Smartphone photography course

Beautifully composed nature photos, stunning animal shots, or expressive landscape photos don't necessarily require expensive photography equipment. In this beginner's course, learn what your smartphone is capable of under professional guidance.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: CHF 119.– per person. With the course ticket, you can also visit the zoo after the course.

Minimum age: 14 years old

Meeting place: Tiger Fountain at the main entrance

Dates & Reservations

Contents

• Learn practical skills for using your smartphone camera

• Learn the basics: Smartphone settings, composition, depth of field, lighting effects, and perspective

• Brief introduction to popular online platforms for photography

• Photo safari through the Zurich Zoo: Photographing animals, nature, and landscapes

Course Instructor

Jonas Wiemann (swiss-fotoshooting.ch)

What to Bring

• Clothing appropriate for the weather

• Smartphone with a fully charged battery

• Basic knowledge of how to use a smartphone

• If available: WhatsApp account, external battery (power bank)

Group size

8 to 12 people. We will hold the course if there are at least 8 participants. If there are fewer participants, we reserve the right to cancel the course up to one week before the event.

Closed Groups

You can also book this course exclusively for private groups of up to 12 people. The minimum package price for 10 people is CHF 1,500. Each additional person costs CHF 134. This includes a mid-morning snack and admission to the zoo.