Join the Photowalk
Join us for the third edition of The Photographic Assignment exploring Vancouver's West End. This guided photowalk invites photographers of all experience levels to spend a few hours together, slowing down, looking more carefully, and photographing alongside like minded people. The emphasis is not simply on making pictures, but on observation, instinct, conversation, and becoming more aware of how we move through and respond to the world around us.
A direction for the day, rather than a set of rules.
At the beginning of the walk, each photographer will receive a photographic assignment based on their chosen level: Easy, Moderate, Advanced, or Journalist. Think of it as a direction rather than a set of rules, something to give a sense of purpose and encourage you to look at the city differently.
Following the walk, you will select one photograph to be produced as a hand finished 8 × 10 inch, one of a kind, museum quality archival print on 100% cotton fine art paper. Think velvety smooth, heavyweight matte paper, a soft tonal palette, and hand torn deckled edges.
Finished prints will be presented at our print reveal on September 20th (more info and location TBA).
A few hours spent photographing together.
We will meet at 9:00AM at A-maze-ing Laughter, Morton Park, 1800 Morton Ave. before setting out to photograph throughout Denman Street, English Bay Beach, and the Stanley Park Sea Wall.
Throughout the walk, we will spend time photographing in two or three different areas, meeting back up as we go to share observations, ask questions, and talk about composition, anticipation, approach, changing light conditions, and how natural light can be used more intentionally to strengthen our photographs.
The walk is designed to remain personal and engaging, with plenty of time for conversation, questions, and individual guidance along the way.
We will finish photographing at approximately 12:00PM, followed by an optional social hour in Stanley Park at Stanley Park Brewing, Restaurant & Brewpub.
From the assignment to the finished photograph.
Guided Vancouver Photowalk
A small group street photography walk through different Vancouver neighbourhoods, with time to photograph together, share ideas, and pay closer attention to the people, places, and everyday moments unfolding around us.
Your Photographic Assignment
Choose from Easy, Moderate, Advanced, or Journalist and receive a photographic direction designed to shape the way you look at and respond to the world around you.
One Finished Archival Photograph
You select one photograph from your assignment to be professionally printed as a hand finished 8 × 10 inch archival print on heavyweight 100% cotton fine art paper.
Print Reveal
You are invited to our print reveal on September 20th (Location TBA) where photographers from multiple photowalks, locations, and dates come together to receive their finished prints, see the work made by the wider group, and spend time in conversation around the photographs and the different ways each assignment was approached.
Optional Social Hour
Following the photowalk, participants are invited to continue the conversation together at a licensed establishment near our ending point.
Join us for the next Photographic Assignment.
$40.00 CAD · taxes included
A guided street photography walk through different Vancouver neighbourhoods, with time to photograph together, share ideas, and pay closer attention to the people, places, and everyday moments unfolding around us.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
9:00am – 12:00pm
Vancouver, British Columbia
A few things to know before we photograph together.
Do I need experience with street photography?
No. Photographers of all experience levels are welcome. The assignment system allows you to choose a level that feels appropriate for where you are photographically, from Easy through Journalist.
What kind of camera should I bring?
Bring whatever camera you enjoy using. Film cameras, digital cameras, compact cameras, and phones are all welcome. The emphasis of the photowalk is on seeing and making photographs rather than on equipment.
How does the photographic assignment work?
At the beginning of the walk, you will choose from four assignment levels: Easy, Moderate, Advanced, or Journalist. Each provides a different photographic direction for the day while leaving plenty of room for interpretation and instinct.
What happens after the photowalk?
Following the walk, you will select one photograph from the assignment for printing. Submission instructions and the image deadline will be sent to all participants after the photowalk.
What is the print reveal?
The print reveal brings the group back together to see the photographs as finished physical prints. Each participant's selected photograph will be professionally printed and presented alongside the work made by the rest of the group.
What happens if the weather is poor?
WEATHER POLICY TO BE ADDED.
What is the cancellation policy?
CANCELLATION POLICY TO BE ADDED.