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ABOUT / TAO COVILLAULT

A curious eye.
A practical approach.

Zurich, Switzerland · Photography, film & aerials

Tao Covillault in his creative workspace

The person behind the work.

Based in Zurich, I create photographs and films about people, places and the moments that connect them. My photography practice began in 2012 and has grown to include documentary films, live music, festivals, portraits and commercial projects.

I’m drawn to the atmosphere of a place and the small gestures that give a story its character: a glance before a performance, the energy of a crowd, a quiet moment away from it. Travels through Australia, Asia and Europe have shaped this attention to people and the different ways we live.

Every project begins with listening. I take time to understand what matters to you, then bring a clear, practical approach to making it visible. For independent productions, I can follow a project from preparation and filming through to editing and delivery. Within a crew, I contribute in the camera, lighting or aerial role the production needs.

Alongside commissioned work, I develop personal films and photographic projects, and share what I’ve learned through teaching photography, filmmaking and editing. My earlier work in IT and networking also supports the technical side of production, including helping people build practical photo, video and podcast setups.

I work in French, English and Spanish, with the same aim throughout: to make images that feel true to the people and places in them.

Since 2012PHOTOGRAPHY
ZurichBASED IN SWITZERLAND
French · English · SpanishWORKING LANGUAGES
Solo & crewPRODUCTION APPROACH

Two stories close to me.

From Tai Chi sword practice in the Sahara to an exploration of Daoist medicine.

Beyond the stage.

Institutional films, commercial photography and practical teaching.

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ZHAW University

Solo production · Future of Food video · 2024

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World Ethic Forum

Production, filming, drone and editing · 2024

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Just Eat Austria

Food photography · 2024

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Atelier du Futur

Videography workshop facilitation · 2022 & 2023

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Universal Sounds of Switzerland

Concert filming · Sole gimbal operator · 2023

From planning a shoot to setting up a podcast, I can help you choose a practical way forward.

Ask about teaching or project support

LET’S MAKE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL

Your next story.
Let’s bring it to life.

Tell me about it

SELECTED COLLABORATIONS

The World Ethic ForumSpirit Arts AcademyUniversal Sounds of SwitzerlandStars in Town festivalSoonNightEVER / EverPhotoShootPachamama FestivalMusic For LifeAcroniaAtelier du futurAcronyxLe Moulin d’AbondanceBurgklang FestivalOutdoor SelectionZünftig DiversAfro-PfingstenAlbanifest

Artists I’ve worked with

Across concerts, festivals, portraits and creative projects.

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