Alan Schaller - Black and White Masterclass in Zurich

This comprehensive three-part workshop will deepen your understanding of black-and-white photography, both while shooting and during post-processing.

You will learn how to get the maximum tonal potential from every scene, from portraits with rich tonal range to high-contrast street photography. Alan Schaller’s black-and-white photography is internationally renowned and has appeared on magazine covers, in leading newspapers, in campaigns for luxury brands, and in exhibitions around the world.

If you have a passion for black-and-white photography, this is an opportunity to take your images to the next level.

📍 Day 1 – Friday, December 4, 2026

18:00 – 20:00

Meet at the Leica Store Zürich

Welcome, introduction and first discussion session.

📍 Day 2 – Saturday, December 5, 2026

10:00 – 17:00

Start at the Leica Store Zurich

Shooting session at some of Alan’s favourite locations around Zurich.

📷 Please bring your camera.

📍 Day 3 – Sunday, December 6, 2026

10:00 – 12:30

Additional on-location photography in Zurich.

📷 Please bring your camera.

13:30 – 17:30

Editing & image review at:

NZZ Bar, Bahnhofplatz 15, 8001 Zürich

NZZ Bar

💻 Please bring a laptop

(For editing in Lightroom, Capture One, or similar software.)

Leica cameras may be requested in advance, subject to availability, by contacting Andreas Dibbern at Andreas.dibbern@leica.camera.com. Please note that a loan camera cannot be guaranteed.

Please make sure to bring fully charged batteries and empty memory cards, and dress appropriately for the weather.

The participation fee does not include:

• Travel to and from the event
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Local transportation costs