Tag: couple photo shoot


  • Engagement in the snow

    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 in a snowstorm

    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!…

  • Surprise Engagement in Grindelwald

    In the snow at 2,184 m or 7,165 ft. A lovely couple from Singapore tie the knot! We agreed that Kenneth shall follow me from Interlaken to Grindelwald. He shall lead Leng Wei through the streets. Follow me (at a distance) to the cable car to the top. They shall then follow me across the…

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    Photographer John Wisdom. An experienced photographer based in Interlaken, Switzerland since 1996. I’m a British photographer living in the Interlaken region, Switzerland. Working in the spectacular and beautiful mountains of the Jungfrau region.

  • Engagement in Grindelwald

    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,…

  • Engagement on Iseltwald Pier

    A surprise engagement on Iseltwald Pier in the middle of March 2025. She said yes on the jetty made popular in the Netflix’s Asian TV series “Crash Landing On You”. I was fully prepared for the couple who had traveled all the way from Zurich in their rental car. For the shoot, I worked with…

  • Grindelwald photographer

    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…

  • Engagement in Grindelwald

    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…

  • Engagement on Männlichen Mountain

    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…

  • Wedding in Schloss Schadau

    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…

  • Early Morning Engagement In Interlaken

    An early morning engagement in Interlaken. A lovely couple tie the knot by Lake Thunersee near Interlaken in December. The location is easily accessible by bus from Interlaken. The “Interlaken Guest Card” from the hotel reception gives you free travel on the bus to the lake. An early morning engagement is recommended. The area is…

  • Engagement in Lauterbrunnen

    Zuriel proposes to Georgia in a very popular location in Lauterbrunnen. It’s a cold day in December with snow on the ground. It’s snowing a little! The view of the valley is covered in cloud. But that doesn’t worry this happy couple from the USA. I used this location a lot in the old days.…

  • Engagement on Iseltwald Pier

    A surprise engagement on Iseltwald pier at the end of November 2024. The couple arrived on the express bus from Interlaken Ost railway station at 11 a.m. and there were a few people in the area. No bus groups. However there were 4 old women who decided to have some fun by shouting out posing…

  • Grindelwald Photo Shooting

    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…

  • Morning Photo Shoot in Lauterbrunnen

    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…

  • Engagement in Grindelwald

    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…

  • Engagement On A Cloudy Day

    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…

  • Engagement on a mountain

    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. —-

  • Engagement in Interlaken

    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…

  • Engagement Villa Honegg

    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.  

  • Engagement Bachalpsee Lake

    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…

  • Engagement in Interlaken

    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.…

  • Engagement on Männlichen Summit

    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…

  • Surprise engagement in Lauterbrunnen

    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…

  • Surprise engagement in Interlaken

    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…

  • Couples Photo Shoot On Männlichen

    Photographer for a couples photo shoot at the end of January 2024 on Männlichen mountain. It’s the ski area above Wengen. (Elevation 2,342 m (7,296 ft.) It was perfect conditions for some nice pictures in the Swiss mountains. My clients were a fun couple visiting the Jungfrau region from Sweden. They planned their first day…

  • Engagement in Iseltwald in January

    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.…

  • Engagement on the Jungfraujoch

    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…

  • Engagement On The Jungfraujoch

    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…

  • Surprise Proposal in Iseltwald

    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…