# 📍 Start Here **URL:** https://cameradates.discourse.group/c/start-here/5.md [Latest](https://cameradates.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://cameradates.discourse.group/categories.md) --- ## [About the 📍 Start Here category](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/about-the-start-here-category/10)
**Author:** [@CameraDates](https://cameradates.discourse.group/u/CameraDates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/about-the-start-here-category/10 "2026-07-18T19:24:17Z")
Welcome! New to Camera Dates? This is the best place to begin. Read Welcome to Camera Dates!, learn what a Camera Date is, introduce yourself and review our guidelines before jumping in. We’re glad you’re here! --- ## [👋 Welcome to Camera Dates!](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-camera-dates/14)
**Author:** [@CameraDates](https://cameradates.discourse.group/u/CameraDates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-camera-dates/14 "2026-07-18T20:03:51Z")
Hello, and welcome! I’m Jonathan Charles, and I’m genuinely glad you’re here. Camera Dates was created around a simple idea: photography isn’t just about taking better pictures. It’s about slowing down, exploring the w… --- ## [📷 What Is a Camera Date?](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/what-is-a-camera-date/16)
**Author:** [@CameraDates](https://cameradates.discourse.group/u/CameraDates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/what-is-a-camera-date/16 "2026-07-18T20:19:37Z")
A Camera Date is exactly what it sounds like. It’s intentional time you set aside to spend with your camera. Not because you have to. Not because someone hired you. Not because you’re chasing likes on social media. S… --- ## [👋 Introduce Yourself](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/introduce-yourself/17)
**Author:** [@CameraDates](https://cameradates.discourse.group/u/CameraDates)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/introduce-yourself/17 "2026-08-01T16:06:07Z")
Hello and welcome! We’re glad you’re here. Take a moment to introduce yourself to the Camera Dates community. We’d love to learn a little about you. Tell us things like: :round\_pushpin: Where you’re from :camera: Wh… --- ## [📜 Community Guidelines](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/community-guidelines/18)
**Author:** [@CameraDates](https://cameradates.discourse.group/u/CameraDates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://cameradates.discourse.group/t/community-guidelines/18 "2026-07-18T20:36:04Z")
Welcome to Camera Dates! Our goal is simple: build a family friendly, encouraging community where photographers of every experience level can learn, explore, share, and connect. Be kind and respectful. Treat others the…