What we’re about
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 (2)
See all- Photo Friends - Picnic & Social at Gasworks ParkGas Works Park, Seattle, WA
DATE: July 13, 2025
TIME: 11:00 AMOVERVIEW:
Join us for a laid-back summer gathering of photographers, friends, and families!We’ll set up a picnic base on the hill near the parking lot, not Kite Hill, but with a perfect view of it—and enjoy a casual day of connection, conversation, and creativity.
Bring your own food, drinks, and favorite camera (or three!).
This is all about relaxing, seeing old friends, making new friends, sharing photo stories, and wandering the park for spontaneous image making.
Kids and partners welcome!
Bonus fun: Bring a small print to gift or trade with someone new, it’s a great way to share your work and spark conversation.
Let’s hang, shoot, and celebrate community under the summer sky.
WHERE TO MEET:
Gasworks Park, near the parking lot
There’s a hilly area when you cross into the park from the parking lot. Look for us to gather there has a “home base”.If you come in the main entrance, from the lot, near the restrooms, we will be setup to the right of that area.
Selecting this area as it is general a bit more open.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Snacks and drinks (no alcohol please), if you want to bring things to share that's great too!
- Blanket/umbrella
- Cameras! Film or Digital to capture the moments and memories
- Print to share or give to someone else at the event
RECOMMENDED GEAR
Whatever film or digital camera you would like to bring. Something with a wide angle lens could be good to capture the large structure and views of the water and skyline.EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Open to all levels of photographer.SHARE YOUR IMAGES
Facebook - PNW Photographers
Instagram - Seattle Photowalks
Hashtag: #SeaPhotoGasworks- Tag @SeattlePhotowalksABOUT KATE HAILEY
Kate is a freelance photographer based in Seattle.
Kate specialises in portrait photography, but also holds a deep love of a variety of genres including travel, street, landscape, and astrophotography.When she’s not creating images you’ll find her teaching Photography, including Portraiture & Lighting.
Her most current work can be found on her Instagram feed @KateHailey.
- Photowalk: West Seattle, the Junction & Farmer's MarketEasy Street Records & Cafe, Seattle, WA
DATE: August 10, 2025
TIME: 10:00 AMOVERVIEW:
Explore one of the busiest little nooks of West Seattle, the Junction. We will meet outside of Easy Street Records, and wander the city streets and farmer’s market for unique moments.
The Farmer's Market runs from 10 AM - 2 PM on Sunday's year round.
WHERE TO MEET:
Easy Street Records
4559 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116GETTING THERE + PARKING:
There’s limited street parking on California Ave SW, so I suggest looking for parking in the lots along 44 Ave SW, 1 block west of California. As well as potential street parking can be found along this street.Taking a bus? The C-Line stops right along Easy Street on Admiral at California.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring your fave digital or film camera
Comfy walking shoes, and layers, just in case!EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Open to all levels of photographer.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
Facebook - PNW Photographers
Instagram - Seattle Photowalks
Hashtag: #SeaPhotoWestSeattle- Tag @SeattlePhotowalksABOUT KATE HAILEY
Kate is a freelance photographer based in Seattle.
Kate specialises in portrait photography, but also holds a deep love of a variety of genres including travel, street, landscape, and astrophotography.When she’s not creating images you’ll find her teaching Photography, including Portraiture & Lighting.
Her most current work can be found on her Instagram feed @KateHailey.
