# Art & design

Change of perspective: landscape photography on the Säntis in changing light

Säntisgipfel, 9107 Schwägalp Säntis
Adults photo course incl. ascent and descent (from 16 years) CHF 180.00
Adults with GA/Half-Fare Card incl. ascent and descent (from 16 years) CHF 150.00
If you already have a basic knowledge of photography and would like to improve your skills, this photography workshop is perfect for you.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of landscape photography and experience the Säntis in all its multifaceted light moods! Our photo workshop is aimed at anyone who already has basic knowledge of photography and would like to improve their skills.

Learning content:
Dealing with light and design basics:
Backlight, sidelight, light from behind
Sun, fog, rain, snow
Daylight, golden hour, blue hour, night shots
Proportions and image composition
Technique: equipment and its use
File formats and their advantages
ISO, aperture, shutter speed: understanding and applying correlations
Filters and their effects
Tripod: stability and possible uses
Digital helpers and apps: Using them to optimize your photography
The importance of post-processing

René Niederer, the experienced photographer, is the instructor for this course and will accompany you during the workshop, giving you valuable tips and being available for questions and individual support.

Schedule:
17.15 hrs Meeting point at the Schwägalp ticket office
17.30 hrs ascent
17.45 - 22.15 Photo course on the Säntis summit
22.30 hrs Descent

Included in the course costs:
Extra ascent and descent with the suspension railroad outside regular operating hours
Photo course under the expert guidance of photographer René Niederer
Evening meal package
Mineral and coffee

Requirements for course participants:
Basic photographic knowledge
Familiar with your own equipment
Own camera with manual settings
tripod

Registration/execution:
Registration is binding.
You will be contacted 3 days before the event to find out whether the photo course can take place due to the weather or whether it will be postponed to a later date (Friday, May 24, 2024 or June 21, 2024).


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Contact

Säntis-Schwebebahn AG

9107 Schwägalp