BALKAN WEDDINGS
Two cultures. One story. Timeless imagery.
Balkan weddings in Switzerland
Balkan wedding photographer in Switzerland for Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian and mixed weddings – in a modern, editorial visual language. I accompany you personally, in German and in Serbian/Croatian.
Wedding photographer from Solothurn, working all over Switzerland.
EDITORIAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Eine Handschrift. Viele Hochzeiten.
Kuratierte Bilder aus serbischen, kroatischen, bosnischen und gemischten Hochzeiten in der Schweiz – verschiedene Jahre, Orte und Familien, eine Bildsprache.
ABOUT ME
I speak your language – and photograph quietly.
Ich bin Boris, Hochzeitsfotograf aus Solothurn. Viele Balkan-Hochzeitstraditionen kenne ich gut: das Abholen der Braut, Kum und Kuma, die orthodoxe Trauung mit Kronen und gemeinsamem Kelch, das Kolo am Abend.
With you, your parents and the kum I speak German or Serbian/Croatian – on the phone before the wedding and on the day itself. I understand your Swiss guests just as well.
German · Swiss German · Serbian/Croatian · English
Solothurn, working all over Switzerland
Photographically, I combine modern fine-art photography with real emotion: I work discreetly, observe a lot and step in rarely. For portraits I give clear, calm direction so you don’t have to pose.
5,0 aus 59 Google-Rezensionen
ZEREMONIE UND KULTURELLE MOMENTE
Kronen, Kerzen, Fahnen – und die Stille dazwischen
Serbisch-orthodoxe Hochzeit, katholische Trauung, Nikah oder Zivilstandsamt: Ich kläre vorher, wo ich stehen darf, und weiss, wann der Moment kommt.
THE BALKAN COLLECTIONS
Two collections. One signature.
KADAR and POKRET are my two collections for Balkan weddings: the image – and the image with film. Same preparation, same visual language, same day; the difference is the film.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
KADAR
Full-day wedding photography
The image.
Your entire wedding story in carefully composed, authentic photographs.
From the morning with your families into the night: I stay all day, observe and compose. The result is a story that tells your wedding the way it was.
Full-day photographic coverage, 12 hours as a guide
Getting ready, ceremony, family photos, couple shoot, drinks reception and celebration
Approx. 800 to 1’100 edited images
Personal preparation and timeline planning
Sneak peek of 5 to 10 images within 48 hours
Private online gallery for 12 months, download in full resolution
Complete gallery usually after 4 to 6 weeks
Travel across Switzerland included
CHF 4’200
Equivalent to the EDITORIAL collection. Additional hours by arrangement and subject to availability.
THE CINEMATIC COLLECTION
POKRET
Wedding photography & wedding film
The movement.
The story is not only captured in images but also told in moving moments.
A photograph holds a single second. A film holds how the voice sounded when the yes was spoken. Photographer and videographer work from one shared timeline and coordinate throughout the day – you don’t have to take care of anything.
12 hours of coverage, photo and film in parallel
One videographer for the whole day, shared timeline planning
Approx. 900 edited images
Highlight film of 5 to 8 minutes in 4K, teaser of 60 to 90 seconds for your phone
Ceremony and speeches in full, recorded with lavalier microphones
Sneak peek within 24 hours
Private online gallery, download in full resolution
Consultation and venue walk-through
Fine-art album 20 × 30 cm, 24 pages
Photos in 4 to 6 weeks, film in 8 to 10 weeks
CHF 6’100
Equivalent to the CINEMA package.
ELEGANTE DETAILS
RUHIGE PAARPORTRÄTS
Eine halbe Stunde für euch zwei
Klare, ruhige Anleitung statt Posieren – editorial, modern, in eurem Tempo.
BALKAN WEDDINGS & TRADITIONS
Five chapters – and no two days are alike
Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian and mixed weddings have their own rhythm. Some begin in the morning with both families, others only at the church, the mosque or the registry office. We discuss beforehand what belongs to your day – these five chapters show what I pay attention to.
01
Preparations
02
Collecting the bride and family
03
Ceremony
04
Portraits and reception
05
Celebration and dancing
The quiet hour before everything: the dress, the suit, the mother’s hands on the veil. Often in two places – then we plan the routes or a second photographer.
Wenn es bei euch dazugehört: die Tür, das Verhandeln, die Gesichter der Familie. Ich stehe so, dass beides im Bild ist – und verstehe, was gesagt wird.
Orthodox with crowns and a shared cup, Catholic, Nikah or registry office. I clarify beforehand with the priest, imam or registry office where I may stand.
Half an hour for the two of you, calm and editorial. Then kum and kuma, parents, friends – with a group list so no one is missing.
The entrance, the speeches, the first dance, the first kolo. I understand the speeches and know when the line everyone is waiting for is coming.
More on the Orthodox ceremony in the blog: Hochzeit und Taufe in der Serbisch-Orthodoxen Kirchgemeinde Zürich
FEIER, TANZ UND BEWEGUNG
Wenn die Musik beginnt
Einzug, Reden, der erste Tanz, das erste Kolo – ich verstehe die Reden und weiss, auf welchen Satz alle warten.
5.0
from 59 Google reviews
“We booked Boris for our wedding and are thrilled with the results. The photos are authentic, emotional and unique. Boris creates a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere – we’d book him again any time!”
Josip S., Google review
What you can expect
Personal preparation
A consultation after booking; a week before the wedding we go through your schedule together.
Real wedding stories
Every story in the portfolio is a wedding I photographed – not a staged shoot.
Discreet coverage
Observing rather than staging; clear, calm direction for the portraits.
Weddings across Switzerland
From Zurich to Lake Constance and the Rhine Falls – travel is included.
Four languages
German, Swiss German, Serbian/Croatian and English.
Covered
Backup plan in case of illness, plus professional liability and equipment insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Will you speak with our parents in our language?
Yes. I speak German and Serbian/Croatian. We’ll hold the consultation in whichever language you prefer – happily together with your parents.
Do you photograph in the Orthodox church?
Yes. Before the ceremony I check with the priest where I may stand, and I follow the parish’s rules. With the rings, the crowns, the shared cup and the walk around the altar, I know when the moment is coming.
We have over 200 guests. Is one photographer enough?
For the ceremony, portraits and celebration, yes. If you’re getting ready in two places in the morning, I recommend a second photographer so both families get their photos. We’ll make a list for the group photos beforehand.
We’re having a civil ceremony first and a big celebration later. Is that possible?
Yes. For the registry office there are shorter packages from CHF 690. If you book the full wedding coverage within 18 months, I’ll credit the full amount of the civil ceremony package.
Do you also photograph weddings in Serbia, Croatia or Bosnia?
Yes. Weddings abroad have their own prices including travel and accommodation: one day from CHF 5’400, two days from CHF 7’200.
FAMILIE UND ECHTE EMOTIONEN