Common Ground: Photo Walk Collective

April 25, 2026 - September 13, 2026

24 West Main Street,
Westerville, OH 43081

In-PersonSeries

Event Details

Each walk takes us to a new local location where we explore light, texture, and story through photography—no experience required. It’s less about perfect photos and more about shared discovery, creative growth, and meaningful connection along the way.

Event Schedule

Uptown Westerville | Event 3

Photo Tasks: 🚶 Candid Moment 🪟 Reflections in Glass 🧱 Texture Study 🎭 Juxtaposition: Old vs new

June 14 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Hoover Reservoir | Event 4

Photo Tasks: 🌅 Silhouette Shot 💧 Reflection Symmetry 📏 Minimalism: One subject, lots of space ⏱️ Long Exposure (optional)

July 18 09:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Highbanks Metro Park | Event 5

Photo Tasks: 🪨 Texture Contrast 🧍 Environmental Portrait 🌾 Motion in Nature 🔍 Foreground Depth

August 15 09:30 PM - 11:30 PM

German Village | Event 6

Photo Tasks: 🧱 Leading Lines (brick streets) 🏠 Architectural Detail 📚 Cinematic Story Frame

September 13 09:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Sharon Woods Metro Park | Event 1

Photo Tasks: 🌸 Signs of Spring: Capture 3 different “new life” details (buds, water, wildlife) 🪵 Leading Lines: Use boardwalks/trails 🌅 Light Transition: Shoot the same scene in two lighting conditions 🔍 Texture Contrast: Smooth water vs rough bark vs soft petals

April 25 09:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Blendon Woods Metro Park | Event 2

Photo Tasks: 🐦 Wildlife Moment: One intentional animal shot 🌗 Light & Shadow: Contrast in forest scenes 📖 3-Image Story: Wide → medium → detail

May 16 09:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Meet the Speaker

Shane Hochstetler

Facilitator

I've been taking photos for over 25 years, starting with a basic film camera and a 4-H photography curriculum. I've continually grown my skills through journalism, family, wildlife, and landscape photography. I would consider myself an enthusiast in some genres of photography and a hobbyist in others. I'm looking forward to gaining new insights and experiences with you on these photo walks!