Tripods We Love: 2019

November 19, 2019 Chris Sanchez

Photo by Pok Rie — Photo by Pok Rie

Tripods are both loved and loathed by photographers. This essential tool makes possible certain situations that would otherwise be impossible to capture. Long exposures, timelapses, self portraits, food photography—”the tripod-saves-the-day” list goes on and on. Below we'll share with you the BPW’s top picks for tripods of 2019.

Best Professional Cameras 2019

November 19, 2019 Chris Sanchez

“The best camera is the one that you have with you.” This saying is a favorite at the BPW, and one that every photographer can live by.

However, there are times when a photographer wants to invest in a camera that offers more robust features than entry-level cameras do. We discuss some of these cameras’ features in our Digital Cameras 2 class, but this article will cut to the chase and let you know which cameras are worth the extra $$.

Holiday Wish List: Accessories for all photographers

November 17, 2019 BPW Team

Photo by Mel Poole

The holiday season is the perfect time to take a look in your camera bag and think: what am I missing? Whether you’re shopping for a shutterbug or putting your list together for Santa, these are the must-have accessories for any photographer.

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.”

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...

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!