Swiss Photography Workshop

October 22 – 28, 2026

(7 Days / 6 Nights)

Swiss Photography Workshop

October 22 to 28, 2026

8 days / 7 nights | Small group | Two instructors

Workshop price: $4,500 per person

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Quick facts

  • Dates: October 22–28, 2026

  • Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

  • Location: The Engadin, Graubünden, Switzerland

  • Arrival and departure: Zurich Airport

  • Meeting time: October 22 at 10:00 AM

  • Return to Zurich Airport: October 28, approximately 3:00–4:00 PM

  • Workshop price: USD 4,500

  • Deposit: USD 600

  • Accommodation: Six nights in a private room with private bathroom

  • Hotel: St. Moritz Youth Hostel

  • Group size: Maximum 12 participants

  • Instructors: Andrea Sanchini and Terje Svendsen

  • Instructor ratio: Maximum six participants per instructor

  • Photography level: Beginner to advanced

  • Physical level: Moderate

  • Transport: Workshop transport in vans

  • Meals included: Daily continental breakfast

  • Also included: Cable cars, mountain railways and local shuttle transport listed in the itinerary

  • Post-workshop support: Two online image-review sessions

Photograph the Swiss Alps in Autumn

The Engadin is a high alpine valley in southeastern Switzerland, surrounded by the peaks and glaciers of the Bernina Range.

In late October, the larch forests turn gold, the air becomes crisp and clear, and the highest mountains may receive their first covering of snow. Alpine lakes reflect the surrounding peaks, while mist, cloud and changing weather can create dramatic and atmospheric conditions.

During the workshop, we photograph both the grand alpine landscape and the quieter details that make this region special.

Our subjects may include:

  • Golden larch forests

  • Reflective mountain lakes

  • Glaciers and snow-covered peaks

  • Alpine rivers and streams

  • Panoramic mountain views

  • Intimate woodland scenes

  • Autumn colour and early winter conditions

  • Textures, patterns and details within the landscape

You do not need to be familiar with the Engadin before joining us. Part of the experience is discovering one of Switzerland’s most beautiful mountain regions with the guidance of a local photographer.

What to expect

This workshop combines iconic locations with hands-on instruction and a thoughtfully planned route through the Dolomites.

We photograph at sunrise and sunset whenever conditions are good, and use the middle of the day for travel, scouting, image review, rest, or locations that work well in softer or changing light. The exact rhythm may shift with weather and conditions, but the focus throughout is on helping you get the most out of each day.

During the workshop, we help you work on:

  • Composition in both grand landscapes and more intimate scenes

  • Use of foreground, depth, layering, and visual balance

  • Reading weather and mountain light

  • Camera settings and field technique

  • Making stronger image choices on location

  • Building a more consistent set of photographs from each session

The goal is not only that you come home with strong images, but that you leave with more confidence and a better understanding of how to approach landscape photography in the field.

Why Choose This Workshop?

Local Knowledge of the Engadin

Andrea brings detailed knowledge of the region, including seasonal conditions, mountain access and photographic locations. This local experience allows us to adapt the programme throughout the week and choose the best available locations for the light and weather.

Two Instructors and Personal Guidance

With no more than six participants per instructor, there is time for individual support in the field. We help with composition, camera settings, lens choice, filters and technical questions, while also encouraging you to develop a more intentional and personal approach to landscape photography.

A Wide Variety of Landscapes

This workshop is not built around a single viewpoint. During the week, we photograph glaciers, lakes, mountain panoramas, forests, valleys, rivers and smaller landscape details. That variety gives us strong photographic possibilities in both dramatic and quieter conditions.

Comfortable, Simple Logistics

We stay all six nights at the same accommodation in St. Moritz, so there is no need to pack and change hotels during the workshop.Airport transfers, workshop transport, cable cars and the main local transport required by the itinerary are included.

A Small and Supportive Group

The group is kept small so participants receive personal attention and have room to work at each location.The atmosphere is relaxed, supportive and focused on helping everyone develop as a

What You Will Learn

Throughout the workshop, we will work on:

  • Creating stronger and more intentional compositions

  • Simplifying complex mountain scenes

  • Using foreground, depth, balance and visual flow

  • Understanding how light affects mood and atmosphere

  • Working with cloud, mist, snow and changing weather

  • Photographing both grand landscapes and intimate details

  • Choosing the most effective lens and focal length

  • Refining camera settings and field technique

  • Moving beyond the obvious viewpoint

  • Developing a more personal way of seeing

  • Building a cohesive group of images

The teaching is adapted to your experience level and photographic goals.

Is This Workshop Right for You?

The workshop is suitable for photographers from beginner to advanced level.

You should have a basic familiarity with your camera, but you do not need to be an expert. We provide help with exposure, focusing, filters, lens choice, composition and other technical questions throughout the week.

This workshop may suit you if you:

  • Enjoy landscape and nature photography

  • Want personal guidance in a small group

  • Are comfortable with early starts

  • Enjoy both panoramic scenery and intimate landscapes

  • Want to improve your composition and field technique

  • Prefer not to drive or manage local transport yourself

  • Are comfortable walking on mountain paths

The workshop is focused on photography rather than strenuous hiking, but several sessions require moderate walking.

Physical Requirements

Participants should be comfortable walking on uneven mountain paths while carrying their own camera equipment.

Some walks take place before sunrise or after sunset, so a headlamp is required. Paths may be wet, muddy, icy or snow-covered.


The longest planned walk is the return from Val di Campo after sunset:

  • Approximately 6.1 km

  • Mostly downhill

  • Around 1 hour 30 minutes

Other planned walks generally range from 30 to 45 minutes.

