
Gruyères Engagement Shoot | Vilde & Mathieu
A joyful Gruyeres engagement shoot at a sunny golf course overlooking Lac de Gruyères, featuring playful moments, warm summer light, and a toddler who brought endless smiles and natural family connection.
Welcome to the blog of Switzerland photographer, Emma Godfrey. Explore her many photography shoots with families, newborn babies, couples and more. Discover the ‘Story of the Photo’ series and learn about what makes a great portrait photograph. Get great tips for your photography session in Switzerland, from where to do the shoot to what to wear.

A joyful Gruyeres engagement shoot at a sunny golf course overlooking Lac de Gruyères, featuring playful moments, warm summer light, and a toddler who brought endless smiles and natural family connection.

Quiet, honest moments from the first weeks at home, where first time parents embraced simplicity and connection, creating natural newborn photographs that preserve how those early days truly felt.

A heartfelt Vineyard wedding Switzerland, blending historic ceremony at Temple de Bursins with joyful portraits in the Vineyard in Yens, surrounded by family, laughter, and timeless romance.

Preparing for your newborn photo shoot welcomes a professional into your home, slows the day, and lets natural moments unfold while your baby leads a calm, beautiful session with ease.

A romantic woodland styled maternity shoot by the river in Aubonne, where nature, intention, and a carefully chosen dress came together to tell a quiet, beautiful story.

Snowy family shoot in Villars-sur-Ollon capturing natural moments, blue skies, and alpine views, perfect for documenting family life in Switzerland during a magical winter season with timeless winter family portraits.

A tender Lavaux portrait celebrating personal style, Shahad’s beautifully wrapped hijab and a search for old-fashioned backdrops that turned an unexpected location into a meaningful, intimate story.

A heartwarming family photography session in Vevey, celebrating Caren’s third baby girl and her growing sisters. Capturing these fleeting moments reminds us why continued family photos matter so much.

A quiet path at the Mirador Hotel gave us space to pause and capture a beautiful wedding portrait—an intimate moment away from the bustle, filled with calm, connection, and genuine emotion.

A peaceful morning in the Geneva Botanical Gardens capturing simple, natural maternity moments surrounded by soft light and greenery. A calm, beautiful setting for authentic photographs celebrating this special chapter.

A romantic winter Zermatt engagement shoot capturing love among snowy peaks and charming alpine chalets. Elegant, joyful, and timeless — the perfect celebration of love in Switzerland’s breathtaking mountains.

Ivan and Francesca’s Château d’Oron wedding in Vaud, Switzerland was pure joy! From emotional vows to lively dancing, every moment was captured beautifully, creating timeless memories of their magical day.