Before their grand wedding overlooking Kowloon at the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong, Helen and CY traveled to Prague for a winter pre-wedding—an evocative chapter before the celebrations to come. The winter landscape offered a striking setting for their love story.
We began in the Presidential Suite at the Mandarin Oriental, where the terrace above Malá Strana opened onto a city wrapped in snow. Playful, radiant, and at ease, they brought warmth to one of the coldest days of the season.
As Prague softened under falling snow, its medieval spires and winter light became the backdrop to something more than a portrait session. The journey unfolded across the Czech Republic—from Prague’s majestic architecture to Český Krumlov, and finally Hluboká Castle. Shaped less by posed moments than by presence, and by the tenderness of CY keeping Helen warm throughout, the result felt like a portrait of place, time, and affection entirely their own.
Two months later, I joined them as a guest at their wedding at the Peninsula. As guests arrived at the InterContinental reception, an installation of photographs and keepsakes from their life together greeted the 250-plus people gathered to celebrate their love. At its center was a large framed canvas of Helen and CY on the balcony of the Hanavský Pavilion, snow falling around them as they smiled in a quiet embrace—a moment so still it seemed to hold the room.
Helen’s First Snow
We began with playful moments on the terrace and inside their suite at the Mandarin Oriental before the city disappeared under the falling snow.
A Winter Wonderland in Prague
Blue Hour
A Day Like No Other in Český Krumlov
Hluboká Castle
CY wanted Helen to experience the beauty of a winter landscape in the Czech Republic.
Let’s Tell Your Story
The Prague Tourism Board has featured my pre-wedding photography for its images of Prague’s iconic landmarks and romantic light.
Every story begins with a conversation. Tell me what you’re dreaming of — a quiet sunrise walk, a surprise proposal, or a journey across a few cities — and I’ll tell you honestly whether it feels like the right fit, and how I would bring it to life.
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Photographer’s Insight: Staying Warm During a Winter Session
A little preparation makes a long winter portrait session far more comfortable. Wear thermal layers beneath your outfits, and keep down coats, scarves, gloves, and warm boots close by for the moments between photographs. Hand and foot warmer pads help. For Helen and CY’s two days of shooting, a chauffeured van provided by their hotel gave them a warm place to retreat between locations. Plus the bride’s sable coat added an elegant layer of warmth. We’ll plan warm-up breaks along the way, so you can stay present with each other while we create the photographs.
Duration: 3+3+2+2 hours over two days
Locations: Mandarin Oriental Presidential Suite, various locations in Prague including the Obecni Dum, second day in Český Krumlov, and evening at Hluboká Castle.
Package: Special package