The beauty of Southern California awaits us! We live in a fabulously diverse and amazingly picturesque place, let's shoot it!  This photography group is for everyone - all levels of photographic experience welcome!  Bring your sense of adventure and exploration. Every month we will have a combination of hiking events (where stopping to smell the roses and then taking their photo will be encouraged) and photo specific events, from urban exploring to learning from the masters. Hiking & photo even …

This is a Social group for women to build new friendships and socialize in Orange County. "OC Divas" are NOT Snooty & Snobby rather Warm & Welcoming. THE ORIGINAL "PINK & BLACK DIVALICIOUS PACK" If you possess a "Glass Half Full" attitude, join us! If your glass is half empty please move on OC Divas Enjoy Beauty/Make-up Photo shoots Dining  out Spa  Days Arts/Crafts Networking Tea Parties Happy Hours Movie Nights Theme Parties Co-ed Events Comedy Nights All kinds of Sw …

Group Shoot Events is the #1 place for all Models & Photographers to meet & network as well as build each others perspective portfolios. What would normally take months & major budgets to build your portfolios, attending one of our events will save you both time & money shooting gorgeous models & producing quality content  & networking with various people in the entertainment industry. So join us in one of our upcoming events & we will more then gladly show you a good time, etc.

Want to just get out and take photos? Want to learn more about your camera? Want to hang out with folks who actually understand your obsession with photography? Did you come to the right place! We are an informal bunch of shutter-happy, fun-loving camera buffs. What do we do? We go places and take pictures of stuff. Any stuff. Lots of stuff. We also hang out and talk. We have been known to do both at the same time. Afterward, some people might drink Margaritas. It's been known to happen. How far …

Our goal is to help other photographers get back some of the precious time spent on the computer, managing their studio, processing images, and trying to learn the latest software and techniques. As it says on our home page we want to help you learn the necessary skills to work efficiently while enjoying the creativity of your craft. A lot of photographers get comfortable with the workflow process they are used to and don’t realize that some of the latest software programs such as Lightroom can …

Hi! Thanks for join this group and you just have taken the first step in having fun with photography especially the wonderful events we have planned.  If you like this group, you will really like our other AWESOME meetup group which has high-end photoshoots with HOT models as well as learning from the expert photographers.  Check us out: http://www.TheShooterGroup.com Don't worry if you just started in photography because we have many workshops and group shoots for beginner to advance photograph …

This group is for anyone who is interested in learning more about WordPress. Each month we hold a free meetup at the Microsoft Store in South Coast Plaza where we cover a topic in detail then do a question and answer session and meet and greet. It's a great way to learn more about WordPress and meet other people who love working with it as well. We also offer seminars each month covering WordPress for beginners to advanced users along with other seminars like Adobe Photoshop and Digital Photogra …

CLICK HERE TO DONATE: http://www.naturalist-for-you.org/donate.htm Your fun source for interpretive nature tours, including hiking, walking, wet 'n' wild, waterfalls, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, birding, photography, national forest access, boulder scrambling, exploring, backpacking, living history, outdoor music jams, & fitness.  Programs range from easy family-friendly through extremely challenging adult adventures. Day hikes through overnighters. Specializing in the 4 nation …

Group Shoot Events is the #1 place for all Models & Photographers to meet & network as well as build each others perspective portfolios. What would normally take months & major budgets to build your portfolios, attending one of our events will save you both time & money shooting gorgeous models & producing quality content  & networking with various people in the entertainment industry. So join us in one of our upcoming events & we will more then gladly show you a good time, etc.

