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Swiss photography school offering practical courses, workshops and photo trips led by professional photographers.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

Fotowerkstatt kreativ is a Swiss provider of photography courses, workshops and photo trips, based in Hettlingen near Winterthur. It positions itself as a hands-on photography school for creative people who want to take better pictures, teaching the craft of photography in a practical and enjoyable way. Its course catalogue covers smartphone photography, travel photography at basic and advanced levels, image design and composition, animal and nature photography, flash photography, macro photography, and Adobe Lightroom for image management and advanced editing. It also organises photo trips to destinations such as Alaska, Canada and Namibia. The school emphasises small groups, individual supervision, experienced professional trainers, practice-oriented learning, detailed course materials and clear presentations. Its trainers include Thomas Sbampato, Dominique Wirz and Daniel Oberdanner. In addition to courses, Fotowerkstatt kreativ sells gift vouchers for photography courses, positioning them as a present for people who want to discover or develop a passion for photography. The brand operates primarily in the Swiss market and communicates in German. Its website serves as the main channel for course overviews, trainer profiles, a blog and contact information.

History

Fotowerkstatt kreativ is a Swiss photography education provider based in Hettlingen, near Winterthur. It offers photography courses, workshops and photo trips aimed at beginners and advanced photographers alike. The school describes itself as a place for creative people who love the experience of photography and simply want to take better pictures, teaching the photographic craft in a practical way and with a lot of fun. Its course programme includes smartphone photography, travel photography at two levels, image design and composition, animal and nature photography, flash photography, macro photography, and two Adobe Lightroom courses covering image management and advanced editing. Beyond regular courses, the school organises photo trips to destinations such as Alaska, Canada and Namibia. The teaching approach is built around small groups, individual supervision, experienced professional trainers, practice-oriented learning, detailed course materials and understandable presentations. Trainers named on the website include Thomas Sbampato, Dominique Wirz and Daniel Oberdanner. The brand also offers gift vouchers for photography courses, marketed as a way to give someone the chance to discover and develop their photographic skills. The company communicates in German and serves the Swiss market, using its website for course overviews, trainer profiles, a blog and contact details.

Products and positioning

Practical, creative photography education with professional trainers, small groups and individual supervision.

  • Smartphone photography

    Course on getting the most out of a phone camera, including settings, creative subject choices, photographing people, landscapes and architecture, and image optimisation.

  • Travel photography 1 – basics

    Course improving travel images, from photography fundamentals to composition and subject tips.

  • Travel photography 2 – advanced

    Advanced travel photography course.

  • Image design and composition

    Course on image design and composition.

  • Animal and nature photography

    Course on animal and nature photography.

  • Flash photography

    Course on flash photography.

  • Lightroom 1 – basics of image management

    Course covering the basics of image management in Adobe Lightroom.

  • Lightroom 2 – advanced image editing

    Course covering advanced image editing in Adobe Lightroom.

  • Macro photography

    Course on macro photography.

  • Photo trips to Alaska, Canada and Namibia

    Organised photography trips to destinations including Alaska, Canada and Namibia.

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