Veterans Instameet #52 - Vivid Sydney
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Come and join the Veterans Instameet crew on Sunday 31st May 2026 in Circular Quay to shoot Vivid! Weather your a seasoned photographer or looking to learn, we're inviting all veterans to come along and get involved.
We will be meeting at 5:00pm outside the Museum of Contemporary Art on the lawn facing the ferries. From there we will walk my favourite route to capture the Opera House and Harbour Bridge before cutting across to Darling Harbour if we have time.
Come for a few hours or all night, the choice is yours! Comfortable shoes and warm clothes are a must!
Register via the link below and let me know if you have any questions?
Mathew Bell - 0409 241 419
Location:
Meet here at 5:00pm
The Veterans Instameet is a veteran-led photography community founded in 2014 by Mathew Bell (MRyan Photography). Created following his discharge from military service after serving in East Timor and Afghanistan, the group was built on a shared passion for photography and a desire to reconnect with others who understood the transition from military life.
After leaving service, many veterans experience a sense of disconnection from the defence community. At the time, there were few creative or photography-based outlets specifically for veterans. Veterans Instameet was created to fill that gap, bringing like-minded veterans together through photography, encouraging creativity, building friendships and maintaining strong connections beyond discharge.
What began as a small group of veterans quickly grew into a supportive community, expanding to include families of defence members and later welcoming those from emergency services backgrounds. Today after 52 events between Sydney, the Gold Coast, Canberra and Melbourne, Veterans Instameet continues to provide a relaxed, inclusive environment where members can share experiences, develop photography skills and strengthen the bonds formed through service.
Please Note:
As most of the events are outdoors, there is always a physical element. Most events require a walk from the carpark to the area of interest or a more strenuous trek. The majority of events are mobile, meaning we're constantly on the move while shooting. The important aspect to us is the psychological well being that comes from a day. The aim is for everyone to have fun and make connections to other people with shared backgrounds. Photography is in the background most of the time, we have the aim for everyone to chat, laugh and shoot photos.
Each event carries risk and by registering and attending the event, each participant agrees to take responsibility for their own safety. Safety is everyone's responsibility and if in doubt, or if anyone feels unsafe it is the individual’s responsibility to sit out the event or highlight it to the other members. Each participant assumes all risk associated with any activity whilst with the Veterans Instameet. Each participant assumes full responsibility for themselves, their choices, their actions and their equipment.
