Photowalks are a fun way to explore local locations through the lens of your camera. Join SFPto find out what is Photowalk? And why should you try this special type of travel that combines photography and walking tour?

1. What is photowalk?

You can go to Photowalk alone or in a group. If this is your first time trying this type of tour, we recommend taking a tour organized by a tour guide. After you get used to walking and taking photos, you can design your own Photowalk tour with your own locations.

Photowalking is the activity of walking around a place or a street with a camera and taking photos of anything that attracts you. It’s a unique way to explore new places, learn about different cultures, and capture wonderful memories with your camera.

2. Why should you try Photowalk?

Photowalk helps you see the world from a new perspective: While walking, adjust and choose the shooting angle; We will discover the beauty that we often miss when going on normal tours.

Usually when we arrive at a tourist destination, we often rush to check in as much as possible. Then after that journey, not much remains. However, with photography in general and Photowalk in particular, it requires you to slow down to look, reflect and find the beauty nestled in everyday life.

In addition, going to a Photowalk is also about delving into culture and traditions at a more micro level. Through the stories of local people and the historical values ​​hidden in the architecture; We will see a world very different from what we have known.

Enhance physical and mental health: When we travel, the brain releases dopamine to help us be happy and regulate our mood. At the same time, walking around will help boost our energy and immune system making us healthier.

Improve your photography skills: Photowalk is a special type of tour that helps you practice using your camera effectively, learning how to fine-tune parameters for different lighting conditions. Not simply stopping at taking pictures, Photowalk also teaches you how to capture the mood or atmosphere of a place and tell stories with your camera.

Meet great friends: You’ll meet new friends who share your passion for photography and travel. Additionally, you can also interact with locals who can teach you about their culture, history, and traditions.

Although film photography requires more skill and patience than digital photography, the results from each Photowalk session are extremely satisfying. Because, there are beauties that only film photos have and no matter how much post-production digital photos go through, they cannot fully describe those characteristics of film photos.

Therefore, if you are familiar with digital photography, try your hand at Photowalk with an analog camera.

In case you want to experience this new type but have no experience with film photography. Don’t worry, we have a whole team to guide you through Photowalking with film cameras from A to Z.