ANNOUNCEMENT: We are looking for a photographer that would be interested in teaching photography classes and preferably has a location to teach 5-20 people comfortably. Pay is good, and we provide all of the course material. Please contact jason@therightlightphotography.com if you are interested. Welcome to The Vancouver Photography Classes Here is your opportunity to go from taking pictures to taking jaw dropping photographs. Whether you are a beginner with a point-n-shoot camera or an amateur …

Whether you're a "weekend warrior" armed with a camera, or the want-to-be professional, Metro Vancouver Photography Workshop offers instructional photography workshops designed with you in mind. I'll provide you with the equipment and models necessary for a hands-on photography experience. In my workshops you'll appreciate a comfortable environment for improving your photography skills through class participation, practical experience and collaboration with other photographers. I believe, a prof …

The Institute of Digital Photography offers interactive, learning opportunities in all areas of digital photography and digital image editing. We offer regular Phototrips, Phototours, Phototravel and Photoedits, see below for a brief explanation: Phototrips: Photographic day trips in and around Vancouver. They are generally 3 hours long with a focus on specific techniques used in photography. Phototours: Weekend long photography tours that are within a few hours drive from Vancouver. Lectures ar …

Membership has it's Privileges! Our Studio Photography Group is focused on connecting, sharing, learning and teaching the art of Studio Photography including a variety of techniques, tips & tricks, lighting, posing, sales & everything Studio related. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a photography student, or simply interested in getting your feet wet in Studio Photography, we can support one another in our Photography goals and interests. You can find scheduled Meetups for this Group und …

Welcome to the Food, Rooms & People Creative Photography Meetup Do you like to shoot... The Food, Rooms and People Creative Photography group is designed to allow photographers to collaborate together to: a) get nicely setup food photos, b) find great locations for room photography, and c) ATTEND MODEL SHOOTS with creative lighting. We are doing a lot of model shoots with creative lighting right now and tackling a whole range of genre's, from glamour fashion to nude boudoir and everything in …

A group for those of us south of the Fraser, but of course anyone can join. Come and join us for some fun and grow your photography skills and portfolio. We will focus mainly on portraiture, but once in a while we will throw in something different to keep our skills sharp. For Portrait shoots we will have professional models and make up artists and use a lot of different locations throughout Surrey, Delta and Langley, and maybe beyond.

When I was first getting started into photography I felt completely like a fish out of water. The really scary thing was that there wasn’t a soul in sight to help. Desperate to learn but not a clue where to begin, I joined my first meet up group. There was always someone, or something to be learned from the people who attended. My only wish is that I had joined earlier so I could have avoided many of the common pitfalls. I’m now feeling comfortable as an amateur photographer and owe it to the su …

Welcome to Vancouver Focus on Photography Our mission to provide outings for like minded photographers who want to get out and participate in fun walks in our gorgeous city. Each outing will have a theme topic on, you guessed it, "Photography". A different aspect will be focused on each time like, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Use of reflectors, Balancing flash with ambient light outside, and many others. Join us, come out and meet some new friends and discover photography and Vancouver.

The Vancouver Art Photography group is a place for photographers of all levels to come and learn about the art of photography. We?re in the process of setting up a studio space where people can come together and learn through lectures and hands on assignments. The primary purpose of this group: Monthly guest lectures & seminars on a wide range of topics ranging from lighting, composition, post production work and image manipulation, black and white photography, theory and much more. Free hands o …

The Vancouver Film Photography Brigade is open to anyone living in the Lower Mainland who is interested in, or currently shooting film as a photographic medium.

This group is for people who want to get better at taking pictures. If you have a camera with manual settings you are welcome to join. Learn the basics or advance your knowledge with experienced instructors. Each meetup will feature different concepts and themes to help take your technique from automatic-only to Free-Capture photography. We'll feature small groups so everybody will get a chance to get some one-on-one time with a coach. Meeting locations and times will vary though typically we'll …

This group is about photography and walking around the beautiful city of Vancouver and capturing candid images of the city and its surrounding beauty. The idea here is to get together with other photographers and have a great time just talking photography, having a great outing and enjoying our city. So, who should join? Photographers, no matter how experienced can join. If you got a new point and shoot camera last week or you are a seasoned pro with years behind the lens, this group is for you. …

Based in Vancouver, we are a group of enthusiastic photographers and models who share a passion in portrait and lifestyle photography. Our mission is to use photography to connect people from different background. Whether you are a beginner, hobbyist or professional, you are very welcome to join us. Learn more about us here and discover a fun way to learn photography, meet people, and explore Vancouver!

