Photowalking tours are real-life activities that brings together members from photo sharing communities like Facebook Flickr. They schedule meet-ups for group adventures, each person bringing their own camera and snapping photos of everything that comes along their paths.
The internet is a great place to meet likeminded individuals, and social networks are helping to facilitate those encounters. Often these online meetings cause a desire for these people to want to meet up in real life to engage in their mutual passions in person, which is precisely what Photowalking does.
The best part about Photowalking is that it gets people off their butts and out into the real world and encourages genuine human interaction.
It's also not a creepy activity and seems like a safe way to meet people for the first time outside out cyberspace. Not only are you in public with a group, but because you'll be actively engaged in an activity, the chance for an awkward moment to arise is unlikely.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- In-person Social Connections
- Photowalking encourages genuine human interaction by bringing together members from photo sharing communities for real-life adventures.
- Community-driven Activities
- Photowalking tours are an example of how online communities can translate into offline experiences.
- Safe and Fun Group Activities
- Photowalking allows for safe first-time meetings through public and engaging group activities.
Sectors Adopting This
- Tourism
- Photowalking tours can be marketed as a way to discover a city or location through a unique and community-driven experience.
- Photography
- Photowalking can inspire new photography techniques, styles and perspectives with the opportunity for group learning and experimentation.
- Social Media
- Photowalking can enhance the social media experience by bringing virtual connections into the real world and fostering stronger online relationships.
