Witness the most incredible sunrise and sunsets

Hike through mesmerising landscapes

Rigi Panorama photo tour

Summer Landscape excursion&nbsp;24th May, Rigi Panorama photo tour Take part in a full-day landscape tour in the Swiss Alps! Improve your photography skills and expand your portfolio with beautiful photos of the Panoramic Rigi hiking trail. Enjoy the stunning cliff walk, observing spring and early summer landscapes. The tour is open to beginners and professional photographers. You don't need any special equipment for the hike, only warm shoes and clothes. Use this opportunity to learn something new about landscape photography, and consult with a teacher during the shoot. Meeting Point: upper cable car station - Rigi Kaltbad / Rigi First&nbsp;1436 m.ü.M.The starting point of the hike is the Rigi Kaltbad cable car mountain station, accessible from Weggis. Respectively Rigi First, accessible by railway from Vitznau or Art-Goldau. ( All cable cars here&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rigi.ch/erleben/bergbahnen/1-berg-9-bahnen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.rigi.ch/erleben/bergbahnen/1-berg-9-bahnen</a>&nbsp;) <ul><li>Starting Time: 10:30</li><li>Ending Time: 18:30</li><li>End point - upper cable car station - Rigi Scheidegg 1640 m.ü.M.</li><li>Total hiking time of 2h (5.8 kms). Easy hike with 350 m uphill and 150 m downhill. No particular fitness level required.</li></ul> Equipment:<ul><li>At least a camera is required.</li><li>We recommend bringing a tripod and a wide lens.</li><li>Familiarize yourself with your camera's key settings by reviewing the user manual before the course starts.</li><li>We will be outdoors the entire day, so ensure you bring warm clothing. Also, bring a minimum of 1 litre of tea/water and some snacks.</li></ul> Plan of the Day: 10:30 - Arrival at Rigi Kaltbad / Rigi First&nbsp;1436 m.ü.M., getting to know each other.&nbsp;11:00 - Photo shooting from a viewpoint near&nbsp;&nbsp;Rigi Kaltbad. Engage in a 30-minute discussion on classic landscape photography and shooting techniques. The instructor will answer your questions and provide feedback on your photos.12.00 - Moving to the spot near Rigi Schild.&nbsp;13.00 - Cliff&nbsp;trail&nbsp;Felsenweg Rigi First-Unterstetten (if open).14:00 - Lunch at Rigi Unterstetten and discuss contemporary landscape photography. Participants can also bring their snacks.15.00 - Continue the photo tour.17:30 - Capture view with evening light from the viewpoint near Rigi Scheidegg 1640 m.ü.M.18:00 - Descend via gondola.18:30 - Conclusion of the photography day. Not included in the price of the excursion:<ul><li>Bergbahn/Gondola fees.</li><li>Lunch.</li><li>Transportation to the meeting point (carpooling is possible among participants).</li></ul>

Take part in a full-day landscape tour in the Swiss Alps! Improve your photography skills and expand your portfolio with beautiful photos of the Panoramic Rigi hiking trail. Enjoy the stunning cliff walk, observing spring and early summer landscapes. The tour is open to beginners and professional photographers. You don't need any special equipment for the hike, only warm shoes and clothes. Use this opportunity to learn something new about landscape photography, and consult with a teacher during the shoot.

