This Beers & Cameras meetup, hosted by The Darkroom, will kick off the 2026 CLICK Photography Festival at Trophy Brewing Taproom in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Join us for an evening of film photography, craft beer, and great conversation. Whether you shoot film, digital, or are simply curious about photography, this casual meetup is an opportunity to connect with fellow photographers, meet other creatives, check out some cameras, and spend time with people who share a passion for making photographs.

The Darkroom team will be there, along with Caleb Knueven, Freestyle Photo, many other brands, and other photographers attending the CLICK Photography Festival throughout the weekend.

Whether you’ve been shooting for decades or just picked up your first roll of film, everyone is welcome.

• Meet photographers from around the country
• Talk film, cameras, and photography
• Enjoy Trophy Brewing’s beer and food truck
• Meet The Darkroom team: Trev Lee, KC Steblay, and Phil Steblay
• Tickets are $20 each
• Your first drink is on us
• Receive a $25 Darkroom gift card
• Receive a free roll of film from Freestyle Photo
• Darkroom swag and more

The fun continues the following morning in Durham, where The Darkroom will host a free CLICK! Fest photowalk led by Caleb Knueven & Trev Lee. Be sure to register for the photowalk as well and join us for a morning of exploring downtown Durham, making photographs, and connecting with the photography community.

[Sign up for The Darkroom x CLICK! Fest Photowalk]

This event is part of the CLICK Photography Festival, taking place October 2–4, 2026, in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina.

Admission is free, but registration is required, and space is limited to 100 attendees.

We can’t wait to see you there! Bring a camera, grab a drink, and join us for a fun evening with the photography community.

For more information about the CLICK Photography Festival, including the full schedule of events, exhibitions, workshops, and activities, click the link below:

[Click here to learn more about the Click! Photography Festival]