Gonnet Yannick

Gonnet Yannick is the business of Yannick Gonnet, a photographer and videographer based in Valais. Weddings are one of six services on his home page, alongside real estate, corporate work, events, tourism and virtual tours. For a couple marrying in Valais, the point of interest is that one person shoots both stills and video, and two wedding clients on his page describe exactly that: a photo album and a short film from the same day.

Who he is

His introduction is brief and in French. He describes himself as a professional photographer and videographer based in Valais, passionate about his work and proud to record precious moments in his clients' lives. He says he has worked with many clients on varied projects, such as weddings, corporate events and photo sessions, has gained broad experience in photography and videography, and uses the latest technology to guarantee professional results.

His stated mission is personal service: "Ma mission est de vous fournir un service personnalisé qui répond à vos besoins et à vos attentes" (my mission is to give you a personalized service that meets your needs and expectations). He adds that he works closely with clients so that each project is unique and suited to them, and that he sees photography and video as art forms for keeping unique moments. The page ends his introduction with an invitation to get in touch to discuss a project and receive a personalized quote.

The home page does not name the town he works from within Valais, give a founding year, or describe his training.

What wedding clients say

The strongest wedding material on the page is the testimonials, and they are specific.

Margaux S. writes that he handled her wedding photos "avec un grand professionnalisme" (with great professionalism). She calls the photos superb, the contact very good and the value for money excellent, and says the photos were sent quickly and with a beautiful harmony of colors, ending with a full recommendation.

H. Ajouaou booked him for a wedding with both media. According to the review, he managed the video at the same time as the photos to produce a photo album and a short video, as requested. The review adds that he records moments without the couple noticing, that he can also suggest poses, and that he stays present throughout the events, and it closes with "c'est un pro !" (he's a pro). A heading above this review, from a wedding client, reads: "Je l'ai choisi pour mon mariage et je ne peux que le recommander !" (I chose him for my wedding and can only recommend him).

A third review comes from a business client, M. Rashiti of the Restaurant La Dixence in Sion, who hired him for photos and video of the restaurant and says he caught the atmosphere and showed the dishes at their best, with good advice along the way. The review says the owners were very happy when they saw the final result, and the photos now run on the restaurant's website and social media. It is a business job, but it is useful for a couple planning a dinner reception, since it shows he photographs food and interiors as well as people.

Taken together, the reviews describe a style that mixes unobtrusive reportage with some direction for posed pictures, and a photographer who can deliver both an album and a film from one booking.

His view of wedding photography

One of three articles on the home page asks "Pourquoi faire appel à un photographe professionnel pour votre mariage ?" (why hire a professional photographer for your wedding?). The excerpt opens by saying the wedding is an important event in each person's life and that it is natural to want to make it as beautiful as possible. The other two articles cover video for property listings and aerial views for corporate photos, which shows that he also works with aerial shots in his business work; the page does not say whether aerial footage is offered at weddings.

Prices and booking

The home page does not show prices. Its menu, however, has a "Tarifs" (rates) entry under the wedding section, as it does under real estate and virtual tours, so the site does carry a rates page for weddings that a couple can read before writing. The home page's own call to action is "Demandez un devis" (ask for a quote).

The contact form asks for name, address, phone, email, subject and message. Contact is also possible directly by phone on +41 77 269 01 20 or by email to contact@gonnetyannick.com. The site notes that it follows the revised Swiss data protection law (nLPD). The page also carries follow buttons for his social media accounts without naming the platforms, which is another place to ask for recent wedding work.

What a couple from abroad should know

The site is written entirely in French and does not say which languages he works in. A couple who do not speak French should raise that in their first message, and the same goes for guests: if speeches or vows are in English or German, it is worth knowing whether the short film will be edited with that in mind.

The home page also leaves open what a wedding booking includes, how many hours he typically covers, how many photos a couple receives, how and when photos and video are delivered, and whether he works alone or can bring a second shooter. It does not state a travel radius, so a couple marrying outside Valais, or at an alpine venue that needs a cable car, should ask about travel costs. The wedding rates page is the first place to look for some of these answers.

Who it suits

Gonnet Yannick suits a couple marrying in Valais who want photos and a short film without hiring two separate suppliers, and who are happy to agree scope and price through a quote. The reviews point to quick delivery, pleasing color and a relaxed presence on the day. The caveats are that the home page says little about the wedding service itself, that he is a one-person business covering many kinds of work, and that the French-only site leaves the language question to the first conversation.