Photoshoot prices in Switzerland
Every price is a starting price. Photographers set their own packages at or above it; your proposal shows the exact price before you book.
Packages
Express Photoshoot
From CHF 250
- Typical duration
- 30 min
- Edited photos
- ~20
Classic Photoshoot
From CHF 390
- Typical duration
- 1 hour
- Edited photos
- ~40
Premium Photoshoot
From CHF 550
- Typical duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Edited photos
- ~60
Proposal Photography
From CHF 650
- Typical duration
- 1 hour
- Edited photos
- ~50
Proposal + Video
From CHF 850
- Typical duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Edited photos
- ~60
Alpine Photoshoot
From CHF 650
- Typical duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Edited photos
- ~50
Multi-Location Experience
From CHF 850
- Typical duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Edited photos
- ~80
Honeymoon Experience
From CHF 650
- Typical duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Edited photos
- ~60
Family Photoshoot
From CHF 450
- Typical duration
- 1 hour
- Edited photos
- ~40
Maternity Photoshoot
From CHF 450
- Typical duration
- 1 hour
- Edited photos
- ~40
Luxury Photo Tour
From CHF 1,200
- Typical duration
- 4 hours
- Edited photos
- ~120
Full-Day Experience
From CHF 2,500
- Typical duration
- 8 hours
- Edited photos
- ~250
Starting price. The exact price depends on photographer, place, date, time and add-ons, and is stated in your proposal before you book.
Starting prices by experience
| Experiences | Typical duration | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Couple Photoshoot A guided session for two, in a Swiss old town, by a lake or in the mountains, with a photographer who knows the light there. | 1 hour | From CHF 390 |
| Proposal Photography A photographer who hides, catches the moment you ask, and then takes relaxed portraits of the two of you. Planned with you in advance. | 1 hour | From CHF 650 |
| Engagement Photography A session for engaged couples, planned around what the photos are for: save-the-dates, invitations, a wedding website or your walls. | 1 hour | From CHF 390 |
| Honeymoon Photography Ninety unhurried minutes for newlyweds, at the stop of your Swiss trip that matters most, with a photographer who knows it. | 1 h 30 min | From CHF 650 |
| Family Photoshoot A child-paced family session in a Swiss city, by a lake or in the Alps, with a local photographer who knows where little legs can go. | 1 hour | From CHF 450 |
| Solo Traveler Photoshoot Photos of you, not just of the view: a short guided session with a local photographer for people travelling alone in Switzerland. | 30 min | From CHF 250 |
| Birthday Photoshoot Mark a birthday with a proper portrait session in a Swiss city, on a lake or in the Alps, alone, as a couple or with friends. | 1 hour | From CHF 390 |
| Maternity Photography A calm pregnancy session by a Swiss lake or in a garden, paced around your comfort, alone, with your partner or with older children. | 1 hour | From CHF 450 |
| Wedding Photography Full-day wedding coverage anywhere in Switzerland, from the registry office to the lakeside dinner, by a matched local photographer. | 8 hours | From CHF 2,500 |
| Elopement Photography A small wedding or vow exchange in the Swiss Alps or by a lake, photographed over about four hours in two or more places. | 4 hours | From CHF 1,200 |
| Luxury Vacation Photography A private photoshoot during your Swiss holiday, around your hotel, the lake or the mountains, so everyone is in the pictures. | 1 h 30 min | From CHF 550 |
| Personal Branding Photography A 90-minute portrait session for your website, LinkedIn and press kit, in a Swiss city, your office or the mountains. | 1 h 30 min | From CHF 550 |
| Content Creation Photoshoot Planned shoots for creators and small brands: a shot list, feed-ready formats and Swiss backdrops from old towns to glaciers. | 1 h 30 min | From CHF 550 |
| Proposal Photo + Video The question, the answer and the minutes after, filmed and photographed from hiding. A photographer and videographer, or one hybrid shooter. | 1 h 30 min | From CHF 850 |
| Swiss Photo Tour Half a day, several places, one photographer who plans the route and connections and photographs you on the way. About four hours. | 4 hours | From CHF 1,200 |
| Full-Day Photography Experience About eight hours with one photographer, planned around light, timetables and your plans. For weddings, honeymoons and days that matter. | 8 hours | From CHF 2,500 |
What changes the price
Place
Alpine locations start higher: the photographer travels further and often needs mountain transport.
Time of day
Sunrise and sunset sessions can carry a surcharge — they mean very early starts or late returns.
Date
Weekends and peak summer dates can cost more with some photographers.
Duration and places
An extra hour or a second location extends the session and the number of edited photos.
Add-ons
Video, drone footage (where permitted) and a second photographer are priced separately.
Travel
Some photographers include travel within their region and charge a fee beyond it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photoshoot in Switzerland cost?
Sessions through Alpiora start from CHF 250 for a short express shoot and from CHF 390 for a classic one-hour session. Proposal photography starts from CHF 650, family sessions from CHF 450, and any shoot in an Alpine location from CHF 650. The full list of starting prices is on our pricing page.
Why are all prices shown as "from"?
Because each photographer sets their own package and price at or above the platform’s starting prices. The final figure depends on the photographer, the place, the date, the time of day, the duration and any add-ons. Your proposal states the exact price before you commit.
What makes a photoshoot more expensive?
The main factors are the duration, the location, the date and the add-ons. Weekends, sunrise or sunset slots, mountain locations, travel between several places, video, drone footage and an extra hour all raise the price above the starting figure. For a detailed breakdown, read what a photographer costs in Switzerland.
Why do shoots in the mountains cost more?
Any session in an Alpine location, such as Zermatt, Grindelwald, Interlaken or St. Moritz, starts from CHF 650. Mountain shoots usually take longer, depend on trains and cable cars, and need more planning around the weather. The Alpine starting price reflects that extra time.
Are train tickets, cable cars or entry fees included?
Usually not: your own tickets for trains, cable cars and any paid sites are your cost, and the photographer’s travel is either included in the package or listed separately in your proposal. Mountain railway fares vary by season and route, so check current prices with the operator. Your proposal says exactly which travel costs are included.
How and when do I pay?
Payment terms are stated in your proposal, including the amount, the method and when it is due. They can differ between photographers and packages. Read them before accepting, and ask us if anything is unclear.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Some photographers ask for a deposit to hold the date and some ask for payment in full in advance. Whether a deposit applies, and how much, is set out in your proposal. Nothing is charged for sending an availability request.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms are set per booking and stated in your proposal, so check them before you accept. Typically they say until when you can cancel without charge and what applies after that. If you think your plans may change, ask about the terms before booking.
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