It all began with a quick post I threw up on Google+ a month ago: “Is anyone interested in doing a photo walk here in Australia?”
Since joining Google+ I’ve discovered so many great photographers, with many of them right here in Australia. So I chatted with +Gretchen Chapelle and +Michael Sutton about the the idea of hosting a photowalk, a day where budding photographers who have met online can get together, take photos, help each other with tips/tricks and - most importantly - get to know each other. Lucky for us, a Googler saw my post and offered to support our idea, helping out with customised Google+ t-shirts, camera straps, stickers and even a BBQ to end the day.
We were hoping maybe 10 to 20 people would enjoy a day out, take some photos and pick each others’ brains about our photography obsession. Instead, over 150 people turned up. The light was beautiful and there was lots to inspire us from architecture, to the Occupy Sydney demonstration, gardens, and Art & About installations.
Thanks to everyone who came along and stayed tuned for details about the next one. You can check out the photos for yourself via this search link in Google+.
