Bend Photographers Group

The Bend Photographers Meetup Group aims to bring together photographers of all age levels, all skill levels, and all photography interests. Our goal is to help photographers to improve their skills and expand their knowledge and passion about photography through group outings and sharing our knowledge in an informal, social context.

MEMBERSHIP DUES: NEW FOR 2026. NO MEMBERSHIP DUES.

We have typically charged membership fees to 1) cover admin costs, 2) purchase equipment and supplies to directly support members, and 3) build a reserve towards paying for a meeting place. Since we did not pay meeting space fees in 2024 and 2025, we have a surplus. As a result, we are directing the bulk of our surplus towards our operating expenses in 2026. We have no plans to charge the membership dues in 2026.

If circumstances change during the year, we will reevaluate our budget and may decide to start up dues again. Prior dues were $35 for 365 calendar days.

EVENT FEES

We have rarely charged fees for individual event. If we need to provide funds for an event honorarium or big event photocopying expenses, we may charge a small event fee, like $5.

Membership and Activity Fees Schedule and Policies

MORE ABOUT THE GROUP

We began in 2008 as a focal point for local, aspiring photographers to come together to share, learn, network and explore their passion for photography. We are a welcoming, inclusive group of photographers ranging from beginning through professional levels of skill. We emphasize an interactive development of our skills through a diverse blend of classes, outings, socials, and photo reviews. We emphasize both the technical and artistic aspects of photography. We foster learning as a community of photographers through shooting, sharing, and discussing our photos.

Come join us!!