Bobby Shakes
Bobby Shakes  ·  Photo Club  ·  Boston, MA

Shakes Boston Photo Club

A social club for people who want to take better pictures of the city they live in. Bring a phone or a camera. Come alone or bring a friend. Beginners are welcome.

Join on Skool → $10 / month
Free · open to everyone

Kickoff walk: Chinatown

  • When Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 2–5 PM
  • Meet Chinatown Gate, Beach St & Surface Rd (Chinatown station, Orange Line)
  • Bring A phone or a camera. That's it.

No membership needed and no sign-up. Just show up. We shoot for a couple of hours, then eat and swap pictures. Bring a friend.

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What you get

Walk. Shoot. Eat. Swap.

2× / MONTH
Street photo walksWe meet somewhere in Boston, shoot for a couple of hours, then sit down to eat and swap pictures.
EVERY MONDAY
A new photo themeA fresh prompt each week to get you out shooting between walks.
EVERY WEEKEND
Online reviewWe meet online to look at the best work of the week.
EACH SEASON
Zine & pop-up showThe club runs in seasons. Each one ends with a printed zine and a pop-up show of members' work here in Boston.
DorchesterChinatownNorth EndRoxburyJPHarborwalk& beyond
Season 1 · Fall 2026

Sunday walks

Every other Sunday, 2–5 PM. The kickoff is free for everyone; the rest are for club members.

  1. Sun · Nov 8
    ChinatownFREEChinatown Gate, Beach St & Surface Rd
  2. Sun · Nov 22
    North EndPaul Revere Mall (the Prado), Hanover St
  3. Sun · Dec 6
    HarborwalkChristopher Columbus Park, Atlantic Ave
  4. Sun · Dec 20
    DorchesterFields Corner station · season finale, zine & pop-up picks
The classroom

Six short lessons

The basics, in plain language, so you know what to look for on the next walk.

  1. Light
  2. Composition
  3. Timing
  4. Photographing strangers
  5. Street etiquette
  6. Choosing your best shots
Black-and-white crowd photo by Bobby Shakes: fans with arms up at a concert
Your guide

Led by Bobby Shakes

Orett “Bobby Shakes” Robinson has photographed people in this city for decades and documented over 10,000 live events, from Boston clubs to the world stage.

Bobby's story →

Not in Boston? Join anyway.

Walk your own city with us. Themes, lessons and the weekly review all happen online.

Join the club → $10 / month

Membership, payment and the club itself are hosted on Skool.