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Beginners Full Day Photography Course

Beginners Evening Course

SPC Academy 8 Weeks Program

Atelier pratique Polymanga

Practice Workshops

Practice different styles of photography several times per months with a professional instructor

Chaque année, les cosplayers de Suisse se retrouvent à l’occasion de l’événement Polymanga qui se tient le week-end pascal au palais de Beaulieu (3 au 6 avril 2026).&nbsp;Créer de beaux portraits de personnes qui ont passé des heures à créer leurs costumes, se maquiller… est un vrai régal.&nbsp; Bernard vous guidera pour trouver les meilleurs endroits pour créer des portraits de caractères, et vous aidera à trouver les meilleures approches pour convaincre ces cosplayers de contacter deux minutes à la réalisation de ces portraits&nbsp; Matériel requis:&nbsp;<ul><li>Appareil photo, objectif entre 35 et 70mm (un zoom 24-70 est parfait, une focale fixe de 35 ou 50mm va très bien également)</li><li>Carte SD</li></ul> Rende-vous : Lausanne, devant la Palais de Beaulieu&nbsp;

Apprenez à réaliser de superbes portraits de cosplayers et à capturer toute la créativité de leurs costumes lors de Polymanga 2026.

Intermediate Photography Evening Course

This is our highly recommended photography class&nbsp;if you already attended our beginners course or you already know the basic photography concepts (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth of field) and functions of your camera (when to use different shooting modes, different focus modes, etc).*** If you are not yet fully comfortable with these concepts, we recommend our&nbsp;beginners evening class&nbsp;instead. ***In this 10 hour class (5 x 2 hour classes in the evenings), we will cover the most important photographic subjects that you will need for any type of photography:<ul><li>Characteristics of light : size, direction &amp; color</li><li>Managing natural light with reflectors, diffusers</li><li>Editing considerations (what to do, not how to do)</li><li>Artificial light: How to use on &amp; off camera flash</li><li>Mastering composition</li><li>Camera controls advanced settings</li><li>Portrait advanced tips</li></ul>Coming out of this course, you will be able to start recognizing good light, know how to capture any moment, use available light or use flash and know what to do during editing. In other words, you will learn all you need to know to take great photos.If you expect to miss one of the sessions due to your schedule,&nbsp;no problem. You can always join the same session from the following month’s course.The homeworks are specially designed to make you use what you have already learned and encounter problems that we will cover in the next session. This way, you will both internalize what we already covered and come to the session with correct questions and open mind.<h3> </h3><h3>Course requirements:</h3><ul><li>Basic knowledge of photography including aperture, shutter speed, camera lenses and ISO including exposure modes. If you think you might need a bit of extra help, please attend one of our <a href="https://api.swissphotoclub.de/courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beginners Courses</a>&nbsp;first.</li><li>Your camera:&nbsp;DSLR or mirrorless or superzoom</li><li>If you don’t have a camera, we offer free DSLR camera to use during the course (please tell us in advance after your registration).</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts 🙂</li></ul>

Intermediate Evening 10 hours

Intermediate Evening Photography Course

Learn the basics of photography & your camera in 1 day

<h4>Master Your Camera &amp; Photography Basics in Just One Day</h4>Stop relying on Auto mode and start taking better photos, guaranteed. Our One-Day Beginner Photography Course is designed to quickly teach you how to use your DSLR or mirrorless camera, master key settings, and apply essential photography techniques with hands-on practice.In the first four hours, we’ll teach you only the most essential photography concepts—exposure, composition, shooting modes, focus, and key camera settings—so you can start seeing results fast. We break everything down into simple, easy-to-understand terms, so you won’t feel overwhelmed. After a well-earned lunch break, we’ll head outdoors for three hours of hands-on practice, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned with the support of our friendly, experienced instructors. <h3>What You'll Learn:</h3><ul><li>Camera Confidence: Master your settings &amp; leave Auto mode behind </li><li>Perfect Exposure: Balance shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for sharp, well-lit images</li><li>Photography Gear: How to use different lenses and equipment – and why</li><li>Creative Composition: Learn how to elevate your photos and make them more visually appealing</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3>Who Can Join:</h3><ul><li>This class is open to complete beginners as well as anyone with some experience but gaps in their theoretical knowledge. If you aren't comfortable with the exposure triangle (or don't know what it is), this is the class for you.</li><li>Bring your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Any camera with a shooting mode selector (P, A/Av, S/Tv, M) is fine. No camera? No problem. We can lend you one of ours during the course (just tell us in advance if you need one).</li></ul>

Beginners 1-day class (7h)