Appenzell Fotoexkursion

Meeting point - Wasserauen train station 2 min walk (near the main entrance to the Ebenalp gondola station) -&gt; We'll all ride the gondola together.Not included - Food &amp; Drinks; Travel costs to and from Wasserauen Ebenalp; Gondola ride to and from Ebenalp&nbsp; Photography Focus: <ul><li>Landscape Composition - Use the rule of thirds to frame the lake and mountain ranges creatively.</li><li>Reflection Shots - Capture Seealpsee’s reflections, creating symmetrical and serene compositions.</li><li>Light &amp; Shadows - Experiment with how the light changes throughout the hike, adding depth to your images.</li><li>Details - Focus on small details and textures for a varied photo series.</li></ul> Program:&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Train to Appenzell: Travel to the charming village of Appenzell (~2 h)&nbsp;</li><li>Bus to Wasserauen: A short 20-minute ride to the base station. (~CHF 5, free with Saver Pass).</li><li>Gondola to Ebenalp: Ride to the top station. (~10 minutes).</li><li>Explore Aescher Hotel (a cliffside landmark), and the Wildkirchli Cave Chapel.</li><li>Hike Down to Seealpsee: Distance: ~2-3 km one way. Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour.</li><li>Lunch at Seealpsee</li><li>Explore Seealpse</li><li>Walk Back to Wasserauen Station: (~30-40 minutes).</li><li>Train Back to Zurich: Return via Appenzell (~2.5-3 hours).</li></ul> Train Route: Zurich HB → Appenzell → Wasserauen → Ebenalp (via gondola).One-way duration: ~2 hours. How to get there &amp; ticket prices:Zurich HB → Appenzell return (2nd class): ~CHF 40-50 (with Half Fare Card: CHF 20-25).Wasserauen → Ebenalp gondola return: CHF 38 (CHF 18 with Half Fare Card).

Photography landscape full day excursion to Appenzell with focus on composition, reflections, light and shadows and detail shots.

Berner Oberland Foto-Exkursion

Begleiten Sie mich auf eine herrliche Tour durch die Berner Oberland-Alpen. Wir nehmen den Lift von Stechelberg nach Mürren und wandern dann hinauf zum Schilthorn. Auf dem Weg dorthin werden wir über künstlerische Landschaftsfotografie diskutieren. Wie gehen wir an das Thema heran? Was sind die Entscheidungen, die wir treffen, wenn es um Ausrüstung, Techniken, Position, Perspektive, Bildausschnitt und vieles mehr geht?Ich werde mich auf die Frage konzentrieren: Wie können wir unseren eigenen Stil entwickeln, anstatt nur zu versuchen, die ‹Realität› auf einem fotografischen Medium zu reproduzieren? Wie wir die Natur und die Landschaft sehen und fühlen, hat viel mit unserer eigenen Wahrnehmung und unserem emotionalen Zustand zu tun. Lassen Sie uns darüber sprechen und einige atemberaubende Fotos von einer aussergewöhnlichen Region der Schweizer Alpen aufnehmen.&nbsp;Was werden wir lernen:1.&nbsp;Das Zusammenspiel von Blende, Verschlusszeit, ISO2. Wie und wann wollen wir ND (Neutral Density)-Filter verwenden. Wenn sie welche besitzen, bringen sie sie bitte mit. Wenn nicht, keine Sorge, wir können das Thema mit meinen besprechen.3. In welchen Situationen und wie wollen wir Polarisatorfilter benutzen. Gleiche wie unter 2.4.&nbsp;Die Verwendung verschiedener Brennweiten und deren Auswirkungen.5. Bildkomposition: Die Drittel-Regel, zentrierte Komposition und Symmetrie, führende Linien, Dreiecke und Diagonale, Einfachheit und Minimalismus.6.