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For Historic architecture inside and out, nothing beats the picturesque setting of Christ Church in the City of Boston, the communities oldest surviving church building, well known as the Old North Church. Your DPA instructor will offer tips on creative ways to capture the church steeple with Aperture Priority, Framing Techniques, Bug’s eye perspectives...

Full Course Name: Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Boston Public Market The Boston Public Market is a photographer’s delight with dynamic interior of dramatic high ceilings and vintage exterior architecture at 100 Hanover St. 02108, itself, as well as adjacent buildings some dating back to previous centuries. Once inside, your Digital...

Learn how to turn snapshots into great photographs. We’ll cover camera basics, exposure, lighting and composition to improve your photos and discuss sharing your photos on social media. We’ll look at well-known photographers work to see how they construct images that have impact.  Bring your digital camera, (class is geared towards DSLR’s...

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the essentials of portrait photography. We will start by introducing you to the vocabulary of portraiture, commonly used camera settings, and posing fundamentals. From there, students will work with a model and practice in both indoor and outdoor settings, all with an instructor by your side.  After completing...

An essential step in improving photos is discussing techniques, editing options, and compositional choices. This three hour, forum-style class is led by a friendly BPW instructor, and driven by student-provided photography, with an emphasis on sharing, open discussion, and helpful suggestions. By looking over our photos together and collaborating on...

In this class, students learn how to control light and accomplish basic but crucial lighting set-ups using flashes, strobes, and hot lights. The class combines discussion-based learning and studio shooting, allowing you to become familiar and comfortable in this new environment.  We also cover some commonly practiced post-production methods. Curriculum...

Explore ways to voice your opinions, observations and dreams about the world through photography. Activities will include making photographic optical illusions, painting with light and creating a personal narrative photo series. Emphasis will be placed on learning fundamental photographic techniques while simultaneously developing a unique individual...

This class is a beginner's course designed to introduce new photographers to the simple yet effective techniques you need to improve your food photography. You'll work with staged food prepared by one of our instructors and cover topics like composition, controlling and utilizing available light, useful gear tips, and creating easy, at-home studio...