Tag: interlaken photographer
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It had been a while since I last captured an evening engagement in the Swiss mountains. In August, I was delighted to find enough light to gently illuminate the shadows in the Lauterbrunnen valley. Capturing an engagement during sunset can be challenging, so we chose not to force it. The colors were unique, and without…
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Schynige Platte has long been a favorite destination for Swiss hikers. Open exclusively during the summer months, it provides breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Thun. Take a walk to Daube for spectacular vistas of Interlaken and Lake Brienz. Now, it also features an exciting skywalk! Access to the Schynige Platte is provided…
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A proposal reinactment on Iseltwald pier featuring a lovely couple from Asia. The couple were on their honeymoon visiting Switzerland. This was an early morning photo shoot. The sun was rising. It was low in the sky and bright! A challenge for any photographer who doesn’t like harsh shadows on the faces of the clients.…
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An afternoon photo shoot in Grindelwald with a couple from Singapore. They loved this location under a tree. I have used some of my free time hiking around Grindelwald looking for locations for my wedding planning agents in Japan. Most of the fields are fenced off to protect the grass. This is a valuable feed…
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Whether it is by the lake or on a mountain, an Iseltwald photo shoot on a sunny day can be a challenge for a photographer. Keeping the sun of my client’s face is my priority. There is also the extra challenge of early morning sunshine when the sun is low in the sky and coming…
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The family photo shoot began in Interlaken with a desire to capture the Grand Tour. We journeyed through Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, concluding the session at sunset by the serene shores of Lake Thun. The family had their own car and followed me to the various locations. This also gave the youngest child the opportunity to…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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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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…
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During a surprise proposal on December 24th, an engagement ring slipped into Lake Brienz as Carsen knelt down to ask for his partner’s hand in marriage. Carsen was distracted by someone on the waterfront shouting congratulations. As he turned to respond, the ring slipped from the box and tumbled into the lake. Carsen proceeded with…
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We went up into the mountains that surround this Swiss alpine resort. There is still snow on the top but it is wet making it difficult to walk. But we made it! It was a lovely day and my favorite spot was being used by para-gliders. Normally they take-off further down the mountain. Alexis had…
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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…
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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…
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A pre wedding photo shoot on the “Crash Landing On You” location with a lovely couple from Japan. This was another early morning photo shoot. Shortly after sunrise. I brought my studio light to help light the couple on the pier. The studio light helped bring the couple out of the shadows. However it is…
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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…
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In mid-November, the weather had been wonderful with clear blue skies until the day of Victor and Brittany’s photo shoot. The day before was lovely, and the day after was even better! I offered them the option to reschedule or cancel the photo shoot. They wanted to go ahead! They were living in Wengen and…
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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…
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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…
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A late afternoon photo shoot with a family visiting Switzerland from the USA. What an amazing family! They were staying in Wengen. They had been hiking during the day on the trail from Männlichen to Holenstein on the Lieselotteweg. It’s a hiking trail for families with young children. This website has a lot of hiking…
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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…
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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.…
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Daniel proposed marriage to Abigail on Iseltwald Pier on Lake Brienz in May 2024. He said he would be there between 8 am and 9 am. I was planning on them taking the bus from Interlaken that arrived at 8.25 am. They were not on the bus. I received an e-mail and I had to…
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A before the wedding photo shoot with a couple who are big fans of the “Crash Landing On You” TV series. It’s the week after the Easter holiday. The couple chose a photo shoot after 8 a.m. on the Iseltwald pier. The sun had not arrived and the morning was still waking up. The clocks…
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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…
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A surprise engagement on the famous Iseltwald pier in the middle of the day. Rahul had no problem with anyone watching as he proposed to his girlfriend. You can see that Rahul points to something in the distance. His girlfriend turned to look and he goes down on one knee. It is difficult to know…
