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Community and Events

Create.

Connect.

Inspire.

Fellow creatives and clients

We host a variety of events including mini-session days, themed photo opportunities, photographer workshops, and photographer and model meetups. Frequency and locations vary, but feel free to check out upcoming events and sign up to be notified for future photography events in the greater Portland, Oregon area.

All photography and networking events are inclusive, accepting, safe, and extremely laid back.

There is no expectation except kindness and respect.

Status does not exist here.

We can't wait to meet you.

Upcoming Events

  • Back to Basics
    Back to Basics
    Back to Basics
    Mar 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Portland, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    Join us for another Back to Basics Workshop!
  • Nilas Photography - Headshot round up!
    Nilas Photography - Headshot round up!
    Nilas Photography - Headshot round up!
    Mar 29, 2026, 11:40 AM – 8:40 PM
    Portland, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    For the pros, hos, and average Joes. Kick off April 2026 with a kickass new headshot.
  • Monochrome Fabric
    Monochrome Fabric
    Monochrome Fabric
    Apr 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cobalt Studios, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    Join us for our new and improved Monochrome!!
  • Mommy & Me Mini Sessions
    Mommy & Me Mini Sessions
    Mommy & Me Mini Sessions
    Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Cobalt Studios PDX (our studio), 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    Happy Mothers Day!
  • Shimmer
    Shimmer
    Shimmer
    May 03, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cobalt Studios, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    So shiny ✨
Darchive

Our DARCHIVE network

This is where community presides over competition. 

Darchive is an all-inclusive series of meet-ups, workshops,

and events intended for creatives whose chosen medium involves a camera.

 

There is no status here.

 

Whether you know us all or none at all, do not hesitate to say hello. ​

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SUBSCRIBE to our emails and/or follow us on Instagram to receive notice on upcoming events. Spots are sometimes limited.

Camera-centric creative community

in Portland and throughout the Pacific Northwest

Darchive surreal and monochrome photography networking event group

Book a custom set

If you're attracted to our mini-sessions, but prefer more time and flexibility, consider booking a session.

Get notified

If you're interested in being updated about future events, can't make it to an event due to the date, or have feedback or a theme suggestion, leave a note and get notified!

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