Tag: jungfrau region
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A senior photo shoot in and above the village of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. It offers a unique and unforgettable way to commemorate this special milestone. In the United States, senior photo shoots have become a cherished tradition. Serving as a celebration of the end of high school and a meaningful way to preserve memories of this…
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An engagement photo shoot in Lauterbrunnen in the beginning of October. Cody had popped the question a couple of days earlier! October’s weather often surprises, compelling me to reschedule multiple photo shoots. On one occasion, I managed to fit three shoots into a single day. With the sun lower in the sky, I welcome any…
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A post wedding photo shoot in the mountains that surround Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. A very hot day in August 2024. Amanda and Mark brought their wedding clothes on their honeymoon. They changed into them in a small hut by the railway station. Amanda was wearing sensible shoes covered by her dress. I photographed a Japanese couple…
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An engagement photo shoot in the Swiss Alps that surround Wengen and Lauterbrunnen. The couple got engaged in Washington DC. They contacted me for a photo shoot during their holiday in Switzerland. This is a lunchtime photo shoot. No clouds in the sky to help shade the sun. I have to bring my own shade.…
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A marriage proposal at an elevation 7,165 feet or 2,184 metres on Grindelwald First. A surprise engagement in the snow in May 2024 with a lovely couple from the USA. Roger had taken my advice and planned to propose to Kelly as early as possible. They took the 07:34 train from Interlaken Ost and arrived…
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Madeline knew that Bryan would ask her to marry him at some point during their holiday. She didn’t know when and it was a surprise! She loved the location despite the weather. The clouds were covering the mountains in the distance. They were staying in Grindelwald which is more open. They had visited Grindelwald First…
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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…
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Photographer for an after the wedding photo shoot in the Swiss mountains with Rachael and Alexander. It was warm and sunny in Grindelwald. It was very different on top of the mountains above this Swiss alpine resort. Surface elevation: 2,265m (7,431 ft). Very cold and very windy! Rachael must have been very cold but she…
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It is always a privilege for me to photograph a life changing event in a couple’s relationship. A winter engagement in the Lauterbrunnen region with a lovely couple from Santa Monica, L.A. The plan was to have a surprise engagement on the way from visiting the Jungfraujoch. We kept in contact during the day using…
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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…
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A wedding proposal in the mountains that surround Lauterbrunnen near Interlaken. Justin wanted to propose at sunset and we nearly made it. He got off the train at the wrong place and missed it. Capturing the sunset can be a challenge if you haven’t done it before. The sun goes down very quickly during the…
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Photographer on the 1st January for a surprise engagement in the Swiss mountains. Kevin had planned for the 2nd January. He asked to change it when he noticed the weather would be bad. It’s not a problem to switch the day. I only book one photo shoot a day leaving time for a second photo…
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My last surprise marriage proposal of 2023 was with Alex and Leyla from California. The last day of the year. I wondered what was going on when we met at Lauterbrunnen railway station. It was a surprise for Leyla. I wondered what was happening when Alex introduced me to Leyla. Apparently she had seen some…
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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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David proposed to Paige in the Swiss Alps in the middle of November. The weather behaved itself and everything went according to plan. I have done a lot of engagements and will usually anticipate any problems in advance. The weather can be hard to predict in the mountains. Lauterbrunnen is in a valley created by…
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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.…
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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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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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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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An early morning photo shooting in the mountains that surround Wengen. It was very cold until the sun started to shine over the mountain tops. Low sun can be a challenge to the photographer. I personally prefer a cloudy day with the clouds higher than the mountains. Softening the rays from the sun. I shall…
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I met this awesome couple from Texas at the railway station in Interlaken. We traveled on the train together to Grindelwald. A 15 minute walk to the Grindelwald First gondola. I was surprised to see that it was quiet. The skiing season must be nearly over! (March 23, 2023.) Grindelwald First: Elevation: 2,184 m or…
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Lucas surprised Lydia with a marriage proposal yesterday high up in the mountains that surround Lauterbrunnen and Wengen. Afterwards a photo shoot. The weather had been bad the day before. It was unsettled at the beginning of the day of the engagement. I arranged a new time to meet Lucas at Lauterbrunnen railway station. It…
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An early morning photo shoot with a lovely couple from Singapore. We were close to Wengen. The sun was behind the mountain peaks when we arrived. However, it quickly showed itself and warmed us up. Every visit can be a challenge. A photographer with local knowledge is important. This day in February 2023, the sun…
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A surprise proposal of marriage on the Jungfraujoch on the 1st January, 2023 at an elevation of 3,454 meters (11,332 feet). You have to take it easy up here because you are going to feel the effects of the altitude. There were a lot of people on the “Plateau” and it went very quiet as…
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A surprise engagement in the mountains above Lauterbrunnen. Another one of those days where there was low cloud everywhere. I decided to visit the location an hour before we had planned to meet. It didn’t look good. The low cloud was everywhere. However, it cleared very quickly closer to the time I had agreed to…
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Photographer for an elopement in Switzerland. Debbie and Marcus are a lovely couple from Australia. They contacted me earlier in the year for help with their elopement. They planned to stay in Interlaken and ended up renting a chalet in Iseltwald. Debbie wanted a spectacular location in the Swiss Alps. Everything went like clockwork. Hair…
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Pre wedding photo shoot with Brenna and Jack from Utah, USA. The location was in the Swiss Alps above Grindelwald. After the photo shoot, the couple returned to their hotel to be married! They had a pastor in Utah, online. He was waiting to marry them watched by 50 plus friends (online). We nearly didn’t…
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Photographer for a bridal photo shoot on a glacier in the Jungfrau region. Alexander and Rachael were not finished with me after the photo shoot in Bachalpsee. Read about it here. We came down the mountain on the Grindelwald First Cable Car. We had to be at the helicopter base at 16:30. It is situated…
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A photo shoot with a spectacular view of Lauterbrunnen Valley. Kevin, US Marines, wanted some memorable pictures of his visit to Switzerland. We met in Wengen and visited 5 different locations. Lauterbrunnen Valley made by glaciers. Read about it here. Hi John, The photos came out amazing, thank you for this experience! Regards, Kevin —-