Join us for the second edition of our
Photography & Hiking Workshop!

After the great success of our first Workshop, Jade Stephens and I are thrilled to announce our Second Photography and Hiking Workshop, coming September 2025, that will take place in my home country, Switzerland!

If you’re passionate about the outdoors, love creative adventures, and want to elevate your photography skills while exploring breathtaking mountain landscapes, this experience is for you. Let’s hike, learn, and create unforgettable memories together. We can’t wait to have you join us! ✨

WHEN?
8th-14th September 2025

WHERE?
Valais, Switzerland

FOR WHOM?
Creative souls & outdoor lovers

Itinerary:

Day 1

We’ll kick off the trip in the charming village of Saint Luc, Valais, where you’ll meet the group and settle into our cozy hostel. The afternoon is all about connection : a warm welcome, introductions, and a relaxed photography workshop to set the tone for the week. Over a delicious group dinner, we’ll get to know each other and share our excitement for the journey ahead.

Day 2 & 3

Get ready to explore some of Switzerland’s most stunning landscapes. We’ll start with a hike to the peaceful Lac d’Armina, the perfect spot to practice capturing reflections and dramatic peaks. The next day, we’ll venture to the Cabane des Becs de Bossons, a mountain hut perched high above the valley. With incredible views of the 4,000-meter peaks, this is where adventure and creativity truly come alive. Along the way, we’ll dive into hands-on workshops and take time to soak in the alpine magic

Hike Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging (x2)
Elevation gain: Up to 1180m
Time Hiking: Average 4~5 hours

Day 4-7

Our journey continues to Zermatt, home of the legendary Matterhorn. After a relaxing evening in the village, we’ll hike up to the Fluhalp Hut, where sunrise and sunset views of the Matterhorn will leave you in awe. Between shooting sessions, we’ll have workshops on editing and creative techniques, giving you practical tips and helping you bring your photography to the next level. We’ll wrap up the trip with a final lunch, celebrating the memories and friendships we’ve made along the way.

Hike Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Elevation gain: Up to 1000m
Time Hiking: Average 4~5 hours

Meet your hosts

  • Mathilde is an outdoor photographer based in Switzerland. Through her work, she wants to inspire people to go on adventures, connect with nature and experience the great outdoor in a sustainable and authentic way.

  • Jade is an Australian Photographer based in Germany. She specialises in capturing a vibrant life outdoors; travelling the globe on adventures into the mountains and sea - telling stories along the way.

What’s included :

  • 6 nights accommodation

    • 2 nights in alpine huts

    • 4 nights in hotels

  • 6 x breakfasts

  • 2 x dinners

  • 1 x lunch

  • Vehicle transport between locations

  • Photography tuition

    • Storytelling, landscape, portraiture, shooting on analog

    • Hands-on photography assistance throughout the trip

    • Post processing (digital and film)

What’s not included :

  • Flights and transport to start location

  • Travel insurance (mandatory to participate!)

  • If applicable, entry visa’s

  • Photography equipment

  • Hiking gear

  • Linens and sleeping gear for huts

  • Lunches not listed

  • Snacks, drinks and extra meals not stated in package

Packing list

Clothing

  • Hiking boots or trail runners, whichever you are most comfortable wearing. Make sure they’re worn in, there is nothing worse than blisters from a brand new pair of boots on a multi-day trek!

  • Thermal base layers. While it may not be cold enough to need these, it can get quite chilly in the higher alpine and is better to be warm.

  • Fleece layer jacket or pullover

  • Warm down jacket, one that can be packed down small is very convenient

  • Windbreaker / Goretex rain jacket

  • Rain pants (optional)

  • Hiking pants or leggings

  • Hiking shorts

  • Hiking tops

  • Woollen hiking socks

  • Woollen beanie

  • Cap or bucket hat

  • Buff (optional, but is excellent to keep the sun off your neck and when wet and cool you down)

  • Thin gloves (these will be very useful for cooler sunset/sunrise or astro photography)

  • Merino underwear

  • Bathers for lake dips

  • Casual clothing for towns

  • Sandals/Birkenstock. Crocs or sandals are often provided in huts (boots are not allowed to be worn inside)

Equipment

  • Day pack for hiking and overnight hikes, approximately 30L suffices. We won’t be away from the vehicles or civilisation for more than 1 night at a time, so larger multi-day packs are not required.

  • Duffel bag to store items not being taken overnight on the hikes. Please no large, hard suitcases (for space in vehicles).

  • Sleeping bag liner and pillow case. This is mandatory for the overnight hikes in huts where linen is not provided on the beds.

  • Camping pillow

  • Headlamp + spare batteries

  • Sunglasses

  • SPF 30-50 sunscreen

  • Eye mask and ear plugs (we share dorm rooms, I highly recommend!)

  • Small first aid kit

  • Personal medical kit

  • Personal hygiene products (small containers is best for hiking to reduce weight!)

  • Fast-drying small towel

  • Water bottle or camel pack. Tap water is drinkable and places to refill are very frequent.

This workshop involves moderate to challenging hikes in mountainous terrain. A good level of fitness is essential to fully enjoy and participate in this adventure. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help you decide if this is the right trip for you!

Previous Participant Testimonials (Dolomites)

  • The Dolomites landscape was absolutely breathtaking and we were treated to picture-perfect views while hiking hut to hut. Not only did I get to meet my photography heroes, but I was able to adventure and photograph alongside these inspiring women! Jade & Mathilde beautifully balanced the act of confidently guiding us with their professional knowledge whilst creating a warm, relaxed and easygoing atmosphere. Throughout the 5 days and 4 nights, we created many wonderful memories that I’ll cherish forever! Although we started as strangers, by the end I can say that I’ve found lifelong friends and supporters of my ambitions. This trip was a life-changing experience for me as it reawakened my creative heart and passion for photography! Thank you Jade & Mathilde for providing this unique experience that exceeded my wildest dreams!

  • You created a beautiful, wholesome environment that encouraged learning and growth (and bravery!). I had expressed in my application that I had felt very intimidated by the photography community and that I regularly had imposter syndrome. Not only did I think I had no chance of getting on this trip, but the idea of traveling with photographers was daunting. And I don't know how you did it, but you somehow managed to put together a really wonderful bunch of personalities. It's so lovely to watch us all come together to support each other on social media, and everyone seems genuinely excited to see all the work we've produced. This trip was truly a highlight of my year. You both helped me fall in love with the process again and for that, I am eternally grateful.

  • After the most lovely 5 days in the Dolomites, I wrote in my journal, “nothing could’ve prepared me for how transformative and beautiful this experience was going to be.” Jade and Mathilde cultivated such a wonderful, creative, and dynamic space for like-minded individuals to connect. We woke up at 5AM to catch the sunrise, trekked up mountain sides, endured hail storms, and took thousands of photos. The friendships that blossomed from these experiences are my most precious memories though; hikes were colored by incredible conversations, many laughs, and constant breaks to take pictures of cows :) I was completely inspired by everyone’s creative vision and deep love for nature. It’s an experience I will hold near to my heart forever!