Charles Bridge surprise marriage proposal

C+M  lifestyle photo session that became a surprise marriage proposal near the Charles Bridge.

Sometimes life throws you something totally unexpected and you just have to rise to the occasion. These two globetrotters met the previous summer on one of those hot, humid nights where the right music and crowd was happening. They spied each other, smiled and they knew that there was something very special unspoken between them. They met, shared lots of laughs, stories and enjoyed the evening where time simply stood still and ended up taking a long walk that night in the early hours on the Charles Bridge.  As they live on different continents it was one of those affairs where they really became close even though they were so far apart physically. And then a year (and a few months later) they decided to meet up and celebrate where they first met – here in Prague. Her idea was to have a small intimate lifestyle session in the early hours before the city awoke. She was far more interested in the photos than he was (typical guy thing) but that was most likely a ploy as he had something he had been holding on to for quite some time.

On a surprisingly chilly fall morning, we met up under the Powder Tower on the Charles Bridge for a very intimate lifestyle photo session.  As expected, they had a great time. After some time we headed to the riverside as it was still quite early and then as they were taking it all in – he quickly dropped to his knee with his hand held out and her smile was all you needed to know.

It was that fantastic, totally unexpected and it was beautiful.

I asked if they wanted to see something quite special and then I took them up to my favorite place – above the city. The sun came out at just the right time to provide us all with some much needed warmth and as it was that nice, they decided to take one of those long unforgettable walks – just like that first night in Prague.

A view of Mala Strana looking towards St. Nicholas Church in Prague

our very happy couple during their very early am lifestyle photo session on the Charles Bridge

C+M  lifestyle photo session that became a surprise marriage proposal near the Charles Bridge. Photography by Kurt Vinion

Carrying her off the Charles Bridge - Prague lifestyle photos

C+M  lifestyle photo session that became a surprise marriage proposal near the Charles Bridge. Photography by Kurt Vinion

Our latest lovers during their Prague lifestyle session photographed on the Kampa Steps

making a wish and sealing it with a kiss - Charles Bridge marriage proposal

Taking in one of the most beautiful views in Prague on the Charles Bridge

A stunning view of the Charles Bridge provides the romantic backdrop for our latest couple whose lifestyle session turned in to a marriage proposal

Prague's 'little Venice' provides the wonderful atmosphere for our latest couple whose lifestyle session became a surprise marriage proposal

Lovers at the love locks near the Charles Bridge

The wrought iron fence provides the framing for our couple who were enjoying Prague's little Venice

Enjoying the view of the Charles Bridge from the riverside during their lifestyle photo session

the moment when he drops to his knee and proposes as the swans watch in the background

She said yes, and they sealed it with a kiss. Prague lifestyle session becomes a surprise marriage proposal

A most wonderful moment after he proposed and she said yes!

Another kiss for the newly engaged during their surprise Prague marriage proposal

A fantastic view, picture perfect for our latest couple whose lifestyle session became a surprise marriage proposal

One of Prague's most amazing views and they had it all to themselves on that very special morning where she said, Yes!

A fantastic ending to a surprise marriage proposal captured in Prague

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an engagement session in Prague with A&P (USA)

 

Introducing our very cute & fun couple Andrey & Phillip who live in sunny Los Angeles. They are good friends with a couple whose engagement portrait session we captured a few years back at Prague Castle. As Andrey & Phillip were going to be in Prague for a few days they contacted us and inquired if we could create a session for them. Unlike our usual portrait sessions where we work with a crew of assistants, hair & makeup and at times a full video crew,  they wanted a more toned down, simplistic approach: just the two of them and myself. I must admit, I very much enjoy these very simple ‘natural light sessions’ as couples are far more relaxed when they feel that no one is watching them or fussing about with their hair & makeup all the time.  Plus the great thing about Andrey & Phillip, they know how to have a great time in front of the camera.

What follows is a wonderful morning of two people in love exploring the sites of a beautiful city.

I am often asked: do I ever tire of photographing the same locations in Prague? The truth is, it is not about the locations as it is about sharing & capturing couples who are experiencing this city for the first time. The bonus: capturing those beautiful, intimate moments shared between. That is what I enjoy best.

To Andrey & Phillip I hope that when you view these images (hanging on your walls, or presented in a beautiful designer book) you relive that special time here in Prague.

 

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Lauren & Gustav’s marriage proposal in Prague

The most beautiful wedding proposal on the Charles Bridge in Prague with Lauren & Gustav (USA)!

It truly was the most beautiful and romantic marriage proposal you will ever see on the Charles Bridge in Prague – in fact, it is a new standard.

Gustav (whose family traces their roots from here) sold Lauren on the idea of traveling to Prague for a vacation and while they were here to recreate a famous painting of a couple dancing atop the world famous Charles Bridge at night with several musicians.

With that in mind, the musicians (Viktorie & Pavel), the crew (lighting of course as you wish to have everything perfect – no cutting costs here) and of course the amazing location of the Charles Bridge at sunrise was organized on their behalf. The only thing we needed was perfect weather and luckily in the summer months that is never a problem.

They say that pictures are worth a 1000 words and with that in mind, I think we will simply let the following selection of their favorite images tell the story of that incredible summer morning in Prague.

To Gustav & Lauren, thank you both again and especially Gustav for choosing my team to create this very special wedding proposal in Prague. On behalf of all of us here, we wish you much happiness, success and love in your new lives’ together as husband and wife. A special thanks to Linda Chudomelová for doing a great job on the hair & makeup and to Kari our kick ass intern who came to Prague for the summer and did an amazing job. Thanks again Kari!

L&G romantic engagement portrait session atop the Charles Bridge in Prague

 

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