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…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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…
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 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!…
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,…
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…
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…
A couple from Singapore recently had their engagement photoshoot on Männlichen mountain, standing at an elevation of 2,343 meters (7,687 feet). This breathtaking location is arguably one of the finest in the Jungfrau region, especially on a clear, sunny day. The expansive area requires some inside knowledge to nfind the best locations. Donovan planned to…
Jacinta and Luke have hired me to capture their wedding at Schloss Schadau in May 2025. During their visit to Interlaken in January, we had the pleasure of meeting. We held a couples photo shoot in Interlaken, offering a brief session to showcase my photography style in this stunning location. The following day, I edited…
A surprise engagement in Grindelwald with a lovely couple from Hong Kong. Afterwards a photo shooting on First (elevation 2,184 m or 7,165 ft.) First is a mountain location and minor summit on the slopes of the Schwarzhorn avove Grindelwald resort. It is mostly known as a cable car station in the mountains above Grindelwald…
Originally, I considered titling this post “An Early Morning Photo Shoot in Lauterbrunnen,” but 9 a.m. doesn’t quite qualify as early. In October, 9 a.m. can be a bit early for a photo shoot, with clouds often obscuring the mountains. I could have used another couple of hours for the skies to clear, but with…
A Florida couple get engaged in Grindelwald, with the stunning Eiger mountain as their backdrop. Nathaly was taken by surprise, and of course, she said yes! This site is conveniently near the heart of Grindelwald. However, availability can be limited. Occasionally, the farmer may fence off the area to protect the grass or allow cattle…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
We was watching the weather very carefully for this surprise marriage proposal. Monitoring it on my weather app. I have a weather animator which shows me the weather pattern over the next 12 hours. It can never give me an accurate picture of Lauterbrunnen because this Swiss alpine resort is surrounded by mountains. But it…
A surprise marriage proposal on the first really warm day in Interlaken that brought out a few sunbathers to the location. Bill and Emily had arrived in Interlaken during the afternoon. They headed for the location after checking in to their hotel. There is an “Interlaken Guest Card” from the hotel which gives visitors free…