Half Day Photography Course for Beginners

Learn important Camera & Exposure Basics in just 4 Hours

This short indoors photography course is aimed at total beginners who own a camera and want to unleash some of its amazing potential. Over just 4 hours, you will&nbsp;learn how to operate your camera, understand the basics of exposure, and get immediately applicable tips for travel, landscape and portraiture photography that professionals always use.What is the difference between this course and the full day course?Both courses have the same 4 hours materials. The full day intensive course has an extra three hours of practice outdoors. What do I have to bring?<ul><li>Your camera:&nbsp;DSLR or mirrorless or superzoom</li><li>If you don’t have a camera, we offer a free DSLR camera to use during the course (please tell us in upon registration).</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts 🙂</li></ul>

Beginner 4h

Beginners Half Day

Adobe Lightroom Full Day Course

The Essentials Intensive: Organize and Edit in One DayOur Full Day Lightroom Classic course is a fast-paced, intensive workshop designed to get you up and running immediately. Led by professional photographers who use this software daily, this course condenses the critical workflows of organization and editing into a single 7-hour day. This version covers the essential techniques needed to manage your library and make your photos look amazing. (Note: For advanced features and deep-dives into complex tools, we recommend our 5-week Evening Course).<h3>Course Information</h3><h4>Key Features</h4><ul><li>Expert Instruction: Classes conducted by experienced professional photographers.</li><li>Always Current: Course contents are updated three times a year to ensure you learn the newest tools.</li><li>AI Integrated: We cover the latest essential AI features for culling and editing.</li><li>Duration: 7 hours (Full Day Intensive).</li><li>Format: Condensed, practical training covering the essential workflow.</li><li>Skill Level: Beginner.</li></ul><h4>What You Will Learn</h4><ul><li>Solid Setup: How to set up your Catalog and storage correctly from day one to avoid "missing files" errors.</li><li>Import &amp; Sort: Best practices for importing photos and using flags/stars to select your favorites quickly.</li><li>Editing Essentials: How to develop your files to recover shadows, fix highlights, and correct white balance.</li><li>Selective Editing: A guide to using Lightroom's masking tools (Subject/Sky selection) to edit specific parts of an image.</li><li>Distraction Removal: How to clean up your images using the Remove tool.</li><li>Safe Exporting: How to save your finished photos as JPEGs for web and print without losing quality.</li></ul><h4>What to Bring With You</h4><ul><li>Your laptop with its charger: If you don't have your own laptop, please write to us in advance and we can provide one for you for the course</li><li><a href="https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lrdZP/creativeref:1101l89511" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 41, 47);">Lightroom and Lightroom Classic</a>&nbsp;both installed. To download, choose “Creative Cloud Photography Plan”.</li><li>Photos: Please bring a memory card with photos you want to import and practice with. You may also bring a hard drive with your existing library. Any file format is acceptable (RAW, JPEG, TIFF, etc.).</li></ul>

Lightroom full day course

Musée de l’Elysée et Architecture Brute

Langue: 
Français / English speakers are welcome too

Description: 
Le Musée de l’Elysée (musée lausannois de la photo) a pris ses nouveaux quartiers auprès de la gare, dans un bâtiment qui change de l’ancien hôtel particulier de Montchoisi. Cet atelier est l’occasion de découvrir le musée, ses expositions, tout en jouant avec son architecture ‘brute’, sa proximité avec les voies ferrées, et réaliser des photos originales.

Matériel : 
Selon le rendu que vous voulez créer, vous pouvez aussi bien prendre un grand angle (par ex. 16-35, 24-70) et illustrer l’ambiance spacieuse des lieux ou un téléobjectif (par ex. 70-200) pour des images plus ‘écrasantes’.

Lieu:
Devant l’entrée du musée, place de la gare 17, Lausanne

Entrée au musée:
Prévoir CHF 15 pour payer l’entrée et la visite du musée de l’Elysée

Adobe Lightroom – Evening Course

Master Your Photography Workflow: From Chaos to PortfolioThis comprehensive 5-week course is designed to give you a deep, practical understanding of Adobe Lightroom Classic. Spread over five evening sessions, this format allows you to practice between classes with dedicated homework assignments, ensuring you truly master the software. You will learn to organize thousands of photos efficiently, edit your images to professional standards using the latest AI tools, and share your work with the world.<h3>Key Features:</h3><ul><li>Duration: 10 hours total (5 sessions x 2 hours)</li><li>Format: In-depth training with weekly homework and image review</li><li>Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate</li><li>Software: Adobe Lightroom Classic (Desktop version). </li></ul><h3>What You Will Learn</h3><ul><li>Complete Workflow: Master the full photographic process from import to export.</li><li>Organization: Create a fool-proof folder structure and use Catalogs, Collections, and Keywords to find any photo in seconds.</li><li>Efficient Culling: Learn our "Star &amp; Flag" system to quickly sort through thousands of images and identify your best shots.</li><li>Pro-Level Editing: deep dive into the Develop module—master Global Adjustments (Light, Color, Denoise) and the powerful new AI Masking tools for precise local edits.</li><li>Advanced Techniques: Explore advanced features like Color Grading, Lens Blur, and Generative Remove to add that final polish.</li><li>Output: Proper settings for exporting to social media, print, and web portfolios.</li></ul>What to Bring With You<ul><li>Laptop: A PC or Mac with Adobe Lightroom Classic installed and ready to use. (Note: Please ensure you have the "Classic" version, not the cloud-based "Lightroom"). If you don't have a laptop, let us know in advance and we will provide you one to use during the course. </li><li>Photos: A selection of your own RAW images (approx. 50-100) on your hard drive to practice with.</li><li>Charger: Don't forget your power adapter!</li></ul>