"The FIRM BNI" is a nine year old award winning business networking group in Orange County that meets at the Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa, CA, on Wednesday mornings from 7:15AM-9:00AM. Our numbers speak for themselves:  Reporting period October-October. * 2007: Total number of members 17. Total revenue generated from referrals: $510,000. * 2008: Total number of members 25. Total revenue generated from referrals: $1,075,000. * 2009: Total number of members 27. Total revenue generated …

If you just purchased a new DSLR or have one that you want to learn how to use off Auto mode, we encourage you to join us in one of our individual classes, multiple class series, or shooting events. You don't need a camera to join our classes, just a thirst for knowledge! Our meetups are fun, exciting, practical, and simply great networking events! Sessions are kept small in size so we can try to give everyone one-on-one help. The classes are taught by professional photographers of 10+ years of …

Drew Santos and I host events in southern California. We teach outdoor lighting for new photographers who like to be able to produce amazing images like we do. We host our glamour events once a month. Drew and I screen our models by test shooting them before the event. We have taken group shoots to a higher level over other events. Because of our success, many events try to copy our event style but many have failed. Here are links to our previous events, some with behind the scene videos! •  D …

Whether you are a beginner or intermediate with either a point-n-shoot or a DSLR camera these classes are for you. We have put together FREE classes on various topics to teach you how to take better photographs.

Photographers, improve your "soft skills" at the new Toastmasters Photography Club. Take your photography to a higher level by developing the soft skills required in every area of life. Learn how to present your art to the public, communicate your ideas more effectively, evaluate and encourage others to grow, inspire others to accomplish large projects, and generally be more comfortable in social settings. What's Our Goal Lensmasters is a membership club for local photographers to get together …

Welcome, Fashion Centerfold Insiders! Welcome to California's Pro Fashion Shoots, a portfolio building meet up for professional, semi-professional, and amateur Photographers, Models, Make-up Artists, Hair Stylists, Designers and Stylists! The goal of this meet up is simple: We love to shoot models and models that love photo shoots, and to networking and build awesome portfolios that will get gigs! This group is truly about bringing everyone involved in a fashion shoot together to help everyone i …

Group Shoot Events is the #1 place for all Models & Photographers to meet & network as well as build each others perspective portfolios. What would normally take months & major budgets to build your portfolios, attending one of our events will save you both time & money shooting gorgeous models & producing quality content  & networking with various people in the entertainment industry. So join us in one of our upcoming events & we will more then gladly show you a good time, etc.

Our Cosmos is a social group whose purpose is to share and inspire a love of science and of learning, and to develop interest in both the Cosmos and intellectual curiosity.  It encourages exploration into planetary and earth sciences, health, ethics, and society. Various activities include stage and TV venues for science education purposes and trips exploring and learning about our Cosmos, such as archaeological digs, tours of planetary facilities, nature photography and trips to geological/astr …

Official assignment desk for the Saddleback Church PICS ministry.

Professional Photographers Of Orange County (PPOC) is comprised of working photographers who continually strive to increase their knowledge of photography. Our members, both professional and aspiring professionals participate in continuing education through national, state and local seminars and studio shares, and workshops.

Hi, I want to start a magazine company about fashion and daily lifestyle and need some ideas and suggestions regarding any topic. I think if we can pool in great talent, and combine ideas, and resources, we can develop a steller magazine. Lets start this as a hobby, and see if we can create something great as a team. All ideas are welcome!!!

This meetup is dedicated to people interested in Spirit Portrait Art, Spirit Photography, and the Paranormal. Spirit Photography and Portrait Art, falls under the umbrella of Paranormal activity. Paranormal is a general term that describes unusual experiences that lack a scientific explanation, or phenomena alleged to be outside of science’s current ability to explain or measure. Although it cannot be explained there is a huge fascination by the public, which has resulted in numerous reality bas …

Do you dread doing art or craft shows because you have to talk to people? Do you have trouble figuring out what to say to your customers? Do you want to get into a gallery but you're afraid to approach them? Well, you've come to the right place. Over the years, I have struggled with my own shyness. I have dreaded having to speak in front of an audience. I've had the butterflies in my stomach while the TV camera was glaring at me. I have stumbled over words while trying to figure out how to answe …

Open to all skill levels and all camera types. Turn your camera sideways for a tall picture, (that's portrait orientation for you techie types) and you're ready to go! Directions: Introduce yourself to the pastor, and the baptism table volunteers. Be sure to turn your camera sideways for a tall portrait. After the baptisms are over, turn in your memory card to the volunteers at the baptism table. They will return the card to you after they are done making the prints. Photography Tips: The most i …