We’ve been hosting Darkroom meetups for over 8 years – bringing the film community together everywhere from San Clemente, Los Angeles, and Joshua Tree to Chicago, Atlanta, Columbus, San Diego, and Austin. With Seattle being one of the most requested cities on our list, we’re thrilled to finally make our way to the Pacific Northwest.

The Darkroom is heading to Seattle, Washington, for the next stop in our Darkroom City Tour series on Saturday, October 18, 2025. In conjunction with our partners at Pentax and Harman Photo, we’ll be teaming up once again with our friends at Beers & Cameras for two exciting meetups and one big community photo walk.

Seattle has an incredible creative scene, and we’ve heard so many great things about the film community there. We can’t wait to connect, shoot, and celebrate film photography together – whether you’re a longtime shooter or just starting out with film, we’d love to see you there.

Ferries on Film Meetup – Oct. 17th, Friday, 1 PM

Join us for a Ferries on Film meetup on Friday, October 17, 2025. We’ll gather at 1:00 PM inside the Seattle Ferry Terminal to purchase tickets, then at 1:30 PM kick things off with introductions and a group photo with the film crew before boarding the 2:05 PM ferry to Bainbridge Island, shooting film and connecting with the community while taking in incredible views of the Seattle skyline on our way across!

More info & tickets Here!

Oct. 18th, Saturday, 1-3 PM

Join us for a Seattle Photowalk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1–3 PM. We’ll meet at Olympic Sculpture Park near the main pavilion and then make our way north along Alaskan Way, stopping to shoot film, connect, and celebrate the PNW film community.

Note: We’ve moved the walk from Capitol Hill to Olympic Sculpture Park due to a scheduling conflict.

Get tickets & more info here!

Beers & Camera Meetup – Oct. 18th, Saturday, 5-8pm

Join us upstairs in the mezzanine at Stoup Brewing – Capitol Hill for our Beers & Cameras meetup. Tickets are limited to just 120 and will go fast.

Tickets are $25, and each attendee will receive a goodie bag filled with Darkroom merch and more. We’ll also have raffle prizes from The Darkroom and our event partners, Pentax & Harman Photo!

Get tickets & more info here!

The Darkroom Film Crew:

Sissi Lu – IG @sissi_lu YT – @sissi_lu TikTok – @sissi_lu

A New York-based photographer whose work explores the themes of memory, family, and human connection, through the lens of analogue photography. In addition to her still photography, Sissi shares her passion and insights with a diverse and engaged community through her videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Jason Kummerfeldt – IG @50_shades_of_jason YT GrainyDays

Beloved by few and hated by most, Jason Kummerfeldt is a California-based YouTuber and “photographer” with almost a decade of film photography under his belt and nothing good to show for it. He also owes me money.

Caleb Knueven – IG @calebkneven – YT Bad Flashes

Caleb was born on the fringe of society, destined to explore the abandoned world around, longing for the stories that seep from the peeling painted walls! Photography is exploration, is freedom, is life! He loves long walks on the beach with his M6, a finely crafted cup of coffee, atomic fireball candies and BBQ just to name a few.

Jonathan Paragas – IG @kingjvpes – YT kingjvpes

Jonathan Paragas also known as KingJvpes online is a film photographer based out of the San Francisco, Bay Area. He started shooting film in 2016 and has since created a YouTube channel to help other photographers learn how to shoot film. With a passion for documenting our current time, Jonathan focuses his attention and time to street photography to create a lifetime body of work.

Juan Martinez – IG @beersandcameras

Juan Carlos Martinez is a passionate photographer who rediscovered his love for the A passionate photographer who rediscovered his love for the craft after the birth of his kids. He founded Beers and Cameras after organizing casual meetups with friends at breweries. Now with chapters across the U.S., B&C has become a community for photographers who love connecting with like minded individuals.

Trev Lee – IG @trevlee / @thedarkroomlab

An Ohio-based photographer who enjoys documenting everyday life on film. Trev is the Director of Marketing at The Darkroom, where he’s spent the past nine years helping grow and connect the film photography community. Through both his personal work and his role at The Darkroom, he’s passionate about keeping film photography alive and accessible.

Event Essentials:

Local Travel & Weather Tips

Sunrise & Sunset: Expect sunrise around 7:30 AM and sunset near 6:00 PM in mid‑October—ideal for capturing golden hour shots.
Typical October Weather: Daytime highs hover around 60 °F (16 °C), dropping to lows near 45 °F (7 °C). Rain is common, so bring comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, and a rain jacket. We’ll keep an eye on the forecast and pass along updates.
Best Airport: Fly into Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — it’s conveniently connected, with a short ride to South Lake Union via car or public transit.

Capitol Hill Hotel Recommendations (Affordable & Walkable)

Sonder The Boylston – A sleek, 3.5-star boutique hotel offering modern amenities and centrally located. Rates from approximately $106/night.
Sonder Pivot Apartments Capitol Hill – Spacious, apartment-style accommodations ideal for groups or longer stays. Prices start around $141/night.
Cecil Bacon Manor (Bed & Breakfast) – Charming B&B with excellent ratings (~9/10), featuring free breakfast and self-parking. Rooms start near $219/night.
Foxglove Inn (B&B Suites) – Cozy and highly rated (~9/10), with suite-style rooms in a lush setting. Rates from approximately $150/night.
Capital Hill Little Oasis – A wallet-friendly suite-style stay with listings as low as $66/night on select dates. Great value for savvy bookers.

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