🌕 Selenophile – Moon Photography Photo Workshop: The fascination of the moon in pictures

Welcome to the “Selenophile – Moon Photography Photo Workshop” !
Immerse yourself in the art of capturing the moon in all its beauty—from a delicate crescent to a brilliant full moon. In this workshop, you'll learn how to perfectly frame the moon as your main subject and create stunning, detailed shots using professional techniques.

Learn how to precisely capture the luminous surface, crater structures, and lunar atmospheres—whether as a close-up or as part of an atmospheric landscape composition. This workshop takes you to carefully selected locations in Switzerland with clear visibility and an ideal view of the lunar horizon.

🌙 The highlights of the “Selenophile – Moon Photography Photo Workshop”

✨ Learn to understand and see the moon:
Learn how to use the moon's phases, orbit, and brightness to create your own images. Discover when and where to find the best conditions for exceptional moon shots.

🔭 Detailed moon shots with structure and depth:
From craters to mares, discover how to achieve razor-sharp images of the moon with a telephoto lens, correct focus, and optimal exposure.

📷 Harmoniously uniting moon and landscape:
Create compositions in which the moon strikes a natural balance with mountains, lakes, or silhouettes—for atmospheric yet technically precise images.

🪄 Small group, intensive learning:
A maximum of 4 participants allows you to receive personal support, targeted technical assistance and individual feedback.

💡 From theory to practice:
You'll not only learn how to photograph the moon, but also how to perfect your results through fine post-processing and precise white balance.

📖 The topics of the workshop

• Moon photography from A to Z: techniques, planning and timing

• Equipment & Settings: Focal length, ISO, exposure time and focus

• Photographing during different moon phases – from crescent to supermoon

• Precise focus and exposure in bright moonlight

• Moon over landscape and architecture: composition, perspective, foreground design

• Avoiding typical errors (overexposure, camera shake, color casts)

• RAW development & post-processing: Making fine details visible

• Feedback session & image review – targeted learning through experience

🕓 Dates and times

When:

• June 13, 2026, Zurich, Üetliberg with a crescent moon rising during the blue hour – The exact location will be announced after registration in the workshop group chat.
• July 17, 2026, Graubünden, Bündner Schloss at twilight with a crescent moon setting – The exact location will be announced after registration in the workshop group chat.
• August 14, 2026, Graubünden, Bündner Castle at sunset with a waning crescent moon – The exact location will be announced after registration in the workshop group chat.
  
• November 23, 2026, Zurich, Üetliberg at sunset with a rising full moon – The exact location will be announced after registration in the workshop group chat.
• December 4, 2026, Bündner Castle at sunset with crescent moon - The exact location will be announced after registration in the workshop group chat.

• New locations and dates are currently being planned

Time: Approximately 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. or 3:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., depending on the location, season, and in accordance with moonrise or moonset and ideal lighting conditions.

📍 Venue

Location: Switzerland
The exact locations are chosen depending on the weather – in places with a clear view of the moonrise and a clear horizon line for optimal photo opportunities.

👥 Number of participants & requirements

• Max. 4 participants for personal coaching

• For beginners and advanced photographers of the moon and landscape

• Camera with manual mode and telephoto lens (at least 200 mm recommended, longer focal lengths are advantageous)

• Basic knowledge of aperture, exposure time and ISO is helpful

📦 What is included in the workshop?

✅ Personal accompaniment by an experienced moon and landscape photographer
✅ Theoretical introduction to moon phases, planning and equipment
✅ On-site practice with individual support
✅ Snacks & non-alcoholic drinks
✅ Feedback and debriefing of the best recordings

❌ Not included

• Arrival and return journey

• Personal insurance or equipment insurance

🌕 Registration and waiting list

Would you like to learn how to photograph the moon in a way that reveals all its fascination?
Then register now for the “Selenophile – Moon Photography Photo Workshop” or join the waiting list to be informed about new dates.

This workshop is ideal for you if you:

• want to photographically master the moon as your main subject ,

• deepen your technical knowledge ,

• and want to share your passion for moon photography with like-minded people.

Experience the tranquility and beauty of moon photography – and capture Earth’s satellite as you have rarely seen it: in the “Selenophile – Moon Photography Photo Workshop” .