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# CV photo in Lausanne: prices, studios and tips

Updated October 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Short answer

In Lausanne, a photo is not legally required on a CV, but it is common practice in French-speaking Switzerland, and the canton of Vaud's career guidance office calls it "usually required". Use a recent colour head-and-shoulders portrait on a plain background. Published studio prices in and around Lausanne start at CHF 80 to 150 for a short session with one or two retouched photos, and longer sessions cost CHF 160 to 490.

On this page

1.  [Do you need a photo on your CV in Lausanne?](#do-you-need-a-photo-on-your-cv-in-lausanne)
2.  [What CV photo style works in Lausanne](#what-cv-photo-style-works-in-lausanne)
3.  [How much does a CV photo cost in Lausanne?](#how-much-does-a-cv-photo-cost-in-lausanne)
4.  [A CV photo without a photographer](#a-cv-photo-without-a-photographer)
5.  [Sources](#sources)

Lausanne mixes a classic Swiss job market with one of the most international workforces in the country: a university hospital, two universities, the Olympic movement and the head offices of large companies along Lake Geneva. Here is what recruiters in Lausanne expect from a CV photo, what local studios charge, and how to get a natural headshot without booking one.

## Do you need a photo on your CV in Lausanne?

Not by law, but in practice, yes. Switzerland has no rule against asking for a photo, and French-speaking Switzerland is where the habit is strongest: jobup.ch, the main job portal in Romandie, calls the photo “common practice, particularly in French-speaking Switzerland”. The canton of Vaud’s career guidance office goes further in its application guide for adults, which lists a “good-quality photo (usually required)” and adds that a friendly, smiling expression is a plus.

If you come from a country where CV photos are unusual, add one for Lausanne unless the job ad or the employer’s online application form says otherwise. For size, placement and the national rules, see our guide to [professional headshots in Switzerland](/guides/professional-headshots-switzerland/).

## What CV photo style works in Lausanne

Lausanne is international. According to the city’s statistics office, 43% of its 151,284 residents in 2025 were foreign nationals. The main employers shape what a “professional” photo looks like:

-   **Health care.** The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) had 12,957 staff from 115 nationalities in 2025.
-   **Science and higher education.** EPFL says it welcomes students, professors and staff of more than 120 nationalities, and the University of Lausanne (UNIL) shares the same lakeside campus area.
-   **International sport.** The IOC has been based in Lausanne since 1915, and the city says more than 50 international sports federations and organisations have their seat there.
-   **Corporate head offices and finance.** Large groups along the lake, such as Nestlé in nearby Vevey, as well as banks, insurers and fiduciaries in the city.

| Sector | Dress code in the photo | Background |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banking, insurance, law, head-office roles | Jacket, shirt or blouse; tie optional | Plain light grey or white |
| Health care (CHUV, clinics) | Neat business casual; no scrubs | Plain and light |
| Research, EPFL, UNIL, tech | Business casual: shirt, knit or blazer | Neutral, or a soft office backdrop |
| Sports federations, NGOs, events | Smart casual, approachable | Neutral or softly blurred |

Whatever the sector, the basics stay the same: a recent colour photo, head and shoulders, a natural expression and no holiday snaps. For outfits, see [what to wear for a professional headshot](/guides/what-to-wear-for-a-professional-headshot/).

## How much does a CV photo cost in Lausanne?

Published prices, October 2026, for studios in Lausanne and the surrounding area:

| Studio | What you get | Price |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Labo-CV](https://www.labo-cv.ch/en/photocv), Lausanne, next to the station | About 20 minutes, 2 retouched photos (white and dark grey background) | CHF 120 |
| [Photo-CV](https://www.photo-cv.ch/), Crissier | 30 minutes, 1 lightly retouched photo delivered the same day; Mondays only | CHF 120 |
| [Photo CV LinkedIn](https://photo-cv-linkedin.ch/tarifs/), Le Mont-sur-Lausanne | 15 minutes, 1 retouched photo; extra photo CHF 50, make-up CHF 100 | CHF 150 |
| [Headshot Pro](https://www.headshotpro.ch/tarifs.html), Crissier | 30 minutes and 1 retouched photo; 45 to 60 minutes and 2; 1 h 30 and 4 | CHF 190 / 320 / 490 |
| [Gaël Greppin](https://www.gaelgphoto.com/photographe-cv), Clarens (Riviera) | 20 minutes, 2 retouched photos on white; 40 minutes, 4 on grey or textured | CHF 80 / 160 |

In the city centre, [LausannePhoto](https://lausanne-photo.ch/prives/) publishes a student rate of CHF 100 for a 20-minute CV session, but gives its standard CV prices on request only. Photo-CV and Headshot Pro list the same address in Crissier.

