Frequently Asked Questions

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General F.A.Qs

  • All enrollment can be done through our website! Simply browse our selection, select a date from the dropdown menu, and click “add to cart.” Proceed to checkout (located in the top right corner of our website). You will receive a confirmation email within minutes of completing your order.

  • We love to work with all ages! For students 12 and under, a parent must attend class and stay for the duration. Parents who wish to participate in the class can enroll at half cost by emailing us.

    For students aged 13-17, a parent or guardian may check-in with an instructor before and after class. Parents wishing to participate in class can enroll at full cost.

  • We are located at Midway Artist Studios and Residencies at 15 Channel Center Street in Suite 105 (Midway Production and Performance Lab) .

    Our hours are:
    Monday: Closed, available by appt. only.
    Tues-Fri: 10:00a-6:00p
    Sat-Sun: 10:00a-4:00p

  • We do not provide photography services but we are happy to connect you to BPW alumni who became professional photographers! Send us an email with your contact information, budget, and goals and we will forward it along to our community.

  • Unfortunately, we do not, but we really wish we could!

  • We are not an accredited institute, so we are unable to issue degrees or certifications like those awarded by universities. However, we are happy to prepare you a custom certificate of completion for any workshop you take with us upon request.

  • You can purchase and redeem BPW digital gift certificates from our website! Gift certificates do not expire and can be used to the last cent. For more information, visit our gift certificate page.

  • Of course! If you are taking in-person workshops, rentals must be reserved as soon as you enroll in a workshop. Instructors will provide you with your rental at the beginning of class and will collect it at the end of class.

    Please note: we have a limited number of rental cameras, tripods, and laptops. Rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • Two-three days before your workshop, you will receive an informational email that includes the meeting location as well as the instructor's phone number.