Andy Büttiker

Andy Büttiker is a wedding photographer in Solothurn who also shoots nature and sport, and his wedding page is one of the more practical ones a couple can find in Switzerland. It sets out how he works, what a day costs, when the photos arrive and how booking runs, all on one page. The page is written in German and addresses couples with the informal "ihr", but the facts are clear enough that a couple planning from abroad can form a view before sending a single message.

How he describes his approach

The page organizes his approach under three headings: Unkompliziert (uncomplicated), Entspannt (relaxed) and Authentisch (authentic). His opening line promises to accompany the couple with his camera "präsent und unauffällig", present and unobtrusive. Under the relaxed heading he writes about an eye for detail and a calm presence that documents intimate and emotional moments without disturbing the atmosphere, so that the couple can concentrate on the day itself.

The offer section adds more detail. He likes to create unposed, natural and authentic pictures that show real life, and he wants the thread running through the celebration to be visible in the set. He says he likes to mix with the wedding party rather than stand at the edge, while still letting the day take its course and not pushing himself forward. When a couple wants a couple shoot and group photos, he gives directions where needed and tries to keep the mood loose. He puts the time for a couple shoot at usually between 30 and 90 minutes, a useful number when you are building a timetable around a dinner and a sunset.

He points readers to three blog posts on wedding photography, one of them titled "Eine Berghochzeit" (a mountain wedding); the wedding page itself does not describe that wedding.

Coverage and delivery

He works mostly in Solothurn and the neighboring cantons, and says he is glad to photograph weddings in the rest of Switzerland too. The page is explicit that the length of the booking is open: a few hours at the registry office only, or a whole day across several locations, makes no difference to whether he will take it on.

Delivery is spelled out. The photos arrive electronically within 10 days, in the highest resolution. He edits every picture individually and sorts out blurred and unflattering frames, so the gallery a couple receives is already selected. On request he sets up a password-protected, private online gallery inside his own website, so that family and friends can see the pictures, and he will also design a photo book on request. The page gives no price for the book or the gallery.

Price

This is where the page is most useful. He normally works on what he calls an "All-Inclusive" basis: the couple pays a price agreed in advance, and it does not change afterward, even if he stays 20 to 30 minutes longer at the party than planned. The package includes preparation, the get-to-know-you meeting, the photography itself and the post-production. The price depends on the time spent on site and on the travel distance.

His hourly rate is generally between CHF 200 and 250. The page does the arithmetic itself: 8 to 9 hours at a wedding would come to CHF 1600 to 2000. For a couple from abroad trying to calibrate Swiss prices, that is a rare published benchmark. The travel element matters for anyone marrying far from Solothurn, since the page says distance feeds into the price but does not say how it is calculated.

Booking in three steps

The page lays out the process in 3 steps, and stresses that sending the form commits the couple to nothing.

1. Inquiry form. The form asks for the wedding date (required), the place or venue, the number of guests and how long the photographer is wanted, then name, email (both required), phone and place of residence, and finally a field for wishes and remarks, plus acceptance of the privacy policy. He asks for as much detail as possible but says it does not matter if the day is not yet fully planned.
2. Quote and meeting. Within a few days he replies with an offer. If it suits, a personal meeting follows, at the couple's home, in a café or online over Teams or Zoom. He writes that it matters to him that the chemistry is right on a human level and that expectations match. A phone call is offered as an alternative.
3. Decision and booking. Once booked, he stays in touch until the day to clear up questions about the schedule or changes.

Questions before that can go by email or phone; the page invites couples to write or call without hesitation. The banner at the top invites requests for 2026 and 2027.

What couples say

The page carries several testimonials in German. One couple praises his friendly, easygoing manner and how he was everywhere with his camera while staying pleasantly in the background, and says the pictures look natural and authentic, which is what they had wanted. Another writes that he was very discreet yet caught every moment, that there are good candid shots of all the guests, and that the couple photos turned out "klassisch bis ein wenig ausgefallen" (classic to slightly unusual), thanks to his many ideas. A third couple celebrated over a weekend, thanks him for coming along on both days, and says they had prints made for their guests. Others thank him for the photos and for the uncomplicated cooperation. They read as ordinary client notes rather than marketing copy, and the repeated praise for discretion matches what he says about himself.

What the page does not settle

The site is in German only, and the page does not say whether he works in English. The inquiry form is in German too. Couples who do not speak German should write their first message simply and ask directly which languages he is comfortable using on the day, particularly for directing group photos, where clear instructions matter.

The page does not explain how travel costs are worked out for a wedding far from Solothurn, does not price the photo book, and does not mention a deposit, a contract or cancellation terms. It says nothing about a second photographer or about video. Those are all questions for the quote stage.

Who it suits

Andy Büttiker suits couples marrying in and around Solothurn, or elsewhere in Switzerland, who want an unobtrusive photographer, a straightforward all-inclusive price and fast delivery. The published hourly rate makes him easy to budget for, and the flexible booking length works for a small registry office wedding as well as a full day. He suits less well a couple who need a photographer who confirms English in writing, or who want a fixed, published price for travel to a distant venue. Both are easy to settle in the first exchange.