Val Roseg will be reached either by e-bike or private taxi, depending on the final arrangement.

Participants should also be comfortable:

  • Walking in low light

  • Carrying camera equipment

  • Spending several hours outdoors

  • Working in cold, windy or wet conditions

  • Travelling by cable car, funicular and mountain shuttle

  • Using an e-bike, if that option is selected for Val Roseg

Please contact us before booking if you are uncertain whether the physical requirements are suitable for you.

A Typical Day

Our days are shaped by the light, weather and mountain conditions.

We normally begin before sunrise and travel to the selected location while the landscape is still quiet. After the morning session, we return for breakfast or continue to another nearby area.

The middle of the day may be used for:

  • Rest and personal time

  • Image reviews

  • Informal editing discussions

  • Scouting

  • Travel between locations

  • Photographing forests and smaller details

In the afternoon, we return to the field for another session that may continue through sunset and blue hour.

Some days may be long when conditions are promising. Other days will include more time to rest, review images and prepare for the next session.

Planned Itinerary

The itinerary below shows the locations we plan to photograph.

Mountain weather can change quickly, and cable cars, roads and high-altitude locations may be affected by wind, snow or maintenance. The order of the programme may therefore be adjusted to give the group the best available photography and safest possible experience.

Day 1 - October 22

Arrival and Introduction to the Engadin

We meet at Zurich Airport at 10:00 AM and drive through the Swiss Alps to the Engadin.

After arriving in the region, we plan an introductory afternoon session near Diavolezza before checking into our accommodation in St. Moritz.

The day ends with a welcome briefing and an overview of the week ahead.

Highlights:

  • Meet at Zurich Airport

  • Scenic transfer to the Engadin

  • Introductory mountain photography session

  • Hotel check-in

  • Welcome briefing

Day 2 (June 10):

Lago di Misurina Sunrise & Tre Cime Sunset

Iconic peaks and perfect reflections — a classic Dolomites day

  • Sunrise at Lago di Misurina: soft colors and calm morning water

  • Mid-morning rest or optional review session

  • Evening hike to Tre Cime: dramatic golden-hour light on towering cliffs

  • Return to hotel for dinner and image discussion

Day 3 (June 11):

Cadini di Misurina & Lago di Limides

Jagged spires and mirror-still alpine lakes

  • Sunrise at Cadini di Misurina: razor-sharp peaks silhouetted at dawn

  • Transfer to Cortina d’Ampezzo and free time to explore or rest

  • Sunset at Lago di Limides: pristine reflections surrounded by rugged landscapes

Day 4 (June 12):

Giau Pass Sunrise & Lago di Braies Sunset

Panoramic mountain passes and the most famous lake in the Dolomites

  • Sunrise at Giau Pass: sweeping ridgelines and mist rolling through valleys

  • Afternoon transfer toward the Braies region

  • Sunset at Lago di Braies: wooden boats, emerald waters, and dramatic mountain walls

Day 5 (June 13):

Lago di Braies Sunrise & Passo Gardena Sunset

Iconic lakes and winding alpine passes

  • Return to Braies at sunrise: tranquil water before crowds arrive

  • Travel to Val Gardena with time to rest

  • Sunset at Passo Gardena: winding roads and towering peaks lit by warm evening tones

Day 6 (June 14):

Sella Pass & Val di Funes

Towering cliffs and idyllic meadows beneath the Odle peak

  • Sunrise at Sella Pass: beautiful backlight on rugged rock faces

  • Quiet midday in Val di Funes or gentle walk for scouting

  • Sunset in Val di Funes: San Giovanni and Santa Maddalena with glowing evening peaks

Day 7 (June 15):

Alpe di Siusi Sunrise & Seceda Sunset

Wildflower meadows, rolling hills, and dramatic ridgelines

  • Sunrise at Alpe di Siusi: Europe’s largest alpine meadow filled with spring wildflowers

  • Afternoon cable car to Seceda

  • Sunset at Seceda: breathtaking jagged ridgeline falling into shadow as the sun sets

Ambitions & Goals

This workshop is about helping you grow as a photographer while creating a strong set of images in one of Europe’s most spectacular mountain regions.

We want you to return home with photographs you are genuinely proud of, but also with something more lasting: better visual awareness, greater confidence in the field, and a clearer understanding of how to work with light, weather, composition, and timing.

Our goal is to give you personal guidance throughout the week and create an environment where you can both enjoy the trip and develop your photography in a meaningful way.

Dolomites Photography Workshop

June 9 – 16, 2027

Tickets: $ 3,900 per person

Start: 9 June at 11:00 AM

End: 16 June at 3:00 PM

This workshop gives you eight days of focused photography in one of Europe’s most spectacular mountain regions, with two instructors, a small group, and a carefully planned route designed around the best available conditions.

Included in the workshop

  • 8 days / 7 nights of on-location photography training in the Dolomites

  • Two instructors working closely with the group throughout the workshop

  • Maximum 12 participants

  • Transport during the workshop in comfortable vans

  • Single-room accommodation in carefully selected hotels

  • Breakfast each day

  • A structured program built around sunrise, sunset, and the best available conditions

  • Two follow-up online sessions after the workshop

  • Access to a private WhatsApp group before departure for updates, travel planning, and practical information

Not included

  • Flights to and from Italy

  • Lunches and dinners

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

Price

Total trip price: $4,500 per person

Deposit: $800 to reserve your place

Single rooms are included for all participants.

Booking information

Your place is confirmed once your deposit has been paid. After booking, you will receive practical information about the workshop, travel planning, recommended gear, and the next steps before departure.

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Dolomites Photography Workshop

June 9 – 16, 2027 (8 Days / 7 Nights)

Tickets: $ 3,900 per person

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