a sunrise & sunset pre-wedding portrait session in Prague with K+R

Kennis & Ripple are two really sweet people who will be marrying in Hong Kong in a few months. But before they exchange their ‘I do’s’ they decided to travel to Prague for their sunrise & sunset pre-wedding portrait session with yours truly.

They decided on a sunrise start on top of the Charles Bridge. Truth be told the Charles Bridge at sunrise feels more like Disneyland than the once peaceful oasis of calm it used to provide.  On this particular morning before the sun came up it was already quite busy so we decided to back away from the crowds and take it all in from a different location. Thankfully the bridge is large enough to accommodate everyone. Not only did we capture them during the pre-dawn we also backed up to give them time to stop, look around and take it all in. It is not often that you get a chance to view such a beautiful sunrise from Prague’s Charles Bridge.

Mother nature did her part by providing them with blueish purple sky that flared a deep Orange and it was truly unforgettable. As we work with a full lighting crew capturing these beautiful colors at night is not a problem. Kennis & Ripple clearly enjoyed the experience and were quite happy to exchange a warm hello to the other couples who were also being photographed as we made our way to the Old Town Square.

Sadly the Astronomical clock was covered in scaffolding so we simply took in the square’s architecture and especially the sunlight breaking over it which  created a wonderful atmosphere for these two.  My only regret was not having a long veil for Kennis to use to create some very stylish images of the bride-to-be. But truth be told, this is a couples portrait session and ultimately that is what they want: couples portraits.

After taking a walk around and seeing more sights we headed back to the already very busy Charles Bridge to capture more unique portraits at some of my favorite locations. One thing I enjoyed (and they absolutely loved it as well) were the many sun flare shots we were able to create during the Golden Light hour here. To complete our morning session we headed to the riverside. Some of their favorite images are of them simply sitting and taking it all in.

As this was a Sunrise and Sunset session we had a much needed break in the afternoon, and with a new hair & makeup look and a stunning red dress it was time to head out and capture more unique locations. For a late afternoon start there is no better location than the peaceful oasis of the Vrtba Garden. We were not the only photographers there during that time but nevertheless we were able to create some beautiful & stylish lit portraits overlooking the city below.  Prague Castle was our next stop before heading down to the Charles Bridge after the sunset.

Though we did not have an amazing sunset we did have one of those incredible mornings where the golden light  bathed us in its warmth and created some unique images.  One of the nicest things I will remember from this session is when Ripple (or as I like to call him Mr. Ripple) finally  let go and just laughed and laughed and laughed.  His smile and laughter are really infectious and Kennis being the sweetheart that she is lights up when he does as well. As a photographer I am very happy I met these two and were able to create something quite unique for them and about them as they really are a sweet couple.

The following collection of images are some of their chosen ones that they will be showing proudly to their family & friends during their upcoming wedding in Hong Kong. To Kennis & Ripple, I wish you both much luck, happiness and success in your new lives together as husband and wife.

Charles Bridge at night, couple embracing, wedding dress, blue & pink sky, gas lamps

Charles Bridge at night, couple embracing, wedding dress, blue & pink sky, gas lamps

Prague, Charles Bridge sunrise, couple embracing, wedding dress, yellow sky, sun flare, statues

Prague, Charles Bridge sunrise, couple embracing, wedding dress, yellow sky, sun flare, statues

Prague, Charles Bridge, couple portrait, wedding dress, statues

Prague, Charles Bridge, couple portrait, wedding dress, sun flare, Powder Tower

Prague, Charles Bridge, couple portrait, wedding dress, sun flare, Powder Tower

Prague, Charles Bridge, couple portrait, holding hands, love locks, yellow colors

Prague, Charles Bridge, happy couple, wedding dress, love locks, Prague Castle

Prague, happy couple, wedding dress, sun flare, moody portrait, happy couple

Prague, happy couple, sun flare, caressing her face, smiling bride

Prague, happy couple, sun flare, couple embracing in the sun

Prague Old Town Square, groom portrait, Tyn Church, sun flare

Prague Old Town Square, wedding couple embracing, Tyn Church, sun flare

Prague Old Town Square, vintage bridal portrait, wedding dress, blue sky, statues

