WDO Photography: Monthly Photo Meetups
You love photography. You love nature. So, join us and combine them both! Every month a group of like-minded photographers and enthusiasts meet for the monthly nature photo meetup!
What is the monthly Nature Photo Meetup?
Everyone Is Welcome
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 still welcome.
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 and discrimination are the only things not welcome at any of my classes.
Pittsburgh Nature Photography Meetup
I began these monthly nature photography meetups in Pittsburgh's Frick Park. However, I've since moved to Atlanta. So, look at the list of current classes here to fine out if I'm back in Pittsburgh for a meetup. Too, check my social media accounts or Eventbrite to stay up to date. Finally, sign up for my monthly newsletter to be completely informed.
Atlanta Nature Photography Meetup
In August of 2025 I moved to Atlanta. As a result, I'm looking for a new location to host these monthly free public nature photo meetups. If you're a photographer in Atlanta, or enthusiastic about nature and/or photography, then contact me. The Atlanta monthly meetups will likely start in September. Subscribe to my newsletter to find out when and where.
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. Honestly, the camera you bring is less important than what you can do with it.
So, bring any camera or even no camera. I don't have many cameras to rent or to lend. However, you're more than welcome to join us. Plus, if you ask in advance I can try to secure you a camera. Too, 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, most participants donate anywhere from $5 to $50. On average most give $20 either when buying the ticket or in the form of a tip as they're leaving.
Where Do You Meet?
Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, we typically meet in Frick Park. However, we've also met in North Park and may meet elsewhere in the future. Also, please note that since I'm not living in Pittsburgh as of August of 2025, the Pittsburgh meetups will be sporadic. 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.
Atlanta
I'm living in Atlanta as of Aug of 2025. However, I've not decided on a regular spot for these monthly meetups. Therefore, it's best to check this month's location on my Atlanta photography classes page. Plus, sign up for my monthly newsletter which always includes information on that months meetup.
The History of the Pittsburgh Photographers: Nature Photo Meetup
Starting in late 2020 I began to host these nature photography meetups. Life was normalizing. However, we didn't yet have vaccines. So, in order to socialize we needed to do so outside.
Additionally, I needed to lose the weight I was putting on supporting my local restaurants. My wife Zhanna and I were doing regular non-photo walks near our home in Frick Park. Plus, I was doing regular photo walks myself in Frick Park.
With this being the case I decided to invite others along on nature photography walks through Frick Park. At first, it was friends. Then I opened the meetup to everyone.
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 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 early 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.
Monthly Nature Photography Meetups
These monthly nature photography meetups have been a real pleasure. So, I'm excited to bring them from Pittsburgh to Atlanta. No matter where I go, nature is there for me. As a result, I'm always excited to share nature with others.