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Love has a way of weaving magic into even the most ordinary moments, turning them into timeless memories. As a photographer in Bruges, I recently had the privilege of capturing one such enchanting moment – the lovely autumn marriage proposal of Ashley and James in the picturesque city of Bruges.

Bruges, with its cobblestone streets and medieval charm, provided the perfect backdrop for this romantic chapter in Ashley and James’s love story. The air was filled with anticipation as I discreetly positioned myself, ready to document the unfolding scene. The historic architecture and dreamy canals seemed to mirror the couple’s journey, both rich with history and the promise of a beautiful future together.

As the autumn sun dipped low, casting a warm, golden glow upon the lovers, adding a touch of magic to the atmosphere, James dropped to one knee on the iconic Koningstraat bridge and the world seemed to stand still. Ashley’s surprised gasp and the tearful joy in her eyes were moments that begged to be immortalized.

The city of Bruges became more than a setting; it became a silent witness to a love story that unfolded like a fairytale.

In the end, as the sun set over the historic cityscape, I marveled at the privilege of being part of such an intimate moment. The photographs from this marriage proposal session in Bruges stand as a testament to the enduring power of love and the beauty that can be found in the simplest of gestures.

Do you like this lovely autumn marriage proposal in Bruges? Contact me at: ivo.popov@gmail.com and I will be happy to document your love story.

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Who said rain can ruin a photo session? Belgium is famous for many things among which – the beer, chocolate, waffles and of course the changing weather! But fear not, bad weather doesn’t equal bad photos 😉 With the help of my awesome clients we managed to create some great photos during this very rainy engagement photo session in Bruges.

Nenah and Scott came all the way from USA to create their engagement photos in the amazing city of Bruges. And as you can imagine, the weather decided to not play ball.

Please take a look at a small selection from their very rainy photo session in Bruges and if you like what you see, do not hesitate to contact me at: ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Max and Mat are just the best! We had excellent time during their proposal photo session in Bruges and I am very glad to share a few photos from their session on the pages of my blog.

Max chose the Lovers Lake as a location for their same sex wedding proposal in Bruges and the awesome background, the swans and the incredible architecture proved this to be a great choice. We started early on the day to avoid the crowds and we were not disappointed – the city felt empty. Coming from thee UK, they were prepared for all kinds of weather, but luckily we had an awesome autumn day in Bruges.

Please enjoy a small selection and if you like what you see, do not hesitate to contact me! I would love to photograph you.

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Kyle and Kathy contacted me and told me they wanted to book me for a photo session on the one day they were visiting Bruges, on a way to a two month backpacking trip in Asia and India.

Bruges is of course magnificent all year around, but in the summer when the sun is shining and the city smells life chocolate and waffles it feels quite special!

Enjoy a few photos from their engagement summer photo session in Bruges and if you like what you see, do not hesitate to contact me at ivo.popov@gmail.com

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One the most exciting aspects of being a photographer in Bruges is that I get to photograph people coming from all corners the world. Fadwa and Omar came all the way from Beirut, Lebanon to do a spring photo session in Bruges with me and it was awesome 🙂

Bruges is beautiful all year round, but it is extra special in those last cold days before the city gets super busy with tourists. We walked around, took photos and explored the small alleys.

Thank you so much guys for trusting me and the absolutely awesome gift you brought me from Lebanon 😉

Here is a small selection of this spring photo session in Bruges!

If you like this spring photo session in Bruges, make sure to contact me at ivo.popov@gmail.com

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The awful virus keeps ravaging the world, but it is important to remember that love is not canceled. This engagement session during the Covid-19 pandemic in Bruges is a testimony for that.

There are not many happy news nowadays in the media and most of the world is in a lockdown of sorts and can’t really travel. It is easy to fall into apathy and depression. It may look like there is nothing nice happening anymore, but that is not true. People keep fall in love, keep getting engaged and keep getting married. And this is something we need to celebrate and cherish.

Khayati and Dileep took a decision to not cancel their wedding plans because of the pandemic and and went forward with the planing of their wedding celebration in India. Being based in Belgium, they thought the best present for their families will be a visual testimony of their love with the timeless backdrop of Bruges. They were right! It is not everyday that the city is so empty, it feels it was booked and reserved only for them. It was sunny and cold, it was lovely 🙂

Here is a small selection from their engagement session in Bruges and if you like what you see, please do not hesitate to contact me at: ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Love is not canceled. Engagement session during the Covid-19 pandemic in Bruges with Ivo Popov Photography.

