VANCOUVER
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTIVE
Photo by Francis Karl del Peña
Highlight
JANUARY 2026: GROUND ZERO PHOTOWALK
January 17, 2026 marked seven years of VanSPC. We returned to where it all began, Revolver Coffee, before stepping back into the streets together, continuing a walk that started seven years ago and is still unfolding.
Take a moment and Explore the images our photographers took during the walk.
What’s On
David Jardine
Each month, we shine a spotlight on one of our collective’s unique voices. Dive into the story behind the lens—learn what inspires their work, what drives their creative process, and discover their top tips for fellow photographers. Don’t miss their handpicked selection of three standout images. This month’s featured member is ready to shift your perspective.
ZINE 09
Street Style
Twice a year, we bring our collective vision to print. Our annual zines are a curated collection of photographs from across the collective—each image a reflection of the streets we walk and the stories we uncover. Thoughtfully designed and beautifully printed, the zines captures the spirit and diversity of our community.
Our latest volume is devoted to Street Style. See how our members interpreted this broad theme, in our vibrant city.
Introducing Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small, member-led groups within VanSPC focused on specific aspects of photography and photographic practice. These groups provide space for learning, discussion, and hands-on exploration around shared interests, allowing members to go deeper into the craft together.
From long-standing groups like the Photo Book Club to newer initiatives such as the Print Club, SIGs reflect the evolving interests of the collective. Each group meets independently and contributes to the broader culture of learning, inspiration, and thoughtful engagement that defines VanSPC.
Check out our current VanSPC SIGS in the menu at the top of the page.
Recent
Pavement Poetry After Walk
As is VanSPC tradition, members gathered at The Gallery George for a photowalk in the surrounding area. Of course, a walk can’t be complete with a social gathering afterwards.
Click Explore to see how our members did on this cloudy day.
Pavement Poetry Exhibit
Our fall group show, Pavement Poetry at The Gallery George, invited guests to reflect on the poetic, expressive side of street photography. 31 photographers shared 54 images. Their photos capturing the small magic of public space, with moments that were layered, surprising, mysterious, or that revealed something deeper than what’s on the surface.
Click the Retrospective button below, and see what the Collective got up to.
February 2026 AGM Member Showcase
VanSPC hosted their 2026 AGM in February. Included in the meeting was a showcase featuring members’ photographs arranged to reveal the arc of their photographic journeys, beginning with early experiments, moving through periods of growth, and arriving at images that define their work today.
Check out the gallery and take a moment to Discover the images our photographers brought to the session.
