A Beginners Guide to Editing Photos

October 12, 2019 Chris Sanchez

Photo by Kevin Bhagat

As we often say in our workshops, editing bridges the gap of what you see and what your camera sees. And while editing photos is a crucial part of making photographs, that doesn’t mean it has to be an arduous task. In as little as 30 seconds, you can take your photo from just “okay” to “wow.”

Gear We Love: Camera Bags (Part 2)

June 23, 2019 Kathrin Havrilla

Photo by Vladimir Kondratyev

You have the right camera. You’ve picked up some of the extra essentials. Now—how do you carry it all around?

The BPW has gone to the testing ground to answer this very question. In Part 1, we looked at our favorite camera bags. Now we’re back and we’re sharing our favorite camera backpacks!

Helpful Tips: Backup Solutions

February 25, 2019 Kathrin Havrilla

Photo by Andrew Neel

As a photographer, you probably have folders full of images that mean a lot to you, from special vacations to day-to-day moments with your loved ones. Once you get those photos off of your camera and onto your computer, the next crucial step is to protect them from getting lost with some simple backup solutions.

Helpful Tips: Lighting Setups for Beginners

December 27, 2018 Kathrin Havrilla

Photo by Alexander Dummer

While natural light is a great choice for a number of photographic situations, having the gear and know-how to use a basic lighting system is an important step in any photographer’s journey.

Contrary to popular belief, a fundamental lighting kit doesn’t have to break the bank, or be overly complicated. Here, we’ve laid out two basic lighting kits—one very simple and cheap, and one with a few more bells and whistles—as well as some extras that any photographer using external light sources will find handy.

Gear We Love: Camera Bags 2018 (Part 1)

July 24, 2018 Kathrin Havrilla

Photo by Iswanto Arif

You have the right camera. You’ve picked up some of the extra essentials. Now—how do you carry it all around?

The BPW has gone to the testing ground to answer this very question. Here, check out three of our top picks for camera bags to fit different needs and budgets. For Part 1, we’ve focused on shoulder bags only—look for Part 2: Backpacks later this year.

Buying Guide: Your Next Lens

November 24, 2015 Chris Sanchez

Photo by Hunter Moranville

So, you've got a digital camera and you're getting comfortable with manual controls, so whats next?

Upgrading your lens from the normal "kit lens" is the #1 way you can help make brighter and sharper photos. The Boston Photography Workshops understands that lens buying can be a tricky task. With the holidays bringing big sales, and photo wishlists, let us help shorten the list of lenses you should consider when moving beyond the standard.