American portrait & wedding photographer Kurt Vinion has been capturing weddings, pre-weddings, family portraits & engagement sessions since 2008.
Formerly a photojournalist and winner of many international awards and prizes, Kurt is always happy to create timeless, elegant, and artistic images for couples from around the world.
When I first met Gill, I knew he was planning something special. Despite personal tragedies, he found happiness with Lilly, whose warmth was undeniable. They chose the stunning Vrtba Garden in Prague for their wedding, a place with breathtaking views. After the ceremony, we captured intimate portraits amidst crowds of tourists. The celebration continued at the Hotel International, where a Bollywood DJ energized the party. Later, they had a second wedding in Sikh attire at a temple in Dresden, which will be shared in another blog post.
For these two busy doctors who live in Istanbul, traveling to Prague to marry was a dream come true.
When they contacted me about their wedding at the Turkish Embassy they were a bit concerned: there were so many tourists in Prague – in fact too many for their comfort. When I asked them about their timeline they explained that their lunchtime wedding was really at the worst time. What they really wanted was to experience the romance of this city and feel like it was an intimate, personalized experience. I proposed a sunrise wedding day portrait and they immediately said yes!
Pictured here is that wonderful morning where everything came together beautifully. Where two people were able to connect to each other and to a very special place that will forever be a part of their lives.
Congrats Penar & Cem!
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Looking for inspiration for your pre dawn pre wedding session in Prague? Look no further than our latest couple: introducing Zoe & Billy.
These two who had an unforgettable pre dawn session here in Prague. They are not only gorgeous, they are also a really sweet and fun couple. They wanted their pre wedding to capture aspects about their fun-filled personalities in addition to those very stylish must have ‘posed’ portraits.
The best way to have a session in Prague is to start early, before the sunrise if you wish to capture those beautiful & romantic night time portraits. These are the types of images you regularly see in the cinema.
As we had most of our locations all to ourselves, Zoe & Billy were able to really relax and soak up the atmosphere as they explored, laughed and hugged each other.
Our session started under the Charles Bridge under the gas lamps that evoke a bygone & historic era. After capturing some posed and natural style images it was time to change it up a bit.
It was fitting that as the sun started to break above the historic skyline these two picked a spot overlooking the Charles Bridge to watch as mother nature provided us with a stunning array of hues: everything from reddish pink to purple and blues. It was unforgettable.
After a few moments it was time to head up to the Charles Bridge where a crowd of people were already amassing with their tripods and cameras – and a few other couples too.
What follows on that beautiful day is simply this: two people very much in love exploring, laughing and enjoying one of the most beautiful days of their lives: their pre wedding in Prague.
And how did they enjoy it?
Kurt and his team are wonderful! =DDD
My husband and I had a post wedding shooting in Prague for the pre-sunrise and sunrise till noon session in Oct which is the best time of the year with the golden yellow leaves.
We were able to take picture under the amazing spots and Kurt definitely know where is the right place to go as he lives there!!
Kurt is native in English so communication with him is very easy and he could teach us how to pose etc. The session was fun and the pictures were amazing!!
Kurt, again, super thanks for those amazing photos, we love them!!! =D
Interested in the best in Prague Engagement or pre weddings Photography? Contact us today!
To have us create your very stylish engagement or portrait session simply use the contact button to receive our latest pricing and offers. Or you can simply click on this link here.
Have questions about a possible session with yours truly in Prague? You can read more information about our sessions by visiting our very popular FAQ page devoted to portraits.
Looking for pre-dawn post-wedding session inspiration in Prague? Sherri and Matt, a lovely couple from the USA, captured their love story in this enchanting city. Sherri, an acclaimed wedding photographer, and Matt, an entrepreneur, brought their wedding attire to make these unforgettable memories extra special.
With videographer Cary Hubbs by their side, they explored the iconic Charles Bridge, bathed in morning fog and sunrise light. The session continued at the Astronomical Clock and ended at the botanical gardens of Pruhonice Castle, creating a truly magical backdrop. Just nine months after this beautiful experience, they welcomed their first child—a beautiful baby boy!
Interested in seeing how couples experience a romantic pre sunrise portraits session in Prague?
Look no further than this sexy Indonesian couple who were passing through Prague during a whirlwind tour of Europe and decided ‘why not have a session?’
After meeting up over coffee and sharing many laughs, it was decided that a pre sunrise session near the river would be ideal. Truth be told, if you are wishing for a more atmospheric, beautiful and intimate and or a very stylish portrait session on or near the Charles Bridge, one devoid of the 100’s of people cluttering up your background – a pre dawn session is really the best time. Or very late at night.
On that particular November morning with Candra & Kartika we were really lucky in that we had a gorgeous palette of colours as the sun broke above the skyline. As you can see in their backgrounds the wonderful hues of blue, purples and violets. It was exactly what we were looking for and of course the lovely lady was the star attraction.
When you have a good lucking couple who are really enjoying the moment – capturing these kinds of portraits are never really a problem even if there are a few people in the background.
After the Charles Bridge the fog really came up obscuring many sites such as the Castle. From that point we took a quick visit to the Old Town Square for a few more editorial type images. And then it was time to say good bye as these very busy people continued on with their European vacation.
Presented here are their favorite images from that wonderful morning.
Thanks again to Candra & Kartika for selecting me as your photographer from the many 1000’s who are here in Prague!
{Prague wedding photographer / lifestyle photographer / pre wedding photographer available worldwide}
To have us capture your beautiful wedding day or a fantastic and individually created portrait session please contact us here to discuss your ideas and availability.
