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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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A surprise marriage proposal in the Swiss Alps on a bright, sunny day. I am taking pictures as it is happening. I was at the location pretending to be a landscape photographer. KK came over and asked if I could take a picture of Jon and him with his smartphone. It gave me the opportunity…
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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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A surprise engagement in the Lauterbrunnen / Wengen region of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Saloni and Cieran tie the knot in spectacular scenery. It was a pleasure to capture this special moment in their lives. Their web gallery contained 451 pictures. I use two locations. Both are normally quiet which appeals to 99% of…
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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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I never expected this! Family Daggs change clothes and appear from behind a Swiss chalet in their Lederhose. Amazing! It had stopped raining and the light was perfect for colorful clothing. —-
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Photographer for a surprise marriage proposal in the rain overlooking Lauterbrunnen Valley. A lovely couple from Boston who were staying in a hotel in Wengen. We timed it to perfection. They were walking down the trail from Wengen as my train arrived at the stop. They followed me down the trail giving me some distance.…
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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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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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I met the family in Wengen and we took a few pictures by the church. I also showed them a spectacular viewpoint. It was a five minute walk to our next location under the tree. I wanted some shade from the bright sunshine. I don’t want to stop long because the children will become bored.…
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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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Iseltwald Pier Turnstile 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…