Weekend Mastery Bundle for Beginners

You have a camera, but feel overwhelmed by how it works? End up using the Auto mode or your phone’s camera instead?The Intensive 7 hours Beginners Course will equip you with the most important skills needed to create high-quality photography in just one day. During the first 4 hours you’ll learn key photographic concepts and techniques (exposure triangle, composition, shooting modes, focus, and more) plus the key settings of your camera. After a well-earned lunch break we’ll go outdoors for a 3 hours practice to put your newfound knowledge into practice. Feel stuck or overwhelmed? Relax – our approachable instructors will be by your side. <h3>After the course you will have mastered:</h3><ul><li>The basics of your camera settings and features – all taught in simple terms</li><li>How to use different lenses and equipment – and why</li><li>Composing striking photos from awe-inspiring landscapes to dreamy portraits</li><li>Creating photos that are sharp, colorful, and well composed</li></ul> <h3>Course Requirements:</h3><ul><li>Your camera: DSLR or mirrorless or any camera with a shooting mode selector (P, A/Av, S/Tv, M)</li><li>No camera? No problem. We offer free camera hire during the course (just tell us in advance)</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts</li></ul>

Take control of your camera with our full-day photography course for beginners. Our most popular group course, conveniently located downtown. Results guaranteed

Full day photography class for beginners

Beginners Intensive Photography 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>

A full-day, hands-on photography course for those who already are familiar with their camera settings. Certified by EduQua, the Swiss quality label.

Intermediate photography course

Intermediate Intensive Photography Course

Our most popular course after beginners for a good reason. Have you taken hundreds of pictures on your last holiday trip? Do you wish you could learn the techniques to efficiently organize them into correct folders, quickly edit them to perfection and share them with your friends? Then our Adobe Lightroom for Photographers course is what you’re looking for. Learn our recommended workflow and how to edit your photos over 7 hours never to look back again. Spend less time in front of your computer, share much more beautiful photos and have more time out shooting! Our Lightroom Course has the following goals: Show you our recommended photography workflow – from your memory card to share / print your photosShow you the best tools to make your photos look much betterTo teach you all you need to know about Lightroom in 7 hours.We will take a look at all aspects of the standard digital workflow: Importing from memory card, organizing photos, selecting the best, editing quickly and efficiently and then exporting and sharing your images. What to bring with you:<ul><li>Your laptop (if you don't have one, we can lend you a laptop during the course)</li><li><a href="https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lrdZP/creativeref:1101l89511" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--link_color);">Lightroom + Lightroom Classic</a>&nbsp;both installed. To download, choose “Creative Cloud Photography Plan”.</li><li>Some of your recent photos in a memory card to import to Lightroom</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts 🙂</li></ul>

Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom to organize and edit your photos. Master the software the pros use for workflow, storage, and basic retouching.

Adobe Lightroom Course

Adobe Lightroom Full Day Course

Adobe Photoshop is the most popular photo editing and illustration software with tons of features. With the right instruction and a little perseverance, you can master it and create next-level images that will wow your audience and progress in your career. We divided this complex and powerful software into easy-to-manage chapters, so you can master each skill one at a time and gradually build your confidence.This 15 hours Photoshop course, delivered in 5 x 3 hours, will give you plenty of time to practice, master the software and work on your personal projects. Level 1:&nbsp;will enable you to perform most of the basic tasksLevel 2:&nbsp;will teach you the more advanced techniques such as skin retouching, compositing, smart objects etc. Completion certificate delivered&nbsp;if you’ve fulfilled the following criteria:<ul><li>Minimum 80 % attendance</li><li>Successful completion of homework projects</li></ul>After completing the second level, you will have enough knowledge to apply for Adobe's <a href="https://certiport.pearsonvue.com/Certifications/Adobe/ACP/Overview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Certified Professional test</a>. If you score a minimum of 70 %, you will receive this certificate that is recognized worldwide.This course is recommended to all photography enthusiasts, digital marketing employees, graphic designers and anybody else who needs Photoshop in their workflow. What to bring with you:<ul><li>Your laptop (if you don't have one, we can lend you a laptop during the course)</li><li><a href="https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lrdZP/creativeref:1101l89511" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--link_color);">Photoshop</a>&nbsp;installed. To download, click <a href="https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lrdZP/creativeref:1101l89511" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to select the photography plan, which includes both Photoshop and Lightroom. </li><li>Some of your photos to edit on Photoshop (we will provide example photos)</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts 🙂</li></ul>

Bring out the full magic of your photos. In this popular 5-week course, we'll simplify this powerful software for you so you can use the same tool  as the pros.

