Philippe Wiget Photography Blog

Today, I received a message via Facebook from a bride’s mother. It makes me happy, when my photography is telling the story of a wedding day. That’s the most important aspect of wedding photography, in my opinion:

Thank you so much for the outstanding album of pictures you took on our children’s wedding day. You captured the day so beautifully in so many ways! We feel as though we can revisit their wedding from beginning to end because of the fantastic pictures you took.
Judy C., mother of the bride

Thank you Judy, your kind words really made my day!

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Ein Blog-Beitrag mit Bildern eines Fotoshootings in Zürich passt im Moment gleich aus mehreren Gründen perfekt:

Zuallererst hat das Paar-Fotoshooting mit Sevilay und Daniele hier in Zürich am See einfach enorm viel Spass gemacht! Die beiden sind ein total sympatisches und hübsches Paar und ich freue mich riesig auf ihre Hochzeit diesen Samstag. Sie wird ebenfalls in der Gegend stattfinden: Zuerst mit den Vorbereitungen im Zürcher Oberland, dann folgt die Trauung in Rapperswil und zur Feier geht’s nach Zürich.

Weiter war ich die letzten Wochen etwas stark durch meinen Umzug absorbiert. Mitten in meiner ‘Hochsaision’ als Hochzeitsfotograf – bis im September stehen jede Woche eine oder zwei Hochzeiten auf dem Zeitplan – war dies ein ziemlich intensives Unterfangen. Aber nun ist der grosse Brocken bewältigt und mein Büro in Rüschlikon gibt’s definitiv nicht mehr. Die offizielle Adresse von Philippe Wiget Photography ist nun die des Fotostudios hier in Zürich.

Blogging photos of a Zurich engagement photo-shoot makes sense in many ways, right now:

First of all because it was really great fun to meet Sevilay and Daniele for their photosession here at the lake. They are such an adorable and beautiful couple and I’m very much looking forward to their wedding this Saturday, which will take place at various places around the lake.

In addition, I’ve been quite absorbed by my move, which is done now. My previous office address in Rüschlikon does nomore exist and Philippe Wiget Photography now officially resides here at the photostudio in Zurich.

I’m about to start a very busy week and before leaving for a first shoot, I thought I’d post a quick impression of this past Saturday’s wedding. It was taken on a boat ride on Lago Maggiore from Vira to Ascona in Ticino, and indeed, the boat was rather fast…and more photos will follow;-)

Nun hat für mich die 2010-Saison als Hochzeitsfotograf definitiv an Fahrt gewonnen und somit ist es höchste Zeit, dass ich hier ein paar aktuelle Hochzeitsfotos zeige.

Stephanie und Markus feierten Ihre Hochzeit im frühen Mai in Baden. Ich durfte die beiden über den gesamten Tag von den Vorbereitungen bis zur späten Feier im Badener Claque Keller begleiten. Und ich hatte die ganze Zeit über das schöne Gefühl, in einer wunderbaren, sympatischen Gesellschaft willkommen zu sein. Dies begann mit dem angenehmen Umfeld zuhause und blieb durchgehend so bei den Portraits im Park der Villa Boveri, während der Trauung im Pavillon, dem Apéro draussen mit Guggenmusik und vielen Freunden, bis zur ausgelassenen Feier mit Darbietungen, Sound und Shots.

Ja, ich hatte wirklich grossen Spass dabei zu sein und euer Vertrauen für eure Hochzeitsreportage zu geniessen. Vielen herzlichen Dank!

Tuscany and photography workshops have a very special meaning to me.
It’s about four years ago now, that I visited an amazing one-week long workshop in Tuscany with the well respected photojournalist Bob Sacha (check out his National Geographic portfolio here). It was one of the most inspiring weeks I’ve ever had. Each participant followed his own project, while the workshop teacher gave feedback, valuable input and additional photoshoot assignments. And in addition, everyone present, from participants to assistants and teachers, exchanged constantly and lived an amazing week.

The more I look back to this week in Tuscany in 2006, the more I see the real value great workshops have for me. A workshop should be 90% hands-on, should be practical, should expose you to challenging and inspiring situations, to other creative minds and to the experience and personal feedback of a great photographer. A workshop for me is not a ‘how-to’ course, that promises you a road to become a good xyz photographer. It’s an interactive experience, that leads you to a better understanding of imagery and photography. It should allow you to move forward, learn and feel the inspiration. Topic-wise, the workshop by Bob Sacha had nothing to do with my business as a wedding photographer. But it’s inspiration has given me far more than probably any other workshop ever did.

A fine-art workshop in Tuscany, this June:

This summer in June, there will be two great workshops taking place at the exact same location in San Quirico d’Orcia, Tuscany. It’s a fine-art nude photography workshop taught by my very good friend and studio-partner Bryon Paul McCartney. Bryon has taught several workshops before and his images have won numerous awards. Among them are the First Place & Best of Show Selection in the International Photography Awards and First Place of the Prix de la Photographie in Paris.

If you are looking for a workshop with a well established photographer that will take place at an amazing location and which will bring you a lot of inspiration, these are the workshops to choose among. The workshops are limited to 8 participants and there will be a model for every two students, so you will have a lot of photography shooting time. Bryon will be giving you his personal input and help, as well as individual coaching and feedback. And not to forget, Bryon and his wife Kellie will create an environment with style that makes sure you never forget this unique experience in an amazingly beautiful location.

The two workshops will have a different focus and they can even be combined:

• Light, form & expression (June 20 – June 26)
• Cultivating a unique style (June 27 – July 3)

Please check the workshop page for more details and to register:

Fine-art nude photography workshop in Tuscany