Prague riverside, wedding couple sitting, holding hands, swans, Charles Bridge

Prague riverside, wedding couple walking, holding hands, Charles Bridge, swans

Prague riverside, wedding couple embracing, Charles Bridge, swans

Prague riverside, wedding couple walking holding hands, Charles Bridge, swans

Prague Vrtba Garden, red dress, young couple embracing, holding hands

Prague Vrtba Garden, St. Nicholas Church, red dress, young couple embracing, holding hands

Prague Vrtba Garden, St. Nicholas Church, Prague Castle, red dress, young couple walking

Prague Vrtba Garden, red foliage, red dress, happy young couple, tiara

Prague Vrtba Garden, red foliage, red dress, happy young couple, tiara

Prague Vrtba Garden, Prague Castle, red dress, happy young couple, tiara

Prague Vrtba Garden, Prague Castle, red dress, happy young couple, tiara

Prague Vrtba Garden, Prague Castle, red dress, embracing, happy young couple

Prague Vrtba Garden, St. Nicholas Church, red dress, couple walking, wide angle lens, skyline

Prague Castle, young couple playing with leaves, red dress

Prague Castle, young couple walking hand in hand, castle guard shacks, St. Vitus, blue sky

Prague Castle, young couple holding hands, red dress, night image, St. Vitus, blue sky

Prague Castle, young couple sitting, embracing, red dress, night image, St. Vitus, blue sky

Prague Castle, young couple standing, red dress, night image, St. Vitus, blue sky

Prague Charles Bridge, young couple, red dress, sitting smiling lady, standing man

Prague Charles Bridge, young couple, red dress, embracing, night time photo

 

Portrait Locations:  Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Riverside, Vrtba Garden, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge

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gorgeous pre wedding in Prague D&L (Hong Kong)

Pre wedding photo Prague. The wonderful Daisy & Louis traveled over from Hong Kong to the Czech Republic to have their very special photo session in Prague. They also had a very small and sweet civil ceremony at The Old Town Hall in Prague where the two exchanged vows

As the summer months can get very hot and quite busy with tourists, we decided to take things easy and have a sunrise session starting at the incredible Prague Castle before they were to marry. The beautifully lit Prague Castle in the early am provided a quiet, magical scene that was straight out of a movie set – we simply had the castle gates and the gas lit streets all to ourselves.

As with many couples we work with from Asia, Daisy & Louis wanted a more natural and spontaneous look and of course a few fashion oriented portraits thrown in as well. After traveling to the usual locations (the Charles Bridge, Riverside and of course around Kampa) for their pre wedding portraits we headed to the always busy Old Town Square where they were quickly ushered upstairs and exchanged their vows. A short carriage ride afterwards provided the ending to the morning and then a break in the afternoon before our hair & makeup team readied them for a very short and magical sunset pre wedding portrait session.

I am very pleased at how this session turned out and Daisy & Louis were also quite pleased even though they had only seen a few images on the back of the camera. A week later  they contacted me again and asked if we can do a second session with them in Venice / Venezia – of course I said yes.

But before we showcase their beautiful Venice session, let’s take a look at one of the most beautiful pre wedding portrait sessions captured by yours truly in Prague.

Prague Castle at night, wedding couple, guard shack, dramatic, artistic & creative portrait

Prague Castle at night, wedding couple, guard shack, dramatic, artistic & creative portrait

Prague Castle at night, wedding couple, walking, gas lamps, blue sky, romantic photo

Prague Castle at night, wedding couple, embracing, gas lamps, blue sky, romantic photo

Prague Castle at night, wedding couple, embracing, gas lamps, blue sky, romantic photo

Prague Castle at night, wedding couple, walking, kissing, gas lamps, blue sky, romantic photo

Prague Castle at night, wedding couple, walking, kissing, gas lamps, blue sky, romantic photo

Prague Charles Bridge at night, wedding couple, kissing, under veil, romantic & modern portrait

Prague Charles Bridge at night, bridal portrait, under veil, modern portrait, smiling bride

Prague Charles Bridge at sunrise, wedding portrait, sitting under statue, sky flaring, wide angle

Prague Charles Bridge at sunrise, wedding couple walking, smiling, blue sky

Prague Old Town, walking hand in hand, wedding couple, wedding dress, sun flare, romantic

