​Big Picture offers Boston-based photo workshops over BPS school vacations, specifically 9 weeks of Summer. Lead teachers are always photographers and artists. We like keeping classes SMALL so we can buzz around the city and neighboring areas with ease in our 2 program vehicles. It also fosters closer friendships and allows teachers to give one-on-one attention.

Our one-of-a-kind program is a boutique experience. We are part camp and part art school. 2/3rds of the time we spend "on the go" shooting in Boston hot spots like the North End and hidden gems like the Lynch Family Skate Park. Once or twice a week, we venture out further away to places like Nantasket Beach to shoot at Fort Revere and take a dip in the ocean. The other 1/3rd of the time is spent at the teaching space having lessons, reviewing work, editing our photos and relaxing with downtime activities. Themes like Historic Greater Boston, Small Towns and Farms and Behind the Scenes give us the framework to learn more about Boston also explore new areas and businesses.

Every week the students and staff vote on a winning image that incorporates our lessons and theme best. At the end of the summer, we turn to the instagram community to vote on the winning image of summer and a $50 amazon gift card. Follow us on instagram to check it out!

MUST READ BEFORE REGISTERING TO CLASS.
COVID-19 precautions: More time will be spent outside on trips and at the teaching space. We have added a new large deck in 2021 for outdoor activities.

• Summer classes are MONDAY-FRIDAY from 9-3pm for ages 11-15 and are good for all levels (unless otherwise noted).

• We operate out of a HOME TEACHING SPACE in Roxbury about 2 miles from the Boston pick up in Jamaica Plain. The staff meets the group at 9am and drops them at the end of the day at 3pm at the 20 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (parking lot at Curtis Hall). *Please note there is no supervision outside at the pick up and drop off location before 9am and after 3pm.

• There is a friendly dog mascot that lives at the home teaching space and loves to join the group. She is not kept separate so email us with questions before signing up.

• Agendas go out Thursdays at 3pm to the email you use when you register.

• Students bring lunch or lunch money daily. We hit up a mixture of typical sub shops and fun eateries.

• Field trips are to places like Eastie Marina, Castle Island, the Skate Park, Harvard Square, the North End, Downtown Crossing, Nahant 40 Steps, Fort Revere, Chinatown, Salem, Rockport and more.

• We supply Nikon DSLR cameras. Editing lessons done in Lightroom.

• Students bring a flash drive on the last day of class to collect their images (or buy one for $10 at check out).

• This is part camp and part school. Some of the time is spent on non-photo activities at the beach, arcade or doing downtime games like basketball, board games, Wii/Switch at the teaching space.

• Packing list: swim suit, towel, water bottle, a little spending money, sun screen and a back pack for your things.

• There is no cell phone use unless it to call home for pick up arrangements. We encourage group games and interactions. WE ARE A TEAM!