WEDDINGS · FROM CHF 1'200.–
Professional wedding photographer in Lausanne & French-speaking Switzerland
More than ten years of weddings, a candid eye. From the ceremony to the dancing, I photograph your day discreetly and naturally. Three clear packages, from 3 to 10 hours.
WHY CHOOSE ME
A professional, experienced and candid photographer
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Professional
Trained with masters of wedding photography in Scotland and Asia. More than 200 five-star Google reviews.
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Experienced
From civil weddings to Lausanne's palace hotels, more than ten years of wedding coverage in French-speaking Switzerland.
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Candid
No forced poses: I capture your emotions as they happen, in the light of the place.
HOW I WORK
Wedding photography in three steps
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Quote and date
You write to me with your date and venue, and I recommend the right package. A 50% deposit secures the date; the balance is due within a week after the wedding.
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The big day
There from the start of the ceremony, discreet and attentive, I stay, depending on your package, until the drinks reception, the dinner or the first dance. A couple and group session is included.
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Your memories
You receive your photos, each one individually edited, your one-minute videos, a private online gallery for 3 months and a USB stick delivered to your door.
WEDDING PACKAGES
Three wedding packages, from 3 to 10 hours of coverage
Every photo is edited individually. The private gallery, the USB stick and one-minute videos, raw and unedited, are included in every package.
ESSENTIAL
CHF 1'200.–
COVERAGE
3 hours
UNTIL
Drinks reception
EDITED PHOTOS
One by one
UNEDITED VIDEO CLIPS
3 × 1 min
COUPLE & GROUP SESSION
✓
CLASSIC
CHF 2'400.–
COVERAGE
6 hours
UNTIL
Dinner
EDITED PHOTOS
One by one
UNEDITED VIDEO CLIPS
6 × 1 min
COUPLE & GROUP SESSION
✓
MOST COMPLETE
SIGNATURE
CHF 3'600.–
COVERAGE
10 hours
UNTIL
First dance
EDITED PHOTOS
One by one
UNEDITED VIDEO CLIPS
10 × 1 min
COUPLE & GROUP SESSION
✓
VIDEO EDIT
1–2 min or more
1-HOUR PHOTO SESSION
Free
INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE
MEETING BEFORE THE WEDDING
PRIVATE GALLERY · 3 MONTHS
USB STICK DELIVERED TO YOU
TRAVEL INCLUDED WITHIN VAUD
20% OFF YOUR OTHER SESSIONS
Signature: a complimentary 1-hour photo session of your choice (couple, family, portrait, studio or outdoors), before or after the wedding.
Booking: a 50% deposit secures your date; the balance is due within a week after the wedding. Full terms ↓
COMPARISON
Compare the three wedding packages
ESSENTIAL
CLASSIC
Coverage time
CHF 1'200.–
Until
Edited photos
Raw, unedited video clips
Couple & group session
Private online gallery
USB stick sent
Travel in the canton of Vaud
Discount on other sessions
Video edit, depending on the day
1-hour photo session
3 hours
CHF 2'400.–
Drinks reception
6 hours
one by one
Evening dinner
3 × 1 min
one by one
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6 × 1 min
3 months
3 months
included
included
20%
20%
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SIGNATURE
CHF 3'600.–
10 hours
First dance
one by one
10 × 1 min
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3 months
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included
20%
1–2 min or more
free, your choice
OPTIONS & EXTRA SERVICES
Photo booth, extra hours and travel
Photo booth rental — CHF 650.–
Photos printed instantly and/or shared online, to liven up your evening.
Extra hour — CHF 400.–
Decide in advance or on the night, if the party goes on.
Travel outside the canton of Vaud — CHF 80.–
Travel within the canton of Vaud is included. Geneva, Neuchâtel, Fribourg, Valais: CHF 80.–.
20% off your future sessions
After your wedding, you get 20% off your other sessions, in the studio or outdoors.
Essential and Classic include 3 and 6 one-minute videos, raw and unedited. Signature includes 10 one-minute videos and a video edit of 1 to 2 minutes or more, depending on the day. I remain first and foremost a photographer.
WEDDING PHOTOS
Natural wedding photos in Lausanne and Lavaux
Town hall, church, the Lavaux vineyards or the shores of Lake Geneva: every wedding has its own setting, and I work with the light of the place.
FULL WEDDING STORIES
Their weddings, from start to finish
Couples have entrusted me with their day. Here are three of them: one click, and you see their whole story.
A secular wedding in Chandolin, facing the peaks of the Val d'Anniviers, then an evening at the Chandolin Boutique Hotel.
A civil wedding at Martigny town hall, and couple photos at the Hôtel Vatel.
A civil wedding at Lancy town hall, near Geneva, then couple photos in the park.
