INTRODUCING

The dfp community membership & clubhouse

An International COMMUNITY of Documentary Photographers

Join a crew of brilliant, creative & inspiring Documentary photographers &
get really f*ckin’ good

  • ONLINE SPACE TO CONNECT & INTERACT

  • LIBRARY OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES & COURSE

  • WEEKLY VIRTUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS

  • CRITIQUE & FEEDBACK SESSIONS

  • EDUCATIONAL & PEER SUPPORT

  • ACCOUNTABILTIY & MOTIVATIOn

  • FEATURE OPPORTUNITIES

  • MONTHLY CREATIVITY PROMPTS &
    PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIMENTS

  • ENCOURAGEMENT & INSPIRATION

  • And so much more…

You’re not here by accident.
You’ve been searching for something –
for a space where you can finally shed the layers that the world’s piled on top of you. Where you can rediscover that spark of creativity that feels like it’s been buried under the weight of kids, politics, social media, and a whole lot of other people’s noise.

Somewhere beneath all those layers, there’s you.
The artist, the creator,
the business badass, and the human with a story to tell.

Your Path to community Starts Here

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Your Path to community Starts Here ↓

membership options

EARLY ADOPTER MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Join by March 31st, 2025 and be among the first photographers to join our revamped DFP Community
 and unlock exclusive perks at our lowest-ever price!

  • 30% Off of Any Paid Membership

  • Discounted Rate Locked for Life (as long as you remain a member)

  • Influence the Future – Have a say in shaping the DFP Community.

  • Chance to Win A Free Year of Pixellu All Apps Bundle. Two lucky members will win a full year of SmartSlides, SmartAlbums, and SmartGalleries from Pixellu

  • Win a Free Year of DFP Community Membership! Three lucky members will have their first year's payment fully refunded.

Use code EARLYBIRD30 at registration checkout to lock in your discounted membership.
30% will be discounted off of the listed prices below when the code EARLYBIRD30 is entered

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What if you had a creative home—

one where you’re seen, supported, and inspired to push your work further?

The DFP Community is a space for those who are serious about their craft, who crave growth, connection, and the possibility of something more.

We are the community for documentary photographers—whether you shoot for passion, projects, freelance, or business. We exist to fill the gaps that too many of us face-

Because no matter how long you’ve been doing this, some struggles remain universal:

The weight of burnout and creative block

The world feels heavy right now, and many photographers are struggling to create. If you’re feeling uninspired, stuck, or disconnected from your work, you’re not alone. This community is here to invite you back into creativity—at your own pace, in your own way. We even have quarterly community photography projects and monthly experiments to get your creative brain working. If you’re not ready to create, that’s okay. Show up. Be part of the conversations. Let yourself absorb the inspiration. When you're ready, we’ll be here to support you.

Feeling invisible in the industry

It’s easy to feel like your work isn’t being noticed or that your voice isn’t being heard. But here, your perspective matters and your work matters. This isn’t just a space to observe—it’s an invitation to be part of something. Gain courage to put yourself out there, and have your work featured by DFP! The more you show up, the the more your work can be seen.

Balancing personal vision with external expectations

As photographers, we pour ourselves into our work. You may feel the pressure to produce work that appeals to clients, editors, audiences—or even social media algorithms. The DFP Community is here to help you navigate those tensions—to encourage you to stay true to your artistic voice while also creating work that connects and sustains you. Join us in weekly discussion about how to connect more to your work and in turn, create impact. 

The Need for Honest Feedback

Many photographers don’t have a trusted network to critique their work and help them grow. That’s why we host regular critique and feedback sessions—thoughtful, constructive spaces where you can refine your craft, gain new perspectives, and push your work further with the support of experienced peers and mentors.

The need to push creative boundaries

Great work doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens when you take risks, tap into new creative depths, and push yourself to see in ways you never have before. Our monthly creative prompts encouraging self-reflection, exploration of art, nature, and other creative practices beyond photography. This enables you to tap into your most creative self.

The DFP Community provides you with a supportive home and trusted network of peers and mentors. 

We offer a community of valuable experience and exchanges, because the best work is made in conversation.

Whether you need encouragement or tough love, we’re here to help you refine your craft and push your work further.

