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BEGINNERS - FULL DAY PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

BEGINNERS EVENING COURSE

SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY

No experience required. Learn the fundamentals of photography — composition, light and your camera — in small groups with professional coaches. You'll take better photos of people, places and things — guaranteed.

Photography Courses for Beginners

INTERMEDIATE 1 DAY PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

INTERMEDIATE EVENING PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE, 5x2 HOURS

These courses are for anyone who already knows the basics.  We recommend that photography generalists take the Intermediate and Lightroom classes after the Beginners class, plus practice workshops to lock in the learning and stay inspired.  If you already have a specific interest, you can skip ahead to the next section to focus on the skills that are most important to you.

Intermediate Level Photography Courses

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

or photographers with solid fundamentals: dive deep into night photography, macro, architecture, street photography and more. Each course covers one specialist topic intensively in a small group.

Specialized Photography Courses

ADOBE LIGHTROOM

Learn Lightroom, Photoshop and other photo software from professionals who use them daily. From importing and organising to professional editing — practical and easy to follow.

Lightroom, Photoshop & Software Courses

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 FULL 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 one, we can lend you one during the course, just make sure to inform us in advance.</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>

Achtsames Sehen Lernen

Practice Workshops

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

PRACTICE WORKSHOP

Erlebe München mit neuen Augen: Dieser Fotoworkshop verbindet Achtsamkeit mit urbaner Fotografie. Statt perfekter Bilder steht deine Wahrnehmung im Mittelpunkt – die Kamera wird zum Werkzeug, um den Moment bewusst zu erleben.<hr><h3>Kurskonzept</h3>In diesem Workshop lernst du, das Besondere im Alltäglichen zu entdecken. Durch gezielte Übungen entwickelst du einen neuen Blick auf deine Umgebung und schärfst deine visuelle Wahrnehmung.Das erwartet dich:<ul><li>Fotografieren als Form der Achtsamkeit</li><li>Perspektivwechsel für neue Sichtweisen</li><li>Entschleunigung und bewusste Wahrnehmung</li><li>Kreative Übungen im urbanen Raum</li></ul>Der Fokus liegt nicht auf Technik oder perfekten Bildern – sondern auf dem bewussten Sehen.<hr><h3>Eckdaten</h3><ul><li>Dauer: ca. 2,5–3 Stunden</li><li>Ort: München (Route durch die Innenstadt)</li><li>Treffpunkt: Marienplatz (Fischbrunnen)</li><li>Route: Marienplatz → Viktualienmarkt → Max-Joseph-Platz → Hofgarten</li><li>Teilnehmerzahl: max. 5 Personen</li><li>Level: Einsteiger – keine Vorkenntnisse nötig</li><li>Ausrüstung: Kamera oder Smartphone ausreichend</li></ul><hr><h3>Methodik</h3>Der Workshop basiert auf bewährten Konzepten aus Psychologie und Fotografie:<ul><li>Achtsamkeit (MBSR): bewusstes Wahrnehmen im Moment</li><li>Flow-Erleben: vollständiges Aufgehen im kreativen Prozess</li><li>Street Photography: der „entscheidende Augenblick“</li></ul>Diese Ansätze helfen dir, intensiver zu sehen und bewusster zu fotografieren.<hr><h3>Ablauf</h3><ul><li>Einführung und Achtsamkeitsübung zum Ankommen</li><li>Geführter Foto-Spaziergang mit Wahrnehmungs- und Fotoübungen</li><li>Gemeinsame Bildbesprechung und Reflexion</li></ul><hr><h3>Für wen ist der Kurs geeignet?</h3><ul><li>Anfänger ohne fotografische Vorkenntnisse</li><li>Kreative Menschen, die ihre Wahrnehmung schulen möchten</li><li>Fotografie-Interessierte, die einen neuen Zugang suchen</li><li>Alle, die Achtsamkeit praktisch erleben wollen</li></ul><hr><h3>Dein Mehrwert</h3>Nach dem Workshop wirst du:<ul><li>deine Umgebung bewusster wahrnehmen</li><li>neue Perspektiven im Alltag entdecken</li><li>achtsamer und entschleunigter fotografieren</li><li>München aus einem neuen Blickwinkel erleben</li></ul>

