The Brief
A complete photographic library for one of Geneva’s most legendary addresses
Beau-Rivage Genève is one of the oldest and most prestigious independent hotels in Switzerland, with a history stretching back to 1865. The brief was comprehensive: produce a complete image library for the property — photographs to serve the hotel’s website, press materials, publications, and social media channels.
The scope covered every aspect of the guest experience: the historic lobby and public spaces, guest rooms and suites, the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Chat-Botté with Chef Dominique Gauthier and his kitchen team, the Albertine’s bar, the wine cellar, and the hotel’s florist.
The Approach
Ten days on location
A property of this scale and complexity requires time. We spent ten days resident at Beau-Rivage Genève, working through the hotel systematically — capturing each space at the right hour and in the right light, coordinating with the hotel team without interrupting the daily rhythm of a fully operational luxury property.
The photography needed to be discreet. A hotel like Beau-Rivage receives guests who expect privacy and calm. Our working method adapted to that: we moved quietly through the building, working around guests rather than against them, and returning to spaces at different times of day when conditions were better.
Le Chat-Botté and Chef Dominique Gauthier
One of the most demanding elements of the project was the restaurant photography at Le Chat-Botté, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant. We worked closely with Chef Dominique Gauthier and his team, capturing both the kitchen in action and the fine-dining experience at the table — the preparation, the plating, and the atmosphere of the dining room.
The full property
Beyond the restaurant, the shoot covered the complete guest journey: arrival and lobby, the historic architecture of the public rooms, suites and guest rooms, the Albertine’s bar, the wine cellar, and the hotel’s florist — whose work is an integral part of the Beau-Rivage identity.
“We had the pleasure to work with Diego and Silvana for a whole week of photo shooting. It was a real pleasure to work with them: they are flexible, discreet, very pleasant, very professional. We are delighted with the result, the photos totally highlight our hotel and its different spaces.”
Mylène Oquidan
Marketing Director at Hotel Beau-Rivage Genève
Michelin-star Chef Dominique Gauthier
Michelin-star Chef Dominique Gauthier and his teams making fine-dining moments at Le Chat-Botté.
The Result
The ten-day shoot produced a complete photographic library covering every area of the property. The images have been used across the hotel’s website, press materials, publications, and social media — a single cohesive body of work that represents Beau-Rivage Genève consistently across all of its communications.
Hotel lobby, public rooms and architecture
Guest rooms and suites
Le Chat-Botté: kitchen, chef portraits and dining room
Albertine’s bar: atmosphere, cocktails and service
Wine cellar
Hotel florist
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