ABOUT
Israel Kocharian, wedding photographer and photo studio in Lausanne
I photograph weddings, families, couples and portraits, in Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland. Here is where my craft comes from, and how I practise it.
THE BEGINNING
A look. A light. A story.
It all began in Da Nang, Vietnam, on my own wedding day in 2013. That day, I discovered what still fascinates me today: raw emotion, the sincere gaze of a couple, a moment that will never come again. Without knowing it yet, I had found my calling.
MY JOURNEY
From Vietnam to Lausanne
An eye refined over the years, alongside great masters of wedding photography.
2013 · Da Nang
The turning point
My own wedding, in Vietnam. I realised what a photo can do when it captures emotion at the right moment.
Training
Scotland and Asia
In Scotland, with Keda Z. Feng, Johnson Wee and Nik Pekridis, I learned the art of telling a story through images. In Asia, alongside Tze Woei, I honed my work with light and composition.
Since 2015
A style, a standard
I have devoted myself to photography since 2015. From Vietnam to Singapore, from Penang to Lausanne, my style has taken shape: refined aesthetics, authentic emotion, technical rigour.
BEHIND THE SCENES
With the couple, on the big day
MY APPROACH
The art of capturing what never comes back
My approach is personal, creative and tailored. I take the time to put you at ease, then step back and let the day unfold. My goal: to turn every moment into a powerful, sincere and timeless image.
Every session is carefully prepared, and every photo is edited individually. I remain first and foremost a photographer: the short videos included with the wedding packages complement your photos; they don't replace them.
WHAT I PHOTOGRAPH
Weddings, photo studio and portraits, corporate
Private or professional photography, in my Lausanne studio or outdoors: three worlds, one standard.
Wedding photographer
From the ceremony to the evening dancing, photos and short videos included.
Studio & portraits in Lausanne
Family, couple, maternity, professional portrait, birthday, christening.
Corporate photography
Staff portraits, reportage, events, products and services.
What couples say
“On top of his talent, he is incredibly kind. He put us at ease and we trusted him completely!”
— Sarah M.
“Professional, patient, discreet, yet always there at the right moment.”
— Ali F.
“The photos are absolutely stunning and perfectly capture every emotion of the day.”
— Patrick H.
WHERE I WORK
Lausanne, the canton of Vaud and all of French-speaking Switzerland
My studio is in Lausanne. For weddings and outdoor sessions, travel within the canton of Vaud is included; I also travel to Geneva, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and Valais.
LAUSANNE
VALAIS
LET'S GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER
Tell me about your project
A date, a place, an idea: write to me and I'll reply with a clear proposal tailored to your project.
or by phone: 076 468 77 60