A lovely French couple tie the knot (sceller l’union?) in Lauterbrunnen. Lionel proposes to Lucie in Lauterbrunnen on a lovely day during the third week of October. After saying “oui” this lovely couple pose for a couples photo shoot. Lucie is also pregnant and we ended with a short maternity photo shoot. The weather at…
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…
Andrew proposed in Zermatt, but they kept their appointment for a photo shoot with me in Lauterbrunnen. Andrew couldn’t resist the sunny day in Zermatt, going down on one knee to propose to Allie. The weather in Lauterbrunnen, however, was rainy during the week we had booked for our photo session. I meticulously checked my…
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…
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.…
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 photo shoot in May with a lovely couple that look like they were made for each other. Emilia and Andrew were driving around Switzerland. They were coming from Geneva on the day of the photo shoot. An afternoon photo shoot is the best time on a sunny day. May is probably the best month…
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…
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…
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…
Switzerland proposal above Lauterbrunnen The weather changed today and the snow returned. I was afraid the visibility on the location would be zero. That the whole area would be covered in cloud. However, the couple arrived as the clouds parted and we had a view! Only for just a few minutes whilst Mark proposed to…
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…
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…
This was the first time Priya had experienced snow! Fortunately it was the best type of snow – powder snow. The photo shoot was on the only day of good weather. Priya and Sanchit enjoyed throwing the snow in the air but it was very cold. Priya had to borrow my spare gloves afterwards to…
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.…
Photographer for a maternity photo shoot in the Swiss Alps. A short train ride up the mountain to an elevation of 1,274 m (4,180 ft) on the cog railway from Lauterbrunnen. Followed by a 10 minute walk. The trail does goes uphill and downhill a little. It’s a good idea to do some research on…
Dylan contacted me before Covid for a surprise engagement photo shoot. It didn’t happen because of you-know-what. In the meantime they got married. Dylan contacted me again this year for a photo shoot on their honeymoon. They were staying in Grindelwald at the Bergwelt Hotel where they serve a fantastic breakfast buffet according to Dylan…
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…
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…