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Winter Aerial Photography Gstaad, Switzerland by Nick Wallace
• January 21, 2024
EVENING BEFORE DAY 1: ARRIVE GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND
Arrive to Gstaad, meet other safari members and orientation dinner.
Chalet. Meals: Dinner.
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• January 22, 2024
DAY 1:
Morning Lesson.
How to photograph from a helicopter safely, camera settings and in-flight
communication.
Mid-Day Heli Flight.
Afternoon/ Evening Editing Images.
Evening presentation each photographer presents their best 10 photos from
the day.
Dinner at restaurant by local Chef, Photography Session.
Chalet. Meals: Breakfast, lunch.
Photography: Landscape and aerial photography, editing.
• January 23, 2024
DAY 2:
Surrounding valleys of the Saanenland:
Morning Helicopter Flight.
Mid-Day Helicopter Flight.
Evening Helicopter Flight.
Image download and review between flights. Discussion with instructor for improvements and feedback.
Each photographer presents their best 10 photos from the day.
Dinner at Chalet by local Chef, Photography Session.
Night photography workshop.
Chalet. Meals: Breakfast, lunch.
Photography: Landscape, aerial photography, sunrise, mid-day, and sunset photography.
• January 24, 2024
DAY 3:
Morning Helicopter Flight.
Mid-Day Glacier 3000. Prepare to be awed as you hover above the Glacier 3000 ice field, a vast expanse of glistening ice and snow that stretches as far
as the eye can see. The glaciers here are a testament to the ageless beauty of the natural world, and from above, you’ll witness their intricate crevasses
and sparkling blue hues that are simply mesmerizing.
Peak to Peak walk, shooting on the glacier. Husky Sledge ride optional. Lunch on top of the mountain (included).
Afternoon Drone Class.
Each photographer presents their best 10 photos from the day.
Night photography workshop.
Chalet. Meals: Breakfast, lunch (top of the mountain).
Photography: Landscape, glaciers and aerial photography.
• January 25, 2024
DAY 4:
Morning Optional flights, either drone, paraglider, or helicopter.
Afternoon Balloon Flight over the Saanenland, a haven in the Swiss Alps.
Framed by majestic peaks, quaint villages nestle in verdant valleys, their rustic
chalets mirroring the timeless beauty of the landscape offer an exquisite palette
for your photography. In Saanenland, nature and tradition coexist harmoniously,
promising a visual feast for any photographer’s soul.
Evening review of all images
Each photographer presents their best 10 photos from the day.
Dinner out
Chalet. Meals: Breakfast, lunch.
Photography: Landscape and aerial photography.
• January 26, 2024, Morning
DAY 5:
Hike with Drone and Cameras for Photo shoot.
Final presentation, best 5 images from the week.
End of the safari 3:00 pm.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
✔ Pre course advice for prep and planning
✔ Helicopter inside Saanenland
✔ Local Guide
✔ All accommodations
✔ Most meals and dinners
✔ Access to locations
✔ Transportation throughout safari
✔ Vehicle for the expeditions
✔ Photographic instruction throughout safari course and
materials
✔ Photography classes
✔ All applicable taxes
✔ Wi-fi
✔ Access to Nick Wallace School of Photography
✔ Airfare to/from Switzerland
✔ Transfers to/from Gstaad
✔ Personal items (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
✔ Gratuities for lead photographer and guide
✔ Travel insurance
✔ Items of a personal nature including but not limited to
alcohol and soft drinks outside of dinner, laundry, medical
expenses and phone charges.
Clothing:
✔ Windbreaker
✔ Waterproof jacket
✔ Hiking shoes
✔ Hiking socks
✔ Hiking pants
✔ Thick fleece or down jacket
✔ Gloves
✔ Winter hat
✔ Sunscreen, lip balm, and sunglasses
✔ Backpack
✔ Water Bottle/thermos
Photographic equipment:
✔ A good camera with full manual controls, such as Sony A7iii equivalent or better. A selection of lenses is recommended,
including a wide angle zoom (14-24 or similar) standard zoom (24-105 or similar), and a prime lens (50mm or similar)
if desired.
✔ A good secure camera strap
✔ Memory cards
✔ Spare batteries for your camera
✔ Optional gear for night sessions (Tripod & shutter release cable)
✔ Laptop with photo editing software installed “Mackbook Pro & Lightroom recommended”.
✔ Binoculars
✔ Torch/Headlamp
✔ External storage for backing up your data, recommended ‘Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable V2’ (Two recommended).
✔ One or two people – a 60% deposit is required at time of reservation, with balance due 60 days before the trip date.
✔ Three or more people – a 75% deposit is required at time of reservation, with balance due 60 days before the trip date.
✔ Deposit is non-refundable.
✔ If the photo workshop is full and someone from the waiting list can take your spot, your deposit will be fully refunded.
✔ We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.
✔ If severe weather requires cancellation, the tour will be rescheduled to the following season.
✔ No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after the photo workshop begins.