LOCATIONS
Weddings in Lausanne, the canton of Vaud and French-speaking Switzerland
Travel is included throughout the canton of Vaud; it is CHF 80.– across the rest of French-speaking Switzerland.
Your words, my greatest reward
The couples I've been lucky enough to photograph, in their own words.
★★★★★
Evelyne & Richard
Israel took our wedding photos and captured the moments of intense emotion. He also photographed our guests in the moment, the hugs and the laughter. He took beautiful couple photos of us too. We highly recommend him. What's more, Israel is a very gentle, pleasant person who really listens and does magnificent work.
★★★★★
Liliane & Antoine
Israel's work is flawless: our wedding photos are exceptional and luminous. He knows how to put you at ease in front of the camera and gives excellent advice. He also really listens to what you want.
★★★★★
Fabien & Jayson
We were incredibly lucky to choose Israel to capture our wedding day, and every shot is a true work of art. Israel plays beautifully with light, and the outdoor photos are stunning! He is very professional and guided us perfectly during the shoot. We highly recommend his services.
★★★★★
Naz & Ismail
Israel Kocharian's work is simply incredible! Our wedding photos are absolutely beautiful, and we are so happy we chose him to capture these precious moments. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented wedding photographer. Thank you for this everlasting memory!
★★★★★
Maëlys & Maxime
We entrusted our wedding photos to Israel, and the result went far beyond our expectations! He is professional, friendly and puts you at ease straight away, even if you're not used to being in front of the camera. The result is truly wonderful; the photos are beautiful, natural and capture all the emotion of our day. We recommend him 1000%.
★★★★★
Gemma & Jean
We are absolutely delighted we chose Israel for our wedding! The photos are beautiful and capture every magical moment. Israel is not only talented but also incredibly kind. He put everyone at ease with his professionalism and warmth. We highly recommend Israel to anyone looking for a talented and friendly photographer. Thank you for these unforgettable memories!
TERMS
Deposit, postponement and cancellation
Deposit
A 50% deposit secures your date; the balance is due within a week after the wedding.
Cancellation
The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel.
Postponement
If you postpone, the deposit is kept for the new date if I am available; otherwise, it is not refunded.
If I'm unable to attend
If I am unable to attend myself, I will offer you an equivalent photographer at the same price, or refund your deposit in full.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions about wedding photography
What does a wedding photographer cost ?
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Three packages: Essential CHF 1'200.– (3 hours), Classic CHF 2'400.– (6 hours) and Signature CHF 3'600.– (10 hours). Each extra hour is CHF 400.–.
What do the packages include ?
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Photos edited one by one, one-minute videos included, a couple and group session, a meeting before the wedding, a private online gallery for 3 months, a USB stick delivered to your door, travel within the canton of Vaud and 20% off your other sessions.
Are the videos included ?
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Yes. Essential and Classic include 3 and 6 one-minute videos, raw and unedited. Signature includes 10 one-minute videos and a video edit of 1 to 2 minutes or more, depending on the day. I remain first and foremost a photographer.
How do I book my date ?
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Write to me with your date and venue. A 50% deposit secures the date; the balance is due within a week after the wedding.
What if we postpone or cancel ?
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The deposit is non-refundable if you cancel. If you postpone, it is kept for the new date if I am available; otherwise, it is not refunded. If I am unable to attend myself, I will offer you an equivalent photographer at the same price or refund your deposit in full.
Do you travel outside Lausanne ?
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Yes. Travel is included throughout the canton of Vaud and costs CHF 80.– elsewhere in French-speaking Switzerland. See my pages on weddings in the canton of Vaud and weddings in Geneva, Neuchâtel and Fribourg.
Can we extend the coverage ?
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Yes, each extra hour is CHF 400.–, to be decided in advance or on the night.
Do you photograph civil weddings ?
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Of course. The Essential package (3 hours, until the drinks reception) is designed for a civil or religious ceremony, in Lausanne or elsewhere in French-speaking Switzerland.
Do you offer other services ?
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A photo booth to rent (CHF 650.–), with photos printed instantly and/or shared online, and 20% off your future sessions after the wedding. For the rest of your day, discover my trusted partners.
WEDDING GUIDES
My guides to plan your wedding
Photo locations around Lausanne, detailed prices and the ideal wedding-day schedule: my advice to couples, gathered in three guides.
Lavaux, Ouchy, the Riviera, La Côte: the settings I recommend and how to make the most of them.
My three packages, from CHF 1'200.– to CHF 3'600.–, their contents and the extras.
A typical wedding day hour by hour, the golden hour and five tips for a calm, relaxed day.
YOUR WEDDING
Tell me about your day
Your date, your venue, your wishes: write to me and I'll reply with a clear proposal and the package that suits you.
or by phone: 076 468 77 60