Membership & Joining


Start Where You Are

There is no single way to participate in De-CONNECT.

Some people begin with the newsletter.
Some enjoy being part of the community.

Others choose a more structured path through lessons, practice, and guided learning.

Wherever you begin, there is no rush.

Photography develops through attention, observation, practice, and time.

Choose the level of participation that feels right for you.

Which Option Is Right For Me

Choose Newsletter if...

You would like to receive ideas and inspiration.

Choose Basic if...

You would like to participate in the photography community.

Choose Photo Plus if...

You would to improve your photography.

Join During Our Founding Phase

De-CONNECT is currently in its founding phase.

We are growing slowly and intentionally, one photographer at a time.

Members who join during this period help shape the culture, learning experience, and future direction of the community.

As a thank you, founding members enjoy several benefits that may not be available in the future.

🌱 Newsletter Membership

Free

The Newsletter is the simplest way to begin.

Each week, you'll receive ideas, photographs, artist spotlights, reflections, and practical ways to develop your photography through observation and attention. 

Suitable For

• Photographers who enjoy learning at their own pace
• Anyone who wishes to receive regular inspiration and ideas
• Those who are curious about De-CONNECT

Join Free

→ Join the Newsletter

🌿 Basic Community Membership

Community Membership

Basic Membership is where photographers meet, share, and participate in the life of the community.

Currently included at no additional cost during our founding phase.

 

Includes

Everything in Newsletter Membership, plus:

✓ Community Access
✓ Members Gallery
✓ Community Discussions
✓ Questions & Sharing
✓ Selected Community Activities
✓ Community Announcements

Suitable For

• Photographers who enjoy learning alongside others
• Those who value connection and community

🌳 Photo Plus Membership

Learn. Practise. Grow.

Photo Plus Membership is designed for photographers who wish to develop their photography through guided learning, regular practice, reflection, and community support.

A structured learning experience built around weekly lessons, practice, reflection, and community participation.

Includes

Everything in Basic Membership, plus:

✓ Weekly Webinar
✓ This Week's Lesson
✓ This Week's Practice
✓ Learning Library
✓ Worksheets
✓ Monthly Challenge
✓ Community Q&A 

Annual Photo Plus Membership

S$135 Per Year

That's about the cost of a couple of coffees each month.

Our best value option for photographers who wish to participate regularly throughout the year.

Includes

✓ Full Photo Plus Membership
✓ 3 Practice Tokens Included
✓ Access to Multiple Creative Cycles

Why Annual?

Photography develops through repeated practice over time.

The annual membership allows you to participate throughout the year, experience multiple creative cycles, and includes 3 Practice Tokens for selected activities.

Practice Tokens may be used for selected activities such as field trips, photo reviews, workshops, courses, and guided programmes.

It is also our best-value membership option.

Join Annual Membership

→ Join Annual Membership

Flexible Option

4-Month Photo Plus Membership

S$54 Every 4 Months

A flexible way to experience the Photo Plus journey.

Includes

✓ Full Photo Plus Membership
✓ 1 Practice Token Included

Suitable For

• New members exploring the community
• Photographers who prefer a shorter commitment
• Those who wish to experience the learning rhythm before committing to a full year

Join 4-Month Membership

→ Join 4-Month Membership

Founding Member Benefits

Members who join during the founding phase enjoy special benefits reserved for early supporters of the community.

Newsletter Members

✓ Complimentary Basic Membership during the founding phase

Photo Plus Members

✓ Founding Member Pricing Guarantee
✓ Lock in today's membership rate

As long as your membership remains active, your membership fee will not be affected by future membership fee increases.

A Community Built to Last

De-CONNECT is not designed to be the largest photography community.

Our goal is to create a place where photographers can continue learning, practising, sharing, and growing for years to come.

A place where people feel welcome.
A place where conversations matter.
A place where photography is approached with patience, curiosity, and intention.

One photograph at a time.

One conversation at a time.

One step at a time.

Slow. Thoughtful. No Rush.

Frequently Asked Questions

One thing at a time  /  平 • 静则安

Connect 聚

Meet, share, and practise together

Explore 阅

Discover new ideas and ways of seeing

Develop 修

Grow through reflection, feedback, and steady practice