by
MARIO ABREU
ABOUT US
MARIO
THE STORY BEHIND MAYAN STUDIO
LA MODE DU VRAI. L’ÉLÉGANCE DU PRÉSENT.
Swiss Destination Wedding Photographer
Montreux, Geneva & Europe
My artistic journey began with a rigorous academic education, culminating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
This foundation in fine arts deeply influences my work today as a Swiss wedding photographer. My understanding of light, composition and visual storytelling allows me to create refined, timeless and editorial imagery for modern couples.
Based in Montreux on Lake Geneva, I work as a destination wedding photographer in Switzerland, documenting weddings in Montreux, Geneva, Lausanne, and across Europe — including France, Italy and Portugal.
I approach each celebration with artistic direction and emotional awareness, combining structure and intuition to create imagery that feels both elegant and authentic.
As a married man since 2004, I understand marriage not only through the lens of photography, but through lived experience. This perspective shapes the way I capture connection, intimacy and meaningful moments.
On wedding days, I am often accompanied by my wife Andrea, whose feminine sensitivity complements my editorial and structured approach. While I lead the creative vision, her presence allows us to provide attentive coverage during key moments.
From intimate weddings on Lake Geneva to luxury destination weddings in Italy or the South of France, every story is approached with care, precision and intention.
MAYAN STUDIO is a Swiss-based wedding photography brand dedicated to refined, timeless and editorial wedding imagery.
MA.Y.AN STUDIO
Andrea apporte une sensibilité féminine raffinée ainsi qu’une présence calme et intuitive à chaque mariage.
Son rôle ne se limite pas à accompagner, mais à observer avec intention — capturant les émotions subtiles, les réactions spontanées et les interactions délicates qui se dévoilent naturellement tout au long de la journée.
Si je guide la direction artistique et la narration visuelle dans mon approche de photographe de mariage basé à Montreux, le regard d’Andrea vient enrichir et compléter le mien avec justesse.
Son attention portée aux gestes discrets, aux dynamiques familiales et aux nuances émotionnelles apporte profondeur et équilibre à chaque histoire que nous racontons.
Sa présence nous permet de saisir les moments sous différents angles, simultanément — notamment lors des préparatifs, de la cérémonie et des instants les plus vivants de la journée — garantissant qu’aucun échange essentiel ne passe inaperçu.
Bien plus qu’une collaboratrice, elle est une véritable partenaire créative, dont l’intuition et la sensibilité enrichissent profondément l’expérience de nos couples.
Ensemble, nous mêlons structure et émotion, direction et instinct — pour offrir une expérience photographique à la fois éditoriale et profondément humaine.
ANDREA
LA MODE DU VRAI. L’ÉLÉGANCE DU PRÉSENT.
Our philosophy
We believe wedding photography should feel natural, elegant and meaningful.
Our role is not only to document the day,
but to guide when needed,
to observe when the moment is real,
and to create images that remain beautiful over time.
We work with couples who value authenticity, aesthetics and emotion —
in Switzerland, France, Italy, Portugal and across Europe.
Each year, we accept a limited number of weddings to ensure a personal and fully dedicated experience.