Photoshop Class

Adobe Photoshop Level 1: Evening Course

The Art of Capturing Life: Street PhotographyDiscover the vibrant world of street photography and learn how to master the art of capturing unique, meaningful moments in public spaces with our comprehensive street photography course. This immersive experience promises a multitude of benefits for each participant, sparking creativity, honing technical skills, and enhancing visual storytelling abilities.As a participant in this course, you will benefit from an improved understanding of your camera and its potential, giving you the ability to capture high-quality images in various lighting conditions, and in the dynamic, ever-changing street environment. You will develop a deeper appreciation for the world around you as you learn to perceive and document the extraordinary in the ordinary. Furthermore, you will refine your aesthetic sensibility and foster a personal style, which is crucial for establishing a unique photographic identity.The course is designed to boost your confidence in photographing public spaces and people, while respecting privacy and ethical considerations. You'll learn how to swiftly respond to spontaneous situations, transforming fleeting moments into powerful, timeless images. This skill can prove invaluable, not only in street photography, but also in other photography genres such as documentary or event photography.&nbsp;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;The course is structured to accommodate both beginners and intermediate photographers, while a basic understanding of your camera setting is required. If you don't feel comfortable yet with basic camera settings and concepts like Aperture and Shutter Speed, please attend <a href="https://swissphotoclub.com/en-ch/courses" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our beginners course</a> first.&nbsp;In essence, this course is a journey into the heart of humanity, viewed through the lens of your camera. Enroll now and step into the dynamic world of street photography, where every corner turned presents a new opportunity to capture life in all its glorious spontaneity.Only a small group of participants will be accepted for each session to improve personal feedback and development.

Learn Street Photography & re-discover your city through your lens. Shoot candid moments without being seen and learn to approach strangers with confidence.

Street Photography Course

Street Photography

Photography

Financing by the State of Geneva Apply for a <a href="https://ge.ch/socialcafcatalogue/explore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chèque annuel de formation here</a>Institute: Swiss Photo ClubCourse reference : 5014CAF value: 750.00

Financing

Learn more, save more.&nbsp;When you sign up for one of our Mastery Bundle programs, you’ll achieve a high level of technical and artistic proficiency–and you’ll save money compared to joining the classes individually.The beginners mastery bundles include all the necessary courses we advice to advance in photography. We’ll start from the beginning so you master the basics before moving on to a specialty in your area of choice.&nbsp;This way, you’ll get a comprehensive photography education with just the right blend of technical instruction, creative inspiration, and hands-on practice.This specific bundle is for those who prefer to attend the courses during the weekends. Within the package, only the Photoshop course is during weekday evenings.Included in the bundle:<ul><li>Beginners Intensive Course: 7h</li><li>Intermediate Intensive Course: 7h</li><li>Lightroom Course: 7h</li><li>Photoshop Evening Level 1 5x3h: 15h</li><li>Street Photography: 4h</li></ul>

Learn more, save more. This specific bundle is for those who prefer to attend the courses during the weekends (except Photoshop in the evenings).

Weekend Pack for Beginners

Evening Mastery Bundle for Beginners

<h3>Our ultimate photography class for beginners</h3>The 5 weeks evening beginner photography class is our ultimate group course recommendation for beginners who want to make a serious step into photography.During our five weeks program we meet every week for two hours in the evenings to go through key photography concepts and tips. Then we give you interesting and challenging assignments to complete before the next session next week. These assignments are designed to let you use what you learned and encounter problems that we will resolve in the upcoming class. This method gives you plenty amount of time to digest what you learned, try it with your camera and come back with correct questions in your mind for the next session.If you expect to miss one of the sessions due to your schedule, no problem. You can always join the same session from the following month’s course.With our innovative approach to teaching, students find themselves completely immersed in their course of study over five weeks. The project-based curriculum covers an extensive 10 hours of material, which will comfortably get you to the intermediate level.

