An 18th-century art form, cut live at your reception.
While a photo booth prints the same strip for everyone, a silhouette artist creates one original, hand-cut portrait per guest — a quiet, elegant performance that fits a cocktail hour better than a stage act ever could.
Book for Your WeddingA wedding entertainment idea that feels handmade
Silhouette portraiture dates back to 18th-century Europe, and it carries that heritage into a modern reception: no screens, no printers, no queue for a booth — just scissors, black paper, and a two-minute performance guests gather around naturally, wherever they happen to be standing.
Most couples book it for the cocktail hour, when guests are arriving, mingling and waiting for the wedding party to be announced — a window that can otherwise feel like dead time. Instead of standing around, guests take turns sitting for a thirty-second profile, then drift back into conversation holding something they'll actually keep. It works equally well as a quiet addition to the reception itself, tucked near the bar or the gift table, cutting steadily throughout the evening rather than commanding a fixed slot on the schedule.
It's often described as a photo booth alternative, but the comparison undersells it a little — there's no rented equipment involved, just a person with scissors and thirty years of practice. That's usually the part couples remember: hiring an artist, not a machine.
Key facts
- Each portrait takes me under two minutes: I work at a pace of 35 silhouettes per hour, around 100 portraits at a three-hour event
- I charge per event from a two-hour base, plus a supplement for extra hours and my travel from Barcelona
- I have over 30 years of professional experience
- I cut commissioned silhouettes from a photo: €30 per person, shipping not included
- I work with no technical equipment or setup: I perform in any space, indoors or outdoors, with minimal installation
- I present every silhouette on a card personalised for the event
A Truly Personal Favour
Every guest receives their own hand-cut profile — no two are alike, unlike a generic printed favour.
Effortless Elegance
Requires no space, no power, and no interruption to the schedule — it moves quietly through the reception, indoors or out.
A Story Guests Tell
Watching a stranger's profile appear in under two minutes is the kind of small wonder that becomes a talking point at the table.
Vintage, modern, rustic — it adapts
Each portrait can be personalised with your names and wedding date, mounted and ready to frame. Because the craft is centuries old, it never fights with a theme — it simply belongs, whether the reception is a countryside marquee, a city rooftop or a beach at golden hour.
Couples often set it up as a favour station near the entrance or bar, sometimes with a small sign inviting guests to sit for a portrait between courses. There's no fixed format — some ask for a single mounted keepsake per guest, others request a small run of extras for family members who couldn't make the day.
See the Gallery →Sixty seconds, one profile
Watch a full portrait appear from a single sheet of black paper — no drawing, no pause.
“It's not a photo booth alternative — it's an older, quieter art form, performed live, that happens to solve the same problem.”
Igor Kucinic
What couples usually ask
Is a silhouette artist a good alternative to a wedding photo booth?
Yes. I give guests the same sense of participation and a personal keepsake, but I need no printer, backdrop or technical equipment. I cut each portrait freehand in under two minutes and occupy only a small, elegant corner of the reception.
When during the reception should we book the silhouette artist?
Cocktail hour is usually ideal because guests are already mingling while the wedding party prepares for the next part of the day. I can also work quietly near the bar or gift table during the reception, fitting into the natural rhythm without interrupting it.
Can the portraits be personalised with our names and wedding date?
Yes. I can present each silhouette with your names, wedding date or a short line of your choice. The result feels connected to your celebration while remaining, above all, an individual portrait your guest will want to keep.
How far in advance should we book?
I recommend contacting me as soon as your venue and date are confirmed, especially for the peak wedding months from May to September or for a destination wedding involving travel. An early enquiry also gives us more freedom to choose the best moment in your reception.
Do you travel for destination weddings?
Yes — I travel for weddings across Europe and beyond, for example Spain or the UK, depending on the couple. Travel costs are calculated from Barcelona and included in the quote, the same as for corporate events.
How many guests can be served during a typical reception?
I can create up to around 35 silhouettes an hour while maintaining the care each likeness requires. For a larger guest list, I can recommend a longer working period or a second session so the plan remains comfortable and realistic.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can you portray at an event?
Depending on the length and rhythm of the event, I usually create between 30 and 180 portraits, at a pace of around 35 silhouettes an hour. Once I know your schedule and guest count, I can suggest the most realistic format.
What do guests take home?
Each guest receives the original silhouette I cut for them, mounted on an elegant presentation card. It can often be personalised with a name, date, venue or company logo, turning a brief encounter into a keepsake designed to last.
Do you also work from photographs?
Yes. I create commissioned portraits from suitable profile photographs. They are a thoughtful choice for gifts, family keepsakes, anniversaries and tributes when a live sitting is not possible.