Pittsburgh Photography: Monthly Nature Photo Meetup
You love photography. You love nature. So, join us and combine them both! Every month a group of like-minded enthusiasts meet for the Pittsburgh monthly nature photo meetup!
What is the monthly Nature Photo Meetup?
Regardless of your gear or skill level you're welcome to participate. In addition, this is a family friendly event. Too, if you have any mobility challenges you're welcome as well. In addition, all of my photography classes and events are LGBTQ+ friendly, open to people of all races, ethnicities, religions, and status. In fact, hate or discrimination are the only things not welcome at any of my classes.
We meet in Frick Park most months. However, look at the list of current classes here to be sure. Too, check my social media accounts or Eventbrite to stay up to date. Finally, sign up for my monthly newsletter to be completely informed.
FAQ
Here is a list of commonly asked questions about these monthly nature photo meetups.
What kind of camera do I need?
Bring any camera or even none at all. Phone cameras work fine at this meetup.
Alternatively bring your DSLRs or Mirrorless camera. Want to bring a film camera? Please do.
In fact, bring any camera or even no camera. I don't have any cameras for rent or to lend. However, you're more than welcome to join us. If you just want to explore nature with us then come on out.
What Does It Cost To Join?
The nature photo meetups are free. However, donations (and tips) are gladly accepted. Generally speaking, many of the participants choose to donate anywhere from $5 to $50. On average most people give $20 either when buying the ticket or in the form of a tip as they're leaving.
Where Do You Meet?
Most months we meet in Frick Park. However, we've also met in North Park and may meet elsewhere in the future. Therefore it's best to check this month's location on my Pittsburgh photography classes page. Additionally, you can sign up for my monthly newsletter which always includes information on that months meetup.
The History of the Pittsburgh Photographers: Nature Photo Meetup
Since 2020 I've hosted the nature photography meetup. Life began to normalize during the pandemic. However, we didn't have vaccines yet. So, I was looking for a way to socialize. Plus, I needed to lose the weight I was putting on supporting my local restaurants. My wife Zhanna and I were already doing regular non-photo walks in Frick Park near our home.
With this being the case I decided that it made sense to invite others along on nature photography walks through Frick Park.
Weekly Nature Photo Walks
I started sharing information about weekly nature photo walks in Frick Park on Facebook. As these were sometimes well attended I knew I needed to inform people through other channels. As a result, I began to use Eventbrite.
Eventually, after the vaccines were rolled out events and other photography jobs meant that my availability to lead weekly walks was over. However, I decided to continue offering these walks monthly.
Monthly Photo Walks
I transitioned to monthly photo walks in 2022. As a result, turnout improved. I began to see more regulars. Too, I began to accept donations to help continue doing the administrative work of hosting the walks.
One attendee expressed that we hadn't walked enough was was disappointing. As a result, I changed the title from "walks" to "meetups" to prevent confusion.