About us
We are a group of photographers, photo enthusiasts, and creatives with interests that run from the most current in digital cameras to a passion for all things analogue. If you’re new to photography or a seasoned pro, this group is a great way to get out and socialise with people who have similar interests.
Our goal is to host 1-2 events a month, from Photowalks in varying neighbourhoods around Seattle, and surrounding areas, to social hours, we lovingly refer to as Brews and Views.
Photowalks are a blend of hanging out with your fellow photo geeks, exploring neighbourhoods or parks in the city, taking photos and having fun.
Brews & Views / Happy Hours are social gatherings, we find a pub or restaurant, ideally with decent food and a good selection of libations. We sometimes bring prints or digital tools to share our work. Often there are many cameras around to chat about. The conversation runs the gamut from photography (or course) to travel to movies to anything!
Other events we will host: Lighting Demos, Educational Lectures, and Excursions.
Our group is about supporting each other and being a space for people to learn and grow creatively.
All cameras are welcome, multiple cameras are even encouraged sometimes.
Upcoming events
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PNW Instant Film | International District
Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USOVERVIEW
Edwin Land’s Birthday is on May 7th. Co-Founder of Polaroid and the inventor of the “Land Camera”, I thought it would be fun to do a photowalk in celebration of his birthday.
A few years ago, I did this with some fellow instant film enthusiasts, so it seemed like it was time to do this again.
We will meet up at Hing Hay Park in the International District and wander around the area for some photos! If the group wants, we could wander towards the waterfront if it seems like the sunset will be awesome.
WHERE TO MEET
Hing Hay Park
423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104WHAT TO BRING
- Bring your fave instant film camera, Polaroid or Fujifilm are welcome.
- Recommend bringing cameras that use 600 film or Instax, since we will be out closer to sunset.
- Attendees may consider bringing a tripod, if they want to try some slower shutter speeds.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Open to all levels of photographers.WHAT IS A PHOTOWALK?
Photowalks are a blend of social networking and creating images of scenes you find compelling along the way.SHARE YOUR IMAGES
Instagram - @PNWInstantFilm
Hashtag: #pnwinstantfilm #PNWInstantFilmID6 attendees
Photowalk | Bellevue Downtown Park
Downtown Bellevue Park, 10201 Northeast Fourth St, Bellevue, WA 98005, Bellevue, WA, USOVERVIEW
Join Kate Hailey at Bellevue Park Downtown, for a morning of nature views and cityscapes.
For this month’s outing, Kate thought it would be fun to take the Lightrail for those going to Bellevue from Seattle.
So here’s the plan.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Photowalk start time at 10 AMWHERE:
Bellevue Downtown Park
10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004WHERE TO MEET TO JOIN THE GROUP ON THE TRAIN
Symphony Station, Seattle, WA @ 9AMWHERE TO MEET IF YOU ARE DRIVING
Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004Taking the Train over from Seattle!
We will meet up at the Symphony Light Rail Station around 9 AM to be sure we can catch the train scheduled to arrive around 9:13 AM. This gets us to the Downtown Bellevue Station around 9:37 AM. From there, we will walk along NE 4th St towards 100 Ave NE to meet everyone else at the park entrance near the parking lot at 100 Ave NE.- 9:13 AM Depart Symphony Station
- 9:37 AM Arrive Bellevue Downtown Station
Walk to Bellevue Downtown Park
- 12 Minutes (.5 miles)
DRIVING?
If you are driving, look for parking in the lot at 100 Ave NEPost Photowalk
Individuals will make their own way back to the train station to head back into Seattle.
**There is a Sounders game scheduled at 6:15 PM, so trains will likely be really crowded in the late afternoon.WHAT TO BRING
- Your camera of choice: film, instant film, digital, or mobile phone
- Dress in layers for changing weather
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Open to all levels of photographerWHAT IS A PHOTOWALK?
Photowalks are a blend of social networking and creating images of scenes you find compelling along the way.SHARE YOUR IMAGES
Facebook - PNW Photographers
Instagram - @SeattlePhotowalks
Hashtag: #SeaPhotoBellevue
Tag @SeattlePhotowalks29 attendees
Past events
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