Wedding photographer Basel prices

Wedding photographer Basel prices, photography that tells your story

My journey into wedding photography didn’t start with a camera, but in the back seat of a car. My name is Giuseppe Salva and I grew up in Basel as the son of wedding photographers who have been accompanying bridal couples since 1978. Even as a little boy, I went to every wedding. I watched how my parents prepared, how they arrived, how they saw the people before they even pressed the shutter. And I saw how happy the couples were when they held the finished pictures in their hands weeks later. That shaped me. Not the camera. The connection between people.

In 2015, I turned it into my own company, Foto & Video Salva GmbH, and am continuing what my family started. A second-generation family business that captures weddings in such a way that when you look at the pictures, you can feel what it was like back then. Over 500 bridal couples have entrusted me with their most beautiful day since then, and I take this responsibility equally seriously with every booking, whether it’s the first or the five hundredth.

What drives me

Every wedding is a single day. This day happens once. It cannot be repeated, cannot be recreated, cannot be corrected. That’s what makes it special, but also what keeps me going as a photographer. I have to be present. Not hidden behind the camera, but in the middle of the action, without being conspicuous.

I don’t photograph weddings where everyone knows when the next photo is coming. I look for the moments in between. The look before someone smiles. The hand that briefly touches someone’s arm. The quiet laughter in a quiet corner. It’s precisely these spontaneous moments that you’ll still look at in twenty years’ time and say: “Yes, that’s exactly how it was.”

Frequently asked questions about costs

When do I have to pay? A deposit at the time of booking secures your date, the remaining amount is due after the wedding.

Are there any hidden costs? No. Post-processing and image delivery are always included in the package price. Travel expenses within Basel-Stadt are included, for weddings in the rest of Switzerland a transparent flat rate is charged.

Which package suits us? This is best discussed in person – for wedding photographer Basel prices without surprises. Via video or on location in Basel. I first listen to what you are planning before I recommend a package.

Is your date still free? Popular Saturdays in spring and summer are often booked months in advance. Just send me a short request and I will check immediately.

Frequently asked questions about wedding photographer Basel prices

How much does a wedding photographer cost? Depending on the scope, a wedding photographer costs between CHF 850 for a civil ceremony of around 3 hours and CHF 7,900 for a premium combination package with photo, video, album and photo box for an entire day. In Switzerland, the range is correspondingly wide because packages are tailored very differently.

How expensive is a wedding photographer in Switzerland? In Switzerland, reputable wedding photographers start at around CHF 800 to 1,000 for a civil ceremony. A full-day reportage typically ranges between CHF 2,500 and CHF 4,500, depending on the photographer’s experience, album equipment and the duration of the reportage.

Why is a wedding photographer so expensive? What is visible on the wedding day are the hours spent on location. What is not visible: the preliminary talk, the planning, the professional equipment with backup, the fine art post-processing of 500 or more pictures, the private online gallery, the insurance, the taxes and social security contributions of a limited company. Anyone who starts getting ready at 7 a.m. and captures the last dance at midnight is working 16 to 18 hours a day and just as much again after the wedding.

What is the daily rate for a photographer in Switzerland? The daily rate of an experienced Swiss wedding photographer for a full-day reportage is typically between CHF 2,500 and CHF 4,000, depending on experience, style and whether an album or video is included. At Foto & Video Salva, the full-day reportage starts at CHF 2,500 for variant D.

Wedding photographer Basel prices in the Basel-Stadt and Baselland region

I know the region well. Not just the well-known places, but also the little corners that are incredibly beautiful in the right light. The early morning mist over the Rhine. The golden evening light that falls through the narrow streets of the old town. The moment shortly after sunset when the light softens and everything seems a little unreal.

I regularly attend weddings in Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft, i.e. in Binningen, Allschwil, Bottmingen, Münchenstein and Riehen, and of course throughout Switzerland, wherever your big day takes place. I know Binningen Castle, Bottmingen Castle, Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois and Merian Gardens from my own experience. This helps because I know where the light is best and when, and I don’t have to think about it on site.

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