Ein Fotoworkshop, der Achtsamkeit und Street Photography verbindet. Im Fokus steht nicht das perfekte Bild, sondern das bewusste Wahrnehmen und Entdecken des Besonderen im Alltäglichen. Eckdaten: 2,5–3 Stunden · München Innenstadt · max. 5 Teilnehmer · Einsteiger · Smartphone ausreichendInhalte: <ul><li>Geführter Foto-Spaziergang mit Wahrnehmungsübungen</li><li>Schulung von Blick, Perspektive und Achtsamkeit</li><li>Gemeinsame Reflexion der Bilder</li></ul>Mehrwert: <ul><li>Schärfung der Wahrnehmung im Alltag</li><li>Neue Perspektiven auf die eigene Umgebung</li><li>Entschleunigung und bewussteres Fotografieren</li></ul>Ziel: München neu sehen lernen und einen achtsameren Blick entwickeln.

Learn how to take great portraits indoors and outdoors

Modify the natural light and mix it with on or off camera flash

<h4>Learn how to take incredible portraits in any kind of lighting scenario. </h4>Portrait photography is an excellent skill to cultivate for anyone with a camera - whether you're simply taking better photos of your family or want to build out your business's portrait portfolio.In this highly enjoyable full day course, you will learn and practice the key fundamentals to shooting great portraits, such as:<ul><li>Posing female and male</li><li>Using correct lenses &amp; camera settings</li><li>Using available natural light</li><li>Managing &amp; controlling available light with reflectors and diffusers</li><li>Using on &amp; off camera flash</li><li>Final demo on what can be achieved in a studio</li></ul> This course will establish a great foundation for all styles of portrait photography. You’ll learn about the essential elements of a good portrait; lighting, posing and expression. Then you’ll learn how to work with what you've got, with instruction on shooting with window, natural, indoor, and studio lights. You can then continue with more specialized courses such as studio, nude and of course all the portrait photography workshops. <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, have a look at our&nbsp;<a href="https://swissphotoclub.com/de-de/kurse/anfanger-intensiv-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beginners Courses</a>&nbsp;first.</li><li>Your camera, either a DSLR or a compact equivalent with manual exposure.</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts</li></ul>

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 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>Getting into manual exposure</li><li>Managing natural light with reflectors, diffusers</li><li>Using flash indoors and outdoors</li><li>Characteristics of light : size, direction &amp; color</li><li>Editing considerations (what to do, not how to do)</li><li>Mastering composition</li><li>Advanced camera settings: focusing, camera's light meter, exposure metering modes</li><li>Portrait advanced tips: posing and using the available light</li><li>Color Theory and how to use colors in your photos</li><li>Choose the correct color space</li><li> </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 with your registration).</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts 🙂</li></ul>

INTERMEDIATE EVENING

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!

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 (outdoor)</li><li>Group Size: Small groups for personalized feedback</li><li>Level: Beginners to intermediate (basic camera knowledge required)</li><li> </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/de-de/kurse/anfanger-intensiv-2" 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

4 hour Smartphone Photography Course for Beginners

Learn how to take amazing pictures

Take your smartphone pictures to a whole new level

<h4>The everyday world is full of inspiring sceneries and beautiful moments.</h4><h4>Learn how to capture them in amazing photos - with the camera you always have with you!</h4> Join us at the 4 hour Smartphone Photography Workshop to learn how to get the best out of your phone. During this course you will gain the skills and knowledge to produce high quality, creative images that will take your photography to a whole new level. <h3>Let us show you</h3><ul><li>the settings you need</li><li>the best applications to download</li><li>important basics of photography that apply to any camera</li></ul>Your photos will never be the same again 🙂

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