Lightroom Evening Course

Learn the Essentials of Photography with Hands-On Practice in Just 5 Weeks

<h3>Our ultimate photography class for beginners</h3>Looking to take your first serious step into photography? Our **5-week evening beginner photography course** is the ideal choice for anyone wanting a structured, hands-on learning experience at our top-rated photography school.This comprehensive photo course for beginners meets once a week for two hours, providing an engaging mix of theory, practical tips, and real-world assignments. Each week, you'll learn essential photography concepts, techniques, and tips, and then apply what you've learned through challenging assignments designed to reinforce your skills. These exercises help you practice with your camera, tackle common problems, and come back to the next session with valuable questions to deepen your understanding.If you will miss a session or two due to scheduling conflicts, don't worry—you can easily make it up by joining the same session(s) at a future class.With our innovative teaching approach and project-based curriculum, you'll immerse yourself in 10 hours of guided learning over five weeks. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and confidence to progress comfortably to an intermediate level.Join our popular Beginner's Evening Photography Course today and start your photography journey with Swiss Photo Club, the best choice for a photo course for beginners!

Beginners Evening 5x2h

Intermediate Intensive Full Day Course

Now that you know how to use your camera and get the correct settings for different situations (otherwise check the beginners classes!), it's time to dive deeper into the real art of photography. In this one day class (4 hours of indoors plus 3 hours outdoors practice), we will cover the most important photographic subjects such as:<ul><li>Characteristics of light : size, direction &amp; color</li><li>Managing natural light with reflectors, diffusers</li><li>Artificial light: How to use on &amp; off camera flash</li><li>Mastering composition</li><li>Camera controls advanced settings</li><li>Portrait advanced tips</li></ul>Then we will have a three hours of full practice session with hands on exercises on what you have learned. What do I have to bring?<ul><li>Your camera:&nbsp;DSLR or mirrorless or superzoom</li><li>If you don’t have a camera, we offer free DSLR camera to use during the course (please tell us in advance after your registration).</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts 🙂</li></ul>

Intermediate Full Day

Intermediate One-Day Photography Course

Smartphone Photography

The Art of Mobile Photography Half Day Course

Unlock the potential of your mobile camera with our Smartphone Photography course in four hours. Designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this hands-on course covers the fundamentals of mobile photography including composition, lighting, and advanced camera settings. Classes are structured with interactive workshops, practical exercises, and real-time feedback to ensure immediate improvement. You will also explore powerful editing apps to refine your shots on the go. By the end, you will be capturing professional-quality photos straight from your smartphone, perfect for social media or personal projects.&nbsp; Ideal for anyone looking to master smartphone photography skills. What do I have to bring?<ul><li>Your phone</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts </li></ul>

Smartphone

Street Photography Half Day Course

The Art of Capturing Life: Street PhotographyTransform everyday moments into compelling stories with our hands-on street photography workshop. Learn professional techniques to document authentic urban life while developing your unique photographic voice. Guided by our experienced street photographer, you will engage in practical assignments that mimic real-world scenarios. Constructive feedback sessions will be held, where you can discuss your work, learn from your peers, and receive expert critique.&nbsp;<h3>What you will learn:</h3>Technical skills:<ul><li>Optimal camera settings for street photography</li><li>Adapting to challenging lighting conditions</li><li>Equipment essentials for urban shooting</li></ul>Creative development:<ul><li>Composition techniques for powerful street photography</li><li>Anticipating and capturing decisive moments</li><li>Developing your personal aesthetic style</li></ul>Confidence Building:<ul><li>Approaching people respectfully for portraits</li><li>Shooting candid moments without being noticed</li><li>Overcoming camera shyness in public spaces</li></ul>Ethics &amp; Best Practices:<ul><li>Understanding privacy laws and consent</li><li>Respectful engagement in public spaces</li><li>Professional street photography ethics</li></ul><h3>Course Format</h3><ul><li>Duration: 4 hours</li><li>Structure: Indoor introduction (30 min) + outdoor practice (3.5 hours)</li><li>Group Size: Small groups for personalized feedback</li><li>Level: Beginners to intermediate (basic camera knowledge required)</li></ul><h3>Perfect For</h3>Photographers ready to explore street photography and capture the extraordinary in ordinary moments. You'll leave with confidence, technical skills, and a fresh perspective on urban storytelling.Small groups ensure individual attention and rapid skill development. New to photography? Take our <a href="https://swissphotoclub.com/en-ch/courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">beginners course</a> first to learn camera fundamentals before attending this course.

