Felix Unternährer Fotografie

Felix Unternährer Fotografie is the business of Felix Unternährer, a wedding and couples photographer based in Wilihof who presents himself as a wedding photographer for Lucerne and the surrounding area, with a separate page for Basel. His pitch rests on one idea: a photographer should not disturb or stand out, so he works quietly in the background and photographs what happens.

Who he is

The homepage introduction is short. Felix writes that he grew up in Lucerne and knows the most beautiful places in the area, which is a practical point for couples choosing where to do their portraits. His site title reads "Hochzeitsfotograf Luzern & Sursee" (wedding photographer, Lucerne and Sursee), and the header describes his work as "Paare - Hochzeiten" (couples and weddings). He offers authentic wedding photography that, in his words, holds on to the moments of the wedding day for good.

His contact address is Wiesengrund 5, 6236 Wilihof, and he signs off the homepage as "Euer Hochzeitsfotograf in Luzern und Umgebung" (your wedding photographer in Lucerne and the surrounding area).

The invisible photographer

The section he titles "The invisible - Fotograf" is the core of his approach. He writes that the feedback he often hears is "Felix, du warst sehr dezent und hast die Zeremonie überhaupt nicht gestört" (Felix, you were very discreet and did not disturb the ceremony at all).

His view is that a photographer should neither disturb nor draw attention. That is why he works discreetly in the background during the wedding reportage. His aim is to catch authentic moments, what he calls "candids," while the couple enjoy the day to the full. Most of the time he is a quiet observer, "fast wie ein guter Freund" (almost like a good friend), and he only rarely steps in. The result, he says, is wedding photos that look natural and honest.

For couples who dislike being directed, or who want their guests to forget there is a camera in the room, this is the clearest statement of what to expect. Couples who want a lot of posed group arrangements and styled portraits should raise that with him, since the page describes a light touch.

Timeless pictures, big moments and small details

A second section, "Zeitlose Hochzeitsfotografie: Emotionen für immer bewahren" (timeless wedding photography, keeping emotions for good), explains why he thinks the pictures matter. A wedding without photos is unthinkable, he writes; pictures are the heart of memories that could otherwise fade over the years.

He promises to record every important moment and the small emotions too, from the big highlights to the fine details that make a celebration unique, so that the couple can later share those moments with the people they love. He closes the section by asking couples to let him tell their story in pictures.

Personal and professional

The third section is headed "Persönlich und professionell an deiner Seite" (personal and professional at your side). Whether for a couple shoot or for full wedding coverage, he says, he makes sure the couple feel relaxed and authentic in front of the camera.

Two practical points follow from it. First, he takes time before the wedding to get to know the couple, for example at a personal meeting. Second, his coverage runs "Von den Vorbereitungen bis zum Brautpaartanz" (from the preparations to the couple's first dance), and he says he makes sure they feel at ease every second along the way.

So a couple can book either a couple shoot or full-day wedding coverage, and a full booking starts with a meeting and ends with the first dance.

What past couples say

One testimonial appears on both pages, from Céline and Aaron: "Lieber Felix. Ein riesiges Dankeschön für die unglaublichen Fotos! Wir sind beide sprachlos und durften diesen so schönen Moment nochmals erleben und fühlen" (Dear Felix, a huge thank you for the incredible photos. We are both speechless and got to live and feel this beautiful moment once more).

Where he works

The main page is aimed at Lucerne and its surroundings, and the Basel page repeats the same approach for couples in Basel and the surrounding area, headed "The invisible... ...Photographer." The site footer also links to pages for Zurich, Bern and Basel. Taken together, he presents himself as available beyond central Switzerland, although the site does not say how travel to those cities is charged.

Booking and contact

His advice is simple: the easiest way to enquire is a short email to felix.u@gmx.ch. His phone number is 078 775 02 54, and the Basel page links to a contact form. The site menu also has pages for his portfolio, an about page and his offers (Angebote), along with terms and conditions. Both pages end with a "Mitglied von" (member of) heading, but the name of the association or network is not written out in the text, so couples who care about memberships should ask which one it is. The portfolio link on both pages, headed "Mehr Fotos?" (more photos?), is the place to judge his style before writing.

What the site does not settle

The homepage and the Basel page publish no prices and no package contents; couples will need to look at his offers page or ask. Neither page says how many hours of coverage are included, how many images a couple receive, how and when they are delivered, or whether albums or prints are available.

The site is written in German and does not say whether he works in English. The personal meeting before the wedding is described as an in-person meeting, so couples who live abroad should ask whether it can happen by video call. Deposit and cancellation terms are not summarized on these pages.

Who he suits

Felix Unternährer suits couples marrying around Lucerne and Sursee, or in Basel, who want a calm, unobtrusive photographer and a natural, candid record of the day from the preparations to the first dance. His local knowledge of portrait locations around Lucerne is a real help for couples who do not know the area.

He is a less obvious fit for couples who want a strongly directed, styled look, or who need prices and English confirmed before writing. A short email with the date, the place and the language question is the quickest way to find out.