&nbsp;JPEG oder RAW?7.&nbsp;Die beste Art und Weise, Fotos aufzunehmen, damit man mehr Möglichkeiten in der Postproduktion hat.Benötigte Technik:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DSLR oder DLSM Kamera2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zoom Objektiv (18mm – 300mm z.B.)3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stativ4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ND-Filter für Ihr Objektiv, falls sie welche habenFalls sie sich für Analogfotografie interessieren und eine Analogkamera besitzen, bringen sie sie und ihren Lieblingsfilm gern mit.Ich freue mich, viele andere Natur-Fotografie-Liebhaber kennenzulernen. Treffpunkt Start: Schilthornbahn&nbsp;AG, Lengwald 301, CH-3824 StechelbergEbnd: Schilthornbahn&nbsp;AG, Lengwald 301, CH-3824 StechelbergTicket beide Richtungen: 23.60<a href="https://schilthorn.ch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://schilthorn.ch/</a>Begin: 10:30, 14.06.2025Ende: 18:30, 14.06.2025 --ENGLISH-- Join me on a magnificent tour through the Berner Oberland Alps. We will take the lift from Stechelberg to Mürren and then walk up to Schilthorn. On the way there, we will be discussing artistic landscape photography. How do we approach the topic? What are the decisions we make when it comes to equipment, techniques, position, perspective, framing, and lot more.I will focus on the question: How can we develop our own style rather than just trying to replicate ‘reality' on a photographic medium. How do we see and feel nature and landscape has to do a lot with our own perception and emotional state. Let's discuss this and capture some stunning photographs from an exceptional region of the Swiss Alps.&nbsp;What are we going to learn:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The interaction of aperture, shutter speed, ISO2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How and when do we want to use ND (Neutral Density)-Filters. If you own some, please bring them with you. If you don´t, don´t worry, we can discuss the topic on my camera with my filters.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In which situations and how to use polarizer filter. Same as in 2.4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The use of different focal lengths and their effects.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Image composition: The rule if thirds, centered composition and symmetry, leading lines, triangles and diagonals, simplicity and minimalism,6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;JPEG or RAW?7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The best way to shoot for greater post-production options.Required equipment:1. DSLR or DLSM camera2. Zoom lens (18mm - 300mm eg.)3. Tripod4. ND Filters for your lens (if you own some) Starting point: Schilthornbahn&nbsp;AG, Lengwald 301, CH-3824 StechelbergEnd point: Schilthornbahn&nbsp;AG, Lengwald 301, CH-3824 StechelbergTicket both directions: 23.60<a href="https://schilthorn.ch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://schilthorn.ch/</a>Starting time: 10:30, 14.06.2025End time: 18:30, 14.06.2025&nbsp;If you have a keen interest in analogue photography, feel free to bring your camera and film stock of your wish. We can integrate this topic as well.Looking forward to meeting all landscape-photography lovers.