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Sophie and Alexis booked me for their anniversary photo session in Bruges – one of the most beautiful cities in Belgium. And what better way to remember the occasion than a nice set of photos that you can cherish forever and share with your kids and family. Memories fade away, photos are forever. And yes this sounds corny, but it is absolutely true.

It was a rainy and moody day, typically Belgian 🙂 Because of the current Covid-19 rules there were almost no tourist in the city, so it looked empty. It was nice and weird at the same time. I am used to “fighting” for a free spot to take my clients photos and now we had all the space we needed.

We walked and talked, took photos and visited the nicest and most romantic spots in Bruges. Bruges looks awesome when it’s rainy. The colours pop, the stone roads and buildings shine, it is quite and you can hear the hors carriage from a far. It was like we have gone back in time. One thing never changes though – the smell of fries and chocolate is always in the air in Bruges.

Here is a small selection from their anniversary photo session in Bruges and if you like what you see, contact me at: ivo.popov@gmail.com I would love to photograph you.

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Couple photo session in Bruges in September
Anniversary photo session in Bruges in September
Anniversary photo session in Bruges during Covid-19
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Couple in love in Bruges
Couple posing for photos in the city centre in Bruges
Laughing couple at the Love lake in Bruges
Couple at the Love lake in Bruges
Couple having photos taken at the Bonifacious bridge in Bruges
Couple having photos taken at the Bonifacious bridge in Bruges
Couple smiling and laughing at the lovers lake in Bruges
Rainy day photo session in Bruges
Anniversary photo session in Bruges city centre
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The Covid-19 pandemic changed the world almost overnight. Looking back I can’t really believe how close the world felt. Sadly not anymore. One thing thought has not change and never will – people will still fall in love and get married no matter what. So, Kamila and Nunzio decided to do their photo session in Bruges during the pandemic and it was awesome!

I met Kamila and Nunzio on a beautiful Monday afternoon in September in a city that around this time of the year is normally super busy and finding an empty spot to take photos is usually a challenge. So, one small upside of the pandemic – Bruges is way less busy. We walked the quiet small streets and took photos whenever we wanted.

Bruges always looks beautiful, no matter the weather, time of day or how busy it is, but having the streets all for ourselves was really a treat.

Please enjoy a few photos from this photo Session in Bruges during the pandemic and if you like what you see and want to experience the magic that is Bruges, do not hesitate to contact me at: ivo.popov@gmail.com

I would love to photograph you!

Photo Session in Bruges during the pandemic
Photo Session in Bruges during the pandemic
Photo Session in Bruges during the September pandemic restrictions
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Romantic engagement photo session in Bruges in September during Covid-19
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Young couple on a bridge in Bruges
Engagement photo session in Bruges during Covid-19 crisis
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Late afternoon September wedding photo session in Bruges
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Wedding photo shoot in Bruges
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Sunset romantic photo in Bruges
Couple getting married in Bruges
Young couple during photo session in Bruges in September 2020

Do you like this photo session in Bruges? Make sure you contact Ivo Popov – Photographer in Bruges at: ivo.popov@gmail.com

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A winter marriage proposal in Bruges is always a good idea 😉 Aldo and Rebeca came in Bruges from sunny and warm Mexico in the middle of February. Aldo had this idea of proposing to his girlfriend during their stay in the city. Aldo chose the romantic Koningstraat bridge overlooking the beautiful Jan Van Eyckplein in Bruges as his proposal location and it was awesome 🙂 Rebeca was so happy, that even I managed to tear up behind my camera.

I love photographing in Bruges in the winter – it is less crowded, it is not awfully cold and the light is awesome 🙂

It was early afternoon and Bruges felt empty. We probably have to thank the recent storms that brought the strong winds.

Please take a look at a few of the photos from this winter marriage proposal in Bruges and if you like what you see, do not hesitate to contact me at: ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Bruges is a magnificent small village that has a lot of awesome spots for wedding proposal. You will fall in love with its medieval architecture, the small romantic alleyways, the beautiful parks, the canals and the swans swimming in them, the constant smell of chocolate and waffles around the city centre, the countless varieties of beer and last but not least – the awesome Belgian fries.

