Do I need prior knowledge for a photography course in Geneva?

No. Our beginner courses require no prior knowledge — we start from the basics like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. If you already have experience, you'll find intermediate courses and specialised topics like portrait, Lightroom, or architecture.

In which languages are photography courses offered in Geneva?

In Geneva, we teach in French, English, and German. French-language courses are the largest offering in Geneva.

How much does a photography course in Geneva cost?

It depends on the format: the discovery course starts at CHF 20, a half-day beginner course costs CHF 250, a full-day course CHF 390, and the 5-week evening course CHF 490. Specialty and software courses range from CHF 250 to 490.

Do I need my own camera?

Ideally, you bring your own DSLR or mirrorless camera. If you don't have one, we can lend you one for the duration of the course — just let us know when you register.

Can I rent the photo studio in Geneva for my own shoots?

Yes, our photo studio at Rue Henri-Christiné 5 is also available for rental without booking a course. It is equipped with backdrops, studio strobes, and tripods. For availability and rates, please contact us directly.

Photography Courses & Classes in Geneva - Photography School

Your photography school in Geneva. Small group courses and photo competitions with gallery exhibitions.

In Geneva, hobby photographers, students, and working professionals come to take their photography to the next level. Whether you've just unboxed your first camera or already work with aperture, shutter speed, and Lightroom, the Swiss Photo Club offers the right photography course in Geneva for you. Our classroom at Rue Henri-Christiné 5 hosts theory sessions and studio courses; for practice, we head out and use the city as our classroom. Over 600 participants have rated our courses 4.95 out of 5 on Google.

Geneva offers a versatile setting for photography: the old town with Saint-Pierre Cathedral and the lanes of Carouge for street photography, the lakeside promenade and the Jet d'Eau for iconic city views, Mont Salève (a short drive across the French border) for landscape shots with Alpine views. The international district around Place des Nations offers modern architecture and rich subjects for reportage. In our day courses, we alternate between theory in the classroom and practice sessions outdoors, so you can apply what you've learned immediately.

Our address at Rue Henri-Christiné 5 hosts theory sessions and studio courses. We have a fully equipped photo studio in Geneva on site, which we also rent out to external photographers. Practice sessions are held at different locations across the city depending on the course theme — in the old town, by the lake, or in the international district. You'll receive the exact meeting point with your booking confirmation.

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Photography courses in Geneva

Photography Courses for Beginners (6)

Beginners Trial Class

Beginners Full Day Photography Course

Beginners Evening Photography Course

Photography Course for Teens — Weekend Workshop

Smartphone Photography Course

Beginners Half Day Photography Course

Intermediate Level Photography Courses (4)

Practice Workshops

Master Practice Workshops

Intermediate One-Day Photography Course

Intermediate Evening Photography Course

Specialized Photography Courses (6)

Street Photography

Portrait Photography Full Day Course

Studio Lighting Photography Full Day Course

Fine Art Nude Photography Course

Aerial Drone Photography Course

Architectural Photography Course

Lightroom, Photoshop & Software Courses (3)

Adobe Lightroom – Evening Course

Lightroom Course for Beginners 1-Day Workshop

The art of Printing Photos

SPC Academy Long Term Programs (3)

SPC Academy Information Session

SPC Academy 8 Weeks Program

SPC Academy 4 Weeks Program

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