Frequently asked questions

Start with the standard 18–55mm lens that comes with your camera body. Then invest in a 24–35mm wide-angle lens (~500–1,500 CHF). For distortion-free ultra-wide-angle photography, the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D (~600 CHF) is excellent for capturing natural architecture and dramatic perspectives.

ISO: light sensitivity (high = noisy, low = sharp).
Aperture: amount of light (f/2.8 = bokeh, f/16 = sharp focus).
Shutter speed: exposure time (fast = freezes motion, slow = creative blur). These three elements form the exposure triangle, master them to take control of your photos.

Use a 50mm f/1.8 or 85mm f/1.4 lens, and open the aperture to f/2.8 for the bokeh. Step back, use side lighting, and position the subject off-centre. The bokeh, depth of field and lighting combine to create a truly professional portrait, not a flat selfie.

Add a close-up foreground element (a rock, a flower). Follow the rule of thirds. Use f/8–16 to ensure everything is in focus. Look for leading lines (a river, a path). Take your photos during the golden hour, not at midday. Depth = foreground + composition + light.