Photo Meet-Up #15: NACHO ALEGRE x APARTAMENTO
Studio Dare | 大胆’s 15th PHOTOGRAPHER' MEET-UP:
Nacho Alegre presents Apartamento Magazine
Thursday, 17th September, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Studio Dare | 大胆 Photographers’ Meet-Up is much more than an event! It's an excellent chance to ignite creativity and unify the community and industry. Designed for photographers, videographers at all levels, and industry professionals, it offers opportunities to learn, network, and find inspiration. We honour creative innovators across diverse photography and production fields.
Here we are with another Studio Dare | 大胆 Photographers' Meet-Up, just a couple of months after our previous one, and we're very excited to welcome you back! We genuinely love organising gatherings and bringing people together to discover new work, exchange ideas, and hear inspiring stories from across photography and the wider visual world. This time, we're especially excited because we believe the conversation will reach beyond photography and connect with an even broader audience.
The Studio Dare | 大胆 Photographers' Meet-Up is a place to meet the people behind the work, share experiences, and bring our photography and production community closer together. Whether you are an established professional, just starting, or simply curious about photography and visual culture, everyone is welcome. Join us for an evening of conversation, ideas, networking, and plenty of inspiration in our studio's relaxed atmosphere.
15th PHOTOGRAPHERS' MEET-UP
NACHO ALEGRE: "Apartamento & Independent Media"
Thursday, 17th of September, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
We're very excited to welcome Nacho Alegre, whose photography and work with Apartamento many of you will already know and follow. During the evening, Nacho will share the inside story of how Apartamento came to life and evolved into one of the most distinctive independent publications in contemporary visual culture. We'll also hear his perspective on independent media, photography, publishing, creative direction, and working in the industry, along with ideas and experiences that have shaped his professional journey.
NACHO ALEGRE (SPAIN)
www.nachoalegre.com
Nacho Alegre is a photographer, director, publisher and creative director based in Barcelona. After studying law, he moved into photography, working primarily on advertising campaigns and editorial projects. His photography shows a distinctive sensitivity to objects, architecture and space, often transforming seemingly ordinary situations into quiet, poetic scenes. His background in publishing and strong interest in magazines give his commercial and editorial work a particularly considered visual language. His clients and collaborators include Vitra, Nike, Loewe, Hermès, Diptyque, L'Oréal, Mango, Bally, Phillip Lim and Urban Outfitters. His work has appeared in publications including Vogue, GQ, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, M Le magazine du Monde, Zeit Magazin and The Telegraph, among others.
In 2008, Nacho Alegre co-founded Apartamento magazine with Omar Sosa and Marco Velardi. The magazine quickly became known for its intimate and unconventional approach to interiors, focusing on real homes, personal spaces, and the everyday lives of the people who inhabit them. International in outlook, carefully designed, and well written, Apartamento has become one of the most influential and distinctive interiors publications of its generation.
In 2010, Apartamento received a prestigious Yellow Pencil at the D&AD Awards in London and was recognised as Best Entire Magazine of the year.
In 2015, Apartamento expanded into book publishing as a natural extension of the stories, people, and ideas developed through the magazine. Its catalogue now includes monographs, photography books, thematic cookbooks, architecture series, colouring books, and even a graphic novel.
In 2018, Apartamento Studios became a creative agency, extending the publication's editorial sensibility into projects across culture, design, and communication. Today, with offices in Barcelona and Berlin, the studio draws on more than fifteen years of experience in independent publishing and the wider cultural industries.
In 2026, Apartemaneto's story was presented to Shanghai's coolest audience.
TICKETS (AT THE DOOR): 100 RMB
Includes: Entry + Two drinks
Additional two-drink coupon: 80 RMB
Drinks: Red & White Wine, Beer and soft drinks.
CALL FOR PROJECTS & STORIES
We know many more personal projects, individual journeys, and interesting stories are out there, waiting for the right moment to be shared. If there is someone whose work you would love to hear more about, or a project you think deserves the spotlight, please share your suggestions with us. We would love to keep these Meet-Ups happening more often and continue building a space where our community can meet, exchange ideas, and inspire one another.
INVITATION FOR SPONSORS
We warmly invite photography, videography, and related industry brands to join the Studio Dare | 大胆 Photographers' Meet-Up and support the community growing around it. Our events bring together photographers, filmmakers, producers, creatives, and industry professionals in a relaxed, inspiring environment centred on conversation, ideas, and meaningful connections. Partnering with us lets your brand join these gatherings naturally and stay relevant while we keep creating engaging events for Shanghai's photography and visual community.
If you have ideas, connections, or would like to explore how your brand could be involved, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Studio Dare | 大胆 Address / 地址
207 Pingliang Road, 4th Floor, Room 408 (near Dalian Road)
Located 100m away from Exit #4 of YangShuPu Road Station on Metro Line #4
Phone: +86 (21) 5538 1859
上海市 杨浦区 平凉路207号 4楼408 （近大连路）
地铁四号线杨树浦路站4出口往东100米
电话: 021 5538 1859
STUDIO ADDRESS PIN IS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR MAPS & THE DIDI APP.
