Natural and Available Light
Understanding how to work with light is the key to taking unique and interesting photographs. The word ‘photography’ translates literally to ‘writing with light’. Lighting is the foundation of all photography and learning to work with and manipulate light is an important step in the development of every photographer. In this class you will learn techniques for working in natural (outdoor) and available (indoor) lighting situations and how to take control of your lighting to create unique and interesting images through hands-on exercises and instructor guidance.

Class Format: Hands-on, interactive learning, taught by a working professional photographer.
Class Time: 10:30 - 17:30
Experience Level: Beginner
Class fee: CHF 325* per person
Location: ViewFinder Center - ZURICH studio (map)
Class size: Minimum of 6 students, maximum of 10.
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The ViewFinder Center for Photography is Switzerland's leading English-language photography learning center. Since late 2009, the ViewFinder Center has helped over 400 students improve their photography skills and explore their passion for making great images.

The ViewFinder Center offers day and evening courses in Zürich and destination workshops within Europe that are specifically tailored to the needs of beginning and intermediate photography enthusiasts. ViewFinder is owned and operated by American expats Bryon Paul McCartney and Kellie Nolan McCartney, who have lived in Switzerland since 2000.

As lead instructor, Bryon is a full-time, professional commercial and fine art photographer. He has received honors and awards for his photography from the International Photography Awards and the Prix de la Photographie Paris, among many others. He also holds current memberships in the SBF (Swiss Professional Photographers), VFG (Swiss Association of Creative Photographer), PPA (Professional Photographers of America), ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) and the NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals).