Over the course of three nights with the guidance of our three instructors, students had the chance to learn, explore, and create. With little-to-no past experience in astrophotography, our students ended up capturing these incredible images with their own digital cameras
Read moreBPW Student Spotlight: Michelle Avery
It's time for another BPW Student Spotlight! Every so often, we will highlight the story and work of a fellow BPW community member. Our students, both present and former, possess such a depth of talent that we want a chance to celebrate them! This month we will focus on longtime community member and wildlife-photography connoisseur: Michelle Avery.
Read moreA World Away: Death Valley 2022
In January of 2020 the BPW finalized the details for our first ever Death Valley Travel Workshop. As many will recall.. 2020 did not unfold as expected.
Despite the pandemic, our incredible community supported us and had faith registering for a workshop with an uncertain date. In early 2022 we finally commenced the workshop. We hosted two groups during the month of February and both those groups blew us away with their tenacity and dedication to photography and exploration.
Below is a small gallery of images from the two cohorts. Underneath the first gallery you’ll find each group’s expanded gallery. All of our participants are enthusiasts, not professionals, but looking at the work that could be hard to believe. We can’t wait to return next year.
To learn more about upcoming dates please check out our Death Valley Info Page.
Read moreOur Annual Cyber Weekend Sale
11/30/2021 Updates from the Team:
WOW! Thank you all so much for participating in our Cyber Weekend Sale. We are floored by your support towards our small business. If you didn’t get the chance to snag a gift certificate this time around, do not fret! We have expanded our gift certificate selection just in time for the holiday season.
Read moreStart Here: 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s that time of the year and we are here to spread some cheer!
At BPW, we want to help our students become more confident and skilled photographers. The holiday season is the perfect chance to get you or the photographer in your life some gear or experiences that will help achieve those aspirations. Beginners, pros, and everything in between, we have something in mind for everyone.
The following gift guide shares a couple of articles we wrote to give more details on how to choose and what to choose. If you want to get the complete breakdown and insight into our ideas, click the links below to check out the full articles.
Not to worry if you can’t get these items in time for the holidays, our gift certificates are the perfect gift idea for those in a hurry!
Read more7 features to consider when choosing your next camera
Determining the best camera for *you* will always require some reflection and consideration. It shouldn't come as a surprise that the answer to “what camera should I buy” isn't as straightforward as “click here”.
To narrow down the right camera for you will start by asking yourself: what do I want to take pictures of most? Perhaps it’s your family and friends, special events, or even travel and landscapes. It could be one or more of those listed, or something else. However, identifying 1-2 of your favorite subjects will prove helpful when making a final choice.
The most common reply is: “Well.. I’d like to photograph a little bit of everything” or “I’m not sure”, which is 100% ok! In those instances we’ll have suggestions of general purpose cameras that work well for many situations and subjects. Just make sure to check out outr updated list of “Cameras we love - 2021”
Ok, enough talking, let’s get down to business.
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