Häufig gestellte Fragen
1. How do I enrol for one of your courses?
To register for a photography course, please use our booking form. We will contact you immediately and confirm your booking.
If a course is already full or cannot take place for other reasons, we will suggest alternative dates. A course is only considered firmly booked once you have paid for it and we can confirm receipt of the payment. This should be the case at least three days before the start of the course.
After receiving your payment, we will send you a confirmation email with all further information required.
2. In which languages are courses offered?
Our courses are offered in German or English.
3. Do we also offer courses for children and young people?
The minimum age for our courses is 18 years (younger course participants require written permission from their parents/guardians). Please contact us before you book.
4. Are basic knowledge required?
Basic knowledge is not required. Some course participants come directly to us with their new camera in its original packaging. Ideally, you should attend our courses with your own camera, as all models are very different in terms of operation.
5. Which camera would we recommend buying?
When buying a new camera, pay attention to the size, handiness, weight, design, etc.
We recommend the following equipment:
- Canon 600D body + 18-200mm lens (Canon or Sigma) or standard 18-55mm lens.
Nikon D3200 or D5200 body + 18-200mm lens (Nikon or Sigma) or standard 18-55mm lens. - Nikon D3200 or D5200 body + 18-200mm lens (Nikon or Sigma) or standard 18-55mm lens.
These cameras are handy, light and equipped with a pretty good zoom lens.
6. What equipment do I need for the course?
Of course, first of all, your own camera. One or more lenses, charged batteries, an empty memory card, paper and pen. You should wear comfortable clothes and shoes as we will be walking a lot. In order to be well prepared for any weather situation, we advise you to check the weather forecast before the course.
7. I don’t have a camera, can I still take part in the course?
Yes you can. BSP is supported by Olympus with cameras. If you don’t have your own camera, use one of our cameras for the photography course or for a photo tour.
8. Does the BSP offer overnight accommodation?
No, but we have some hotel recommendations that are in the immediate vicinity of our workshops. The course participants themselves are responsible for bookings.
- Sohohouse: Soho House Berlin – Torstraße 1, 10119 Berlin
- Mani Hotel and Amano Hotel: Hotel AMANO Hotel AMANO
- Motel One: Hotels Berlin Motel One
- Airbnb: Airbnb in Berlin
9. Are rebookings possible?
You can rebook up to 14 days before the start of a course. However, this rebooking should then be carried out within 3 months.
10. Are there refunds for cancellations?
You can cancel up to 14 days before the start of the course. If you cancel within 14 calendar days, our general terms and conditions apply, point 6. Gift vouchers are non-refundable and should be booked within 12 months of the issue date. Gift vouchers can be extended by one month after the expiry date if you notify us in writing 14 days in advance.
If we have to cancel a workshop, we will refund your booking 100% or try to arrange a new date.
11. Is there a minimum number of participants?
All courses generally take place with a registration of at least 3 people. The maximum number of participants per course is 8.
