{"id":27708,"date":"2025-11-28T13:06:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T13:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexandrebourguet.ch\/?page_id=27708"},"modified":"2026-03-08T11:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T11:55:19","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alexandrebourguet.ch\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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How do you work on the wedding day? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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My approach is based on <\/span>discreet documentary photography.<\/span><\/p>

I intervene as little as possible, allowing moments to unfold naturally.<\/p>

There will still be some guided photos (couples, groups), but they remain relaxed and true to you \u2014 never stiff or over-posed.<\/p>

The majority of the images remain spontaneous and authentic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How far do you travel for weddings? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wherever you go, I go.<\/p>

I photograph weddings all over Switzerland<\/b><\/span>, in neighbouring countries<\/b><\/span>, and occasionally worldwide<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

There are no real geographical limits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How long does it take to receive the photos? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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You can expect your slideshow and all edited high-resolution images within\u00a0about one month<\/b><\/span>\u00a0after the wedding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What is included in your wedding coverage? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every hour booked is an hour of documentary-style coverage<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

I don\u2019t work with \u201coptions\u201d like preparation \/ ceremony \/ reception \/ cake \/ first dance.<\/p>

My rates are based on time, and during that time, I photograph everything meaningful and possible in my style.<\/p>

Optional extras include:<\/p>

\u2022 Albums<\/p>

\u2022 Photobooth<\/p>

\u2022 Engagement sessions<\/p>

\u2022 Day After sessions<\/p>

\u2022 \u201cTrash the dress\u201d sessions<\/p>

You will receive my edited selection in full-resolution<\/b><\/span>, without watermark<\/b><\/span>, in a private gallery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Do you offer engagement or \u201cday after\u201d sessions? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yes.<\/p>

I offer <\/span>engagement<\/b>, <\/span>day after<\/b>, and <\/span>trash the dress<\/b> sessions.<\/span><\/p>

We can plan them according to your wishes.<\/p>

Albums and photobooth options are also available.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How far in advance should we book you? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Most couples book about one year in advance<\/b><\/span>, especially for high-season dates.<\/p>

Sometimes dates remain available 6 months before, or even last-minute.<\/p>

We first meet (in person or via video call) to see if my approach matches your vision.<\/p>

Your date is officially reserved once the contract is signed<\/b><\/span> and the deposit is paid<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How long have you been a wedding photographer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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I have been photographing weddings for over 15 years<\/b><\/span>, with hundreds of weddings<\/b><\/span> documented throughout Switzerland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What is your philosophy as a wedding photographer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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I believe in capturing <\/span>real, honest, natural moments<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

My goal is to tell your story without interfering, so you can relive your day through sincere and timeless images.<\/p>

You can read more on my About<\/i> page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Have you received awards or recognition? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Yes, my work is regularly recognized on an international scale. I am an award-winning member of leading wedding photojournalism associations such as the WPJA (since 2011), ISPWP, Fearless Photographers, and MyWed.<\/p>

I am also honored to be recommended by Junebug Weddings, selected by Switzerland Tourism (MySwitzerland), and I was the first Swiss photographer selected by This is Reportage.<\/p>

In summary: Professional expertise recognized by the industry’s most demanding institutions for over 15 years.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It has never happened in fifteen years<\/b><\/span>, and I do everything possible to ensure it never does.<\/p>

But I am human \u2014 anything can happen.<\/p>

If an emergency were to occur, I\u2019m part of strong, reliable networks of verified professional photographers.<\/p>

I am active in several groups, ensuring a qualified last-minute replacement<\/b><\/span> if ever needed.<\/p>

Your wedding coverage is always guaranteed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Why should we choose you as our wedding photographer? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Choose me if you\u2019re looking for a photographer who works with discretion<\/b><\/span>, experience<\/b><\/span>, and authenticity<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

I don\u2019t stage your day \u2014 I document it.<\/p>

I anticipate moments, manage unpredictability calmly, and capture emotions with sincerity.<\/p>

If you love spontaneous, lively, timeless images, I\u2019m likely the right fit for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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My coverage starts at 2\u2019500 CHF for five hours<\/b><\/span>, with full flexibility. You can add extra hours depending on your schedule and needs.<\/p>

More details are available on my Pricing<\/i> page.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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