Today we will all be going on a deep dive into where you can buy cameras and take photos in Zurich. Additionally we will try to cover as much as possible on a wide range of related subtopics.
There probably isn’t a better way for us to kick this off than to list the best local photographers for when you need wedding pictures, graduation pictures, or want to capture memories at any special events. Once they have been discussed in detail we will move on to photo printing whether you want to print something off your phone, get a passport photo, need digital marketing materials, or whatever type of printing you might need will be discussed before we pivot to photography studios.
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Taking lessons at the best photography classes in your area is a great way to “develop your skills,’ sorry but that corny joke just wrote itself. Even if there aren’t many left these days the best places to buy cameras and repair shops near you will also be discussed. Don’t be surprised if these stores also sell new lenses, cleaning supplies, covers, stands, and more equipment and accessories.
A list of places to take beautiful pictures and selfies will definitely get a shout out plus there will be some quick lists for where to buy some loosely related items like camera phones or security cameras. Many of the places we mention could theoretically go in a few of our lists but we will do our best to put the right shops in the right place and let you know when a place can handle multiple needs.
Expect to find a map for the area towards the end of the post to help you figure out where all the Zurich camera and photo places we list can be found. And you are all welcome to look through more of our posts on the region at that link if interested.
Local Photographers
Commemorate a wedding, graduation, or other special event by hiring a great photographer near you to capture the scene:
Bendik Photography specializes in photography combining naturalism with expressionism in order to capture not just a person’s exterior but also their inner life. Thomas Hinder Photography provides professional services to you equipped with the most up-to-date digital technology.
Enso Photography has been in your area since 2017 specializing on events and studio projects after more than 15 years of amateur photography. Karolina Iwanicka Photography has been dedicated to taking photos for the last six years by attending classes and seminars in the fields of infants, pregnancy, and portrait photography.
Photo Printing
To get any kinds of photos printed head to:
- Gwerder Art at Sihlquai 75
- Fuchs Photo Video at Seestrasse 5
- Foto Kino Huus Oerlike at Schaffhauserstrasse 340
- Koch Photo at Börsenstrasse 12
- Tricolor Image Production at Sihlstrasse 1
Gwerder Art works for famous photographers, artists, institutions, galleries, and marketers creating the highest level of archival quality prints in museums and galleries. Koch Photo sells cameras, binoculars, telescopes, compasses, weather stations, stereo magnifiers, distance meters, monoculars, opera lenses, thermal imaging cameras, and all kinds of accessories for this equipment in addition to used items.
Tricolor Image Production has the knowledge, resources, and know-how to create images with maximum impact in gallery, museum, limited edition and promotional posters, or cultural magazine works.
Studios For Rent
Rent photography studio space at one of these spots if you have serious matters to attend to:
- Nord Studio at Emil-Oprecht-Strasse 3
- Pascal Wasinger Studio at Rautistrasse 8
- Press the Button Studio at Allmendstrasse 5
- Studio Lounge at Lindenstrasse 33
- Upbranding at Regensbergstrasse 126
Nord Studio is a photography studio near you where quality is prioritized and the needs of their clients come first and where you can go-to experts for professional headshots and portrait photography in a business setting. Pacal Wasinger Studio has over 15 years of expertise in the photography, film, and production sectors in Switzerland.
Press The Button is the first professional Do-It-Yourself picture studio. They capture you from a unique angle allowing you to get interesting, attractive, and elegant images.
Photography Classes
Get better by taking classes at a photography school in your area or find an instructor who gives private lessons by contacting:
- Swiss School of Photography at Grüngasse 35 s
- View Finder Mastery at Dachslerenstrasse 10
- Cap Fotoschule at Stadelhoferstrasse 28
Swiss School of Photography has a very competent staff of award-winning photography professors that combine in-depth technical knowledge and artistic abilities to educate you quickly and effectively based on their 15 years of photographic expertise. They educate you via the appropriate amount of theory for each level as well as hands-on practical experience and offer small groups of up to 5 people every session allowing each student adequate attention and a tailored approach.
lf you want to learn how to shoot photographs near you The Category Gallery has a large number of images from Cap Photo School.
Camera Stores & Repair Shops In Zurich
Visit one of these stores when you want to buy a new camera or get repair work done:
- Camera Store at Hottingerstrasse 37
- Leica Store at Kuttelgasse 4
- Sony Center at Ankerstrasse 38
Customers can discover the entire Leica product range from photography to sports optics at the Leica Store. The shop also has a large selection of second-hand Leica products.
Sony Center offers a compact camera and a handheld system camera (ILCE) both of which produce stunning images without the use of a mirror.
Best Places For Selfies
Here is a list of great places to take beautiful selfies in your area:
- Arboretum Zürich
- Fraumünster Church
- Park Platzspitz
- The Grossmünster
- Lindenhof Hill
- Augustinergasse
- The Zunfthaus zur Meisen
- Geroldstrasse
- Hürlimann Areal
- Limmatquai
Where To Buy Camera Phones
The newest cell phones have some really nice cameras these days and these stores should have what you need:
- Mobile Zone at Bahnhofpassage 52U
- Smart Mobile at Hofwiesenstrasse 369
- Handymarkt at Langstrasse 242 at Pfingstweidstrasse 60b
- Digitec at Pfingstweidstrasse 60b
- Schaefe at Limmatstrasse 210
- Handy Reparatur at Hofwiesenstrasse 369
- Mobile World at Seefeldstrasse 28
- Handy Point at Militärstrasse 89
Security Cameras
You can either buy security cameras or get the services that go along with them at:
- BSW Security at Förrlibuckstrasse 66
- Avisec at Rugghölzli 2
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Enjoy Taking Photos With Your New Camera
We hope you learned a little something about cameras and photos in your area today. You read about all kinds of topics like where to buy cameras, get them repaired, photographers for hire, printing, studios, classes, places to take selfies, camera phones or security.
Anyone that is still here probably has a solid grasp on the local photography scene themself. If so don’t be shy, tell us what we got wrong or share your own tips in the comments.
We hope you camera, classes, phone, photographer, photography, picture, repair, school, security, selfie, studio have fun buying cameras and taking photos in Zurich.
