every SHOT tells a story – let’s create yours

I am a professional photographer for portraits, food and events. Someone who listens to your needs, offers creative ideas and delivers a quality experience and images. Based in Neuchatel, available anywhere in Switzerland.

meet kalai

I love meeting new people and I am happy you stopped by. I am from Singapore and have lived in Switzerland since 2020. Photography is something that came to me late in life but has brought me so much joy and hopefully joy to my clients, too!

So, how did it all start for me ? What began as an interest 15 years ago to take better photos of my kids, quickly became a hobby, a true passion, and now I have been a professional photographer for just over 10 years. I love capturing people, listening to their stories, and more recently – anything to do with food.

Moving to Switzerland from the US where I had established myself well in the local community meant starting again from scratch, but it pushed me to connect with strangers and adapt my offerings in a completely different environment. So here I am, reach out for a chat and let’s explore how professional photography could elevate your business or immortalise a special occasion.

Feel free to browse my client work done over the years. There’s more on my Instagram page, so feel free to hop over.

Headshots & Portraits

Be it capturing a new look, celebrating an event, creating a portfolio or simply a headshot for your website or business, I listen to your ideas but I also come to the table with suggestions on how best to realise your vision.

Group or family portraits are always such a fun project. I get to meet more people and enjoy the dynamics among individuals. ​I’ve always been told that I’m very patient and I think that is a big advantage when I’m working with groups especially children. At the end, I work with each client to create the look they are going for.

Food & Culinary

I have worked with different restaurants and food establishments for varying needs – ranging from the start of a new business, to a new menu, a new location or an event. With each occasion, I also enjoy helping businesses create a stock of images for their social media use. 

Events

Over the years, I have covered events ranging from concerts, birthdays, award ceremonies, private launches, exhibitions, to concerts. My aim is to capture the key highlights, behind the scenes, employees in action, decor, food, and posed or spontaneous moments among guests.

services

You’ll find different types of photography you can choose from but write in to enquire if you want something different. Otherwise, you can order a gift card to offer a unique moment!
The way I work is quite simple – we start with you choosing the type of photography you need. Share your expectations in a pre-shoot discussion. We meet on the big day – you have fun at the shoot while I guide you. Then, I send you a shortlist, you review and choose your images on an online gallery. Final ones will be edited and provided in high resolution

$219
Headshot & portrait photography
For a CV, LinkedIn, or website.

Individual headshot photography for up to 30min | CHF 120 for 3 retouched hi-res images

On location headshots
CHF 30 per person for 1 retouched hi-res image
Discount for groups of 20 and more

Personal branding photography 
From CHF300

$219
In-the-box photography
For a fun moment with families, friends or colleagues to mark a special occassion. This unique portrait involves getting into 1 box and posing in different creative ways to get a compiled photo.

From CHF250

$219
Group or family photography
Group portraits can be done at your location, in studio or outdoors.

From CHF150

$219
Food photography
For creating images of menus, ambience, or lifestyle.

From CHF200/ hour

$219
Event photography
For documenting any type of event (opening, festival, show, award ceremony, special birthday, etc. These photos also help create souvenirs for event guests and a stock of images you can use throughout the year on social media.

From CHF200/ hour

$219
Stock image photography
For capturing products, action moments, lifestyle, to ambience, this option is an effective way to create a stock of images for your business you can use throughout the year on social media.

From CHF250/ hour


$219
Real estate photography
For documenting homes for rent or sale, including drone photography

From CHF200


$219
Gift card
For a gift of a lifetime for your recipient to use it for any type of photography.

From CHF150


client reviews

I enjoy getting feedback as that’s the only way for me to get better ! So good or constructive, keep it coming. Feel free to hop on over to my Google maps listing to read more reviews.

  • I just received my photos and am overjoyed! I wanted some good shots for my yoga business and Kalai did an amazing job. She has such a great eye for detail, made me feel very comfortable (I’m someone who really doesn’t enjoy getting my photo taken) and I’m extremely happy with the results! Highly recommend.
    Jennifer
    Yoga teacher, Neuchatel
  • Je voulais te remercier car on a ete tres contents des photos, et on hesitera pas a te rappeler dans le futur, vraiment elles sont top !
    Tania
    Manager, La Esquina Lausanne
  • A big thank you to @krushot for being there and capturing our special evening…the photos are truly stunning!
    Cayla
    Artist, Zurich
  • Thank you so much for the wonderful pics…I had a look at the collage for my guests and I truly love the way you’ve put it together. And thank you for mingling so seamlessly among us.
    Gilles
    60th birthday party, Neuchatel

contact me

You can reach out by email, phone or filling out the form below to make a photoshoot appointment, order a gift card, get a quote, set up a phone or in person appointment or ask any question.

kalai@krushot.com | +41 78 665 9508

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