The best way to learn photography for beginners. Weekly lessons with time for practice & feedback in between. Get up to speed quickly. EduQua-certified quality.

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners 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>Characteristics of light : size, direction &amp; color</li><li>Managing natural light with reflectors, diffusers</li><li>Editing considerations (what to do, not how to do)</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>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 in advance after your registration).</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts 🙂</li></ul>

For those who already understand their camera settings, a weekly course covering the artistic parts of photography.  5 weekly sessions with homework & feedback.

Intermediate Photography Evening Course

Intermediate Evening Photography Course

Financing by the State of Geneva Apply for a <a href="https://ge.ch/socialcafcatalogue/explore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chèque annuel de formation here</a>Institute: Swiss Photo ClubCourse reference : 5015CAF value: 750.00

Learn more, save more.&nbsp;When you sign up for one of our Mastery Bundle programs, you’ll achieve a high level of technical and artistic proficiency–and you’ll save money compared to joining the classes individually.The beginners mastery bundles include all the necessary courses we advice to advance in photography. We’ll start from the beginning so you master the basics before moving on to a specialty in your area of choice.&nbsp;This way, you’ll get a comprehensive photography education with just the right blend of technical instruction, creative inspiration, and hands-on practice.This specific bundle is for those who prefer to keep the weekends free and attend the classes during weekday evenings. Only the Lightroom course takes place over a weekend.Included in the bundle:<ul><li>Beginners Evening Course 5x2h: 10h</li><li>Intermediate Evening Course 5x2h: 10h</li><li>Lightroom Course: 7h</li><li>Photoshop Evening Level 1 5x3h: 15h</li><li>2 x Practice workshops: 4h</li></ul>

This specific bundle is for those who prefer to keep the weekends free and attend the classes during weekday evenings.

Evening Pack for Beginners

Learn portraiture photography

<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://api.swissphotoclub.de/courses" 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>(No camera? No problem. We offer free camera hire during the course, just tell us in advance).</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts</li></ul>

Learn how to take great portraits both inside and outside in this fun, one-day portrait photography course. EduQua-certified quality. Better photos guaranteed.

Portrait Photography 1-Day Course

Portrait Photography Full Day Course

This full day studio lighting photography course will teach you how to use professional lighting equipment for portraiture, at our professional photography studios in Zürich and Geneva. This is a full hands on practical workshop for all photography enthusiasts wanting to learn how to creatively shoot portraits using flash studio lights.&nbsp; Learning how to control the light is a hard work, and the whole process could be overwhelming, but it can also be fun and the results fantastic. Our studio lighting experts will guide you step by step, showing you how to set up your first light, a second light, add a reflector, and importantly how to get the picture right in the camera. Together we are going to bring you to a new level in your understanding of light, light shaping and emotional response to lighting. You will practice how to get stunning photographs that both you and your subject will be amazed by. You will also learn how to arrange a shoot, tips about finding models in your area, some posing techniques and how to direct your model to get the picture you want. If you’re planning on setting up your home studio, you will get first hand advices on exact brands and models and where to best order them. Creative and easy to follow, this studio lighting photography course has the right amount of theory and practice, that will enable you to boost your imagination, gain more confidence in a studio environment and bring home some stunning images for your portfolio. At the end of the day not only you will gain confidence for shooting in a studio environment, but you will also walk away with some great images for your portfolio.Our most complete course to master studio lighting with flash! <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="/courses" 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>(No camera? No problem. We offer free camera hire during the course, just tell us in advance).</li><li>Positive attitude and passion for visual arts ?</li></ul>

Learn to take amazing studio portraits using professional lighting equipment. The perfect mix of theory and practice--at our fully equipped pro studio.

