About us
Photo Walk Community is a welcoming space for people who enjoy photography, exploring new places, and connecting with others.
Our walks are relaxed and open to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced photographers. Bring any camera you enjoy using: digital, film, or simply your phone. There is no pressure and no competition, just an opportunity to slow down, observe, create, share ideas, and learn from one another.
We’ll explore local life, candid moments, light and shadow, colors, textures, architecture, street scenes, and the everyday beauty around us.
More than anything, this community is about genuine human connection. Photography is simply the reason we meet.
Upcoming events
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- $10.00
Cusco Community Photo Walk
Location not specified yetCUSCO COMMUNITY PHOTO WALK
Walk • Connect • Create
Join us for a relaxed two-hour Photo Walk through the quieter streets of San Blas, one of Cusco’s most atmospheric neighborhoods.
We’ll begin with a short introduction and a simple creative exercise before exploring the neighborhood together. Along the way, we’ll photograph everyday life, candid moments, light and shadow, colors, textures, architecture, street scenes, and the small details that often go unnoticed.
Rather than visiting Cusco’s most photographed landmarks, we’ll slow down and explore side streets, local scenes, and less obvious perspectives.
Everyone is welcome, from complete beginners to experienced photographers. Bring a digital camera, film camera, or simply your phone.
There is no pressure and no competition. This is an opportunity to observe, create, exchange ideas, learn from one another, and connect with new people through photography.
DATE AND LOCATION
Sunday, August 16, 2026
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Meeting point: Plazoleta de San Blas, Cusco
We will meet near the central fountain. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin together at 3:00 PM.
WHAT TO EXPECT
• A relaxed two-hour walk through San Blas
• Creative prompts and photography suggestions along the way
• Opportunities to ask questions and exchange ideas
• A welcoming environment for every experience level
• Access to a shared photo album after the event
• A small group with space for individual interaction
The route includes cobblestone streets, steps, and some uphill walking. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
RESPECTFUL STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
We’ll photograph with awareness and respect for the people who live and work in the neighborhood.
Please ask permission when approaching someone for a close portrait, respect anyone who does not wish to be photographed, and avoid photographing children without permission from a parent or guardian.
AFTER THE WALK
Anyone who would like to stay is invited to join us at a nearby café. This is completely optional and is not included in the event fee.
It will be a relaxed opportunity to connect, ask photography questions, exchange ideas, and continue the conversation over coffee or tea.
SHARED PHOTO ALBUM
After the event, participants will receive access to a shared Google Drive folder where they can upload a selection of their favorite photographs and enjoy the work created by the group.
EVENT FEE
S/35 per person
Your place is confirmed through registration and payment on Meetup. Spaces are limited to keep the experience personal and give everyone an opportunity to participate.
WHATSAPP COMMUNITY
Registered participants will be invited to join our Photo Walk WhatsApp community to receive event reminders, location updates, and information about future walks.
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
This is not a formal photography class or a conventional sightseeing tour.
It is a hosted creative experience centered on photography, observation, shared knowledge, and human connection. Throughout the walk, I’ll be available to offer guidance, answer questions, suggest creative exercises, and help participants engage more intentionally with their surroundings.
Photography is simply the reason we meet.
HOSTED BY YONEL MARTINEZ
Photographer • Traveler • Community Builder
Explore my photography and current projects:
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