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Special Offer: Save 20% on your membershipwhen you use coupon code TBS20 at checkout.
$20 Per Month
- Gallery Access
- Forums Access
- Classroom Video Library Access
- Local and Interest Clubs Access
- Chat System Access
- Special Member Study Hall Access
- Referral System Access
- Public Directory Listing
$200 Per Year
Save $40 a year!
All monthly membership features at a
discounted rate
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...and a bunch of free stuff!
- Free [ b ] School T-Shirt
- $50 in Kubota Bucks
- $50 credit towards Album Exposure
- $50 credit towards Extra Credit
- Free copy of Action Matic from Fundy ($79 value)
- 250 images processed from Lavalu ($72 value)
- Tofurious Blogging Videos ($300 value)
- $50 credit towards E-Motion Media
- 3 month subscription to Pixifi
$1,500 One time Cost
All monthly membership features at a
discounted rate
discounted rate
...and a bunch of free stuff!
- Unlimited Access to the [ b ] School (never pay again)
- Free Shootsac Lens Bag ($179)
- Free 1 on 1 mentoring session with Becker ($375)
Gift a membership
Looking to give the gift that keeps on giving? Give a [ b ] School membership to your favorite photo friend!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the [ b ] School?
The [ b ] School is social mentoring and referral network dedicated to helping photographers succeed. We provide a platform that makes it easy for your to connect with other photographers who are more interested in collaborating than competing. At it's core, it's a social network on steroids that has tools & resources to help photographers learn, share referrals and stay on top of what's up in the photo industry.
The [ b ] School is social mentoring and referral network dedicated to helping photographers succeed. We provide a platform that makes it easy for your to connect with other photographers who are more interested in collaborating than competing. At it's core, it's a social network on steroids that has tools & resources to help photographers learn, share referrals and stay on top of what's up in the photo industry.
Who should join?
The [ b ] School was designed to help professional and aspiring professional wedding, portrait & event photographers to build their businesses. So, if you are in the business of making money with your camera, and you want to connect with others looking to do the same... you are in the right place.
The [ b ] School was designed to help professional and aspiring professional wedding, portrait & event photographers to build their businesses. So, if you are in the business of making money with your camera, and you want to connect with others looking to do the same... you are in the right place.
Why should I join?
There's an old African proverb that says, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." We believe in the power of photographers helping photographers. We believe that this business is easier when you have friends who've got your back, and a community as a whole supporting you along the way.
There's an old African proverb that says, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." We believe in the power of photographers helping photographers. We believe that this business is easier when you have friends who've got your back, and a community as a whole supporting you along the way.
How can I get the most out of my membership?
Easy. Participate! Don't be shy. Ask around, make friends, watch videos. Leave comments on people's photos. Interact! Seriously... this isn't just another forum to lurk and read. This place is about finding your photo friends and helping each other out. I promise you, the [ b ] School community is the most open, most helpful and most friendly places for photographers to spend their time online.
Easy. Participate! Don't be shy. Ask around, make friends, watch videos. Leave comments on people's photos. Interact! Seriously... this isn't just another forum to lurk and read. This place is about finding your photo friends and helping each other out. I promise you, the [ b ] School community is the most open, most helpful and most friendly places for photographers to spend their time online.
Can I change my plan?
You can manage your subscription easily from within the account section of your locker. You can cancel at any time (your account will remain active until your next billing date, but you will not be rebilled and at that time you'll no longer have access to your account). You can also upgrade to a yearly or private school plan at any time. If you'd like to change from a yearly plan to a monthly plan, you can do that as well, but it won't switch over until your year is done. Contact support if you need help.
You can manage your subscription easily from within the account section of your locker. You can cancel at any time (your account will remain active until your next billing date, but you will not be rebilled and at that time you'll no longer have access to your account). You can also upgrade to a yearly or private school plan at any time. If you'd like to change from a yearly plan to a monthly plan, you can do that as well, but it won't switch over until your year is done. Contact support if you need help.
How do I get my free gifts?
If you signed up for a year or for private school, you will be emailed within 30 days of enrollment with instructions on how to redeem your gifts.
If you signed up for a year or for private school, you will be emailed within 30 days of enrollment with instructions on how to redeem your gifts.
How do I contact support?
There are several ways to contact support. We have a support wiki set up through our Facebook page, where you can easily ask questions, make suggestions, report bugs or read some other FAQ's. We also have a live chat support module at the bottom of the page (it's will indicated when a live human being is available to answer your questions). You can also always email support@thebschool.com or go ahead and just pick up the phone. 949.385.0037.
There are several ways to contact support. We have a support wiki set up through our Facebook page, where you can easily ask questions, make suggestions, report bugs or read some other FAQ's. We also have a live chat support module at the bottom of the page (it's will indicated when a live human being is available to answer your questions). You can also always email support@thebschool.com or go ahead and just pick up the phone. 949.385.0037.
