Common Ground: Photo Walk Collective

April 25, 2026 - November 07, 2026

Columbus, Ohio, 43206

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

German Village | Event 7

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

November 07 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM UTC

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 UTC

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 UTC

Uptown Westerville | Event 3

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

June 13 09:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

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 UTC

Highbanks Metro Park | Event 5

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

August 15 09:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

German Village | Event 6

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

October 10 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM UTC

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!