Meet. Share. Practise Together

Photography is often practised alone. 

Yet some of our greatest discoveries happen in the company of other photographers.

Every person notices something different.

One sees light.

Another notices surface texture.

Someone else quietly points to a small detail we might have walked past.

By photographing together, we begin to see through more than our own eyes.

We don't simply share photographs. 

We share ways of seeing.

Connect • 聚 brings members together to observe, photograph, and learn from one another through shared experience.

There is no single way to participate. 

Some members enjoy photographing quietly with friends. Others join an occasional Guided Photo Field Trip. Many simply meet whenever the opportunity arises.

What matters is not how often you photograph together, but what you discover when you do.

The Community in Action 

Open Practice is a free, member-organised photography outing where fellow members simply choose a place to meet and photograph together.

It can be a private outing among friends or an open invitation to the wider De-CONNECT community.

There is no instructor.

No formal lesson.

No Practice Tokens required.

Just photographers spending time together, exploring the same place from different perspectives.

Some members photograph side by side.

Others quietly wander before meeting again to share what they discovered.

Every Open Practice is different because every group sees differently.

Sometimes the most valuable part isn't finding a better photograph.

It's discovering a way of seeing that never occurred to you before.

• Any member may organise an Open Practice.
• Participation is free.
• No Practice Tokens required.
• No instructor.
• No formal lesson.
• Photograph at your own pace.
• Everyone is welcome.
• No rush.

Organising an Open Practice is simple. 

You don't need to teach or lead the group. 

You're simply inviting fellow members to spend time photographing together.

Here are the steps...

1. Choose a location, date, and time. 
2. Complete the Open Practice Request Form.
3. We'll announce it in the Community.
4. Meet and photograph together.

There is no expectation beyond sharing the enjoyment of photography together.

From time to time, De-CONNECT organises Guided Photo Field Trips for members who would like a more structured experience of photographing together. 

Each outing is built around a particular observation theme or photographic idea, providing gentle guidance while leaving plenty of room for personal exploration and conversation.

These guided outings complement your regular photographic practice.

They are not intended to replace it.

Each local Guided Photo Field Trip requires one Practice Token, and places are limited.

Before You Book 

To join a Guided Photo Field Trip, you'll need:

• An active De-CONNECT membership.
• One available Practice Token.

If you don't have enough Practice Tokens, simply activate an Explorer Pack or Author Pack before making your booking.

→ Practice Token Guide

Booking Your Place

1. Complete the Guided Photo Field Trip Booking Form.
2. We'll confirm your place (subject to availability).
3. You'll receive your preparation guide before the event.

No rush.

Join the outings that interest you, whenever they become available.

→ Guided Photo Field Trip Booking Form

→ Practice Token Guide

A few days before the event, you'll receive everything you need to prepare. 

This usually includes:

• Meeting location
• Session schedule
• What to bring
• Clothing recommendations
• Camera or smartphone suggestions
• Weather considerations
• Observation theme or creative exercise (if applicable)

This helps everyone arrive prepared and make the most of the experience.

The learning doesn't end when the outing is over.

Whether your photographs were made during an Open Practice, a Guided Photo Field Trip, or while photographing on your own, they can all become part of your continuing photographic practice.

If they relate to the week's observation theme, you're welcome to submit them for Photo Review. 

The important thing isn't where the photograph was made.

It's how thoughtfully you observed, reflected, and continued your weekly practice.

→ Learn More About Photo Review 

There Is No Right Pace

Every member practises differently.

Some members join many activities.

Others occasionally meet a friend for an Open Practice.

Many simply photograph quietly on their own most weeks.

There is no right pace—only the practice that suits you.