Early October in the Swiss Alps is pure magic. The first crisp hints of autumn paint the peaks in warm tones, and the golden light turns every landscape into a postcard. This was exactly the setting for an intimate elopement I had the pleasure of photographing at the breathtaking Oeschinensee, a place that never fails to impress with its raw beauty and serene atmosphere. The mountains were shy at first and we started the day in the fog not able to see anything. But my couple

Ruthie and Jonathan came all the way from New Jersey to celebrate their love in the heart of the Swiss Alps. After skipping the traditional big wedding, they chose something that felt more like them — a simple courthouse ceremony followed by an unforgettable month-long honeymoon across Europe. They decided to have a couple session in Lauterbrunnen, Wengen with view to the Swiss Alps