This is the reason why many couples decide to come to Bruges for this important step in their lives. Yes, it doesn’t have the grandeur and famousness of Paris, but it also doesn’t have a line of couples waiting to do the same thing and have for their “own” moment in front of the Eiffel Tower.

I have been photographing couples in Bruges for quite a while now and managed to compile a list of awesome spots for proposal in Bruges that I think will help to even the most demanding clients.

  • Are you a romantic? Would you like to have the moment all for yourselves and away from the crowds? Then consider this locations:

The Minnewater park in Bruges

Awesome spots for proposal in Bruges
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Awesome spots for proposal in Bruges
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Wedding proposal at Minnewater Lake Bruges
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  • You want to scream for the whole world to see?

Consider the beautiful terrace of the Historium in Bruges.

Marriage proposal in Historium, Bruges
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This spot right next to the canal right in the middle of the city centre

Wedding proposal in Bruges
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  • Are you looking for an urban spot in the city, but still far away from the crowds?

Consider the beautiful bridge on the Konningstraat

Bruges pre-wedding session
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Wedding proposal in Bruges
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A very cold marriage proposal in Bruges
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Check out this sunset marriage proposal and after dark photo session in Bruges by clicking here
  • Would you like to do it after dark? Consider this spots here:
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Check out this Christmas photo session in Bruges here
  • How about popping the question over a beer in one of the many bars in town?
Romantic wedding proposal in Bruges
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Do you like what you see? Contact me at ivo.popov@gmail.com and lets make some awesome memories 🙂

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I am not particularly fond of waking up at 04:00 am, but for elopement in Paris it’s worth it. Summer mornings in Paris are magical and what better time for an elopement in Paris than at sun rise. No crowds, gorgeous light, just you and the city. And me and my camera 😉

Christina and Zyan came all the way from Australia to make dream dream come true and I was lucky enough to be present there to document it.

Watching the sun rise from the banks of the Seine, behind the Eiffel Tower is an experience everyone should enjoy at least once in their life.

Thank you Christina and Zyan for trusting me to document your elopement in Paris and I hope our paths will cross again.

Do you like what you see? Please do not hesitate to contact me, I would love to photograph you: ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Bruges pre-wedding session is an ideal way to celebrate your connection and love for each other. Bruges unique architecture, under the protection of Unesco, will be the perfect backdrop for your photos. Need more reasons to come? Please take a look here: 10 reasons why Bruges is the perfect pre-wedding location.

Alex and Julia came to Bruges in the late autumn and were greeted by amazing September weather. It was their first time in Bruges, so they wanted to see most touristy spots, but also to go off the beaten path. We did both 🙂 Since I know the city quite well, so we created a plan what to visit and managed to cover the most picturesque locations. Bruges is a very busy city, but the years of photographing on its streets have taught me how to avoid the crowds. I hope that shows in my photos 🙂 

Please take a look at a small selection from their Bruges pre-wedding session and if you like what you see, make sure to contact me at: ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Nathalie and Erik came all the way from Israel to visit the awesome city of Bruges. And what better way to celebrate their love than booking an Autumn photo session in Bruges 🙂 Nathalie is one of the most positive and happy people I have ever had the privilege to photograph. She was soo exited when contacted me and I instantly new this photo shoot will be awesome!

I was right! We walked, we talked, we took photos, we drank tea / coffee / cеcemel. What? You don’t know what cecemel is? Well, you would have to come to Belgium and find out 😉

I sent them a small preview a few days after the photo shoot and this is what Natalie wrote back. It made me tear a little 🙂

It’s so beautiful!!! So gorgeous!!! So magnificent!!! I’m so happy that I’ve found you and you had a time for us!!! I’m already looking forward to other photos 🙂 🙂 🙂 Thank you very much!!!

Please take a look at this small selection from their Autumn photo session in Bruges and if you like what you see I would love to photograph you. Get in touch with me here: ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Lovers lake Bruges wedding proposal

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This Lovers Lake Bruges mariage proposal was just gorgeous – early morning, amazing light, no tourists around. The city felt empty and calm like never before 🙂 Thank you Tianyi and Nanant for trusting me to photograph this amazing and intimate moment in your life. 