Street Photography

Réaliser des portraits en lumière naturelle

C’est notre rôle comme photographe de mettre en valeur la personne dont nous réalisons le portrait, et cela commence par le choix de la lumière pour créer une atmosphère cohérente avec l’histoire de ce portrait. Pendant l’atelier, Bernard va vous aider à apprécier la lumière environnante, l’impact potentiel sur les portraits qui pourraient être réalisés, et choisir les meilleurs endroits pour créer de belles images. Il vous aidera également à diriger la personne dont vous réalisez le portrait, pour un résultat aussi valorisant que possible. Matériel nécessaire : Appareil de photo, objectif avec une focale entre 50 et 200 mm, Focales idéales (si vous avez), 85mm f/1.2 ou 135mm f/2 Note: English speakers are also welcome for this workshop

Pendant l’atelier, vous apprendrez à apprécier la lumière environnante, son impact sur les portraits, à choisir les meilleurs endroits pour créer de belles images pour obtenir un résultat aussi valorisant que possible.

1 hr introduction to basic camera overview

Learn key principles of exposure and composition

Get helpful recommendations for buying cameras and lenses

Do you have a camera but feel overwhelmed by all the settings and end up using the&nbsp;Auto&nbsp;mode?Or are you taking good photos with your smartphone and now you’re considering buying a new camera?Take your first step into photography with this&nbsp;introductory one-hour photography course.This energetic workshop is designed to introduce you to the basic settings of your camera, key principles of exposure and composition and our recommendations for cameras and lenses.No camera? No worries! We have cameras to loan for this class. This photography course also includes a discussion of what to look for when you do buy a camera, so you can make an informed decision.Not sure where to start? Read our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.swissphotoclub.com/blog/en/how-to-learn-photography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--link_color);">how to learn photography guide</a>&nbsp;to plan your steps and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.swissphotoclub.com/blog/en/best-photography-gear-for-beginners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--link_color);">recommended photography gear for beginners article</a> to plan your purchases:)No specific course requirements, just register in advance and be there on time.

Beginners Introduction

Beginners Trial Class

Portraits d’inconnus dans la rue

Photographier un inconnu dans la rue est un défi, même pour les photographes les plus extravertis. Comment créer une photo candide, dont le sujet ignore qu’il est pris en photo et reste naturel ? Comment approcher le sujet, par exemple pour réaliser son portrait ? Et comment réaliser encore une photo candide alors que le sujet sait qu’il est dans votre ligne de mire ?
Lors de cet atelier, Bernard vous fera découvrir et pratiquer les techniques – de furtivité ou d’approche – pour réaliser ces photos et portraits d’inconnus, techniques de base pour la photographie de rue.

Matériel recommandé :
Appareil de photo, carte SD, objectif entre 35 et 70 mm (un zoom 24-70 est parfait, une focale fixe de 35 ou 50 mm va très bien également). Plus le matériel est compact, mieux vous vous porterez car l’expérience montre que plus l’appareil photo est petit, moins les sujets sont intimidés et réticents, donc meilleures sont les opportunités de photo.

Lors de cet atelier, Bernard vous fera découvrir et pratiquer les techniques pour réaliser ces photos et portraits d’inconnus, techniques de base pour la photographie de rue.

Démystifier l’utilisation du flash – photographier au flash en extérieur

Photographie en extérieur et flash : Même si nous aimons tous la lumière naturelle, et jouons avec, l’utilisation d’un flash peut permettre de tirer avantage de situations compliquées et contribuer à la créativité du photographe.Lors de cet atelier, vous découvrirez les fonctions de votre flash et la manière de l’utiliser pour créer des images différentes.Après une première partie pendant laquelle nous travaillerons en mode TTL automatique, vous aurez l’occasion de prendre le contrôle complet de votre flash.&nbsp;Lieu de rendez-vous&nbsp;: carrousel d’Ouchy, Lausanne Equipement&nbsp;nécessaire&nbsp;:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Appareil de photo, objectif entre 35 et 70 mm (un zoom 24-70, une focale fixe 35 ou 50 mm vont très bien) et votre carte SD·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flash cobra compatible (pas de mini flash incorporé dans le boîtier) Equipement optionnel&nbsp;:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commande pour flash ‘off camera’

Maîtrisez le flash en extérieur : domptez la lumière naturelle et explorez de nouvelles perspectives créatives avec votre appareil et votre flash.

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