Timo Kellenberger
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A Frauenfeld Photographer With Published Wedding Prices
Timo Kellenberger is a photographer in Frauenfeld, in the canton of Thurgau. His site covers architecture, nature and travel, people and business, and weddings; the homepage description calls him a young photographer in eastern Switzerland, Zurich and the surrounding area, working on weddings, architecture, business portraits, real estate and advertising. The wedding page opens with one line of experience: "Seit 10 Jahren darf ich jedes Jahr Paare bei ihrem besonderen Tag begleiten" (for 10 years I have had the pleasure of accompanying couples on their special day every year).
What makes the page useful for a couple planning from abroad is that it lists fixed packages with prices, hours, included travel and deliverables. He presents them as a guide and adds that he is happy to put together an offer tailored to the couple.
The Four Packages
Starter, CHF 1,200. 4 hours of presence, travel costs up to 100 km, images in full resolution.
Midi, CHF 1,900. 8 hours of presence, travel costs up to 150 km, images in full resolution.
Premium, CHF 3,150. 12 hours of presence, travel costs up to 250 km, images in full resolution, and a 30×30 cm photo book.
Deluxe, CHF 3,700. 14 hours of presence, travel costs up to 250 km, images in full resolution, a 30x30cm photo book, and a 1-hour shoot for the invitation, in Frauenfeld.
Every package also includes, in the page's words, an online gallery with password, editing and selection of the best images, a USB stick with the best images in full resolution, and a personal preliminary meeting in Frauenfeld and the surrounding area.
The structure is easy to read. The Starter covers a ceremony and some of what follows; the Midi covers most of a day; the Premium and Deluxe cover a long day and add a printed book. The Deluxe's invitation shoot is effectively an engagement session, done in time to use the pictures on the cards. The travel limits matter for couples marrying away from Thurgau: the page does not say how kilometers beyond the included distance are charged, so a venue further out is a question for the quote.
How He Works
The FAQ describes a straightforward process. He usually meets the couple before the wedding to talk through how they imagine the day, give tips and answer questions. The meeting is also a chance to get to know each other and for the couple to see whether they feel comfortable with him, which, he writes, makes relaxed, natural photos much easier on the day itself.
The day's schedule follows the couple's wishes. If they want to focus entirely on their guests during the celebration, the couple shoot often takes place in the morning. If they do not want to see each other before the wedding, the shoot can be in the afternoon, and he recommends a good timetable so the day stays relaxed. A couple shoot on a separate day after the wedding is also possible: they can choose the best place and time together, and the couple gets to wear their wedding outfits once more. For a destination couple with a packed wedding day, that last option is worth considering.
On equipment, the FAQ is specific. He always carries at least two fully working cameras, just in case, and saves every photo to two memory cards, taking whatever steps are needed so the photos reach the couple safely.
Matching Hours to the Day
The hours in each package are hours of presence ("Anwesenheit"), so the choice depends on when the couple shoot happens. A couple who takes the FAQ's morning option, with portraits before the ceremony, needs coverage from the preparations onward, which points to the Midi or longer. A couple who moves the portraits to a separate day after the wedding can keep the wedding-day booking shorter and still get relaxed couple pictures in a place and light of their choosing. For a small civil wedding with an aperitif, the Starter's 4 hours may be enough. The page invites couples who do not fit any of these to ask for a personal conversation or a non-binding offer.
Delivery
Photos are usually delivered within 3 to 4 weeks. If a couple needs some pictures sooner, for example for a thank-you card, he says he will adapt to their schedule. The FAQ says he sends the photos on a USB stick and, if the couple wishes, sets up a password-protected online gallery for them and their guests; the package list shows the gallery as included in every offer.
Examples and Other Work
The wedding page closes with a short set of weddings he has photographed, titled with the couples' first names. The rest of the site shows his architecture work, nature and travel images, and people and business portraits. A couple who wants a feel for his wider eye can look at those sections, but a full wedding gallery is the thing to ask for when judging his wedding work specifically.
Booking
Inquiries go through the contact form, which asks for name, email, phone, a street address and postcode for quote requests, the wedding date or period, and a message. The contact page lists the address as Lindenstrasse 6, 8500 Frauenfeld, and the email as kontakt@timokellenberger.ch. His Instagram and Google Maps listing are linked in the footer.
What the Site Leaves Open
The site is in German only and does not mention English. The package list gives no number of images, and there is no stated rate for extra hours or for travel beyond the included distance. The preliminary meeting is described as taking place in Frauenfeld and the surrounding area, and the site does not say whether it can be held by video call for couples who live abroad. There is no information on deposits, payment terms or cancellation.
Who He Suits
Timo Kellenberger suits couples marrying in Thurgau and eastern Switzerland who want a clear price and a clear list of what they get, from a 4-hour registry-office booking to a 14-hour day with a book and an invitation shoot. The backup routine with two cameras and two cards is reassuring for couples who cannot repeat their day. Couples who need an English-speaking photographer or who are marrying far from Frauenfeld should settle language and travel costs first.