I know that picking a good proposal location in Bruges is not easy, so I am always here to help. Tianyi wanted a special location, beautiful and away from the tourist crowds. So, the park at the Lovers Lake was a natural choice. Early mornings are just great here 😉 

Please take a look at a small selection from this photo shoot in Bruges.

If you like what you see, please do not hesitate to contact me at: ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Keeping a big secret like a wedding proposal in Bruges is a tough job, especially when you are coming from half a world away. Still Angel did a great job! It is such a pleasure to photograph this intimate and beautiful moments – the anticipation, the nervousness, the tears and the first hug. Saying that Paula was happy will be an underestimation 🙂

When Angel contacted me a few months ago, he told me Bruges has always been his number one place to propose and he chose the bridge on the Koningstraat to do that. It is a great choice – it has fewer tourists and the view is just great! He told me he will give Paola a chocolate bar right before proposing, because this is what he did on their first date.

We spent a few hours enjoying the nice weather, walking around the city centre and taking photos. Most people are afraid of the rainy weather, but I personally think that Bruges looks at it best then the weather is not perfect. And as I like to say to my clients – cold weather is romantic, because it makes you to want to hug each other and leep warm 😉

If you like this wedding proposal in Bruges, please do not hesitate to contact me at ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Not sure about the proposal location? Please check here: Most romantic spots for marriage proposal in Bruges.

Take a look here as well: 10 reasons for proposing in Bruges and 10 reasons why Bruges is the perfect pre-wedding location.

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This wedding proposal at Minnewater Lake Bruges was soo dreamy! Parth planned carefully and managed to surprise Rocky and the best way possible. And I was there to make it last forever 😉

Parth and Rocky came all the way from New York to enjoy a few days in one of the most beautiful towns in Western Europe. Bruges has it all: amazing architecture, chocolate, beer, fries. Still not convinced? Check out my 10 reasons for proposing in Bruges here.

Thank you Parth for trusting me to document this major step in your life and I sincerely hope our path will cross again in the future.

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Jason and Ashka met on the terrace of the Historium in Bruges a while ago, the same terrace on which he eventually proposed. It was a beautiful moment and a great start for their lives together. And I was proud I was there to document it.

Please enjoy a few images from their special day and if you like what you see, do not hesitate to contact me at ivo.popov@gmail.com

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Yatin picked one of the coldest days in January to propose to his girlfriend in Bruges. Not intentionally, I am sure of that 🙂 He chose the magnificent bridge on the Koningstraat to drop on one knee. So what makes a very cold marriage proposal in Bruges a good idea? The city was almost empty and looked beautiful covered in snow and ice.

I always tell my clients that cold weather is very romantic because it makes you want to cuddle and stay close to each other. And that also works great for photos.

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10 Reasons for proposing in Bruges

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Dorian and Andra came all the way from Australia to have this life changing moment in Bruges. Dorian planned to surprise Andra and propose on the bridge over The Lake of Love in Bruges. To say that she was totally surprised will be an understatement. She was overcome with emotions and crying, Dorian was happy as a kid 🙂

We were lucky to have gorgeous weather and even the sun was shining! We walked around the city, talked, took some photos and laughed together.

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10 ROMANTIC SPOTS TO PROPOSE IN BRUGES

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The end result of this rainy wedding proposal in Bruges was – one happily engaged couple and two completely broken umbrellas 🙂 

I don’t remember ever photographing in a worst weather than on this day. It was very cold, super windy (two broken umbrellas) and it was raining “cats and dogs”. In a weather like this most people will happily stay at home, but that did not stop Cem to do what he planned for a long time now – proposing in the romantic city of Bruges to his girlfriend Ozge. 

And let me tell you – Ozge was really, really surprised. Keeping a secret like this is hard and women always feel when the big moment is near – it is always a trip, nice restaurant, romantic spot etc.. But I am pretty sure nobody plans to propose in a weather like this, not even in the most romantic city in Europe – Bruges. Way to go Cem!  

It was not easy to photograph in a weather like this, but I am happy Cem decided not to reschedule – the city was almost empty and honestly believe you can create great photos no matter the weather. 

Please enjoy a small selection from their rainy wedding proposal in Bruges and if you like what you see, do not hesitate to contact me at ivo.popov@gmail.com

Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
Rainy wedding proposal in Bruges
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