• Brugge (Bruges) City Tour & Photo Workshop
• Brugge (Bruges) Portrait Photographer

"Solo & YOLO" Photo Shoot

You. Only. Live. Once.

Celebrate the freedom in Brugge (Bruges) with a story that’s 110% yours. No one holding you back, no compromises: just you, looking your absolute best in beautiful Brugge.

Your pro photographer Andy McSweeney will catch you in top quality & natural results to match your energy. From moody, quiet corners to iconic "wish you were here" landmarks, you choose the mood; Andy will handle the rest.

Let Andy turn "I’m awkward in photos" into "I can’t believe that’s me!" No stiff poses, just a confidence-boosting session that captures you at your absolute best!

From 195€, includes finished edits and -fun- for all. 😃

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  • A woman posing confidently in front of Brugge's historic church, capturing the essence of a solo adventure and YOLO spirit during a Brugge/Bruges portrait session experience by Andy McSweeney as Photo Tour Brugge.
  • A smart looking modern professional man poses with a row of Belgian beers for personal branding during a Brugge/Bruges portrait session experience by Andy McSweeney as Photo Tour Brugge.
  • A young empowered woman smiles early commemorating a journey of self-love and independence during a Brugge/Bruges portrait session experience by Andy McSweeney as Photo Tour Brugge.
  • A young Indian professional gentleman poses with a smile at the Burg during a Brugge/Bruges portrait session by Andy McSweeney as Photo Tour Brugge.
  • A solo traveler in a dramatic pink 18th-century gown at the Stadhuis at sunset during a YOLO Brugge/Bruges photoshoot experience in Brugge/Bruges by Andy McSweeney as Photo Tour Brugge.

All Photos by Andy McSweeney

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We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for such a special moment. I had told my now fiancée, Vicki, that we were meeting a tour guide at the hotel, so she had no idea what was planned. Andy played his part perfectly, starting a short tour before leading us to the bridge where I got down on one knee to propose. Andy captured the moment beautifully without it feeling staged. After the proposal, he was brilliant at guiding us through the rest of the photos, making everything feel relaxed and natural. He was professional, easy to work with and genuinely invested in getting great shots. We now have amazing photos of a moment we will treasure forever and cannot recommend Andy highly enough. - 17/12/25 
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Bradford E AvatarBradford E.
5 star rating Amazing photographer!! I hired Andy to photograph a surprise engagement in Bruges. After much research and reading reviews I knew Andy was the one to hire. I reached out to him about a month and a half before my anticipated engagement. I told him exactly what I wanted and he fully came through. We discussed the plan and we kept in touch in the days leading up to the shoot discussing the plan and the weather (which turned out to be mostly great). He disguised himself as a tourist/photographer taking pictures and captures us walking up to Kings Bridge, the moments leading up to the proposal, and the proposal itself. After my fiancé composed herself Andy completed the one hour photo shoot. He kept things very easy and light and was easy to work with. He knew all the spots to take us to and did a wonderful job with everything. Within 24 hours he had sent us the first 20 photos and we couldn’t be happier. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the pictures in the coming week. If you want a photographer for a surprise proposal or any type of photo shoot in the beautiful city of Bruges Andy is definitely your guy! I can’t thank him enough! - 29/09/25 
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Jan S. AvatarJan S.
We recently had an amazing family photoshoot with Andy in Brugge, and I can't recommend him enough! With ten adults in our group, he captured our family beautifully while also giving us a fantastic tour of the city. From the start, Andy was professional and friendly, making us all feel comfortable. He has a great eye for detail, and the photos turned out great. Additionally, he shared fun stories about the city, making the tour engaging. If you want a talented photographer who also offers a wonderful local experience, Andy is the one to book. Thank you for creating such cherished memories for us! - 24/09/25 
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Your Brugge Portrait Photographer Andy

A Montreal native, Brugge has been Andy's adopted home since 2002 after marrying the loveliest local lady. He's an expert of professional portraiture with the insider knowledge of a working city guide and photo coach.

A 10 year veteran of hospitality, Andy focuses on making guests feel at ease. He specializes in relaxed, natural portraits, skipping unnatural poses towards authentic moments to remember.

When not behind the lens, he’s likely on two wheels—he loves to ride his bicycle, he loves to ride his bike. 🚲
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Start to Finish: Natural Flow, Warmth & Vibe

Your Brugge photographer Andy specialises in offering you both an experience with inherent flow & vibe as well as final photos that have a warm natural energy.

