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Upcoming Events

5 days to the event
Surrealism
Sat, May 16
Location in group chat (1 hr or less drive)
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13 days to the event
Nilas Photography - Headshot Happy Hours!
Sun, May 24
Portland
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Multiple Dates
14 days to the event
Co-Worker Days
Mon, May 25
Cobalt Studios PDX
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Multiple Dates
19 days to the event
Cobalt Photo Walks
Sat, May 30
Cobalt Studios PDX
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26 days to the event
Awkward 80s mini-sessions
Sat, Jun 06
Cobalt Studios PDX (our studio)
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35 days to the event
Sacrificial Blade
Mon, Jun 15
Location in chat (1 hour drive from PDX)
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39 days to the event
Nilas Photography - Headshot Happy Hours!
Fri, Jun 19
Portland
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40 days to the event
Darchive: Sea Haze
Sat, Jun 20
Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site
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47 days to the event
2000 & Late
Sat, Jun 27
Cobalt Studios PDX (our studio)
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48 days to the event
Ornate Daydream
Sun, Jun 28
Cobalt Studios PDX (our studio)
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55 days to the event
Devour
Sun, Jul 05
Cobalt Studios PDX (our studio)
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60 days to the event
Double Darchive: Sleepwalker/Dirt
Fri, Jul 10
Location is TBD
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Darchive

Introduction

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.

Co-Workers

Hi, it's Michael. The photographer. A lot of a photography or creative careers can be lonely or isolating. We host co-working days and other free events to bite back against isolation. Made for creatives of all experience levels. Our common co-working dates are not regulary scheduled, but check this page, get in contact, or follow our socials, as we may have additional dates. We usually meet at our studio, but sometimes meet in other Portland locations, potentially exploring with cameras.

This is the best way to network, discover potential internships, find opportunies, or simply defeat isolation while working near company.

Darchive

Hosted by Nilas Photography and our studio, Cobalt Studios PDX, Darchive's are community gatherings for camera-centric creatives, centered around varying themes, in varying locations, and primarily used as a network gathering. They are being held on a limited basis and sign-ups are offered to community members who frequent events before they are offered to the public. Some gatherings are invite only.

If you haven't met us, just start with hello.

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in Portland and throughout the Pacific Northwest

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