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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

  • Monochrome
    Monochrome
    Monochrome
    Mar 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Portland, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    Join us for our next Monochrome Workshop!
  • Photo Walk - Photographing Strangers
    Photo Walk - Photographing Strangers
    Photo Walk - Photographing Strangers
    Mar 25, 2025, 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Portland, 1501 NE Davis St, Portland, OR 97232, USA
    Walk with me as I look for random people to photograph
  • Fabric Workshop
    Fabric Workshop
    Fabric Workshop
    Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Portland, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    Join us for our first Fabric Workshop!
  • Taco Potluck!!!
    Taco Potluck!!!
    Taco Potluck!!!
    Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Portland, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    A networking hangout for camera-centric community. RSVP only.
  • Catan Night at the Studio
    Catan Night at the Studio
    Catan Night at the Studio
    Apr 04, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:50 PM
    Portland, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    You don't stand a chance. <3
  • Cobalt Photo Walk
    Cobalt Photo Walk
    Cobalt Photo Walk
    Apr 09, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Portland, 523 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
    Get your steps in 🚶‍♀️
  • Open Studio
    Open Studio
    Open Studio
    May 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Cobalt Studios PDX, 1030 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
    Join us for another open studio!
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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