Photo Meet-Up #14: PHOTOBOOK LAUNCH
Studio Dare | 大胆’s 14th PHOTOGRAPHER' MEET-UP:
Kai Hartmann "My First 911" Book Launch
Thursday, 14th of May, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Studio Dare | 大胆 Photographers’ Meet-Up is truly more than just an event! It's a wonderful opportunity to spark creativity and bring the community and industry together. Created for photographers of all levels, from experienced professionals to newcomers, it’s a place to learn, connect, and find inspiration. We happily celebrate innovative creatives across all areas related to photography and production.
Once again, a whole year has flown by since our last Meet Up at Studio Dare | 大胆! Looking forward to reconnecting and sharing more great stories together!
We truly hope there are many more personal and creative projects out there, waiting for their moment to shine and be shared with the community at one of the upcoming Meet-Ups. If you've got any such projects, please feel free to share them with us! We'd be thrilled to organise more Meet-Ups and celebrate your amazing creativity! We're passionate about nurturing creativity and fostering a strong sense of community. We’re excited to reconnect with you more often and share inspiring moments together.
Studio Dare | 大胆 Photographers’ Meet-Up is truly more than just an event! It's a wonderful opportunity to spark creativity and bring the community and industry together. Created for photographers of all levels, from experienced professionals to newcomers, it’s a place to learn, connect, and find inspiration. We happily celebrate innovative creatives across all areas related to photography and production.
We're excited to invite you to our upcoming Meet-Up! Join us for a project and book launch, lively review, networking, engaging discussions, and meaningful reflections in our welcoming, creative space.
14th PHOTOGRAPHERS' MEET-UP: Kai Hartmann "My First 911" Book Launch
Thursday, 14th of May, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Let's warmly welcome Kai, who many of you may know as another former neighbour from Shanghai, now happily living in Singapore.
You'll have the opportunity to see the book up close, enjoy Kai's engaging presentation about the project, and, if you're interested, purchase a copy right there for just 650¥.
"My First 911" Book Cover
Inside "My First 911" book
Inside "My First 911" book
Photo from "My First 911" book
Photo from "My First 911" book
Kai Hartmann is a talented German automotive and corporate photographer living in vibrant Singapore. Having spent 11 wonderful years in Shanghai, he frequently returns to work on exciting projects throughout China and the Asia-Pacific region. With over 15 years of experience in the area, he has built strong relationships with top automotive brands and Fortune 500 companies, bringing a warm and professional touch to every project.
Artist Statement about the Project and Book: “This is my large out-of-control personal project that grew into a debut book, published by Delius Klasing, that shares the stories of 36 first-time Porsche 911 owners from 18 cities across 13 countries and four continents. It's a heartfelt, bilingual 320-page monograph celebrating the amazing people behind one of the world’s most iconic cars."
TICKETS (AT THE DOOR): 100 RMB
Includes: Entry + Two drinks
Additional two-drink coupon: 70 RMB
Drinks: Red & White Wine, Beer and soft drinks.
Let’s reignite creativity together!
INVITATION FOR SPONSORS
We warmly invite passionate photography and videography brands to join us on this exciting journey. Imagine your brand at lively gatherings celebrating art, photography, and connection.
Your partnership will help bring our events to life and enhance your presence by sharing your story in moments that inspire happiness and togetherness. We'd love to hear from you if you have connections, ideas, or a spark of inspiration to share!.
Studio Dare | 大胆 Address / 地址
207 Pingliang Road, 4th Floor, Room 408 (near to Dalian Road)
Located 100m away from exit #4 of YangShuPu road station on Metro Line #4
Phone: +86 (21) 5538 1859
上海市 杨浦区 平凉路207号 4楼408 （近大连路）
地铁四号线杨树浦路站4出口往东100米
电话: 021 5538 1859
STUDIO ADDRESS PIN IS AVAILABLE IN ALL THE MAJOR MAPS & DIDI APP.
Photo Meet-Up #11: PETER DIXIE - ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY
After a busy Autumn here at Studio Dare | 大胆, we are bringing you our 11th Meet-Up and our last gathering in 2020!
Studio Dare | 大胆 Photographers' Meet-Up is a gathering by photographers for photographers and people from the industry! Created to inspire the whole community by putting photographers and creatives from the industry under the spotlight, so they can tell amazing stories and share the drives that push them further in this ever-changing world of photography.
22nd of December 2020 @ 6:00 PM
11th Photographers' Meet-Up
For Meet-Up #11, we are bringing Peter Dixie, an acclaimed photographer with extensive knowledge of photography history, specialising in architectural photography. He'll geek out about plenty of facts, and we are all excited to learn a bit more about this seemingly non-technical branch of photography.