Begleiten Sie mich auf eine herrliche Tour durch die Berner Oberland-Alpen. Wir nehmen den Lift von Stechelberg nach Mürren und wandern dann hinauf zum Schilthorn. Auf dem Weg dorthin werden wir über künstlerische Landschaftsfotografie diskutieren.

Eiger – Mönch – Jungfrau Photo Adventure

Join us for an unforgettable photo excursion to Switzerland’s legendary Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. Long inspiring mountaineers and artists like Alexandre Calame and Caspar Wolf, this dramatic landscape of soaring mountains, sweeping valleys, and alpine meadows offers a perfect setting for mountain photography.You'll work with both wide-angle and telephoto lenses to capture everything from grand vistas to intimate details. In early summer, colorful wildflowers will brighten the slopes, adding vivid touches to your compositions. What You'll Learn:•	Fundamentals of composition and color theory•	Techniques such as perspective blending, time blending, focal length blending, and focus stacking•	Planning tools for photography and hiking (including weather and light forecast apps)•	Optimizing camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and more)•	Effective use of filters, including neutral density (ND) and polarizing filtersThis workshop is designed to strengthen your technical skills while encouraging artistic growth. You’ll be guided by an internationally awarded landscape photographer, passionate about Swiss mountain photography, who will share valuable insights to help you refine your personal photographic vision. Meeting Point: Gondelbahn Grindelwald Männlichen (Grindelwald Terminal): Please meet by 9:30-35 AM. What's Not Included:•	Food and drinks•	Travel costs•	Gondola ride (CHF 17 one way from Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen)•	Train ride (CHF 19.50 return from Kleine Scheidegg to Grindelwald Grund / Lauterbrunnen) Excursion Schedule:•	09:30 AM: Meet at Grindelwald Terminal•	10:00 AM: Introduction to camera settings, composition, color theory, and planning tools•	10:30 AM: Hike the "Royal Walk" (~0.8 km, 30 min) to the Männlichen summit for breathtaking views of Wengen, Lauterbrunnen Valley, and the "Three Sisters" (Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau)•	11:30 AM: Practice close-up shots and use of filters along the "Royal Walk"•	12:00 PM: Hike back down to Berghaus Männlichen (~0.8 km, 100m elevation, 30–60 min)•	12:30–13:30 PM: Lunch at Berghaus Männlichen•	13:30 PM: Hike to Kleine Scheidegg (4.68 km, descent of ~227m)Practice techniques like perspective blending, time and focus blending during the hike•	Short stop: Near Restaurant Grindelwaldblick•	Explore: Surroundings of Kleine Scheidegg and possibly towards Lauberhorn if time permits•	17:45 PM: End of excursion at Kleine Scheidegg (return trip to Grindelwald Grund) Travel Information:Train Route:•	Zurich HB → Bern → Interlaken Ost → Grindelwald Terminal → Männlichen (via Gondelbahn) ~3 hours•	Return: Kleine Scheidegg → Lauterbrunnen → Interlaken Ost → Bern → Zurich HB ~3 hoursEstimated Ticket Prices (2nd Class):•	Zurich HB → Männlichen: ~CHF 120 (with Half Fare Card: ~CHF 60)•	Kleine Scheidegg → Zurich HB: ~CHF 110 (with Half Fare Card: ~CHF 55)

Join us for an unforgettable photo excursion to Switzerland’s legendary Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.

Aletsch Photo Adventure

Join us for an unforgettable photography excursion to the Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps. This majestic landscape, which inspired artists like Alexandre Calame and Caspar Wolf, offers dramatic peaks, ancient forests, alpine meadows, and vast glacier fields — a perfect backdrop for mountain photography.You’ll work with wide-angle and telephoto lenses to capture sweeping vistas and intimate details. In summer, colorful wildflowers will bring vibrant accents to your compositions. What You'll Learn:•	Fundamentals of composition and color theory•	Advanced techniques: perspective blending, time blending, focal length blending, and focus stacking•	Use of planning tools for photography and hiking (including weather and light forecasting apps)•	Optimizing camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and more)•	Effective use of filters (neutral density and polarizing filters)This workshop is designed to strengthen your technical skills while nurturing your artistic development. You’ll be guided by an internationally awarded landscape photographer passionate about Swiss alpine photography, who will share practical insights to help you refine your personal photographic vision.Meeting Point: Mörel Luftseilbahn Station. Please arrive by 9:30–9:35 AM. What’s Not Included:•	Food and drinks•	Travel costs•	Gondola ticket: CHF 10 one-way (Mörel Luftseilbahn → Riederalp West)•	Gondola ticket: CHF TBD return (Moosfluh → Mörel Luftseilbahn)Excursion Schedule:•	09:30 AM: Meet at Mörel Luftseilbahn•	09:50 AM: Arrive at Riederalp West•	10:00 AM: Introduction to camera settings, composition principles, color theory, and planning tools•	11:00 AM: Hike to Villa Cassel (approx. 1.1 km, 190 m elevation gain, 30–40 minutes)•	12:00 PM: Lunch break near Villa Cassel•	13:00 PM: Hike towards Moosfluh (approx. 3.6 km, 309 m ascent)Opportunity to visit parts of the Aletsch Forest along the way.Practice techniques such as perspective blending, time blending, and focus stacking during the hike and reflection sessions.•	16:30 PM: End of excursion at Moosfluh (final gondola ride back) Travel Information:Train Route:•	Zurich HB → Brig → Brig Bahnhofplatz → Mörel → Riederalp West ~2h 40min•	Moosfluh → Riederalp (Moosfluh Station) → Mörel (via Riederalpbahn) → Mörel → Brig → Zurich HB ~3h 15minEstimated Ticket Prices (2nd Class):•	Zurich HB → Ried Mörel: ~CHF 90 (with Half Fare Card: ~CHF 45)•	Moosfluh → Zurich HB: ~CHF 110 (with Half Fare Card: ~CHF 55)

Join us for an unforgettable photography excursion to the Great Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps.

