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A surprise marriage proposal on a very cold morning on Iseltwald Pier. It was no surprise that we were alone. Bitterly cold. Andrew went down on one knee and proposed to Margo. After the pier we went to my other locations in Iseltwald. Despite the cold, the couple bravely removed their coats for some pictures.…
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A surprise marriage proposal on the Jungfraujoch on Christmas Day 2023. Siwen said yes to James on the Plateau glacier at an altitude of 3574 m. (11,400 ft.) above sea level. I must admit that i wasn’t too happy when I received a message from Siwen’s sister after 11 pm on Christmas evening. They had…
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There was a cold wind blowing when Vinceno asked Michelle to marry him. He chose to pop on the Sphinx platform. Afterwards we went to the Plateau to take some more pictures. Elevation: 11,362 m. I require a CHF. 200.- deposit or full payment in advance for photo shoots on the Jungfraujoch. Unfortunately, there has…
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Matt goes down on one knee and proposes to Anh on Iseltwald Pier one hour later than planned. They missed the bus from Interlaken. I was all alone at 8.30 am when they should have arrived. Ten minutes later, two tourist buses arrived and flooded the area with over 100 people. The queue to use…
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Photographer in Lucerne for an after wedding photo shoot with Connie and Ryan. I met the couple at their hotel. The weather forecast was rain all day. It was also cold. I knew a few locations in this beautiful city that were under cover. —-
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Photographer for a couples photo shoot in Iseltwald in October 2023. With winter approaching, sunrise is later. The sun’s trajectory across the sky is lower. Iseltwald is waking up at 8 a.m. when I met the couple by the Iseltwald pier. The pier made famous in “Crash Landing On You“ There was one other couple…
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Photographer for a pre wedding photo shoot in Interlaken. I met the couple in their hotel in Interlaken at breakfast time. The make-up artist had already been and gone! It was going to be another of those days with blue skies and harsh sunlight. The sun is lower in October and I was planning on…
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Photographer for a couple celebrating their first wedding anniversary. A photo shoot in the mountains with the spectacular Swiss Alps in the background.Also a spot where there will not be any onlookers! The time of the day is very important on a sunny day. The harsh sunlight can be a challenge to any photographer. “Just…
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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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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…