Take your next step on location

A photo walk is a casual group meetup where photographers explore a location together and shoot side by side. Unlike a workshop, there are no formal lectures, just real-time learning, shared ideas, and the chance to see how others approach light, composition, and the same scene.


You move through the location together, stopping to photograph, talk technique, and discover new perspectives. It’s as much about connection as it is about creating. You meet other photographers, trade insights, and see your environment through fresh eyes.

Photo walks serve photographers at every level. Beginners benefit from guidance, technique sharing, and confidence building in a supportive environment. Intermediate photographers gain new perspectives, discover locations, and refine their approach through peer feedback. Advanced photographers find collaboration opportunities, mentorship moments, and fresh challenges. The mix of experience levels is what makes photo walks valuable. Everyone learns from everyone else.

VSCO photo walks are typically free, though registration may be required for events with limited capacity. We want to make it as easy as possible for photographers to show up, create together, and build community. Your growth shouldn't be blocked by cost or complexity. Always check the event page for RSVP details and capacity information.

Photo walks balance shooting time with social interaction. Most walks start with brief introductions, then break into smaller organic groups as people find their pace and subjects. The environment is supportive and collaborative, not competitive. Photographers genuinely want to help each other improve and often continue relationships long after the event ends.

Photo walks are excellent opportunities for travelers to explore cities with local photographer guides, meet community members who can recommend other locations, capture authentic perspectives beyond tourist spots, and build connections that might lead to future collaborations. 



Check VSCO's events page before traveling to see if any walks are scheduled during your visit. You might even plan a trip around a photo walk.

VSCO hosts photo walks throughout the year in select cities, often connected to community events, industry conferences, or meetups. Frequency varies by location and season. Stay informed by following VSCO on social media, joining VSCO Spaces where local photographers may organize their own walks, subscribing to VSCO emails for event announcements, and checking the VSCO events page regularly for new additions.

Check the VSCO events page for upcoming photo walks, RSVP to confirm you’re coming, bring your camera or phone, and show up ready to shoot. Some events may have limited capacity, so registering early is recommended. If there isn’t a photo walk in your city yet, stay tuned—we love going to new places and meeting the community.

Bring any camera—DSLR, mirrorless, a phone with VSCO Capture, or film. Pack extra batteries and memory cards if you're shooting digital, wear comfortable shoes for 1-2 hours of walking, and keep your phone charged for connecting with other photographers. A strong eye matters more than expensive gear.



If you want to stay organized, bring a small notebook for ideas and your VSCO profile information to share with new connections. Photo walks are about staying present and mobile. Travel light enough to explore freely, but prepared enough to shoot confidently.

Yes. After each VSCO photo walk, participants share their work in dedicated VSCO Spaces, event-specific galleries, and social posts using the event hashtag. This continuation is where real learning happens. You see how others interpreted the same locations, compare editing approaches and presets, discover new photographers to follow, and continue conversations.