Lauterbrunnen Valley Vistas

Join us for an unforgettable photography excursion into one of Switzerland’s most awe-inspiring valleys. This majestic landscape, with its towering cliffs, has long captured the imagination of poets, writers, and artists — including John Ruskin and J.R.R. Tolkien. With dramatic peaks, a glacier-carved valley, lush meadows, and hundreds of waterfalls, this region offers an extraordinary backdrop for mountain landscape photography.During the excursion, you’ll have the opportunity to work with both wide-angle and telephoto lenses, capturing everything from sweeping alpine vistas to intimate natural details. In autumn, the mountain slopes will be ablaze with golden hues, adding vibrant warmth and richness to your compositions. What You'll Learn:•	Fundamentals of composition and color theory•	Advanced techniques: perspective blending, time blending, focal length blending, and focus stacking•	Use of planning tools for photography and hiking (including weather and light forecasting apps)•	Optimizing camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and more)•	Effective use of filters (neutral density and polarizing filters)This workshop is designed to strengthen your technical skills while nurturing your artistic development. You’ll be guided by an internationally awarded landscape photographer passionate about Swiss alpine photography, who will share practical insights to help you refine your personal photographic vision.Meeting Point:•	Lauterbrunnen train Station. Please arrive by 9:30–9:35 AM. What’s Not Included:•	Food and drinks•	Travel costs•	Train ticket: CHF 5.40 one-way (Lauterbrunnen → Wengwald) Excursion Schedule:•	09:30 AM: Meet at Lauterbrunnen train Station•	09:42 AM: Arrive at Wengwald•	10:00 AM: Introduction to camera settings, composition principles, color theory, and planning tools•	11:00 AM: reach few points and enjoy the view and from Wengen to Lauterbrunned valley. This is a great opportunity to improve close up teachinique and copposition and learn about time blending technique•	12:00 PM: Lunch break&nbsp;•	13:00 PM: Hike down to Lauterbrunnen (approx. 2.9 km, 379 m ascent)•	15:30 PM: Visit to the Staubbachfall being the highest free-falling waterfall in Switzerland, measuring 297 meters•	17:30 PM: End of excursion at Lauterbrunnen train station&nbsp; Travel Information:Train Route:•	Zurich HB → Bern → Interlaken Ost → Lauterbrunnen ~2.20h 40min•	Lauterbrunnen → Interlaken Ost → Bern → Zurich HB ~2.20h 40minEstimated Ticket Prices (2nd Class):•	Zurich HB → Lauterbrunnen: ~CHF 78 (with Half Fare Card: ~CHF 39)•	Lauterbrunnen → Zurich HB: ~CHF 78 (with Half Fare Card: ~CHF 39)

Join us for an unforgettable photography excursion into one of Switzerland’s most awe-inspiring valleys.

<h4>A full-day excursion to the most photographic places close to you</h4>Beautiful landscapes are all around us in Switzerland – they are a joy to experience, but a challenge to capture in a single photo. In our new Landscape Photography day-trip format, you’ll learn the essential tools and techniques for taking photographs that reflect the splendor of landscapes and the captivating details of nature during a full day with our professional instructors.Each trip will start at the designated meeting place on location. After a short introduction to composition, planning and camera technique, the instructor will take you to the best locations in the area and show you many different techniques and tips during the day. We will hike through mesmerising landscapes, visit mirror-like mountain lakes and find compositions during daytime and sunset.Expect to improve the way you think about, take and process your photographs during your adventures as well as learning how to plan your itinerary to make the best shots. All while you discover the best places in our beautiful country.Recommended to all levels of&nbsp;photographers who have learned the basics of their cameras and settings&nbsp;and would like to spend a full day in a beautiful location, to come back with great photos and improve their understanding of landscape and travel photography.No camera? No problem. We offer free camera hire during the course, just tell us in advance

Learn how to take incredible landscape photos in this hands-on photography workshop in a beautiful Swiss location. Lavaux, Engadin, Mürren, & more.

