This group was inspired by the hundreds of workshops I have given all over the US. Photographers were asking for ways to build their portfolios with high quality images and unique concepts. They were running out of ideas / did not have ideas, could not find models, locations or sets and were hitting a wall. After all a photography web-site filled with photos of your dog or your own children might not say "professional" in a way you want it to. This is what we will do here. The instructors will a …

Many photographers have approached me about personal sessions and workshops. Meetup allows me to let you know about all the events I am giving, including workshops and free presentations. This group is about learning photography with master photographer Harold Davis. This group takes you to interesting places to photograph with Harold's unique perspective and guidance. About Harold: He is the author of more than ten best-selling photography books including "The Photoshop Darkroom" series from Fo …

American Canyon Fine Art People Photography + Off Camera Lighting + Beer This Meetup is aimed at photographers of all skill levels that aspire to transcend the “craft” of portrait photography and want to push their work into the realm of Fine Art. What is Fine Art Photography? Fine art photographs are made primarily for aesthetics and concept rather than for a practical purpose. Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s licence photographs are a good example of a portrait done with a practical purpo …

For photographers of all levels who wish to learn more and/or add to their portfolios by shooting in this beautiful 'wine country'. We'll have short classes and photo-safari days covering various topics. Plus one to five day workshops for those who wish intense training on specific topics. I, Tom Deininger, will teach primarily portraiture. This will include lighting, posing, Photoshop enhancement, and fine art printing.

Hello Everyone! In the OtherWorlds Fantasy Art Group we will be exploring photographic and artistic methods of expression such as High Definition Range images, multiple images, time exposure photographs, composite photographs, macro images, 3-D, infrared imagery and more!!  We will develop artistic, both photographic and computer rendered visual concepts, representing OtherWorldly and Fantasy imagery and/or *our world* seen in a different or unique way. We would like to see photographers and ar …

Come join us on local & international photography adventures, classes, workshops, and tons of other photography related events! From photo walks, photography classes, & photo contests to world travel & bay area day trips this is the best group for getting some great shots, learning more about photography, and meeting new people!

If you've ever wondered what it is that makes a photograph great—or more important, how you can make a great photograph—here's your opportunity to learn from our experts. National Geographic's renowned photographers shed light on every phase of the art and science of picture taking. As a member of this group, you'll be the first to learn about exciting workshops, seminars, and other events in the Bay Area and beyond that will teach you how to judge and control natural light to your advantage, fi …

This club is for photographers (from amateur to professional) and photo lovers (all are welcome!) who love to travel, hike, sail, walk, run, fly and do all things culture and adventure. As a photography enthusiast we all know some of the best pictures can be taken while in an exotic place or on an adventure. What better place to experience it than with fun, like-minded individuals! Join us!

Join us for wildlife and landscape photography. Enjoy nature at it's finest and bring it back and share with friends and family. Enjoy monthly meetings, assignments, field trips, workshops, and new friends.

This meetup group has been created to allow the members of the Marin Photography Club to have access to our upcoming field trips and other photography events. Please join and RSVP to attend any of the field trips.  Joining the meetup group will allow you to get all the information  you need regarding the event. Who we are:  The Marin Photography Club Meetup was created to allow us a way of informing our members of upcoming Events, so we may plan our trips in a way which supports our members. It …

Join us for some terrific Bay Area Photography. Have a great time shooting in and around the Bay Area and beyond. If you are just starting out in photography or have been in it for a while you will fit in just fine shooting with us in the North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, SF Bay and exploring interesting places beyond the bay area as well. Our group has members of all levels, all experience, and all photographic mediums. So shoot digital or film, color or black and white; it’s all good here. Seaso …

This group was started to expand our passion and knowledge for photography; and to give us new reasons, ideas or inspirations to shoot. This group is for Sonoma County photographers that want to network, socialize, go on organized shoots and grow with others. All levels of experience and all brands of gear welcome. We all have something to share, and something to learn, so lets come together!

Explore photography with fellow shutterbugs! Immerse yourself with people who enjoy shooting at great locations throughout Northern California. Every meetup is designed to challenge us as photographers; to discover new techniques, swap tips and ideas, compare equipment and share images. And we have fun doing it! Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome, whether you are a beginner, a serious amateur, or a professional. If you love to shoot photographs and/or want to find out what is …

The members of the Sonoma County Photography Group are photographers of all styles and experiences, novice to professional and everywhere in between. We are people getting together to share in our love of photography, art, nature and of course, the wine country.