  • you deserve

    FRIENDS WHO WANT TO TALK ABOUT YOUR ART & CRAFT

    A PLACE WHERE CREATIVITY FINDS ITS WITNESS

    A COMMUNITY WHERE WE LEAN IN TOGETHER & WHERE WE THRIVE THROUGH CONNECTION & PUSHING OUR COMFORT ZONES

The DFP Community Membership

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INTRODUCING

We have our own platform & app

Moving away from the distractions and noise of Facebook, we have built an online community and app to meet in with Free & Paid areas. (Details below)

You will be able to access and contribute to discussions, ask questions, find upcoming events, join events, access resources, and much more!

What’s
happening In
the community

INCLUDED IN CLUBHOUSE & PRO MEMBERSHIP

Connection & Community

Join a purpose-built community away from the distractions and noise of social media! We’ve built an online community & app to connect in for you!
(Free & Paid areas)

A dedicated Platform

Share It, Celebrate It, Love It! Open Mic or Show & Tell is your space to showcase what you’re proud of, excited about, or just curious to share.

Open mic & Skill Shares

Business in the front, party in the back! First, we tackle projects, Q&A, experiments, and photography or business must-dos. Then, we let loose with socializing, games, and creative fun.

Mullet meetings

creativity & education

Critiques & Feedback hot seats

Critique & Feedback Hot Seats are your chance to present work-in-progress or completed projects and receive constructive, supportive input — whether for your business or your photography.

self-reflection & creativity prompts

Each month, dive into a new theme and prompts that stretch your creativity beyond photography and encourage self-discovery. These prompts are an invitation to play, enjoy the process, and connecting with yourself.

Quarterly photography themes and challenges that help you to see differently and allow you to collaborate with your DFP friends. This is all about creating something as a community.

Community photo project

This session isn’t about perfection—it’s about curiosity and growth. Bring your wildest ideas, test them out, and let’s learn and create together!

CHALLeNGES & EXPERIMENTS

Education vault: learning & Resources library

Tutorials, videos, interviews, crash courses, & intensives, ready for you to dive into right away! New learning content is added regularly so you can continue to expand your skills, artistry, & perspective!

LIve online education events

Various educational events throughout the year including Masterclasses, mermber skill shares, quick clinics, panel discussions, and more.

productivity & accountability

Get Sh*t Done Together! Our virtual co-working sessions combine focused, quiet work time with opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving.

Co-Working Hours

digital declutter

Clean Up, Clear Out, Get Sh*t Sorted! Whether it’s taming your inbox, organizing your photo library, or streamlining your workflows, our quarterly Digital Declutter sessions are here to help you clean up and stay accountable.

Community-based accountability, deadlines, support, people to bounce ideas off of, and follow through. The kick in the pants you need in order to finish projects, put yourself out there, and show up.

Accountability

Image by Laura Rush

Pro Membership

DFP Pro Membership opens for enrollment twice a year (in February and September) and is limited to 200 photographers.

Pro Membership is for Documentary Photographers who have a business and would like to push their creative and professional endeavours to new heights!

All of the Clubhouse Member perks are included in the Pro Membership along with these additional features:

    • Boost your SEO

    • Get found

    • Show your work

    See our directory, here

  • Once a year portfolio or website reviews (you choose which you want for that year)

  • A quarterly Pro roundtable to discuss:

    • Personal Projects

    • Marketing Campaigns

    • Sales Techniques

    • And More…

    • Be on the DFP Community podcast

    • Blog post and Instagram features

    • Teach a class

  • Be a part of our annual Pro Member exhibit and print swap with special guest curators

  • Templates, tools, & resources for your business and photography

    • 25% off in the DFP Shop (contracts, templates, etc.) and select self-paced courses

    • 15% off select DFP mentorships, workshops, and events

membership options

EARLY ADOPTER MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Join by March 31st, 2025 and be among the first photographers to join our revamped DFP Community
 and unlock exclusive perks at our lowest-ever price!

  • 30% Off of Any Paid Membership

  • Discounted Rate Locked for Life (as long as you remain a member)

  • Influence the Future – Have a say in shaping the DFP Community.

  • Chance to Win A Free Year of Pixellu All Apps Bundle. Two lucky members will win a full year of SmartSlides, SmartAlbums, and SmartGalleries from Pixellu

  • Win a Free Year of DFP Community Membership! Three lucky members will have their first year's payment fully refunded.

