We’re diving back into the archive this week with a look at our February 2022 shoot featuring Lee Poulin. Natural Pursuits has created thousands of images over the years, and one of our goals is to share as many of these moments as possible with current members. Revisiting earlier shoots not only gives us a…

Every once in a while a 19th-century view camera shows up at a Natural Pursuits shoot. It has only happened three times. The first was with Da Ping Luo for the Inked edition of the print magazine. The second was with Ian Lewandowski in an abandoned bank. Most recently, Ian joined us again for our…

August’s shoot was originally set for the 16th. I did the usual announcements and not one person RSVP’d. Summer is always slower, so I wasn’t too worried. Instead of forcing it, I moved the date to the 23rd. That one change made everything easier. More people were available. A photographer I love working with could…

August is an interesting month. It’s when you realize summer is almost over, and suddenly there’s pressure to fit in as much as possible before it slips away. Beach days, vacations, hiking, afternoons in the park all feel urgent. That creates a particular rhythm for Natural Pursuits gatherings. They’re often smaller because people are scattered,…

This weeks members’ post continues our look back into the Natural Pursuits archives. These portraits were taken in November 2023 on Zephyrs film camera. It was a simple afternoon and we had a great time. The images speak for themselves. About the Artist Zephyr is a queer mixed Latinx-Jewish non-binary person. They have experience working…