Prague wedding & portrait photographer Est, 2008

Prague pre wedding / Shirley & Green / photography

Prague pre wedding / Shirley & Green / photography

Spring time in Prague is beautiful. The historic locations, combined with the blossoming flowers is a sight to behold. Though there are many places one can experience, one of the more popular is Petrin Hill.

Perhaps it is because at night one can see the illuminated ‘little Eiffel Tower’ over looking the city down below, or the observatory where one can gaze at the stars on a clear nite. And who can forget the funicular that slowly brings people up the hill? Maybe it is the stunning views from the many paths that criss cross this park and the scent of the rose gardens that draws us? For me, it is simply because it is an oasis of calm.

Coming from Hong Kong, Shirley & Green were keen on some more natural locations with their Prague pre wedding portrait session. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that for many of our world travelers the architecture and the many iconic locations that define this city are ‘must haves’, but sometimes it is nice to embrace the simple beauty of nature and especially in a park overlooking a remarkable skyline below.

In addition to its beauty, Petrin also has a tradition that every couple must abide if they are here on May 1st. In Prague they say that if you kiss your girl under the Cherry Blossom tree ‘she will always be beautiful.’ Another saying, ‘love confirmed with a kiss under the Cherry Blossom tree will last forever’.

Presented here are some of Shirley & Green’s favorite images from that day.

Dear Kurt, The photos are absolutely FABULOUS!! We like them very much. Especially Petrin Cherry Blossoms, Charles Bridge and Obecni Dum. Thank you for your hard work.

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To Shirley & Green, you two are a wonderful couple and I am quite pleased to have met you and captured these images on your behalf here in Prague. On behalf of myself and my team we wish you both much love, happiness and prosperity in your new lives together as husband and wife.

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Prague Castle Portrait session / Sherry & Ken pre wedding photography

Prague Castle Portrait session / Sherry & Ken pre wedding photography

We are very lucky to have worked with so many wonderful couples from around the world. Though there were many, Sherry & Ken’s session has to be one of our favorites (that we can actually show) from 2014. They were unbelievably cool, easy going, excited and typical of many of our Hong Kong couples – simply a joy to work with. But don’t take my word for it, check out their beautiful autumn session for your self.

A few words from the happy couple:

First and foremost Sherry and I are both grateful to you and your team for the wonderful photo-shooting experience we had in Prague, whom had made perfect arrangement the whole way from the starting pre-meeting session to the make-up and shooting session. The photos are magnificent – Sherry especially like the set of photos taken at the Beach and the Vrtbovska garden. I on the other hand, like the ones from Vrtbovska, Riverside, the Portrait, Lenta, Bellevue Palace, Castle Stable, St Vitus, Charles Bridge, and the night session, yes I am sure you get what I mean. The overall experience we had with your team is excellent and we are truly grateful of the amazing experience we had in Prague. Should you ever find yourself in Hong Kong, make sure you give us a call – we will take you out for some amazing local food which we are absolutely positive that you will be delighted with!

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To Sherry & Ken, from all of us here, we wish you both much love, happiness and future prosperity in your new lives together as husband and wife.

A big thank you to the crew: Cary for handling the lighting and Jitka for doing a wonderful job on the hair & Makeup and Martina for handling the office and organizing everything so brilliantly.

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Canny & Calvin pre wedding photo shoot in Hong Kong

Hong Kong pre wedding / Canny & Calvin pre wedding portraits!

I am pretty terrible with updating my blog and it was pointed out to me recently I have not posted much from Hong Kong… yikes, I know…but I have been pretty busy – thankfully…

Canny & Calvin epitomize many Hong Kong couples: young, hip, successful and world travelers. Calvin is also into cars (like yours truly) and with a modified and sport tuned Mercedes that is the kind of car you dream about flooring on the autobahn. Though in Hong Kong it is a bit under utilized to say the least. Our first location is a favorite of mine: Stanley or “Chek Chue” is a tourist town East of Repulse Bay and west of Shek O. It is also a wonderful location for capturing portraits of these two along the beautiful bay and Canny really stood out with her red dress.

After a few portraits along the breaking waves we went on a short trip through the old market before heading off through the winding hills to a place to Calvin loves, a very scenic vantage point overlooking Hong Kong. The location was quite stunning with the city as a backdrop and Canny was having a great laugh as Calvin proposed to her on his knees – in front of the car of course.

As Hong Kong was especially warm that evening, we decided to head down to the waterfront near the Mandarin Oriental. Funny enough I counted about 6 or 7 other couples using this spot as a location for their pre wedding portrait and why not when you have a skyline like this? But feeling a bit crowded we walked towards what can only be described as one of the most beautiful waterfronts in the world where some of my favorite images were captured.

The cool thing about Canny & Calvin were how chilled out they were and how much fun they were on the session. Hong Kong couples tend to be quite reserved but when you encourage them to run off and do their own thing they very much come alive. But like all good things this session had to come to and end. Personally as much as I love New York I simply adore Hong Kong and have been lucky to be brought back and look forward to going back next year. But what really makes cities great are the people – and couples like Canny & Calvin make this ‘job’ all the more fun.

To Canny & Calvin it was a lot of fun creating these beautiful portraits. On behalf of my team, we wish you both much love, happiness and future success in your new lives together as husband and wife.

