m (7,296 ft.). Cows are roaming the Royal Walk leaving their poo everywhere. I meet Amanda and Alan at the top of the Wengen – Männlichen cable car. They are easy to spot because they are…
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Valerii contacted me to capture the moment he proposed marriage to Yana. I always have a photo shoot after the surprise marriage proposal. We are together for an hour. I have been photographing couples at this location for a few years. I know where to go and the photo shoot goes quickly. I’m not looking…
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An urban street shoot in Bern. Mikaela is a professional model who needed little direction on how to pose from me. The only direction I gave her was to move a little to the left or right. Get in contact if you are interested in a photo shoot. You must be over 18 years old…
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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 surprise engagement on the Iseltwald pier. Ron asks Michelle to marry him. It’s the middle of the day and 30 degrees centigrade. The coolest spot must be on the pier. It’s a surprise and there is nothing I can do about the shadows on their faces. Ron remembered to keep Michelle’s back…
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I was in Zermatt in the beginning of August 2023 looking for locations for a surprise engagement. There are plenty of locations to choose from with the spectacular Matterhorn mountain in the background. I wanted an area where I could have a photo shoot afterwards. A hike down a mountain trail seemed the best idea.…
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A surprise marriage proposal at Bachalpsee lake in the middle of July 2023. I recommend an early photo shoot for this location. It gets very busy during the day. The people seem to pop up everywhere in the background. I was on the first gondola from Grindelwald (8 a.m.). It’s a 25 minute journey up…
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A couples photo shoot in the middle of the day on top of First in Grindelwald. It’s July, high season, and not the best time. Marge and Reginald were on a bus tour and this was the only time they could get there. It was cloudy on First elevation of 2,184 m) and we hoped…
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A pregnancy photo shoot on a warm day in the Swiss Alps. A downhill hike around the mountains above Mürren, Switzerland. Nothing too strenuous on a hot day. We were lucky with the flowers in full bloom. Snow on the mountains tops. It was a lovely afternoon with a couple from the USA. The harsh…
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Capture your wedding moments at Schloss Schadau in Thun. Nestled in the picturesque Schadau Park along the shores of Lake Thun, Switzerland, this enchanting castle provides a stunning backdrop for your special day. Completed in 1854, Schloss Schadau is an exquisite venue for weddings. Its picturesque setting by the lake offers guests the delightful option…
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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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An after wedding photo shoot with a lovely couple living in Scotland. Iseltwald was the first of two places we visited on the day. Afterwards we traveled to Lauterbrunnen. I took Caryn and Lee to three other locations in this Swiss lakeside village before we left for Lauterbrunnen. Photo tip: Try and keep the horizon…
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Photographer for an engagement at an elevation of 2,342 m (7,296 ft.). There isn’t much space on the summit on Männlichen. I gave them 384 pictures to download. The weather is important. I visited the summit a few times this year. The mountains in the background have been covered in cloud. I don’t want to…
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A photo shoot in Zürich on a hot summer afternoon. Alessandra got in contacted and we agreed to meet at the main railway station. It was a short walk to our first location. I enjoy street fashion photography. It gives me a chance to work with a professional model and sharpen my skills as a…
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An early marriage proposal in the Swiss Alps. William proposes to Olivia on Grindelwald First. Elevation: 2,184 m or 7,165 ft. They stayed at the mountain hostel overnight. Earlier in the morning they had hiked to Bachalpsee. I arrived on the first gondola from Grindelwald and Oliver quickly found me. The early morning harsh sunshine…
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Hannah sent me an e-mail from Vancouver, Canada asking if I was available in June 2023 for a before the wedding photo shoot. She had seen some picture on my blog and wanted the same location. The location was the summit of the Männlichen mountain. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: The Männlichen is a 2,343-metre…
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The couples photo shoot was planned for Grindelwald First. However, on the day, the location was covered in cloud. I have a lot of experience and quickly suggested an alternative location. Jessie thought it was a couples photo shoot. She didn’t know Ming was planning to surprise her with a marriage proposal. I arranged to…
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Something I hadn’t done for sometime! A photo shoot in the late afternoon in Iseltwald. Ryan proposed to Sarah at 5.35 p.m. It was a cloudy day. I didn’t have to worry about the position of the sun. Normally it is sinking in the sky and shining back at Iseltwald. There were over 50 people…
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A surprise engagement early this morning. Chris brought his girlfriend to Iseltwald on the very first bus from Interlaken. I was up at 5.30 a.m. He was texting me at 6.00 a.m. I was in my car driving to Iseltwald at 6.15 a.m. We had to do it early because we are expecting a lot…
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Photographer for a surprise marriage proposal on May 14th. The couple were visiting Switzerland from the USA. They based themselves in Zürich and used Swiss Pass to get around Switzerland. The weather isn’t great at the moment. Jose’s first location choice was to propose on the Harder Kulm. My advice might have sounded a negative…
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Ed goes down on one knee and proposes marriage to Amanda. An early morning surprise engagement on the Iseltwald Pier. They had a car and were able to be at the pier at 8 a.m. We were lucky with the weather! The early morning sun can be a challenge. It is low in the sky…
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I was at the pier this morning (May 10, 2023) at 6.30 a.m. waiting for a couple. It was raining! I took a couple of pictures to give you an idea of what it is like at that time. See below. Not idea conditions. I prefer a morning with cloudy skies. It’s a challenge when…
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Christian goes down on one knee and proposed to Erika in the Swiss Alps. Spectacular landscape that is ideal for a surprise engagement in Switzerland. I was at the same location a few days earlier with a couple from Japan. Unfortunately it was raining. Pockets of cloud hung in the air. It created a mystical…
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It will cost CHF. 5.- per person to stand on the Iseltwald pier. I visited the pier today, (27th April, 2023). The local workmen were taking away the barriers and ramp. The pier became popular after it was featured on a Netflix TV series. The name of the TV series was “Crash Landing On You.”…
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Photographer for a surprise engagement proposal in Lauterbrunnen. A lovely couple from the U.S.A. tie the knot in Switzerland. I was a little concerned as I left home. There were a lot of low clouds hanging over Interlaken. However, they all cleared away during the drive through the valley to Lauterbrunnen. I arrived early at…