Botanicals and Ballard Locks Photowalk with Pentax

Join Pentax rep Shelley Preston for a fall photowalk exploring the vibrant colors of Seattle’s Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden, through the historic Ballard Locks, and wrapping up at Commodore Park. Shelley will be bringing Pentax 17 film cameras for attendees to try along the way, but all cameras are welcome.

Just bring a roll of film and enjoy an inspiring walk with fellow photographers!

WHERE TO MEET & SCHEDULE

• 11:00am - Meet Shelley by the entrance to the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Here she will hand out cameras to those interested for the walk.
• 11:30am - Walk through the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden.
• 12:00pm - Continue to the the Locks.
• 12:30pm - Continue to Commodore Park.
• 1:00pm - Return loaned cameras to Shelley at Commodore Park.

GETTING THERE:

A sizeable parking lot can be found here, along side the Burke Gilman Bike Trail, alongside 54th St.

Parking can take patience to find in the area so please arrive early to locate available free street or paid lot parking.

WHAT TO BRING

• A camera
• A lens of your choice, wide-angle is recommended
• A roll of film
• An ID if you would like to loan a Pentax 17
• Comfortable walking shoes

Tag @GlazersCamera for your images on Instagram

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Shelley Preston is a Regional Account Manager for Ricoh Imaging, the company behind the iconic Pentax brand - known for its cult-favorite GR cameras beloved by street photographers, and now, bringing film back into focus with the Pentax 17. She’s been hooked on photography since the days of one-hour photo labs and her first trusty point-and-shoot. While black and white photography will always be her first love, she still finds herself happily chasing color through every frame.

When she’s not slinging cameras or shooting film, she’s painting large abstract canvases or gaming with her spouse in Austin, Texas. They share their home with a giant goldendoodle named Roxy, who answers to many names, especially T-Rox and Dino-Dog (because, frankly, she might be part dinosaur). Shelley holds a BA from Texas Tech University and a lifetime membership in the “I Shoot Film” club.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden, 3015 Northwest 54th Street, Seattle, United States