I photograph weddings in Neuchâtel and the region. Old town, lakeside, surrounding vineyards: whatever the location, what matters is what happens there.
Neuchâtel has the particular charm of lakeside cities — yellow limestone streets, a lake that shifts colour every hour, vineyard shores between Auvernier and Cressier. Weddings here often carry an intimate quality that is less frequent in Geneva or Lausanne: guests know each other, venues are human-scaled, the day breathes. My reportage follows that rhythm — no forced images, no imposed poses, just a presence that quietly disappears into the moment.
A wedding isn’t a photo shoot in beautiful settings. It’s your life unfolding, with its strong emotions, moments of joy, sometimes stress, and those instants that appear without warning.
My job: being there to capture them. Without forcing, without directing. Just observing and clicking at the right moment.
I regularly travel to Neuchâtel for weddings. I know the city’s atmosphere, but I don’t claim to be a local expert.
What I do know how to do, though, is:
Because in 20 years, it’s not the posed photos in front of a monument you’ll look at with emotion. It’s the ones where you see a knowing glance, uncontrollable laughter, a discreet tear.
Those moments don’t repeat. My job is to capture them.
The Neuchâtel region — from the Littoral to the Entre-deux-Lacs and the Val-de-Ruz — offers venues that combine history, vineyards and lake views. Here are some notable addresses I photograph or recommend.
Châteaux and estates — Château de Neuchâtel (and the adjacent Collégiale), Château de Boudry, Château de Vaumarcus, Domaine de la Ville in Neuchâtel, or Domaine E. de Montmollin offer historic settings with gardens, vaulted halls and panoramic views of the lake and the Alps on clear days.
Boutique hotels — Hôtel Palafitte in Monruz — unique in Europe with its overwater pavilions — and La Maison du Prussien at Gor du Vauseyon host original receptions between shoreline and forest. Hôtel Beau-Rivage Neuchâtel remains a reliable classic for traditional receptions.
Vineyards and Littoral — The cellars of Auvernier, Hauterive or Cressier, the lakeshore between Saint-Blaise and La Tène, the Laténium archaeology museum pier, and the terraced vineyards above Corcelles-Cormondrèche: all distinctive settings for couple portraits that don’t look like anyone else’s session.
If your wedding takes place in a renovated farmhouse in the Val-de-Ruz, a chapel in the Jura neuchâtelois, or a private property along the Areuse, my work stays the same — quiet, observant, attentive to what makes your day different from every other.
Packages are the same as for Geneva or Vevey: Essential package from CHF 2,500 (5h) to CHF 3,400 (9h), Plus package at CHF 4,200 for 7 hours with two photographers. Every package includes retouching, a private online gallery and high-resolution files. Full details: wedding packages.
Yes. Boat weddings require specific anticipation (stability, changing light, timing with the crew), and I have the experience to deliver sharp and lively images despite the motion. Departures from Auvernier or Neuchâtel harbour, the passage in front of Cressier, or the sunset return offer unique sequences.
Absolutely. The vineyard terraces of the Neuchâtel Littoral (Colombier, Auvernier, Cortaillod, Boudry) are among my favourites for an end-of-day couple session — especially in September and October when the vines turn copper. I scout the exact spot in advance to maximise the light.
Yes. The Collégiale, the Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, and the Protestant temples of the canton are places I know well. The rules vary per parish (position, flash, movement) — I clarify them with you and the officiant during the pre-wedding briefing.
For peak season weddings (June to mid-September), I recommend booking 10 to 14 months ahead. For off-season weddings (April–May or October–early November), 6 to 8 months is usually enough. A booking is confirmed after contract signature and a 30% deposit.
Wedding in Neuchâtel? Let’s talk simply.
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