Based in Chicago, the Chicagoland Digital Photography (CDP) Meetup Group is the world's largest private photography group. CDP's focus is on digital photography and helping members find ways to develop and share their passion for photography. Our goal is to help one another fine tune our photographic technique and discover new avenues in photography, while growing a global community of digital photographers of all skill levels. Do you wish you could take better, more artistic photographs? Do you …

Are you a mom or woman who has a new beautiful DSLR and doesn't know how to use it? Do you want to take your photography skills to a new level? This is a group for women and moms who want to share their love and passion for photography and who also want to take their photography skills to the next level! The mission of this group is to empower each other to challenge ourselves creatively through our love for photography. Meetups will consist of everything photography related..from meeting in the …

Chicago Photography Groups, Collections of Chicago-Centric Photography For anyone interested in traditional street photography, historical/social documentary photography, or photojournalism - the art of capturing life as it happens, and telling stories with images. We use every kind of camera, from cameraphones, DSLRs to traditional film. The group is open to anyone and is an opportunity to hang out with other photographers and sharpen your craft, or just to be creative with a group of friendly …

Discover Photography! is for people who are interested in getting together with a group of like-minded people and learning your camera.  We all have to start somewhere to learn photography, so the main focus of our group will be a friendly learning environment where you are free to ask questions and feel supported.  Some things you can look forward to: *A community of friends and fellow photographers who share your passion. *A friendly environment to learn your craft. *Occasional classroom-style …

Thanks for your interest in joining "Chicago Fashion & Glamour Photography". This Group is merged with "Chicago Stylish, Fashion, Glamour & Portrait Photography" and we organize multiple meetup through out the year to help to build the portfolio. So Please join http://www.meetup.com/We-shoot-Fashion-Portraits/ Existing Members - We will eventually Close this Group & Merge it with Chicago Stylish, Fashion, Glamour & Portrait Photography (Parent Group), So if you are part of the Parent Group, ple …

This group may be the place for you if you are a professional photographer, a make-up artist, hair stylist, fashion designer or model and would like to build up your portfolio of work or diversify it. We photograph mainly models, have different themes and experiment with light. If you are inspired by great photography and would like to refine your craft this group is for you. There is nothing better than connecting with people who share a similar vision and passion. The primary focus is to take …

This is a group for folks who are a part of the modeling and photography industry in the Chicagoland area. Models, photographers, makeup artists, hair and wardrobe stylists, fashion designers and everyone else involved in shooting. We welcome all experience levels, from beginner to experienced, hobbyist to professional. This group is fun, creative and friendly, and we'd love to meet you at one of our events, so come on by! When you come to events, don't forget to bring business cards, comp cards …

Exploring abandoned and other interesting locations in Chicagoland, from Rockford to Gary, Chicago to Harvey and all points in-between. This is a group for photographers of all levels to explore and shoot these interesting and picturesque locations. We're not just about abandoned buildings - we're about photography first, and exploration second. So the goal is to balance our meetups between abandoned locations and other sites. Often we hold meetups with multiple locations with a mix of both. If …

Open to all of my photography friends and friends I have not yet met. No matter what your camera or skill, we will get together to just have a blast shooting the wonderful sights in Chicago. No dues, no drama, no drama queens. We will just have a good time together and learn from each other. Beginners highly encouraged to meet up.

This group is for anyone who has an interest in photography and enjoys going to photography themed events such as gallery openings, museum exhibits, photographer lectures, portfolio reviews and group photo-shoots. This group also participates in the monthly wine and critique offered by our main sponsor, The Chicago Photography Center, every third Friday of the month.

We started this group to show our prospective clients our work style! ;-) This group has a great personality and lots of creative ideas when it comes to PHOTOGRAPHY. (Studio Photography, Portrait Photography, Photography workshops, Photography classes, Group photo shoots, Model photography, Fashion photography, Digital photography, Post picture Editing, Photoshop classes, Make up classes, Hair styling classes, Portfolio building) you name it we've got it!

This group is for the beginner to professional, and everything in-between, for both Digital Photographer Teachers& Instructors and Models. We have a lot to learn in both industries, and they depend on each other for great imaging. Many photographers have been asking how-to create mood lighting, or simply how-to direct a model. Models have been asking how-to find a photographer, or how-to take direction from a photographer. Both Photographers and Models are asking about Make-up styles, set design …

This group is for beginning photographers or those who want to start photography business. Join now and learn from someone that has been in the industry for decades. Join now and stay posted for upcoming workshops on Photography, Photoshop, Marketing and many more topics.

