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

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 Zurich?

In Zurich, we teach in German and English. French-language courses are mainly held in Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, and Nyon.

How much does a photography course in Zurich 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.

Is there an evening photography course for beginners in Zurich?

Yes, the evening course for beginners runs over 5 weeks with 2 hours per evening. It costs CHF 490 and is ideal for working professionals who prefer to learn during the week.

Photography Courses & Classes in Zurich - Photography School

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

In Zurich, 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 Zurich for you. Our classroom at Weinbergstrasse 135 hosts the theory sessions; 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.

Zurich offers a versatile setting for photography: the historic old town around Niederdorf and Grossmünster for street photography, Bahnhofstrasse and the Limmat riverbanks for classic city views, the Üetliberg for landscape shots over Lake Zurich. In Zurich-West, industrial architecture meets modern high-rises — an ideal canvas for architectural photography. In our day courses, we alternate between theory in the classroom and practice sessions outdoors, so you can apply what you've learned immediately.

This is where the theory sessions of our full-day, half-day, and evening courses take place. Practice sessions are held at different locations across the city depending on the course theme — in the old town, by the lake, in Zurich-West, or in the studio. You'll receive the exact meeting point with your booking confirmation.

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Photography courses in Zurich

Photography Courses for Beginners (5)

Beginners Trial Class

Beginners Full Day Photography Course

Beginners Evening Photography Course

Smartphone Photography Course

Beginners Half Day Photography Course

Intermediate Level Photography Courses (3)

Practice Workshops

Intermediate One-Day Photography Course

Intermediate Evening Photography Course

Specialized Photography Courses (7)

Portrait Photography Full Day Course

Fine Art Nude Photography Course

Aerial Drone Photography Course

Architectural Photography Course

Landscape Photography Day Trip

Night & Long Exposure Photography

Macro Photography Course

Lightroom, Photoshop & Software Courses (3)

Adobe Lightroom – Evening Course

Lightroom Course for Beginners 1-Day Workshop

Adobe Photoshop Evening Class for Beginners

SPC Academy Long Term Programs (2)

SPC Academy 8 Weeks Program

SPC Academy 1 Year Professional Photography Program

Videography & Filmmaking (1)

Filmmaking and Videography course for beginners

Celebrity Masterclasses (1)

Phil Penman Street Photography Masterclasses

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