April’s Photowalk was an amazing success under gorgeous spring weather!

Grüezi Galera!

Spring has sprung and so has our amazing April photowalk! apologies to those who RSVP’d later and couldn’t join us. The best way to ensure your spot is to subscribe to our newsletter, which gives you an early heads-up before I publish the scheduled events on our Meetup Group.- Früh übt sich, wer ein Meister werden will! (The early bird gets the worm!). Read to the end to know more about this event, discover how to join the next ones and see the photo gallery.

Thank You, Gorgeous Models

Before anything else, we all wish to send a beautiful thank you to our wonderful models who added so much beauty and fun to our evening. As always, your participation brightens our evenings.

Photographers: if you cannot find an email with the model’s contacts, check in the spam folder, my messages tend to find it cosy there. Not there? Contact me, please.

Patrons, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Wait… Thank You!

You can find out how to support our group and keep these activities coming on this page. Every little rappen counts!

After the Photowalk it is Payback Time!

Photographers, do not forget to send your models their photos after you’ve treated them with love. If you can’t find the email with their contact details, check your inbox and, if you don’t find it, look in your spam folder as my emails seem to find it cosy there!

A Photowalk with Spring Vibes at MFO Park

After weeks of the typical crazy April weather, we were gifted a gorgeous spring day – warm, sunny, and pleasant. The MFO Park in Oerlikon was ideal, offering an amazing blend of urban greenery and industrial structures.

The park’s metal installations and staircases provided striking backdrops for portrait photography, while the bustling after-work city life allowed excellent street photography opportunities. The sunset on the rooftop could be a bit better but it was loads of fun anyway.

The MFO Park: A Gem Hidden in Plain Site

Located in Zurich’s Oerlikon district, the MFO Park is a unique public space that combines nature, art, and industrial elements. The park was built upon the former footprint of the Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon (MFO), a historic machine factory, and its design pays homage to the site’s industrial past with its modern, steel trellis structure that serves as a climbing vine haven. This unique feature creates a fascinating juxtaposition against the park’s natural elements, making it a photographer’s paradise.

The park’s centerpiece is the striking “Smog Ring” sculpture by Michael Beutler, a massive steel ring that appears to float above the ground. Other notable installations include the “Windlicht” wind sculpture and the “Schmetterling” butterfly sculpture.

You can read more about the park’s concept and architecture here.

Learning by Doing

I was especially happy to see some students from the Photography FUNdamentals course putting their newly acquired skills to the test at the photo walk. There’s no better way to learn and improve your photography than by getting out there and practising in real-world scenarios. Did you get the message? Well, consider this a friendly nudge to dust off that fancy camera equipment you invested in and use it! Investing in quality gear is one thing, but using it to its full potential is where the magic truly happens.

More Photowalks are on their Way

Stay tuned for details on our upcoming photowalks – As usual, the newsletter subscribers will get the first chance to RSVP before spots fill up again.

If you’re on the waiting list and eager to join, ask me about “VIP tickets”. With a small contribution to the group’s costs, you can skip the line, join the photowalk AND support our group.

Keep the Conversation Going

I’d love to read your comments, feedback, and suggestions for future events and activities. Let’s keep the dialogue going and build an ever-stronger community of photographers in Zurich.

Before You Go

Let’s Keep Connected

Don’t forget to get in touch through our social media channels and website for even more resources and updates on upcoming events.

• Blog
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• Meetup – Photography Meetings
• Meetup – Courses and Workshops
• NEW Discord Group – News, deeper discussions of multiple subjects in each channel, asking for and giving tips, developing new projects and then some

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