Portraits that feel like you. Natural, expressive and authentic images created to show your personality, whether for yourself, your career or your personal brand.
Portrait photography is one of my favorite areas to shoot. As you can see in my portfolio, I deliberately use a wide range of approaches, from clean studio shots to more staged and editorial portraits. For me, the person in front of the camera is always the focus. That’s why I don’t try to follow the same formula with everyone, but rather to figure out what works best for each individual. Lighting, styling, background, and posing are important, but in the end, the portrait still has to convey something of the person’s personality to me.
I find the psychological aspect particularly fascinating, especially when it comes to portraits. For me, there isn’t just one way to guide a person in front of the camera. I try to figure out very quickly what my subject needs to feel comfortable and come across as authentic. With some people, I set a clear mood and provide relatively detailed guidance on posing, expression, and movement. Others need significantly more freedom and perform better when I intervene less.
The photo shoot with Rafael was straightforward, efficient, and creative all at once—exactly the combination you’d hope for. The image editing is top-notch, and the style is clean and aesthetically pleasing. What I especially appreciated was his calm, supportive manner and his openness to ideas. Highly recommended for anyone who values quality.
Thank you so much, Rafa.”
During each photoshoot, Rafael created a comfortable and relaxed environment, resulting in authentic and stunning-looking photos.
Moreover, the post-production work was simply outstanding. He has a unique talent for enhancing images while maintaining their authenticity. I wholeheartedly recommend his services!”
Service & Pricing
Every project is different. The following prices provide an approximate guide to help you understand the typical investment. The final price depends on the scope, production requirements, usage and individual needs of each project.
Portrait
From approx. CHF 350–550
Private Portraits
Approx. CHF 550
Sedcard & Portfolio
Approx. CHF 350–400 for models, actors and dancers.
The final price depends on the type and scope of the shoot.
I also consciously adapt my communication style to each individual. Some people quickly gain confidence through positive feedback and compliments, while the exact opposite can make others feel insecure. For me, therefore, an essential part of portrait photography is being able to read people and sense during the shoot when I should guide, motivate, or take a step back.
It’s precisely this combination of photography and psychology that I particularly love about portraits. In the end, it’s not just lighting, technique, and composition that determine whether a good image is created, but also the relationship and trust between the person in front of and behind the camera.