In short, a basic CV session with one or two retouched photos costs about CHF 80 to 150, and longer sessions with coaching and more photos cost CHF 160 to 490. Also count the hidden costs: booking a slot (some studios only shoot on certain days), travelling to Crissier, Le Mont or the Riviera, and paying extra for each additional retouched photo. For a full comparison, read [AI headshot vs photographer](/guides/ai-headshot-vs-photographer/).

## A CV photo without a photographer

If you need a CV photo this week, for jobup.ch, jobs.ch or LinkedIn, LinkPro turns your phone into a studio:

1.  **Take 8 guided selfies.** On-device face detection checks your distance, angle and light live.
2.  **Choose your look:** your field, a studio or office backdrop, and a formal or business-casual outfit, so you can match a bank as well as a research lab.
3.  **Get your headshots in seconds**, pick the one that looks most natural, and save it in HD.
4.  **Ask a friend or colleague to vote** with a poll link before you apply.

Your first session is free: 3 watermarked previews, no account needed. To keep one in HD without watermark, buy a single headshot as a one-time purchase, with no subscription, or choose LinkPro Unlimited, a weekly subscription you can cancel anytime. LinkPro is a web app: open it in your browser at [app.linkproapp.ai](https://app.linkproapp.ai), on your phone or a computer, in English, French, German and Italian.

Be honest with yourself about the result: the photo must look natural and like you today. Your selfies are not kept on LinkPro’s servers after generation, your headshots are stored on your device, and your images are never used to train AI models. You can delete your account and photos from the app; see our [privacy policy](/privacy/). A LinkPro photo cannot be used for a passport or ID card.

## Sources

-   [jobup.ch: the photo on your CV](https://www.jobup.ch/fr/job-coach/?p=12237)
-   [Canton of Vaud: application guide for adults](https://www.vd.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/themes/formation/orientation/fichiers_pdf/publications/guide_postulation_adultes_WEB.pdf)
-   [City of Lausanne statistics: population](https://www.lausanne.ch/officiel/statistique/themes/01-population.html)
-   [CHUV in figures](https://www.chuv.ch/en/a-propos/le-chuv-en-chiffres)
-   [EPFL: about](https://www.epfl.ch/about/)
-   [City of Lausanne: Olympic Capital](https://www.lausanne.ch/vie-pratique/sport-pour-tous/30-ans-capitale-olympique/lausanne-capitale-olympique)
-   Studio price pages: [Labo-CV](https://www.labo-cv.ch/en/photocv), [Photo-CV](https://www.photo-cv.ch/), [Photo CV LinkedIn](https://photo-cv-linkedin.ch/tarifs/), [Headshot Pro](https://www.headshotpro.ch/tarifs.html), [Gaël Greppin](https://www.gaelgphoto.com/photographe-cv), [LausannePhoto](https://lausanne-photo.ch/prives/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Do employers in Lausanne expect a photo on a CV?

Usually, yes. There is no legal obligation, but jobup.ch describes the photo as common practice, particularly in French-speaking Switzerland, and the canton of Vaud's application guide lists a good-quality photo as "usually required". Leave it out only if the job ad or the employer's online form says so.

### How much does a CV photo cost in Lausanne?

Published prices in October 2026: CHF 120 for about 20 minutes and 2 retouched photos near Lausanne station, CHF 120 or CHF 190 for a 30-minute session with 1 retouched photo in Crissier, CHF 150 for 15 minutes and 1 retouched photo in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, and CHF 80 for 20 minutes and 2 photos in Clarens. Longer sessions cost CHF 160 to 490.

### What should I wear for a CV photo for a job at EPFL, the CHUV or a sports federation?

Match the photo to the way people dress in the role. For research, health care and sports organisations, a neat business-casual outfit usually fits; for banking, insurance, law or corporate head-office roles, a jacket and a more formal look are safer. In all cases, keep a plain background and a natural expression.

### Can I use the same photo on jobup.ch, jobs.ch and LinkedIn?

Yes, and it helps recruiters recognise you. Use one recent, professional portrait everywhere, and replace it once it is more than a year old.

### Can I use an AI headshot for a Swiss passport or ID card?

No. Swiss passport and ID photos are biometric and are taken at the cantonal passport office. An AI headshot is only for your CV, LinkedIn and online profiles.

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