I am starting this group. To help both Ameature & Avid Photographer. Who have always wanted to and dreamed about shooting beautiful nude models. I will be holding group photo shoots 1-2 every month. For people who want to participate a chance to get experience and photos of nude models. ALL GROUP SHOOTS AND ATTENDIES WILL BE UNDER GROUP RULES AND POLICIES NO EXCEPTION. THESE ARE NOT ESCORTS/WHORES/STRIPPERS...THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL MODELS AND WILL BE TREATED AS SO......

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.

This group is an adjunct to the Chicago Professional Photographers Association. CPPA has been an active professional organization providing education and community for professional photographers in greater Chicago. We are adding this meetup group as a way to reach out to aspiring photographers looking for a a resource for learning, and networking. In addition to monthly meeting announcements, this meetup group will be used to offer workshops and seminars on a wide variety of photographic techniq …

We would love to organize a group of those who are passionate about "Nature Photography" to go out shooting together at various places we set up, who have the desire to learn together, share our artistic vision, and sharpen each others skills! Any level of photographer is welcome, from Beginners to Pros! Where would you like to go exploring next? What is your vision for your photography? What would you like to learn? Let's create a group that helps us grow together as photographers, artists, an …

Calumet Photographic is committed to offering a fresh and interesting variety of events, seminars and exhibits to ensure on-going photo education within the community. From new-product demo days to customer-appreciation sales to a huge selection of photo specific courses, we have tons of events specially designed with your needs in mind.

Studio photography I believe is frequently overlooked, underrated, and misunderstood by many photographers. I'm hoping to make this more comfortable and useful thru shoots focusing on aspects of planning, styling, and lighting the model shot. Sharing practical setups and artistic composition ideas is what Fine Art/Glam Foto Shooters is all about. This meetup group welcomes photographers of many levels but there is a camera requirement. Yours must have a hot shoe capable of tripping studio ligh …

Thanks for your interest in joining the "Photo Portfolio Building". This Group is merged with "Chicago Stylish, Fashion, Glamour & Portrait Photography" and we organize multiple meetup through out the year to help to build the portfolio. So Please join http://www.meetup.com/We-shoot-Fashion-Portraits/ Existing Members - We will eventually Close this Group & Merge it with Chicago Stylish, Fashion, Glamour & Portrait Photography (Parent Group), So if you are part of the Parent Group, please remov …

We are revitilizing this group with a whole new direction. We will still focus on traditional image editing, but we will be adding a new avenue of image editing to our digital workflow, known as, "Hybrid Imaging". If you have not heard of it, that's OK. We'll tell you all about it. If you are already involved in hybrid imaging, come and share your knowledge and experiences with the rest of the group! After all, we are all here to improve our skills and photography technique.

A group dedicated to two of our favorite things, the beautiful city of Chicago and photography on our iPhone!

Amateur photographers over 50. Let's get together and take pictures, share photos, talk about photography, see exhibits, socialize.

About Us Ven Sherrod Studios Photography Club (VSSPC) is group for all photographers, models, makeup artists, hair stylists, and designers that are interested in professionally developing their portfolio! We want to open our group up to everyone, from first time beginners to the very experienced pros! We can all gain knowledge from one another in one shape, form, or fashion. We plan on holding various photography meetups at our 3 floor photography studio in Pilsen. We are looking forward to meet …

Men are welcome to attend this fun group dedicated to exploring the art of light, shadow and color, that is held within the male body of every shape and size. We vary our themes and models to express the different states of the healthy male body. We welcome men with different levels of experience who possess creativity and curiosity, to join us on either side of the film plane. We enjoy each others company in a creative atmosphere with mutual respect for various aesthetics, body types, and pe …

Calling all Smart phone photographers! Have you made the switch to only shooting photos with your smart phone (iphone or droid)? If you have....or if you are thinking about it, or if you just want to expand your mind...join us. Join us for some really cool shoots and photo challenges that will open up your creativity and allow you to let loose on the city to discover some hidden treasures. We are all about the fun. No pressure here.

The objective of this group is bringing photographers together in the Chicago area.  We are truly focused on planning frequent get to events in interesting areas around Chicago.  Events will focus in the downtown area after 5:30 weekdays and in the entire Chicagoland area on weekends.  Feel free to recommend an event.

This group is for photographers and enthusiasts of all levels to learn and share how they can display, share, and sell their work online.  Learn from local users how to get started and have fun along the way. Come network with other photographers and enthusist . We are open to photographers to all levels Details on our Meet up are being finalized See you soon!