Single Day
Zurich Blue Hour & Night
Zurich City Center
Overview
Season
Autumn - WinterIntensity
About This Workshop
When the sun goes down, Zurich transforms. This workshop focuses on that fleeting, magical window known as “Blue Hour” where the sky turns a deep indigo and the city lights sparkle warm gold.
This is a technical workshop where you will master your tripod and manual settings. We’ll focus on timing, composition, and the specific challenges of night photography. By the end of the 3 hours, you’ll be comfortable shooting long exposures and capturing high-quality nightscapes.
Visual Inspiration
Images you could be inspired to capture during this workshop.
What You'll Capture
- Quaibrücke: Light trails with Fraumünster background
- Polybahn: Creative motion blur shots
- Opera House: Illuminated architecture
- Limmat River: Smooth water reflections
What You'll Learn
- Blue Hour Blending: Balancing sky and city lights
- Long Exposures: Creating light trails from trams/cars
- White Balance: Managing mixed artificial lighting
- Starbursts: Creating star effects with aperture
Schedule
1
1st Hour
Theory briefing and sunset scouting
2
2nd Hour
Blue hour shoot (The prime time)
3
3rd Hour
Night photography and light trails
What's Included
- Professional night photography instruction
- Blue hour timing guide
- Post-workshop editing cheat sheet
Not Included
- Transportation to Zurich
- Camera equipment
Recommended Gear
Physical Requirements
Easy city walking on flat surfaces.
Common Questions
Do I need a tripod?
Yes, a tripod is essential for this workshop as we will be doing long exposures.
What if it rains?
Wet streets reflect city lights beautifully! We shoot rain or shine (within reason). Bring a rain cover.
Total Price
CHF 100 / person