American photographer Kurt Vinion has been providing the very best in couple photography in Prague since 2008. Widely experience and well known for his creative & artistic use of light he can create beautiful, intimate and authentic images that will blow away your family & friends and will be enjoyed for a lifetime. Kurt does not just take pictures he captures beautiful moments that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Regina & Peissu’s natural style pre wedding in historic Prague
Many couples are eschewing the traditional posed pre wedding for ones that focuses on capturing real moments – artistically and creatively. But there is a caveat; capturing real, heartfelt moments takes a bit more effort, dedication and attention to many factors: light, composition, color temperature, lens choice and etc just being some.
The reality is very few can create and capture a session that feels and looks natural.
Of course having a couple who trusts in you and your vision and feels comfortable and confident in front of the camera is also a big factor. If as a photographer you can not get your couple to feel free, uninhibited or natural – you will fail no matter how hard you try.
Regina & Peissu traveled over from the US for their pre wedding. Like many couples it is an obligatory rites of passage as they both will be completing their advanced degrees soon and tying ‘the knot.’ They knew the incredible architecture of Prague would provide a gorgeous background for their photos. They also were quite concerned about having a session that fits their styles, taste and personalities. In addition they were not exactly sure about the timeline and locations and what to do. So after a few rounds of emails and a video chat to discuss everything – in addition to our FAQ section of our website. We were able to put their fears to rest and focus on the session itself.
For those couples who brave the very early morning wake up call – the magical, quiet atmosphere of Prague devoid of tourists as the city slumbers is an experience few are lucky to have had. There really is nothing like strolling in silence underneath the gas lamps taking in the incredible sights of ‘the city of 100 spires’. As a photographer, creative type and yes, a very proud citizen who lives here, sharing this historic city with new friends and clients from afar and near is something I still love – even if it means getting up at 4 am in the summer months…
Regina & Peissu were all smiles as they walked hand in hand under the deserted Tower on the Charles Bridge in the cool, crisp summer air as the sky began to lighten and the birds began to sing. Simply capturing allowing these two to walk around and study the statues, the views and just enjoy the atmosphere was all I needed. We spent about 20 minutes enjoying just that.
Though the sunrise was a bit flat at the beginning, the sun flaring over the spires of Tyn Church in the Old Town Square was a sight that left all of us speechless. The rising mist created an ethereal, visual feast and the normally bustling square seemingly stood still in time. It was too good to pass this atmosphere up so we stayed put to soak it all in. And then as the sun lifted the temperatures further we laughed as these two chased after each other in the Old Town Square. And yes, we simply had to have a few art directed portraits to create those drama filled images that couples love to have but are too shy to ask for.
Nearby the Astronomical Clock had it’s usual queue of wedding couples lining up to be posed underneath. It is always a laugh to see so many couples and to see the same kind of photos. We also captured a few portraits as well including images of Regina & Peissu sauntering under its historic facade. Funny enough the Astronomical clock images did not make the final cut of their favorite 60 images. But the pictures of them walking hand in hand underneath it are also some of my faves (nothing like having a 14 mm lens to really capture that scene).
As our goal was to explore more of this enchanted city and not spend too much time at the usual tourists traps we headed towards the riverside where the Rudolfinum Concert House was awaiting our arrival. The sun flared its warmth all around as we enjoyed playing on it’s historic grounds.
We then headed to one of my favorite gardens where the gorgeous Regina was the centre of attention as the sunlight seemingly led the way. The fountain and use of a coveted 85 1.2 lens created the magical natural light portraits that are some of their faves (and mine too). Afterwards and with the clock quickly running down (this was a very manageable 6 hour session) it was time to visit our last stop: overlooking Prague.
Truth be told, Prague offers many wonderful locations, but few locations offer an unobstructed and very peaceful view overlooking the city and Prague Castle. With the right light and of course the best time of day this is a place I highly recommend. Though the walk can be a bit of work the reward speaks for itself.
It was worth it to simply sit down, take it all in, breathe and reflect on where they are and where they are going in life.
They say pictures are worth a 1000 words. I totally agree with that assessment. Pictures should not just show you hot things look but more importantly how it felt at that special moment in time. I like to think that these pictures captured that feeling and for them – that is priceless.
Our pre-wedding photo session with Kurt was an amazing experience! Prior to our photo session, Kurt both videochat and met us in person to personalize our session. During the session, Kurt and his assistant made it super fun and low-stress, so it’s very easy to have lots of natural photos. Kurt also knows all the best and hidden places in Praha so it’s like going on a private tour with him. The photos that came out are mind-blowing. I highly recommend Kurt as anyone’s photographer as he’s such a nice person, fun guy to talk to, an amazing photographer and a photographer who cares 🙂
A special thanks to Linda for doing a fantastic job on the hair & makeup and of course a Big Thank You to the best lighting assistant Stefan!
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{Prague wedding photographer / lifestyle photographer / pre wedding photographer available worldwide}
To have us capture your beautiful wedding day or a fantastic and individually created portrait session please contact us here to discuss your ideas and availability.
American photographer Kurt Vinion has been providing the very best in couple photography in Prague since 2008. Widely experience and well known for his creative & artistic use of light he can create beautiful, intimate and authentic images that will blow away your family & friends and will be enjoyed for a lifetime. Kurt does not just take pictures he captures beautiful moments that will be cherished for a lifetime.
Liz and Danny’s stunning sunrise engagement session in Prague was captured at iconic locations like Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Astronomical Clock. Their love story began at McMaster University and rekindled in Toronto, leading them to celebrate their engagement with an unforgettable photoshoot. Braving an early wake-up, they were rewarded with a magical sunrise, bathing the city in golden hues. With the serene beauty of Prague as their backdrop, they explored and enjoyed every moment, creating fun, authentic images in one of Europe’s most romantic cities.
