Filmwärk

Filmwärk is a wedding videography and photography team based in Bern, at Elfenau, whose homepage promises eternal memories that are "Einzigartig, authentisch und professionell!" (unique, authentic and professional). The team presents itself around telling each couple's own story rather than applying a formula, and says its members have worked together for several years, mainly photographing and filming weddings and couples. The site publishes its packages, from CHF 430 for civil ceremony photos to CHF 4,230 for a combined photo and video day with drone footage. Filmwärk is run by Kekoa GmbH, as the footer notes.

The Team's Approach

The homepage heading promises original wedding photos and videos. The team writes that its passion is telling and sharing inspiring wedding stories, and that it believes every story, every couple and every wedding is unique and different. They say they want the wedding to be a special experience for the couple and are glad to help tell its individual story, with experienced photographers and videographers on hand to turn a couple's ideas into reality.

Two portfolio features show what that means in practice. "Paradise at the lake" is a styled shoot at the Vitznauerhof, with sunset scenes and carefully arranged details. The second tells a real story: the groom found his bride on dating platforms because he loved her name, and the couple married at his family's Voralp in Wildhaus. The team's comment is that the location was so beautiful they only had to press the shutter.

The team section describes the group with some humor: dreamers and realists, longboarders and runners, introverts and extroverts, coffee lovers and tea drinkers, yogis and hikers, united by photography and film. They say they aim for authentic, atmospheric and lively images.

The Core Packages

Every package includes a preliminary meeting with advice and a personal introduction, 150 km of travel free of charge, sound and music with a music license, and start and end times the couple chooses.

The Foto Paket Ziviltrauung (civil ceremony photo package) starts at CHF 430. It covers a civil wedding of up to 15 minutes, with group photos and a 30-minute couple shoot. This suits couples marrying at the registry office who want professional photos without a full-day booking.

The Video Paket Klassisch (classic video package) starts at CHF 1,680. It covers the important moments within a 5-hour section of the day, and the result is a fully edited highlight film of 3 to 5 minutes, delivered on a USB stick or as a download.

The Kombi Paket Plus (combined package) starts at CHF 4,230. Photographers and videographers work from different camera angles, with drone footage from the ceremony to the first dance, and the package includes 8 hours of presence, which the site says covers most of the day.

Extras and Custom Requests

The team writes that every couple has its own ideas and needs, so it is glad to extend its standard offers. The site names several extras: booking photo and video together, a complete wedding film, the ceremony in full length, a live stream of the wedding, and a same-day edit shown on the evening of the celebration. A live stream is worth noting for couples with relatives abroad who cannot travel.

The Team

Filmwärk names six people. Vyshna has training in video production and combines technique and composition with emotion and mood, summed up in her line "Ein Bild spricht Bände, aber ein Film lässt 1000 Bilder lebendig werden" (a picture speaks volumes, but a film brings 1000 pictures to life). Mischa films with a camera and a drone. Sarah is a photographer who accompanies the day and records lively, emotional moments. Samuel says photographing and filming means engaging with people with personal closeness, joy and calm, keeping things natural. Samira describes a sharp eye for aesthetics and a love of creating emotional stories. Tamara brings visual and design skills and likes new challenges. The site also mentions a training section in its menu. Beside the photo portfolio, the team says it places great value on good customer care from start to finish, is proud of its positive reviews, and that working as a team lets everyone benefit from shared experience. A section headed collaboration and awards appears on the homepage, but no awards are named in it.

Reviews

The homepage shows three reviews. Nicole and Thomas thank the team for photos that made their honeymoon even sweeter. Michelle and Nico write that the emotions come back every time they watch the videos, and thank the team for reliable, serious work. Tiina and Flavio wrote their review in English: "it was so easy and nice with you guys!" That is the one sign on the site that the team has worked with an English-speaking couple.

What the Site Does Not Settle

The prices are clear, but some details are missing. The site does not state how long after the wedding the film and photos are delivered, and it gives no founding year and no count of weddings. Travel is free for 150 km, but the charge beyond that distance is not published, which matters for a wedding far from Bern. The site is in German, and apart from the one English review it says nothing about working in English; couples from abroad should ask whether their assigned photographer or videographer is comfortable running the day in English. It also does not say which team members are assigned to which packages.

How to Book

Contact is through a form that asks for the wedding date, place and whether the couple wants photos, video, drone footage or everything, as well as any moments the team must not miss. The site says the more concrete the details, the better the offer it can make, and promises a reply as soon as possible. Direct contact is kontakt@filmwaerk.ch or +41 78 890 66 37.

Who This Suits

Filmwärk suits couples in and around Bern who want clear starting prices and the option to combine photography, film and drone footage from one team. The civil ceremony package is a low-cost entry for a registry office wedding, and the live stream and same-day edit are useful for international families. Couples marrying far from Bern should ask about travel beyond the free 150 km, and couples who need English throughout should confirm it at the first meeting.