Welcome to the photography social group from the California Academy of Sciences. We are a group of photographers who love the natural world and enjoy spending time together taking pictures, learning to take better pictures and working on ways that our images can make a difference for the natural world. Typically, pressing the shutter defines the photographer with planning and execution culminating in the photograph. A conservation photographer’s work begins once they click the shutter. It’s what …

OBJECTIVE: The goal of Tinkering Toms is to get creative juices flowing around photography, imaging and other art forms. Every other week we meet to share our work and open a dialogue with a variety of people from a variety of perspectives. CREATIVE ASSIGNMENTS: After each meet-up a new creative assignment will be posted. You’ll have two weeks to explore, consider, play and create a piece of art or Photography that fulfills the basic premise of the assignment. We’ll then gather to share and expl …

This group is for photographers of any skill level who share a passion for capturing the wild, unpredictable, intriguing, mysterious situations that arise while shooting on the street. We will be taking periodic field trips to a variety of locations and at varied times. Venues will include San Francisco and other North Bay Cities. We will be attending special events in Chinatown, North Beach, the Fillmore and Mission Districts. Everyone will have an opportunity to share food, drink and knowledge …

Welcome to all Bay Area Photography Events! Our Meetup is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you do or the type of camera that you use. We will have meetings, classes, workshops and group gatherings mostly in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties. Group Outings, Group Photo Shoots, Lighting, Composition, Posing of Subjects, Working with Strobe Lighting in a Photo Studio, Natural Light Photography, Strob …

LAST MINUTE POST --- We did SantaCon YountVegas last year, now let's hit San Fran SantaCon with its naked challenge. Join us around 2:30pm in Washington Square Park (Columbus and Washington in San Fran's Little Italy area). We are the official photographers for the event. We can create ad hoc photo set-ups in the park so bring flash and smaller portable studio lighting. We'll 'invite' the best Santas and elves to pose. SantaCon is a massive pub crawl with loads of photo opportunities. It's a com …

No Lomographer is an island and where there's an analog will, there's a way. Here we can plot workshops, events, field trips, and other fantastic film festivities. You can suggest locations, projects, and workshops. Its an interactive community, just like it should be. Join us as we spread our Lomographic love across the city.

Hey, SMUGgers, Meetup.com has been great, but we've got a brand-spankin' new home and we've just got the keys to move in. Boogie on down to http://www.fisheyeconnect.com/instructor/3573/san-francisco-north-smug/profile.aspx and help us warm up the San Francisco North Bay SMUG's new space over on FishEyeConnect.  Just sign up for an account and you will get info on our latest meetings. You'll love FEC because they're focused on photography. It's their mission (like ours) to connect great photog …

This group will dedicate it's self to fun weekday events, classes for all skill levels and giving back to the community. Shoot with any type or brand of camera... Feel free to ask questions, suggest events or run your own event....Models are welcome and encouraged to join for portfolio building.

* Mentor, educate, support and foster fellowship among professional photographers. * Enhance community awareness and confidence in, professional photography and its creators. * Raise the level of professionalism and skills of photographers serving the community. * Increase visibility of 1735 Studio Meet up and subject matter in print competition at the local, state, and national level.

Meet other men and women in your community for some great upcoming events! Couples and singles and women's groups are welcome! We will be sponsoring photography, wine tasting, epicurean food delights, music and dance, outdoor hikes and moonlight walks, tidepooling, building sand castles, exploring the redwood forests and fern canyons, viewing and making art, and much much more! There will be fun events and activities for everyone!

The Naked Club and the PhotoNaturals Project has now had close to 40 outings and events involving close to 300 people. We are a growing group of free-spirited adults who believe that being naked is a wholesome and enlightened way of experiencing life. The visuals we create is our message to the world that a truly open and accepting society starts with body-freedom. Nude people of any age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation are all beautiful. Come with us on our uplifting clothes-free adv …

Who are we? We are a group for the fashion industry. We are photographers, models, designers, makeup artists, hair stylists, clothing stylists and everyone else involved in the creation of fashion. This group is here to network, create, and nurture new and veteran fashion insiders, bring teams together, and have fun. We are all inclusive, you will not be turned away if you are not yet in the industry. We welcome students and those interested in starting in any of these fields. I am not a fan of …

Glam Xtreme is for anyone craving to be involved in creative group photo shoots, done well!! If you like attention to detail then this group might be for you! Our shoots are geared towards glamorous, beautiful, funky, and trendy...even if it's just a meet in the park the models are done from head to toe, including wardrobe, makeup, hairstyle, etc...Our goal is to provide professional photo opportunities for photographers of every level, from beginners to elite, and we have fun doing it!!! Come j …

Wanting to meetup up with local photographers (novice to professional) to enhance our shooting skills. Local to the Fairfield, CA area and beyond.