Use code EARLYBIRD30 at registration checkout to lock in your discounted membership.
30% will be discounted off of the listed price when the code EARLYBIRD30 is entered

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This Isn’t Your average Photoraphy Community

We're Here to Smash Stereotypes

Image by
Lauren Gayeski

Image by Christine Wright

What we believe in

  • Here, every voice matters, no matter how big or small. We believe in the power of community, where everyone’s journey is valued, and learning flows both ways. No gurus, or “this is the only way” – just photographers growing stronger together.

    Whether you photograph as a hobby, for art and personal projects, for freelance, or for your business, the DFP Community is for you.

  • We’re not here to stick to outdated definitions and black-and-white binaries. Our community celebrates all the diverse, messy, and beautiful ways that families exist today. Compassion and open-mindedness aren’t just values — they’re how we redefine what it means to belong.

  • No fluff, no BS. We show up as our raw, unfiltered selves, and we expect the same from our community. We’re here to make an impact, not to sugarcoat the truth. Integrity is at the core of everything we do.

  • We’re not your average photography community! We are here to innovate and create WITH our community rather than imitate or replicate content and ideas from other places.

    Our dynamite events and content, real talk, and practical advice are all designed to help you trust your gut, push boundaries, and build a creative practice, body of work (and business) that’s unmistakably yours.

  • We don’t fit into boxes, and we’re not interested in convention or mediocrity. We’re always looking for new ways to shake things up, connect, and lean in together. Being unconventional isn’t a choice — it’s a creative necessity.

  • We believe in the power of messy but meaningful realities of life — whether it’s in your photos or your business. Perfection is overrated, raw truth is what truly connects us to the world and each other.

Image by Jennifer Nobriga

Find Yourself- But not alone

Image by Kaleen Enke

Being an artist is lonely as hell. The self-doubt, the wondering if your work even matters, the quiet days when it feels like you’re shouting into an empty void. It’s exhausting. And frankly, it’s kind of soul-sucking.

But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if you didn’t have to keep carrying the weight of your creative journey by yourself? What if you could belong somewhere? What if you could walk into a space filled with people who get it — the highs, the lows, and all the messy stuff in between?

That’s what the DFP Community is all about. We’re collective of individuals who, like you, want to be better humans together. We’re all in this mess of creativity, life, and everything that comes with it. But we’re not just surviving. We’re thriving. Together. We’re ready to break open, get real, and uncover something raw and beautiful along the way. We’re here to help you tear down the walls, find your voice, and become undone in the best possible way.

You don’t have to do it alone.

Community is where the best stuff happens.
We believe that the best growth happens in community, not isolation. We believe in lifting each other up, sharing our knowledge, and celebrating each other’s wins like they’re our own. Because when one of us succeeds, we all do.

Together, we’re forging a new way of community.

One that encourages being, doing, and leaning in, giving you permission to do the scary shit, the meaningful shit, the shit that makes you feel alive— all while being held up and supported by a community of your friends.

THE HYPE:

Making good shit happen for photographers like you

  • Ana Backhaus - Dubai, UAE

    “I am proud of the way DFP changed me. I see the change in how I look at the world and my surroundings. My mindset changed completely and I love the feel of freedom in expressing myself.”

  • Erin Byrne - Warwick, UK

    “Before I joined, I was lost, struggling to figure out how to make my photography business work. But now, thanks to Ash and the community, I have a clear path forward. The insights and support I received were beyond anything I could have imagined."

  • Megan Lefebvre - Edmonton, Canada

    "DFP has completely transformed my approach to photography and business. The blend of practical advice, emotional support, and creative inspiration is unmatched. I came in feeling uncertain, and now I feel empowered and ready to take on the world."

  • Cookie - Washington

    ”I feel as if the community is like having a friend out there who understands and whom I could reach out to for support at any time”

  • Lauren Gayeski - New Jersey, USA

    “Thanks for pouring your hearts and soul into a little place on the internet that we can nerd out on documentary photography, together.”

  • Elyse Dillon - Illinois, USA

    “The best place to hang out for a documentary photographer!
    This community has changed my photography and me as a person. I love being a part of it and learning from not only the mentors but also my peers.”

  • Sarah Wimmer Steffen - Wisconsin, USA

    “I already fucking love this community!!!! It's been less than a week and I've read articles that I wouldn't have, met people I wouldn't have and learned things I didn't even think about!”

Ready to Transform through community?

A glimpse of what’s inside + more to come