Gear We Love: Camera Bags (Part 2)

June 23, 2019 Kathrin Havrilla

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!

Student Blog: How to Elevate Your Food Photography

June 7, 2019 BPW Team

For National Donut Day, the BPW wants to share some tips and tricks to help you grow your skills, elevate your photos, and get you ready for the next step in your food photography journey. To do that, we’ve invited BPW student and avid food photographer and blogger Amanda Reiter to guest blog for us this week!

March 2019 Astrophotography: Pemaquid Point

April 6, 2019 Kathrin Havrilla

The BPW happily hosted another wonderful astrophotography weekend at the beautiful Bradley Inn in Bristol, Maine, in early March! Below, check out some of the stunning photos we captured.

Want to join us on our next astrophotography adventure! Register now for our one-night trip to York, Maine, to photograph Nubble Light on June 1!

BPW Student Spotlight: Joon Kang

March 23, 2019 Kathrin Havrilla

It's time for the latest BPW Student Spotlight, where we highlight a different member of our talented community to learn more about how our students turn their passion for photography into freelance work, fulfilling hobbies, or even full-time careers. This month: street photographer Joon Kang!

Helpful Tips: Backup Solutions

February 25, 2019 Kathrin Havrilla

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

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.

April 7, 2026

From Snapshots to Something More: A Beginner’s Guide to Creative Photography

At some point, most photographers run into the same feeling. You’re out with your camera, taking photos… but nothing really sticks. You get home, scroll through them, and think:

“These are fine… but why don’t they feel like anything?” That’s usually the moment where things start to shift.

You stop just taking photos of what’s in front of you—and start wondering how to make something out of it. If you’ve been curious about creative photography or how to tell more of a story with your images, this is a good place to start.

The good news is, you don’t need better gear or more technical knowledge. Most of the time, it comes down to how you approach what you’re photographing.

Here are a few simple ways to begin:

December 17, 2025

Gear We Love: Cameras 2026

It’s that time of year again when many photographers—new and experienced—start thinking about upgrading their camera gear. At the Boston Photography Workshops, we spend the entire year teaching with, testing, and talking about cameras, so when we publish this list, it’s grounded in real-world use, not just spec sheets.

One big change this year: prices. Between inflation, supply chain hiccups, and ongoing tariffs, camera prices have crept up across the board—and yes, that’s a bummer. Because of that, this year we’re recommending a mix of cameras you can buy new and cameras we strongly suggest looking for on the used market.

As always, our goal isn’t to tell you what’s “trendy,” but what will actually help you learn, grow, and enjoy photography.

April 9, 2025

Behind the Lens: Death Valley 2025

At the beginning of 2025, our students at BPW had the exciting opportunity to explore Death Valley National Park and photograph the stunning views of Mesquite Dunes and Zabriskie Point. With a fun, close-knit group of students and excellent instructors guiding us, we had a fantastic time capturing images of Badwater Basin (the salt flats), Dante's View, Artist's Palette, and the Rhyolite ghost town.

January 7, 2025

5 Tips for Getting Started in Photography

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just picked up your first camera, photography is a journey of endless discovery and creative expression. It's a way to freeze moments in time, tell stories, and share your unique perspective with the world. As you begin this exciting (and often rewarding) journey, here are five tips to help you get started and make the most of your photographic adventures.

December 11, 2024

Choosing Your First Camera: A Beginner's Guide

In today's market, choosing your first "real" camera can feel overwhelming. Not only are there hundreds of models available in just about any budget range, you have hundreds of lenses available to choose from as well. But don’t stress! We’re here break down what you need to know to make an informed decision and get shooting.

December 10, 2024

Gear We Love: Cameras 2025

It’s that time of year where may people start considering new cameras. Because we love all things photography (especially tech) each year we compile a list of cameras we believe are worth your hard earned money.

Although a list seems easy enough to share, we spend the entire year researching these cameras to make the best suggestions for our community. #HumbleBrag

#TLDR - To cut to the chase, here’s our list!

..but we hope you’ll read the rest of our article to see how and why we chose these cameras, and why it matters to you!

June 4, 2024

Travel Light, Capture Right: Essential Tips for Traveling with Your Camera

Summer is nearly upon us, and for many members of our photo community, that means travel—and (more importantly) travel photography!

To help you plan ahead to maximize amazing photos and minimize stress, we’ve put together some tips and tricks that are great for beginners and pros alike.

May 2, 2024

Snap, Blossom, Pop! Your Guide to Photographing The Best Boston Blooms

Springtime in Boston brings a burst of color and life as cherry blossoms, magnolias, and various flowers paint the cityscape with vibrant hues.

After months of gray gloom, it's a golden opportunity to capture the beauty of nature in full bloom. Here are some of our favorite Boston springtime spots.

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