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The post 7 Great Ideas for Group Photography Events and Projects<\/a> appeared first on Digital Photography School<\/a>. It was authored by Simon Bond<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photography can be a lonely business, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Of course, some people enjoy the solitude, and that’s okay. However, if you’re a photographer who’d like to be a part of a community, there are plenty of ways to get together for group photography. In this article, I share seven ideas for fun group photography projects and events!<\/p>\n

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The reasons to join a group are varied, and even if you’re a lone ranger, there are likely some ideas here for you. Linking up with others doesn’t have to be extremely involved; sure, it can involve in-person meetups, but it can also just be about an online community. Regardless, if you’re interested in doing group photography but you’re not sure where to start, here are some suggestions to help you out:<\/p>\n

1. Create or join a photo walk<\/h2>\n

One of the easiest and most informal group photography events is the photo walk<\/a>. These are often organized by photography clubs, and there is a popular one run annually by Scott Kelby<\/a>. The nice thing about a photo walk is that each participant can go at their own pace. The general idea is to have a starting point, a finish point, and a time limit. You may choose to walk together as a group or split off individually – whatever works for you and the rest of the group.<\/p>\n

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There may be some members who pass on tips to other photographers, making this type of event a great learning experience. My recommendation is to end the walk with a meal or a drink; it’ll help you get to know your fellow photographers, and the connections can lead to more group opportunities down the line! Finally, share the photos you’ve taken that day on a social media platform, such as Instagram or Facebook, and then have some fun browsing through the images taken by everyone else!<\/p>\n

If you live near a major city, there are probably photo walks going on in the area, and they’re likely free to join. Just do some searching on Google and Facebook to see if you can find some of these events. <\/p>\n

If you can’t find anything nearby or you’re not satisfied with the current opportunities, then you can always create a photo walk of your own. For instance, you can reach out to local photographers, asking if they might be interested in a fun photo walk. Or, if you prefer a more structured approach, you can always create a group on a website such as Meetup.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

2. Join photography clubs<\/h2>\n

Yes, it’s a bit of a clich\u00e9d option, but I genuinely believe that joining a photography club is one of the best conduits for group photography. A club may not automatically offer hands-on group photography opportunities, but through a club, you can feel like you’re part of a real photographic community, and <\/em>you can often organize many of the ideas mentioned in this article.<\/p>\n

Photography clubs typically meet at regular intervals – perhaps once a week or once a month – though lots of activity can occur online between meetings.<\/p>\n

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The best place to find nearby photography clubs is by searching social media. You can also contact your local community center or even local universities. And I’d encourage you to call camera stores in the area; some of them run clubs of their own, or at least have the knowledge to point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n

These clubs are a great place to learn new photography skills, and evening post-processing workshops are fairly typical. Are you having trouble finding the right club for you? You could always start up your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n

3. Take part in a group photography project<\/h2>\n

If you’re interested in a group photography option that also allows you to work in isolation, a group project could be perfect for you. These projects generally involve a number of photographers shooting with a particular goal in mind; the idea at the end is to have a body of work\u00a0under a common theme taken by every member of the group. A project like this could even lead to a group exhibition or a collaborative photography book.<\/p>\n

In most cases, you’ll work on the photography individually, though the leader of the project may seek to curate your work in a certain direction. Here are a few examples of group photography projects to give you a sense of what you might do:<\/p>\n