rainy autumn pre-wedding engagement session in Prague

People often ask ‘what happens if it rains during our pre-wedding session in Prague?‘ Truth be told if we are available the next day – we will happily change it.  After all who wants to get soaked during their photo session?

The lovely Irene & Ryan  – who hail from Vancouver – contacted us for a last minute Engagement shoot here in Prague. A week out from their session date they contacted us asking to change the date due to the weather forecast. As they seemed really sweet (though clearly stressed with the weather) and their second date was my day off, I thought why not? The crew being available was also a big plus as we all agreed to give up our day off.  The day before their session, well, you guessed it: the forecast called for rain and once again contacted us frantically asking to change the date once more.  Unfortunately I was committed to another client and was not able to do both at the same time.

There is a difference between the American / North American Engagement Photo Session and the ‘Asian pre-wedding‘ or ‘overseas photo shoots‘. The pre-weddings sessions tend to be more structured, lit ( lighting crew ), hair & makeup prep and at times in attendance and of course wedding outfits (2-3 wedding gowns is quickly becoming the norm) and a more posed look. Whereas the Engagement sessions are really about two people exploring the city and are photographed in a natural –  spontaneous way with their normal clothes with very little posing or even directing.  On the morning of the session we met up with them at the castle where Irene was wearing a white wedding dress and her always smiling fiancee Ryan was wearing a dark outfit – and they (like ourselves) were already soaked. Truth be told, as a professional photographer one who works with a crew – you can create stunning images with the rain. After capturing a few images (the castle gates in both color and B&W for starters) and showing these images on the back of my trusty and nearly waterproof Canon EOS 1Ds MarkIII everyone relaxed, smiled – everything was going to be ok.

One of my favorite moments was when we were shooting posed portraits of Irene under the Powder Tower and there was a group of 10-12 Japanese tourists all with cameras (and flashes going off like mad) as she posed for a few images. It was quite funny as they were very excited to show us their images and of course Irene being the center of attention was all smiles as well.  Even in the worst of situations something funny, beautiful and unforgettable occurs making it all worth while – fate is like that. We took leave of our new friends and headed up to one of my favorite places overlooking the city down below for our session wrap. It was really at that time the rain stopped and the sky lightened a bit. After a few sitting shots overlooking the valley down below,  we said our goodbyes and left them to enjoy the park – after all the sun was starting to shine.

Pictured here are various styles captured during that session – a session where having the right kind of lighting crew really does make a difference.

To Irene & Ryan, congrats on getting married this month – and thanks for bringing that Vancouver weather 😉  On behalf of my team,  I wish you both the very best in your new lives together as husband and wife. BTW I am personally quite pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the book as we are always quite proud creating something truly unique for our wonderful couples like yourselves.

rainy Autumn pre-wedding photos Prague
rainy Autumn pre-wedding photos Prague

Portrait Locations:  Prague Castle Gates, Charles Bridge, Old Town, Letna overlook

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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!