Welcome to The Hideout, a forum for photographers to gather and discuss (more than just) photography.

"True friendships are born here."

Two years ago, Michelle Black began breaking away from the other forums she was a part of due to her desire for a more intimate setting where things felt comfortable, less spread out, and more ‘focused’. A forum with intensity, passion, and a place to share experiences for growth and progression; a forum where you could let your hair down and go off on a tangent if need be; a forum where laughter is the best medicine; a forum where work and play DO mingle, rather efficiently. Her forum was brought to life in August 2008 after a lot of consideration, advice from her peers, and support from other photographers. The forum is off to an incredible start! All of the administrators also lead full time professions as photographers and volunteer their time here so we can build friendships and fond memories. We have already organized two successful meet-ups in Ohio and are planning a Portland meet-up in October 2009!

Forum Founder,
MIchelle Black

Forum Administrators
Jessica Price, Kina Williams, Sara Patton

MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

"This forum is awesome and in such a short time has taught me so much...everyday i learn something new or get inspired in some way..."-Kyla

"This forum is so different from most because "everyone is accepted " and those who have more knowledge/talent are willing to help others grow. It doesn't get any better than that." -BlanchPhotography

"I am starting to be here more than Flickr. "
-Small Town Poet

"I think I am addicted to it almost as much as I am to photography. " - Olivia Williams

"Ive tried other blogs before and lost interest fairly quickly. But I love logging on here everyday and looking at the amazing work that gets posted it keeps me inspired. Great job The Hideout is my own little photography sanctuary!" - James