Lesbian couple shocked at photographer's response

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 06:30

Rebecca (left) and Chiara Wüest (c) Rebecca Wüest-Moser

A weekend story in the Blick newspaper has caused outrage – and reaffirmed faith in people after an outcry.

A lesbian couple from Sankt Gallen told the paper that a professional photographer cancelled the booking for their wedding in May, as he said he only worked for heterosexual couples.

Rebecca and Chiara say they’ve been overwhelmed by supportive messages from readers – and other professional photographers have contacted the paper to say they would take pictures of their wedding for free.

The couple say it’s a shame that homophobic discrimination is still part of life. They’re considering legal action against the original photographer.

More from Bitesize News

Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured

Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
Last victim of April avalanche found

The body of a 30-year-old Canadian national who was caught up in an avalanche on April 1st has been found.
TPG passengers back to pre-pandemic levels

The number of people using public transport in Geneva is now back to the levels seen before the pandemic.
SBB to change announcement for suicide deaths

Swiss Federal Railways will change the announcement which refers to a delay which occurs after a person dies by suicide at a train station.
Locals outraged at high rents

A new apartment complex is creating some controversy due to the high rents – with many residents aghast that prices have become so high.
Over 500 Asian hornets trapped

Wildlife authorities in the French department of Haute Savoie are hailing their success for trapping Asian Hornets.