Studio Lighting Photography 1-Day Course

Studio Lighting Photography Full Day Course

Financing by the State of Geneva Apply for a <a href="https://ge.ch/socialcafcatalogue/explore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chèque annuel de formation here</a>Institute: Swiss Photo ClubCourse reference : 5017CAF value: 750.00

A perfect solution for those who want to improve in portrait photography. Following the courses in this package, you will learn all aspects you need, including:<ul><li>Photography Fundamentals</li><li>Composition</li><li>Understanding Light</li><li>Using Natural and Artificial light </li><li>Getting a good expression from your models</li><li>Posing</li><li>Using Lightroom to organize and edit photos</li><li>Using Photoshop for skin retouching and compositing</li></ul>

The perfect bundle of courses for those who want to master portrait photography. Includes shooting in both natural and artificial light plus editing.

Portrait Photography Bundle

Portrait / Studio Photography Bundle for beginners

Filmmaking: Shooting and Editing Bundle

The camera is there, the motivation too – but you still do not know how to produce a movie? Perfect, you can stop worrying because you’ve found what you’re looking for! In this intensive 15 hours course, our filmmaker instructor will provide you with basics of writing, directing, camera and digital editing, and each student writes, directs, shoots, and edits a short film project.Each week a different production step is discussed, for each topic there are new exercises and a week to implement them. Best of all: emerging difficulties, problems or questions can be discussed, explained, solved, and avoided the next time!In these weeks you will be completely immersed in the subject matter, working intensively with your camera and various techniques and improving yourself from week to week. This comprehensive course program provides the perfect foundation for our advanced courses.You want to join, but cannot join one of the four evenings? No problem. You can make up for the missed lessons in one of the next courses.What do I have to bring?Video-receptive camera: DSLR or without mirror or superzoomAdobe Premiere Pro video editing software recommended (<a href="https://clk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=264304&amp;a=3162107&amp;g=23213602" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">download here</a>). You can also bring another software of your choice, our instructor can still help. Please let us know in advance during your checkout.

Master videography & filmmaking over 4 weeks. Learn how to create and edit a documentary, film or engaging YouTube videos in this fun and hands-on course.

Filmmaking Class for Beginners

Filmmaking and Videography course for beginners

Turn your creative ideas into amazing videos with Adobe Premiere Pro. A professional video editor that doesn't limit your creative choices.&nbsp;Premiere Pro is the industry standard used by professional designers to create stunning, high class videos and, after completing this course, you too can become a confident, skillful and efficient creator of stunning videos.This course is aimed at people who are completely new to Premiere Pro.&nbsp; If you are self taught using Premiere, this course will show you other techniques but mostly expertise you never dreamed were necessary or possible and will show you efficiencies to help speed up your workflow.In this 30 hours class, you will learn a solid basis of Premiere Pro which allows you to do the following:<ul><li>Organizing and starting a Premiere Pro project</li><li>Perform basic edits, arranging clips and working in multiple layers</li><li>Perform advanced edits using the toolbox, masks and blending techniques</li><li>Applying and adjusting video/audio effects</li><li>Create a multitrack, working simultaneously on multiples medias for one video</li><li>Create custom graphics and texts</li><li>Create custom small animations and understand its mechanics</li><li>Mixing audio from speech, music and sound effects</li><li>Exporting a video with the proper settings</li></ul>Completion certificate delivered if you’ve fulfilled the following criteria:<ul><li>Minimum 80% attendance</li><li>Successful completion of homework projects</li></ul>By the end of this class, you will feel proficient in creating video with this complex program. If you’ve been thinking about expanding your business to include video, this class will give you the tools to successfully start creating quality videos that will impress!

Learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro to create & edit video content like a professional. Certification available. 10-week evening class to fit your schedule.

Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing course

Videography

Financing by the State of Geneva Apply for a <a href="https://ge.ch/socialcafcatalogue/explore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chèque annuel de formation here</a>Institute: Swiss Photo ClubCourse reference : 5018CAF value: 750.00

This package includes the very popular Filmmaking and Premiere Pro courses as a full package.

