Fantastic Zermatt
CHF 1'199
per person
Fully booked
Photo Workshop Zermatt
Zermatt offers fantastic mountain scenery amidst 38 four-thousand-meter peaks, crystal-clear mountain lakes, an imposing starry sky and of course the world-famous Matterhorn. It is a fantastic setting for photography.
Have you ever wished to take impressive night shots? To take photos of the beautiful mountains in the best light or capture back light photographs? During this workshop, we will show you how to realize your dream pictures, guide you to the most beautiful spots and support you in photographing.
At the Zermatt photo workshop, you will stay overnight at the Kulmhotel Gornergrat and a charming mountain hut. You can look forward to a breathtaking panorama.
Highlights Photo Workshop Zermatt
- The Matterhorn reflected in the lakes Riffelsee and Stellisee
- Imposing night sky with stars and Milky Way (depending on weather)
- Fantastic lighting moods for the golden and blue hour, including the Alpenglow on the peak of the Matterhorn at sunrise (depending on weather)
- Individual coaching and support by the photo workshop instructors
- This workshop will be held in English!
Topics Photo Workshop Zermatt
- Photography locations: Stellisee, Riffelsee, Gornergrat and more
- Landscape photography with a focus on mountains, lakes, flowers etc. and of course the Matterhorn!
- Night photography: The Milky Way and starry sky! (In clear weather condition)
- Photographing in different lighting moods: golden hour, blue hour, backlight etc.
- Special techniques like time lapse, panorama, focus stacking, time blending
- Camera Settings (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance)
- Image composition
- Use of filters
- Workflow image editing (Lightroom / Photoshop)
- If necessary, analysing pictures and feedback sessions
Photo Guides
Price
CHF 1’350.- | per person sharing
CHF 1’560.- | per person in a single room (limited availability)
Included in the price
Not included in the price
What our clients say
3 days
10 guests + 2 photo guides
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From our gallery
The best impressions from Zermatt.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Accommodation
Comfortable mountain hotel with a fantastic view
Our hotel is located 2,500 meters above sea level and offers panoramic views of the mountains around Zermatt from all rooms. The hotel has direct access to hiking trails, a traditional restaurant, a spa, an outdoor hot tub overlooking the Matterhorn and free Wi-Fi. The hotel is a historic mountain hotel built in 1853 and renovated in 2014. The traditionally furnished rooms feature satellite TV and a bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. From the sun terrace you can enjoy a direct view of the Matterhorn.
There are enough double rooms available for the group.
Romantic hut in the midst of nature
The hut is located at 2,620 m above sea level, in the middle of the hiking area Sunnegga-Blauherd Rothorn. The large sun terrace with a unique view of the Matterhorn invites you to relax and enjoy. The property offers cottage romance with unforgettable sunrises and sunsets, and the Matterhorn reflection in lake Stellisee, only 20 minutes away.
There are enough double rooms (with separate beds) available for the group.
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 single and double rooms are reserved. You can choose you're preferred accommodation type when registering for the tour. Single rooms are limitied.Recommended camera equipment
- A camera with manual adjustment options (including SLR, system camera, bridge camera, compact camera)
- At least 1 object in the normal range as well as wide angle and medium telephoto lens (e.g. 70-200mm)
- if available Tripod (strongly recommended)
- Filters (if available) - we will also have 1 - 2 filter sets in the usual sizes on site to try out
- Remote release (if available)
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.