Only working with models if they happen to be models, Andy ensures a relaxing, fun experience that results in photos that actually look -and feel—like you.
Short & Sweet
1/2 hour Photo Shoot
• 25-35 SUPERB final photos
• Top 5-10 photos within 48hrs
• Final photos within 14 days
• Thanks envelope
BEST ON A BUDGET 195
POPULAR FOR PROPOSALS
Take Your Time
1 hour Photo Shoot
• 40-60 SUPERB final photos
• Top 10 photos within 48hrs
• Final photos within 14 days
• Thanks envelope & extra goodies
• MOST POPULAR • 295
Brugge & Your Story
2 hour Shoot + City Tour
• PROPER Brugge info: past to present
• 50-80 SUPERB final photos
• Top 10 photos within 48hrs
• Final photos within 14 days
• Thanks envelope & extra goodies
FOR THE BRUGGE STORY TOO... 575
Proposals: +50€ for planning etc.
Proposals: 1st photos within 24 hours.
Fun = No extra charge. 😃
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5.0 26 reviews
Reach t. AvatarReach t.
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for such a special moment. I had told my now fiancée, Vicki, that we were meeting a tour guide at the hotel, so she had no idea what was planned. Andy played his part perfectly, starting a short tour before leading us to the bridge where I got down on one knee to propose. Andy captured the moment beautifully without it feeling staged. After the proposal, he was brilliant at guiding us through the rest of the photos, making everything feel relaxed and natural. He was professional, easy to work with and genuinely invested in getting great shots. We now have amazing photos of a moment we will treasure forever and cannot recommend Andy highly enough. - 17/12/25 
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Bradford E AvatarBradford E.
5 star rating Amazing photographer!! I hired Andy to photograph a surprise engagement in Bruges. After much research and reading reviews I knew Andy was the one to hire. I reached out to him about a month and a half before my anticipated engagement. I told him exactly what I wanted and he fully came through. We discussed the plan and we kept in touch in the days leading up to the shoot discussing the plan and the weather (which turned out to be mostly great). He disguised himself as a tourist/photographer taking pictures and captures us walking up to Kings Bridge, the moments leading up to the proposal, and the proposal itself. After my fiancé composed herself Andy completed the one hour photo shoot. He kept things very easy and light and was easy to work with. He knew all the spots to take us to and did a wonderful job with everything. Within 24 hours he had sent us the first 20 photos and we couldn’t be happier. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the pictures in the coming week. If you want a photographer for a surprise proposal or any type of photo shoot in the beautiful city of Bruges Andy is definitely your guy! I can’t thank him enough! - 29/09/25 
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Jan S. AvatarJan S.
We recently had an amazing family photoshoot with Andy in Brugge, and I can't recommend him enough! With ten adults in our group, he captured our family beautifully while also giving us a fantastic tour of the city. From the start, Andy was professional and friendly, making us all feel comfortable. He has a great eye for detail, and the photos turned out great. Additionally, he shared fun stories about the city, making the tour engaging. If you want a talented photographer who also offers a wonderful local experience, Andy is the one to book. Thank you for creating such cherished memories for us! - 24/09/25 
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What to expect from your Photo Shoot:

Top class photo portraits by Andy McSweeney

Photos with a warm & natural creative vibe.

Pre-shoot prep list & general advice. 

Pre-shoot coordination on time & planning.

40-60 final edited photos per hour of shooting.

No watermarks or extra charges on delivered photos.

Photos personally edited with 110% love by Andy.

Fun times & bad jokes, no extra charge. ;)

Satisfaction guaranteed, we want you to love them!

Top Photo Shoot questions, answered:

  1. Morning: A start time of 8-10am will offer the very best light & low crowds at the main sights.
  2. Afternoon: Later in the day is better than high noon for more charming late day light.
  3. Evening: Also a top choice with crowds moved on & evening light as the mood.

Contact us to be 100% sure of the right fit.

The interaction you and your photographer Andy will have is aiming to be relaxed and natural, just like the photos.

Expect a bit of this and a bit of that as far as chit chat on where we are in Brugge, a bit of getting to know each other towards opening up a bit for the camera, and of course a few bad jokes from Andy to work the smiles and fun times promised. ;)

Absolutely not! Andy's here to catch the natural and real you...

There's no model expectations or flow here, Andy will direct you as needed but more towards setting up a moment than forcing it.

Included on the edit:

  • Basic corrective and creative edits for a finished warm natural result.
  • Minor distracting skin blemish/acne removal (blame the chocolate haha!).
  • Minor distracting people, signs, etc as possible.
  • Simple hair removal (loose hair with uncomplicated backgrounds).
  • 1 photo of your choice with advanced editing for large print.

Not included on the edit:

  • Advanced removal of surrounding sky/clothing/people etc, available on request.
  • Messy hair rebuilds or re-do, available on request.
  • Body resizing, available on request.
  • 5-10 photos will be sent digitally within 48 hours* of the shoot.
  • The full photo results are delivered digitally within 14 days.
  • A private copy of the photos are in Andy's archive if needed.

*Engagements: 1st photos within 24 hours.

No problem as available up to 4 hours before the start time.

We'll also let you know if the weather looks tough or such, also no problem to reschedule as possible.

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