Savannah Photo Club: Like a community focused on love and family.

January 7, 2026

The Savannah Photo Club isn’t just about photography, it’s about people. It’s about finding a place in a city that can feel transient and turning it into something permanent, something meaningful. On the third Sunday of every month, the club gathers at a local coffee shop, cameras in hand, ready to explore Savannah’s streets. It’s a ritual, a rhythm that has grown from a handful of friends to a movement of over 100 photographers. “We probably have about a recurring 80 to 100 photographers every time right now,” says Joshua Lindsey, one of the founders. “That’s nuts. Yeah, that’s a movement.”

Some clutch sleek digital cameras, others wield temperamental film contraptions, and a few simply bring their phones, ready to freeze moments with the tap of a screen. Here, it doesn’t matter what you shoot with; it matters that you show up.

Joshua Lindsey is the kind of guy who seems born to build things, not just structures but connections. “The intent behind it is organic community,” he says with quiet conviction. He’s joined by Randall Patrick and Daniel White, each bringing their own flavor to this eclectic stew of humanity. Together, they’ve created something that feels more like family than a club. “It’s nurturing,” Randall adds, “like a community focused on love and family.”

Savannah itself is the perfect backdrop for this kind of gathering, a city that wears its history like an old leather jacket, weathered but stylish. Its cobblestone streets and moss draped oaks are practically begging to be photographed. But the Savannah Photo Club isn’t just about capturing the city’s charm; it’s about capturing its soul.

The formula is simple but effective. The group meets at 9 a.m., spends an hour sipping coffee and catching up, then sets off on foot to explore different parts of the city. “We rotate coffee shops,” Joshua explains. “From nine to ten, we’re drinking coffee. And from ten on, we take a walk around the city. We try to take different paths so that we can see different parts of the city we haven’t seen before.” The walks are as much about community as they are about photography.

“It’s crazy, man,” Randall says, marveling at how the club has grown from just a handful of friends to over 100 participants on some Sundays. The Instagram account (@savannahphotoclub) now boasts thousands of followers, each post a kaleidoscope of angles and interpretations. “There’s power in seeing yourself in somebody else’s camera,” Joshua muses.

The club welcomes everyone, novices and pros alike, and this inclusivity is its secret sauce.

There are no barriers to entry, no membership fees or prerequisites other than being kind and bringing some sort of camera. “There is no cost,” Joshua says plainly. “As long as you’re a good person and you are nice, you can come.” And come they do: from seasoned professionals with high end gear to newcomers with nothing but their smartphones. Moms with strollers join alongside retirees rediscovering old hobbies. “There’s a huge range, from 10 year old shooters to 70 year old shooters,” Joshua notes.

This diversity extends beyond age or equipment; it’s also about perspectives and beliefs. “One thing about art is that art comes as a passion,” Joshua reflects. “And it leads before all the other things that aren’t inherent passions to humans.” Randall agrees: “Even me and Josh probably have different beliefs in religion or whatever, but I don’t think that has ever been once a thing that we would concern ourselves with.”

The club has also caught the attention of local businesses and organizations eager to support its mission. Atlanta Film Company has donated rolls of film for members to use, and other companies have provided prizes for raffles during events like the club’s one year anniversary celebration. These gestures underscore just how much the Savannah Photo Club has resonated with the broader community.

For Randall, the club is more than just an opportunity to take photos, it’s a chance to connect with others on a deeper level. “I rarely take photos on these things because I’d rather catch up,” he admits. “Sometimes this is the only time I catch up with some of these people.”

The walks themselves are exercises in observation, not just of Savannah’s streets but of its people. Members often turn their lenses on each other, capturing candid moments that reflect the spirit of the group.

And while there’s talk of creating a photo book this year to showcase their collective work, there’s also something beautiful about simply going out, taking photos, and not looking back.

Joshua sums it up beautifully: “It was very intentional to choose Daniel and Randall, not just because I love them but because we are very different. Each of us brings a certain community to the club.” This intentionality has created what he calls “the perfect little bitty soup,” where diverse individuals come together to form something greater than the sum of its parts.

As Joshua puts it: “The kind of person who picks up a camera and is willing to wake up that early and come to a coffee shop and talk to other people kind of lends itself to a nice, caring, loving kind of person.” And if that energy can spread throughout Savannah, he believes it can make an even bigger impact.

The Savannah Photo Club isn’t just documenting Savannah; it’s shaping it, one photo walk at a time. As I leave this vibrant group behind, I can’t help but think about what Joshua said: “If we can spread that [energy], then we can impact the city a little bit more.” In their hands, not just their cameras, lies the power to turn fleeting moments into lasting connections.