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Prague pre wedding / Sharon & Danny Fall portraits session!

Prague pre wedding / Sharon & Danny Fall portraits session!

Sharon & Danny were looking for a beautiful and iconic pre wedding portrait session in Prague. When Sharon told me her session was to be held during the most beautiful part of the year I just knew this one was going to be stunning. Sharon knows Prague quite well as her work has brought her here, whereas Danny was quite unfamiliar. After looking at many recent sessions we settled on a an itinerary that not only made sure our time was well spent, but one that shows just how striking this city can be – especially with the beautiful fall foliage.

Though the sun was for the most part obscured by the clouds and fog that did not diminish the striking fall colors nor the fun these two had exploding this magical city. Danny was quite taken back when we visited one of my favorite locations overlooking Mala Strana. The peaceful location was picture perfect to simply sit back and watch the busy city down below.

Later we visited the very popular Na Plavka where there is always a queue for nice photos to be captured as this is one of the most beautiful spots showing the riverside and the Charles Bridge. But like all sessions, this one must come to an end and the famous Astronomical Clock was chosen as our final location. As you can see they quickly made new friends there.

To Sharon & Danny it was a lot of fun creating these beautiful portraits of your time here in Prague. On behalf of my team, we wish you both much love, happiness and future success in your new lives together as husband and wife.

{Prague pre wedding} Sharon & Danny’s Fall pre wedding portraits!

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Jen + Dennis traveled over from New York City for their stylish Prague pre wedding shoot

Prague pre wedding / Jen & Dennis: portrait session

There was no doubt that Jen & Dennis who traveled over from New York City were going to have a stunning session as they looked very much like models in their very stylish wedding attire. Plus, woman who wear the birdcage veil look quite sexy and Jen easily pulled this look off.

As we simply did not wish to be surrounded by the throngs of camera wielding tourists in the centre, the peaceful oasis of Prague Castle and its sumptuous gardens were our starting points. Jen & Dennis very much enjoyed the castle gardens and especially the breath taking views, in fact we probably could have stayed there all day long, but we had many places to visit on our tour.

An old tilt shift lens was used to capture the dreamy look of our super stylish & sexy couple at St. Vitus Cathedral and especially those beautiful portraits of them sitting overlooking Mala Strana as the last rays of light ebbed.

Later a quick walk down to Mala Strana for a very stylish outfit change was in order before heading out once more to capture Jen & Dennis enjoying other locations such as the Charles Bridge and of course our final destination – the Astronomical clock. It was in essence a truly beautiful day and evening. A wish or two was even made atop the Charles Bridge in a very historic spot and unlike the many others they knew how to make that wish come true 😉

What I really enjoyed about Jen & Denis besides their warm and fun personalities and seeing their selection of chosen images: images that are more natural, spontaneous and real. And the second best part? The feedback:

Hi Kurt. The results are just as you said. They are stunning without a doubt. Dennis and I want to thank you and your team for giving us a memorable experience and creating such gorgeous photos. Thank you so much again.

To Jen & Dennis, thank you once again for choosing my team for your pre wedding photography here in Prague. I wish you both much love, happiness and prosperity in your lives together.

— A big thank you to the crew: Cary for handling the lighting (and carrying all of that gear) and Jitka for doing a wonderful job on the hair & Makeup and yes, Martina for handling the office while I am always out.

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Joanne & Sam Pre-Wedding In Stanley (Hong Kong)

Joanne was kind enough to bring out 6 Jenny Packham dresses on our very rainy and windy day at the beach in Stanley, outside of Hong Kong. Honestly, being a guy, I thought, wow those are pretty cool-looking dresses. After all, I have seen my fair share of beautiful & expensive wedding dresses over the years. However, it was pointed out to me by a fellow photographer in her OMG moment that those are ‘fricken JENNY PACKHAM DRESSES!’

So I am now aware of this hot designer, these wonderful dresses (and the price tags) and I can say that yeah, I have photographed many Jenny Packham dresses… gotta admit, they are stunning.

Many thanks to the lovely Dorota & Sherri Barber who assisted with this awesome albeit, very short session in the rain – with more to come from Hong Kong.

Prague pre wedding / Yannes & Roy portrait session

Prague pre wedding / Yannes & Roy portrait session

We love working with super friendly people who are in love, getting married and who fit perfectly with our style and vision. Our new friends Yannes & Roy traveled over from Hong Kong to have a beautiful pre wedding portrait session with us. They were wonderful, brilliant, fun and easy going – just like us. Their only real concern, making sure there were not too many people in their images and they wanted a more natural look – which we also very much enjoy.

After meeting up, a course was outlined that took in the more green and quieter parts of the city such as the Castle Gardens, The Bellview palace, the Orangerie, a wonderful boat ride along the Vltava and of course the usual sites of Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge. As you can see it was a very laid back and fun session. Later after a quick hair & makeup change provided by Jitka Novotna it was time to head out once again to capture Yannes & Roy enjoying the Charles Bridge (where they made a wish that we believe will come true) and then their last stop at the stunning Astronomical Clock for a romantic kiss underneath.

A picture perfect day for a terrific couple. Thank you again Yannes & Roy and we hope to see you in Hong Kong very soon!