Is your site mobile friendly?
Pretty much! Most of the functionality of the site works on iOS & Android. All of the videos are mobile device friendly. We do have plans for for some full fledged mobile apps.
Pretty much! Most of the functionality of the site works on iOS & Android. All of the videos are mobile device friendly. We do have plans for for some full fledged mobile apps.
Why do I have to have a website to join?
We want to protect the integrity of the community, so the [ b ] School is limited to professional and aspiring professionals only. This isn't a place for hobbyists. There's nothing wrong with hobbyists, but our focus is to help you make a living with your camera. And obviously you need a website in order to get clients. Also, a live human being personally verifies each member's website before they are allowed to join. We want to make sure that everyone is who they say they are, that way there are no anonymous members. People are a lot more respectful when their real name and business website is attached to their profiles.
We want to protect the integrity of the community, so the [ b ] School is limited to professional and aspiring professionals only. This isn't a place for hobbyists. There's nothing wrong with hobbyists, but our focus is to help you make a living with your camera. And obviously you need a website in order to get clients. Also, a live human being personally verifies each member's website before they are allowed to join. We want to make sure that everyone is who they say they are, that way there are no anonymous members. People are a lot more respectful when their real name and business website is attached to their profiles.
Are there moderators?
No. We believe in freedom of speech, we believe that we are all adults and should be treated as such. We don't have any babysitters like on some other forums limiting what you are and are not allowed to talk about. However, our "Don't be a Prick" rule from the old [ b ] School is still in effect. If you are constantly spamming, or disrupting our community, or spreading negativity and hate, you'll kindly be shown the door. Thankfully we haven't had to do that yet and we aren't worried about that as the people who join the [ b ] School are just plain awesome.
No. We believe in freedom of speech, we believe that we are all adults and should be treated as such. We don't have any babysitters like on some other forums limiting what you are and are not allowed to talk about. However, our "Don't be a Prick" rule from the old [ b ] School is still in effect. If you are constantly spamming, or disrupting our community, or spreading negativity and hate, you'll kindly be shown the door. Thankfully we haven't had to do that yet and we aren't worried about that as the people who join the [ b ] School are just plain awesome.
If you are all about openness & sharing, why is [ b ] School private?
As Amex says, membership has it's privileges. The content posted inside of our community is not searchable by Google or any other search engines. We want people to be able to freely ask questions or share stories about their businesses without their clients being able to see it. You don't want to ask an embarrassing question on how to handle a sticky situation about a client on your Facebook wall for everyone to see do you? You also don't want to ask for a photo critique on an image that you publicly posted so that your clients or potential clients can see.
As Amex says, membership has it's privileges. The content posted inside of our community is not searchable by Google or any other search engines. We want people to be able to freely ask questions or share stories about their businesses without their clients being able to see it. You don't want to ask an embarrassing question on how to handle a sticky situation about a client on your Facebook wall for everyone to see do you? You also don't want to ask for a photo critique on an image that you publicly posted so that your clients or potential clients can see.
What Members Are Saying
"The [b]school is by far the best investment I've ever made in the growth of my business over the past few years! The inspiration, advice, networking, and sense of community is invaluable and I recommend any photographer I meet to join and become part of this great community!"
Katie Trujillo
Katie Trujillo
"The [b]school will make any forum-lurker an active participant. No egos, no attitudes - just great advice from amazing photographers from all around the world. The [b]school community is second to none. If you aren't a member, you are missing out!!"
Alyson Cohen
Alyson Cohen
"It looks amazing and runs so fast....I love the bschool and I am excited to immerse myself into the great community we have here!!"
Stephanie Stocking
Stephanie Stocking
"Long-term success won't come with a couple workshops and a new camera, it requires continual learning and mentorship in a positive community. The only place on the internet I recommend to other photographers is the [b] School; in my experience it has more supportive and determined members than any other."
Matthew Saville
Matthew Saville
"If you are looking for a place where professionals share and learn, without ego or attitude, the [ b ] School is the place to be. Chock full of videos, forum threads and other resources, the [ b ] School exemplifies what is best in an online community. Friendships are forged, referrals are traded, and we are all made better by the quality of information freely given. If you join only one online group this year, make it the [ b ] School."
Jen Bebb
"The [b] school is a great place to meet with other photographers who are passionate about their work. Cool thing is, we all kind of help each other as much as possible and everyone is usually pretty nice too."
Brent Stanley
"The [b] school is an open and friendly community of photographers who discuss all aspects of photography, from the technicalities of an f-stop, to how to market, to how to respond to a customer scenario."
Rob Northover