Landscape Photography Day Trip

Foto-Exkursionen zu den fotogensten Orten ganz in deiner NäheWunderschöne Landschaften umgeben uns in der Schweiz – es ist eine Freude, sie zu erleben, aber eine Herausforderung, sie fotografisch festzuhalten. In unserem neuen Kursformat für Landschafts- und Reisefotografie lernst du von unseren professionellen Fotolehrern die wichtigsten Techniken.Jeder Kurs beginnt an einem festgelegten Treffpunkt in der entsprechenden Region. Nach einer kurzen Einführung in Komposition, Planung und Kameratechnik führt dich der Kursleiter zu den besten Orten in der Umgebung und zeigt dir viele verschiedene Techniken. Wir wandern durch faszinierende Landschaften, besuchen spiegelglatte Bergseen und fotografieren bei Sonnenuntergang.Lerne, wie du deine Reiseroute planst, um die besten Aufnahmen zu machen.Empfohlen für alle Fotografen, die die Grundlagen ihrer Kamera und deren Einstellungen gelernt haben und einen ganzen Tag an einem wunderschönen Ort verbringen möchten, um großartige Fotos zu machen und ihr Verständnis für Landschafts- und Reisefotografie zu verbessern.Du hast keine Kamera? Kein Problem. Wir bieten einen kostenlosen Kameraverleih für die Dauer des Kurses an. Bitte teile uns bei deiner Anmeldung mit, falls du eine Kamera benötigst.

Lerne beeindruckende Landschaftsfotos zu machen und zwar während du durch die schönsten Landschaften in deiner Gegend wanderst. Erlebe tolle Sonnenuntergänge.

Landschaftsfotografie Tagesausflug

Une excursion d'une journée dans les lieux les plus photographiques près de chez vous:La Suisse regorge de paysage magnifiques - qui sont une joie à admirer, mais un défi à capturer en une seule photo. Dans notre nouveau format d'excursion photo de paysage d'une journée, vous apprendrez les outils et techniques essentiels pour prendre des photos qui reflètent la splendeur des paysages et les détails captivants de la nature pendant une journée complète avec nos enseignants professionnels. Chaque destination débutera sur le lieu de rendez-vous désigné. Après une brève introduction à la composition, à la planification et à la technique de prise de vue, l'enseignant vous emmènera dans les meilleurs endroits de la région et vous montrera de nombreuses techniques et astuces différentes pendant la journée. Nous marcherons à travers des paysages fascinants, visiterons des lacs de montagne ressemblant à des miroirs et trouverons des compositions pendant la journée, au lever et/ou au coucher du soleil. Attendez-vous à améliorer votre façon de voir, de prendre et de traiter vos photos au cours de vos aventures et d'apprendre à planifier votre itinéraire pour faire les meilleurs clichés. Tout en découvrant les plus beaux endroits de notre pays. Recommandé à tous les photographes qui connaissent les réglages de base de leur appareil photo, les fondamentaux de la photographie et qui aimeraient passer une journée complète dans un endroit magnifique pour ensuite revenir avec de superbes photos et avoir amélioré leur compréhension de la photographie de paysage et de voyage. Pas d'appareil photo? Aucun problème. Nous prêtons gratuitement un appareil photo pour le cours, il suffit de nous le dire à l'avance.

Apprenez à prendre des photos de paysages incroyables sur le terrain! Dans les plus beaux paysages de votre pays, assistez aux plus belles lumières.