Prague Old Town, Astronomical clock, bridal portrait, sun flare, blue sky, golden light

Prague Old Town, Astronomical clock, bridal portrait, veil, happy couple

Prague Old Town, wedding couple, walking, smiling, beautiful architecture, romantic photo

Prague Old Town, bridal portrait, blowing veil, Astronomical Clock, happy bride

Prague Old Town Square, wedding couple, kissing her hand, sun flare, wide angle photo, dramatic sky

Prague Old Town Square, wedding couple, embracing, sun flare, wide angle photo, veil, dramatic sky

Prague Old Town Square, wedding couple, holding her up high, sun flare, white wedding dress

Prague Old Town Square, wedding couple, modern style posed portrait, sun flare, sunrise, Tyn Church

Prague Old Town Square, wedding couple, sun flare, couple embracing, yellow

Prague Old Town Square, wedding couple, sun flare, couple embracing, yellow

Prague, powder tower, wedding couple, sun flare, couple embracing, sun flare, dramatic portrait

Prague, Charles Bridge, wedding couple, sun flare, couple embracing, sun flare

Prague, Charles Bridge, wedding couple, water reflections, blue, dramatic portrait

Prague, Charles Bridge, wedding couple, detail of holding hands, Prague Castle

Prague, Old Town Hall, wedding couple, silhouette, painted interior, moody portrait

Prague, Old Town Hall, wedding couple, silhouette, couple embracing, wedding

Prague, horse & carriage ride, wedding couple, embracing, bouquet, vintage photo

Prague, sexy couple, red dress, simple portrait, young couple

Prague, red hair piece, simple portrait, sexy woman, green backgroundPrague, Charles Bridge, riverside, red dress, couple holding each other, boats, swans Prague, Charles Bridge, riverside, moody, swans, couple embracing over the water

Prague, interior portrait, woman wearing red dress, painted walls, angels, modern portrait

Prague, Charles Bridge at night, red dress, intimate couple

Prague, Charles Bridge at night, Prague Castle in background, couple embracing foreground

Prague, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle in background, couple embracing foreground, night portrait

 

Portrait Locations: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Letna, riverside, Charles Bridge             Hair & Makeup: Linda Chudmilova           Lighting crew: Stefan

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From The Blog: Hebe & Pierre – Prague Pre-Wedding

 

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, sunrise, red & orange sky, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, Prague, veil, couple portrait

H&P / Prague pre wedding / sunrise & sunset portrait session

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride astronomical clock, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride astronomical clock, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride astronomical clock, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride & groom, Old Town Square, Prague, Tyn Church, sunrise

image of bride & groom, Old Town Square, Prague, Tyn Church, sunrise

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, sunrise, flowers, Prague Castle

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, sunrise, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, sunrise, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, sunrise, Prague, veil, couple portrait

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, sunrise, Prague

image of bride & groom, Prague Castle, city views, garden, Prague

image of bride, Prague Castle, city views, garden, Prague

image of bride & groom, Prague Castle, St. Vitus, night portrait

image of bride & groom, Prague Castle, St. Vitus, night portrait

image of bride & groom, Prague Castle, St. Vitus, night portrait

image of bride & groom, Prague Castle, St. Vitus, night portrait

image of bride & groom, Prague Castle, St. Vitus, night portrait

image of bride & groom, overlooking city, couple portrait, wedding dress

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, blue, night portrait, Prague

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, blue, night portrait, Prague, romantic photos

image of bride & groom, Charles Bridge, blue, night portrait, Prague

image of bride & groom laughing, Charles Bridge, blue, night portrait, Prague

Hebe and Pierre from Hong Kong sought the ultimate pre-wedding experience in Prague, capturing breathtaking moments at sunrise, sunset, and iconic locations like Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.

With a talented team, including Eliska, Cary, Kari, and Zu, they enjoyed a vibrant sunrise that painted the sky with stunning hues. Their session highlighted the couple’s warmth, style, and love, showcasing unique spots like the Royal Garden and riverside. The result? A collection of beautiful, artistic portraits that reflect their joyful adventure in this magical city. Wishing Hebe and Pierre all the happiness as husband and wife!