Welcome to Richmond Photo Club. To view a selection of our photographs, click on these links: Founded in 1980, our club comprises a wide variety of beginners, intermediate and advanced photographers who shoot in digital format using many different techniques. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the Painting Studio, second floor of the Richmond Cultural Centre at the corner of Granville Avenue and Minoru in Richmond, BC. We break for the summer, and do not meet …

Do you love capturing the "blue hour" in your photographs? Does the idea of doing a 15 minute exposure make your heart start pounding? Do you love taking photos when most other photographers have packed up their stuff and gone home? Then this group is for YOU! We are all about going to various places in and around Vancouver and shooting images after dark of the magnificent scenes around us. This means that sometimes it might be quite a technical shoot, it may mean that you might need some filter …

Extreme Photography isn't about shooting supermodels while dangling from a helicopter, it's about taking the best practices of photography and doing them all the time. The main purpose of this group is to meet regularly and discuss our photos, sort of like a bookclub, but for photos. As people talk about their photos learning will naturally take place and ideas will flow. Other activities, like field trips, will be left to the many excellent photography clubs in Greater Vancouver. The About pa …

Improve your basic photography skills with a four hour workshop. If you've moved from a point and shot camera to a Digital SLR camera and you're very confused by the dials and buttons; afraid to take it off full auto, then this workshop is for you. When you complete the workshop, you'll have a better understanding of: how your camera works, the relationship between aperture, shutter speed and ISO (and what these mean); metering; autofocus; shooting modes; depth of field; composition and the diff …

Let's get together and talk photography and business. If you're a pro already, or getting serous about taking the leap, join us for a social, no-attitude get together with other photographers, to share experiences, stories, tips, and more. The format is open to suggestions, but for now let's start with an informal get together (translation - beer!) and share where we're at and where we want to get. I'm sure some more formal sessions will be on the menu down the road too, but a chat over beer i …

This group is for people who are interested in doing fun and creative things while exploring photography in an improvisational context. Themes explored will be industrial decay, back alleyways, textures & metaphor, and some degree of spontaneous character & portrait shots among group members. As a group, we will aim to share knowledge, insight and technique on digital photography, although the main focus of the group is impromptu fun and creativity with the Found Art of Life.  Creative spirits w …

This group is for people that like to take photos. That realize it's NOT the camera but the photographers eye that makes for a great picture. This is a monthly group that comes together to share ideas, experience, expertise or just to learn from others. Most importantly we come together to nurture the sense of fun and wonder of producing a great shot.

On the first Sunday of every month we will meet at 10 a.m. to discuss tips and exchange stories. Everyone will write down a suggested subject and one will be drawn for the group to “focus” on. Spend the day exploring Kitsilano with friends or head out alone, it’s up to you. Drop into the store for us to copy your file or if you want to do some tweaking email it to us within 48 hours and we will post it here for voting. (Tuesday midnight deadline) The photo with the most votes by the following mo …

This is a group for anyone looking to build community. We are artists, yoga teachers, photographers, accountants, real estate agents, nurses, moms, dads, daughters, sons, from all walks of life looking to create deep connections within our community. Anyone is welcome to join!

This is a group for members of Photoclub Vancouver (www.photoclubvancouver.com) designed to bring members together regularly for group shooting. The group will meet at least monthly to tackle the monthly challenge. Its a great opportunity for club members to learn from one another and be inspired.

We are a group of passionate cinema fans, we are aiming at viewing the most recent (International/Award Winners/Non- Hollywood/Indie) movies with people who share the same interest. Every week we are going to watch movies from all over the world,and get time to chat over the movies & share the experience. Meetups for indie local films will be organized to help introduce our local film makers to a bigger audience. Meetups will be also organized for International award winners Playing in Vancou …

Love spending time in nature? Want to know the names of all those trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns and other plants around you? And want to find out more about them? All in the company of like-minded folks? Come join in the native plant fun!

Pixels and Pints is a monthly meetup of graphic designers, web developers and anyone else involved in the world of web development and digital art.

Where do you find out if you're dominant or submissive, whether you enjoy giving or receiving erotic sensations from the brush of a feather to the sting of a whip? Where do you discuss fantasies and find out how to safely bring them into reality? Where do you develop the skills necessary to be a good "Top", "Bottom" or "Switch"? These are the questions addressed by events in this group. Be aware that sexuality is a common topic, combined with a dose of consensuality and safety precautions.

Are you new to Canada? Join our free ESL group!! This group is for new immigrants to Canada. Our priority is Permanent Residents and Canadian citizens who have been here for three years or less.  We also welcome Canadian-born members who are interested in meeting and helping newcomers practice and improve their English skills and integrate into Canadian life through the social and educational activities we organize. Join us every week as we practice English at our free Conversation Club, where w …