Day 1

After the individual journey we meet at noon in Zermatt. After a small introduction with theory in the early afternoon, we will travel by train directly to the mountains to our first accommodation. After the early supper, we head out to take great shots at sunset, dawn, and night. If the sky is clear, we can capture fantastic photos of the night sky with the Milky Way.

Day 2

Today we set off before sunrise in order to be in the right place at the right time. After an extensive photo session in the best light, we head back to the hotel to get some strength from the breakfast. Then we head out to our next accommodation. In the early afternoon there is an image editing workshop.

This afternoon resp. evening, we want to capture our dream photos again. If we are lucky and the weather is favourable, we can capture fantastic pictures of the Matterhorn reflected in the lake. Later, we want to photograph the imposing night sky again.

Day 3

We get up early and make our way to our photo location before sunrise. We shoot in the best light again before we go back to the accommodation for breakfast.

Mid-morning we take the train back to Zermatt, where the photo workshop officially ends.

For whom is this Photo Workshop Zermatt suitable?

This workshop is aimed at beginners with basic knowledge (you know where to adjust aperture, time and ISO) as well as advanced photographers. We hike with the photographic equipment on the two days in each case about 2 to 4 hours. This workshop involves moderate walking on hiking trails. A moderate level of fitness is required on this tour.

Arrival

Zermatt is a car-free town. By car you have to drive to Täsch (parking available). From Täsch, the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn takes guests to Zermatt every 20 minutes.

Accomodation

For our group, enough double rooms are reserved. You can choose your preferred accommodation type when registering for the tour. Single rooms are limited.

Recommended camera equipment

• A camera with manual settings option (including SLR, system camera, bridge camera, compact camera)
• At least one lens in the normal range as well as a wide-angle and medium telephoto lens (eg. 70-200mm)
• If available: Tripod (strongly recommended)
• If available: Filters – we will also have 1-2 filter setts in the usual sizes on site to try out
• If available: Remote shutter release

Weather

The weather can change rapidly in the mountains. Therefore bring suitable clothing, preferably in the onion principle including rain jacket/trousers and good, robust hiking boots.

This workshop takes place in any weather. Even if the weather is cloudy or rainy, there are often exciting motifs to photograph. In case of bad weather we will put more emphasis on theory. For the possible photography of natural phenomena like the starry sky, appropriate weather (e.g. clear sky) is a prerequisite. This cannot be guaranteed.

Terms and Conditions

T&Cs of Amazing Views & Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.