Wedding Photographer in Lausanne.

Lausanne I know well: the palaces of Ouchy, the Cathedral, the vineyards that start right at the city limits. I photograph weddings there every season, and the canton of Vaud is where I work most often.

The city has a unique topography — it stretches from the lake shore at Ouchy up to the hills of the Cité and the Flon. That verticality makes for fast-moving wedding days: preparations in a hillside hotel, ceremony at the Cathedral or the Temple Saint-François, cocktail hour on the quays, reception by the water. I follow the rhythm of your day, not a prefabricated shot list.

Beyond the Locations

By the lake, in the Lavaux vineyards or in a converted hall in the Flon: I’ve photographed weddings in just about every Lausanne configuration, and each one has its good surprises.

A beautiful wedding photo rarely comes down to the backdrop. It comes down to what you can read on the faces — and no venue can guarantee that.

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What I Do

I document the day from start to finish: preparations, ceremony, the cocktail hour that runs long, the speeches. I don’t direct — I watch, I move, I shoot at the right moment.

My approach:

— Discreet enough that people forget me quickly

— No imposed poses — unless you want some

— Spontaneous moments first

— Images that will age well

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Why Lausanne?

Lausanne is forty minutes from home. I work there several times a season: I know the venues that come up again and again, and I scout the others ahead of the day.

Knowing the city helps. Knowing where to stand when your father takes the microphone helps more.

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Notable wedding venues in Lausanne and the surrounding area

Lausanne packs an impressive variety of wedding venues into a relatively compact area: historic palaces on the lake, vineyard estates in the Jorat, contemporary event spaces in the city centre.

Palaces and grand hotels — Beau-Rivage Palace in Ouchy, Lausanne Palace in the city centre, Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa, and Hôtel Angleterre & Résidence (affiliated with Beau-Rivage) host weddings of every size with experienced event teams. Mövenpick Hotel Lausanne offers a more contemporary alternative on the west shore.

Civil and religious ceremonies — The Office d’état civil on rue de Genève, Lausanne Cathedral (Protestant), Basilique Notre-Dame du Valentin, Temple Saint-François, and the chapel of Château d’Ouchy are the most requested venues. Each has its own rules around movement and flash — I know them and respect them.

Estates and unconventional venues — Château de Lucens (between Lausanne and Moudon), Domaine de la Cézille, Domaine de Crissier, Villa Pré-Pariset in Chexbres, or the alpine huts of the Jorat offer more rural settings. For couples drawn to an industrial-chic feel, the Flon district offers several converted event spaces.

Couple portraits — Ouchy and its harbour, Place de la Navigation, the Olympic Museum and its gardens, the Cathedral and medieval Cité, the Marché stairs, the Flon stairs, the Signal de Sauvabelin terrace overlooking the city: Lausanne offers dozens of micro-backdrops within a fifteen-minute walk.

Frequently asked questions — Wedding photographer in Lausanne

What are your rates for a wedding in Lausanne?

My packages start at CHF 2,500 for 5 hours of coverage (ceremony + cocktail hour) and go up to CHF 3,400 for 9 hours from preparations through the first dance. The Plus package is CHF 4,200 for 7 hours with two photographers. Professional retouching, a private high-resolution gallery and downloadable files are included. Details on the wedding packages page.

Do you cover ceremonies at Lausanne Cathedral?

Yes. The Cathedral (Protestant) imposes clear rules: lateral position, no flash during reflective moments, limited movement. I know the ground and always brief the officiant before the ceremony. Exit photos on the Cathedral square and the couple session around the Cité more than compensate for the constraints during the service.

Can we plan a session at Ouchy or the Olympic Museum?

Yes. The Ouchy promenade, the harbour, Place de la Navigation and the gardens of the Olympic Museum are settings I use regularly. The Olympic Museum requires prior authorisation for formal sessions in its gardens — I handle that if the session is planned there.

How far in advance should we book a Lausanne wedding?

For weekends in June, July and early September, I recommend booking 12 to 14 months ahead. For May, late September and October, 6 to 8 months is usually enough. The booking is confirmed after contract signature and a 30% deposit.

Do you photograph weekday or Sunday weddings?

Yes, at no price supplement. Many Lausanne weddings take place on Fridays (for couples working at UN agencies or in medical fields) or Sundays. Peak-season Saturdays are booked first — but a weekday wedding often gives me more flexibility for location scouting.