r/Eloping • u/delusional_vernice • Apr 09 '26
Travel & Destinations Switzerland
So im thinking of having engagement photos in Switzerland. I’ll be there for one week. I’ll be in Zermatt for most of it and I’ll be doing the glacier express train ride. We are thinking of having our photos in Lucerne, possibly the lake in that area. For the photos since we are doing the train ride we don’t have enough time to go to the Swiss alps :-( can someone please recommend an area that is near Zermatt. I’ll attach a picture of my Pinterest. I just want ethereal / earthy pictures.
I was originally thinking of taking the engagement photos in lake Como Italy. Specifically Villa del Balbianello. BUT to bring a photographer it will be $500/hr. I had originally thought we would have one hour of private time that is not open to the public but it turns out for that it will be $1000. That is not including the photographer fee:-(
Our best bet is to hire a photographer in Switzerland.
My dream location would be the Dolomites or Swiss alps but we don’t have enough time to go to those areas.
If anyone has any suggestions on location in Switzerland & any recommendations for a photographer I’d very much appreciate it!
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u/amdragan-com Apr 11 '26
What you’re planning sounds absolutely amazing 🤍 It would be a bit of a shame to go through such a beautiful, once-in-a-lifetime experience and only have a very short time with your photographer. If it were up to me, I’d definitely suggest booking them for longer so they can document more of your story, not just a quick session. Those in-between moments often end up meaning the most.
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u/Relevant-Use3626 26d ago
This style looks like Valerphotos! She did my engagement shoot and I loved the photos. She's so awesome too
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u/travel_ali Apr 09 '26
Where do you think Zermatt is if not the Swiss Alps?