Daniel Peters Film

Daniel Peters Film is the business of Daniel Peters, a wedding videographer who introduces himself as "Daniel, Hochzeitsvideograf aus Basel", a wedding videographer from Basel. His site presents wedding films for Switzerland as a whole and has pages for Basel, Zurich and Lucerne. He writes that in recent years he has filmed many couples at exclusive venues, naming Lucerne on Lake Lucerne, Zurich and Ticino as examples. The site is in German, and it does not say whether he works in English.

What he promises on the day

The sales pitch rests on discretion. The site speaks to busy, successful couples and says they need a videographer who works discreetly in the background, blends in and keeps the atmosphere relaxed: "Keine störenden Anweisungen oder unangenehme Momente", no disruptive instructions or awkward moments, just discreetly recorded, authentic memories. 3 short promises follow:

• Diskretion und Professionalität: he gives the couple space and stays in the background, so they and their guests can stay in the moment.
• Stilvolle Präsenz: from his clothing to his behavior he adapts to the event and stays unobtrusive.
• Vertrauensvoller Begleiter: from the first contact to the finished film he is a trusted companion, with everything running smoothly.

He describes his style as timeless elegance, emotional storytelling and cinematic footage, and says his films combine original sound, atmospheric music and real emotion. The moments he names are the tears in a partner's eyes at the first look, the hugs from family and friends, the speeches and congratulations, and the couple's exit as newlyweds. He calls the finished film a valuable heirloom.

Coverage, price and booking time

The FAQ answers the practical questions directly:

• Hours: "Ich begleite Hochzeiten ab 8 Stunden." He films weddings from 8 hours upward, and recommends covering the whole day from getting ready to the first dance. Extra hours can be added shortly before or on the day itself.
• Price: "Meine Preise für die Ganztagsbegleitung beginnen ab 3000 CHF." Full-day coverage starts from CHF 3000.
• When to book: ideally 6 to 12 months before the wedding, because experienced videographers are often booked early, especially in the wedding season from May to September.
• Where: "Grundsätzlich in der Schweiz, Deutschland & Italien", generally Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Couples marrying somewhere else are invited to get in touch.
• Bad weather: he answers that rain, clouds or snow can make a Swiss wedding even more romantic, and that he always has creative solutions ready.
• Music: a favorite chart song cannot go into the film because of licensing rules. He licenses music from specialist platforms such as Musicbed or Artlist.

The FAQ also gives his own advice on choosing a videographer in Switzerland: look for a portfolio that moves you, choose someone you feel comfortable with, since good chemistry matters as much as filmmaking skill on such a personal day, and rely on experience and quality so the film still means something decades later. The blog includes posts on what a wedding videographer costs in Switzerland (prices for 2026 and 2027) and on 10 questions to ask a videographer.

How booking works

The site sets out 3 steps. First, a relaxed, personal get-to-know-you conversation to discuss the couple's ideas, wishes and the details of the day, and for the couple to get to know him and ask questions. On that basis he prepares a tailored offer. Second, if the couple decides to book, the booking contract is filled in online and the date is reserved. Third, he stays available through the planning period for questions and planning tips, and about 8 weeks before the wedding there is a second call to go through the day in detail.

Portfolio and what couples say

The portfolio on the Basel page features Sarah and Eros at Schloss Wartenstein in Bad Ragaz, which he describes as a wedding in the middle of the Swiss Ostalpen, the eastern Alps, on a summer day, with personal vows and a ceremony that was both emotional and humorous. He also shows Sonja and Lucas, and the testimonials list Viviane and Johannes, and Lynn and Toby.

His Instagram feed on the page shows recent Swiss weddings: Célia and Nicola, who married at Schloss Wildenstein in Bubendorf and celebrated at the Obere Fabrik in Sissach; Maria and Clarence in Zurich on October 4, 2025; and Julia and Christian at the Waldörfer Höfe on June 27, 2025. A post from Bad Ragaz thanks the photographers of lightmoment.ch for the collaboration.

The main testimonial, from Daniela and Christopher, is in German: "Das Video zeigt den Moment zwischen zwei Bildern und ich finde, da kommen die Emotionen nochmal viel besser rüber." The video shows the moment between 2 pictures, and they find the emotions come across even better that way. They add that the video has a special value for them and that they will watch it again on every anniversary. Other short quotes speak of tears the first time they watched the film, and of being impressed all day by his style, discretion and attention to detail.

What the site does not settle

The site does not state delivery times for the finished film, film lengths or formats, deposits, payment terms or cancellation rules. It does not say what is included in the CHF 3000 starting price beyond full-day coverage, or what an extra hour costs. It does not say whether he works alone or with a second camera operator, or what travel costs apply outside the Basel area. And for couples from abroad, the key open point is language: everything on the pages is German.

Who he suits

Daniel Peters Film suits couples marrying in Switzerland, particularly in the Basel region and German-speaking Switzerland, who want a discreet, cinematic film of the whole day and are comfortable with a budget from CHF 3000. The clear rules on minimum hours, booking lead time and music make it easy to plan around.

He suits less well a couple who only needs a few hours of coverage, since the minimum is 8, or who wants a specific commercial song in the film. Couples who need to plan in English should ask about language in the first message.