Student Blog: A Tale of Two Wide Angle Lenses

September 3, 2019 Kathrin Havrilla

@Maddox Grey

“Which lens should I buy next?” At the BPW, we hear this question almost every day. To help give you some insider’s info, we’ve invited BPW student and perpetual travel photographer Maddox Grey to guest blog for us this week and compare some newer wide angle lenses to find out which one is her favorite. Take it away, Maddox...

Helpful Tips: Food Photo Starter Kit

March 3, 2018 Kathrin Havrilla

Photo by Annie Spratt

Whether you’re a food blogger, personal chef, or just want to tighten up your Instagram feed, if you’re reading this, chances are you have some interest in food photography.

While you’ll learn essential techniques in the BPW’s Food Photography I and Food Photography II classes, here are some simple (and mostly cheap) tools that can help you take your at-home food photo skills from undercooked to perfectly done.

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.

New Gear: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F4, the world's widest macro lens

June 24, 2015 Chris Sanchez

Photo by Jakob Owens

Wide angle shooters often cringe when they learn the pitfalls of APC-S sensors and the dreaded "crop factor"…Check out our newest favorite lens!

New affordable prime lens. Great for beginners.

April 27, 2015 Chris Sanchez

For students who want to try a "fixed" lens at an affordable price, this lens is a great place to start. A large aperture means more light can enter the camera in an instant, allowing for faster shutter-speeds in dark situations.