Your comprehensive guide to filmmaking, from conception to shooting and editing. Save money with this package deal combining Filmmaking + Premiere Pro classes.

Filmmaking Mastery Bundle

Mastery Bundles

<div>The filmmaking / Videography bundles cover both the shooting and editing aspects of creating a short video clip or a movie.&nbsp;</div>

FILMMAKING / VIDEOGRAPHY bundles

<div>With these photography mastery bundles for beginners, there’s no need to have extensive (or even any!) prior experience in photography.&nbsp; We’ll start from the beginning so you master the basics before moving on to a specialty in your area of choice.&nbsp; This way, you’ll get a comprehensive photography education with just the right blend of technical instruction, creative inspiration, and hands-on practice.</div>

PHOTOGRAPHY bundles

<div>Monthly Installments We offer the possibility of payment in up to 12* installments. You can combine installments with your yearly training allowance. * free of charge up to 3 installments, CHF 10.- per month for each additional installment. The installment option is only offered to residents of Switzerland. Yearly Training Allowance Geneva (CAF | Chèque Annuel de Formation Genève) <a href="https://api.dev.swissphotoclub.com/nova_admin">Apply for Chèque de Formation (CAF)</a> Benefit from a reduction of CHF 750.- Who is eligible for the Chèque de Formation ? (<a href="https://api.dev.swissphotoclub.com/nova_admin">En savoir plus</a>) </div><ul><li>Adults domiciled and taxpayers in the canton of Geneva for at least one year at the time of the start of the requested training.</li><li>Adults who have had a frontier worker permit for at least one year at the time of the start of the requested training.</li><li>Adult Confederates domiciled in the border area and who have been working in the canton for at least one year at the time of the start of the requested training.</li></ul>

<div>Learn more, save more.&nbsp; When you sign up for one of our Mastery Bundle programs, you’ll achieve a high level of technical and artistic proficiency–and you’ll save money compared to joining the classes individually. </div><ul><li>Whether you are want to learn photography for beginners or whether you already have an intermediate level;</li><li>Whether you’re interested in portraits, landscapes, or filmmaking;</li><li>Or even if you need to master the Adobe suite for your career in graphic design or marketing or to bring out the beauty and professionalism of your photos,</li></ul><div>We have a bundle for you. </div><div>With our 5-star, EduQua certified photography classes, you’ll unlock the magic of your photos and surprise yourself with what you are capable of.</div>

Excellent training with friendly, approachable, patient AND professional instructor – The best part for me was getting to put into practice all the stuff we learned. On top of that, the instructor really helps you and keeps giving you tips on how to improve your technique. By the end of the beginner’s course you will not only feel a lot more confident in your technique but you will be left wanting to develop your skills even further! I would highly recommend learning photography with Swiss Photo Club!

“My photography improved immediately!”

<div>First time I heard about the photography competition by Swiss Photo Club, I was intrigued and challenged. I submitted my best photos and one of them was selected for big print. All my friends and family saw my art in print in the exhibition, then I was hooked! Now I challenge myself to create new photos before every competition. My photography has improved and I have several of my best photos in print. Thank you Swiss Photo Club for the organization.</div>

"I join every Photo Awards"

<div>Just participated to the Night Photography Workshop at Geneva with Altun. It is my third workshops and I have to say it is always very insightful and base on practice experience. Altun and other photographers are very kind to explain set up and share their experiences. I can only recommend if you want to start or become even better in photography!</div>

Great Practice Workshops

Highly recommend Swiss Photo Club. Just came back from another trip with them (Cappadocia-Istanbul), was an absolutely fabulous trip and photography experience. So rich adventure from the hot air balloons, the hikes, Turkish gastronomy discovery, Istanbul visits with the insights from local guides. Osan is a fantastic and inspiring teacher and the perfect travel buddy. Cannot wait to book my next trip!

Mastery Bundles

Weekend Pack for Beginners

Evening Pack for Beginners

Portrait / Studio Photography Bundle for beginners

Filmmaking Mastery Bundle

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