LA Prime Shenyang by Q&A ©2018
Seashore Chapel by Vector Architects ©2018
Cloud Pavilion 2 by SHL ©2016
"In this presentation, he describes his evolution as a photographer from early beginnings, through experimentation, study, practice, collapse and rebirth, to his current professional practice."
PETER DIXIE (UK)
Talk starts at 19:30h
Peter Dixie is an architectural photographer who, through his firm LotanArchPhoto, has worked solely within that field for almost a decade. His clients are typically architects and designers for whom he crafts concise, interconnected sets of images to efficiently articulate the spatial and design features of their projects.
So come and join us at the 10th Photographers Meet-Up from 18:00h on Tuesday, 22nd of December (Note: the talk itself starts at 19:30h). It's another chance to meet your colleagues, take part in the discussions, and share your opinions and comments on the presentation in the cool and relaxed atmosphere of Studio Dare | 大胆.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DUE TO CONTINUOUS HIGH DEMAND, WE HAVE LIMITED THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES TO 70!
Studio Dare | 大胆 Address / 地址
207 Pingliang Road, 4th Floor, Room 408 (near to Dalian Road)
Located 100m away from Exit #4 of YangShuPu Road Station on Metro Line #4
Phone: +86 (21) 5538 1859
上海市 杨浦区 平凉路207号 4楼408 （近大连路）
地铁四号线杨树浦路站4出口往东100米
电话: 021 5538 1859
STUDIO'S ADDRESS PIN IS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR MAPS & THE DIDI APP.
Photo Meet-Up #10: MARTIN GREGA - ATOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
It all begins with an idea.
The year 2020 was a surprise for many and, obviously, not a nice one. Many of our colleagues are trapped back in their home countries or in tourist places where the lockdown caught them by surprise, but we sincerely hope everyone in our little community is healthy and that you and your families are united. Those things are most important in life. Work & prosperity will follow for sure; be persistent, dear friends.
Here at Studio Dare | 大胆, the well-being & health of our community was and is our priority; so we waited quite a bit to resume the Photo Meet-Ups. It was only in the last month or so that we felt safe to gather so many people at Studio Dare | 大胆.
4th of August 2020 @ 6:00 PM
10th Photographers' Meet-Up
It's a jubilee Meet-Up, and we at Studio Dare | 大胆 are looking forward to seeing you all again for the tenth time!
Just as a reminder for all those who already know what it is all about, or a small introduction to those who will be joining us for the first time: Studio Dare | 大胆 Photographers' Meet-Up is a gathering that photographers do for photographers and people from the industry! Created to inspire the whole community by putting photographers and creatives from the industry under the spotlight, so they can tell amazing stories and share the drives that push them further in this ever-changing world of photography.
For Meet-Up #10, we are bringing one of the best car photographers working in China. Many of you already know our friend Martin, as he has been in China for years. Originally from Slovakia, he grew up in Germany as a photographer, and now he spends his life between Shanghai & Berlin. Specialising in car photography, he'll take us through this field, explain some industry quirks, share a few tips, and reveal a few closely kept secrets.
Peugeot 4008 - Campaign (Germany) ©2015
BMW Series 5 - Campaign (China) ©2017
VW Golf - KV (China) ©2020
As Martin explained to us, the talk will be: "A quick overview of how the Game of commercial Automotive Photography is played. Find out who the Players are, what techniques are used and what strategies are successful.
Quite a few behind-the-scenes stories included!"
MARTIN GREGA (SLOVAKIA)
www.martingrega.com
Martin is a commercial photographer specialising in car photography, based in Berlin & Shanghai and through his nomadic lifestyle, curiosity and positive attitude, he has a rich repertoire of humorous stories and anecdotes about the industry. Always fascinated by photography, he developed his first print at 16, started assisting photographers at 24, and became a professional photographer in 2006. The rest will be told in person.
So come and join us at the 10th Photographers Meet-Up from 18:00h on Tuesday, 4th of August (Note: the talk itself starts at 19:30h). It's another chance to meet your colleagues, take part in the discussions, and share your opinions and comments on the presentation in the cool and relaxed atmosphere of Studio Dare | 大胆.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: DUE TO CONTINUOUS HIGH DEMAND, WE HAVE LIMITED THE NUMBER OF ATTENDEES TO 70!
Studio Dare | 大胆 Address / 地址
207 Pingliang Road, 4th Floor, Room 408 (near Dalian Road)
Located 100m away from Exit #4 of YangShuPu Road Station on Metro Line #4
Phone: +86 (21) 5538 1859
上海市 杨浦区 平凉路207号 4楼408 （近大连路）
地铁四号线杨树浦路站4出口往东100米
电话: 021 5538 1859
STUDIO'S ADDRESS PIN IS AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR MAPS & THE DIDI APP.