"The mystery isn't in the technique, it's in each of us." - Harry Callahan, American Photographer 1912-1999 What Harry Callahan said about film photography holds true in todays digital world. Learning to use your digital camera and truly understanding the digital process will free you to concentrate on creating your vision. This meet up is dedicated to resources that will help you become a better photographer. I originally conceived this group as a way to create a sense of community for students …

CLICK ON CALENDAR (at left) TO SEE A CURRENT LISTING OF CLASSES- Details about this group: Learn photographic skills from professional photographers; Mastering Your Digital Camera, Photographing Children, Formal Portraiture, Shooting Editorial Shots for Magazines, Travel, Studio Lighting, Product Photography for Websites, etc. Classes and events focus on learning to be a better photographer. Classes and workshops are offered in cooperation with local parks and recreation departments, university …

Thank you for joining my group. I'm looking forward to networking with you, and to meet with you at my events/workshops. The Greater Bay Area Photographer's Group has formed an Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom User Group and has partnered with the San Jose Creative Suite User Group to hold more meetings with Photoshop & Lightroom content. We are based out of Sunnyvale CA, but we will be doing joint meetings with other Adobe User Groups in addition to holding in-the field Photowalks at various loc …

For wedding photography services please check out my website: http://www.PhotosTM.com For photography workshops and photographers community please join my group: Photographers of the bay area: http://www.bayareaphotogroup.com Please join my group "Photographers of the Bay Area" and then remove yourself from this Meetup in order for it to be closed. I will have wedding related seminars on my other group since I'm a wedding photographer mainly and it is my passion! So please join my other gr …

Photography is all about capturing lights.  It is interesting to harness natural light, but you can also create your imagination with artificial lighting! This is a group dedicated to flash photography and studies the use of strobes of all types. We have social events to talk about strobe techniques and group shooting activities since 2009. Come join us for some fun!!!

If you love the idea of working with other creative people in a positive, creative, and supportive environment, nothing will inspire you like being a member of "Light Study". Light Study is a purpose driven meetup. It is for advanced photographers to develop and master skills of studio lighting and photography, to come and share their knowledge and develop new skills and techniques, and for models, hairstylists, and make-up artist to work with these photographers, to push the limits of their cre …

What strikes your fancy for a future Renegade themed workshop? * Old Hollywood? * Caravaggio Influence lighting? * Film Noir? View Renegade photos from the last shoot here. About Renegade Photo Shoots Renegade Photo Shoots does photo education and adventure differently. We create assignments and environments that not only test a photographer's creative and technical skills, but also comfort level. Renegade shoots are eclectic, unexpected, varied and will always have a dash of "Wow, you did w …

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Large Format Photography Group! This group is for the large format (LF) photographers, the LFers, from the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in the large format photography using view or field cameras - a relatively small group of people among a very large number of digital shooters. The group is created to make it easy for the members to meet with the like-minded LFers and get involved in the activities such as the following: * Location photography …

EXPOSED, our monthly critique and workshop series are designed to meet the needs of a diverse photographic community. We offer a wide range of instruction for the beginning photographer exploring the digital medium for the first time, and the professional looking to add to their “tool belt”. Either in the classroom, on location or during the critique sessions, everyone will find something to take away and apply the next time they are presented with a defining moment or a tough problem in the fie …

Welcome to Bay Area Photo Cliques! Your organizers, Thucelle Pham and I, started this meetup group to create unique opportunities for photographers, models and stylists to learn, network, and work together while improving skills and, of course, having fun and meeting people. We work hard to bring you fantastic opportunities to work and shoot with shoot top artists and models in studios and other great locations at a fraction of what it would cost you to do it on your own. As an added bonus, we …

This meetup is for anyone interested in learning more about digital photography, studio lighting, outdoor lighting including working with models. We'll put on events that will be free and paid - we'll keep fees as modest as we can - for everything to do with taking and processing digital images. Your input is crucial to make this FUN.  We are having fun aren't we????? Graham Sfphotocoach.com & BrearleyPhoto.com

Welcome to the Bay Area Photography Events Meetup Group ! Our group is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you enjoy doing or the type of camera that you use. We sponsor a variety of photography related events - photo shoots, lectures, classes, and workshops. We also welcome your suggestions about the kind of events that you would like to have us offer. If you have a special skill or knowledge that you would like …

Who is this group for? This group is for the serious minded committed photographer looking to advance their skill and understanding about photography. The Statement One of the best ways to become a better photographer is to work along side, mentor with, or learn from a professional photographer who is able to identify your personal strengths. "Photographers Working Together" is a club designed to help you grow, become more creative, and develop into the photographer you want to become. Our Goal …

Bay Area Photography Shoots and Workshops All Photographers, Models, Make-up Artist are Welcome to join this Meetup group! Welcome to Bay Area Photography Workshops Meetup! This group is open to all level of photographers from beginners to professionals, and models to stylist at any level. If you have a pssion for photography and want to learn more about the craft then this is the group for you. We will be offer meetings, classes, workshops and group outings in studios and on locations all over  …

About this Group This group is primarily focused on but not limited to Off-Camera Flash Photography (Strobist). Who should join this group? How to be a better photographer? practice, practice and practice.  It's what this meetup group was formed for. Want to know how to use off-camera flash? (Off-Camera Flash Photography) Want to be a better strobist on location under different lighting conditions? (Location Photography) Want to CONSISTENTLY produce professional quality photos outdoor? Are you …

Who this group is for? Photographers: We offer Workshops, Classes and & Group Photo Shoots with primary focus on Glamour & Fashion Photography along with add on flavors of Boudoir & Swimsuit Photography. We encourage both male and female Photographers, to join our groups. Any experience level is welcome to join. We will help the newbies to become successful and experienced will share their wisdom. Clothing Designers: we are also looking for clothing designers who would be interested in featur …

Shotz Perfect Photography Group is the place to explore, learn and share experience and knowledge of portrait photography.

This group is all about the people who knows how to use the camera, people who want to take their photography skills to the next level. We will choose different locations every two weeks and just go for a photo-shoot. Of course if we get hungry we will eat but later, after the sunset.. This group is for you if you: -Know how to use your camera in manual mode, or want to learn -Want to spend all night shooting stars with other passionate photographers -Want to talk only about photography -Like to …

Based in the San Francisco/East Bay Area, and founded in 1995, AMPP is a organization of professional photographers from a variety of disciplines and specialties. Our Mission 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 minority community Increase visibility of minority photographers and subject …

Professional Photographers of Santa Clara Valley (PPSCV) is a non-profit organization whose objectives and purposes include the advancement of photography as an art and as a profession. If you’re already a professional photographer, or an aspiring one, and are in the greater San Jose area please consider attending one of our monthly meetings where you may create and foster cordial relationships and have an interchange of thoughts and ideas with other photography professionals. http://www.ppscv.c …

“This is a group for anyone interested in night time photography. The events will be scheduled at various locations in the Bay Area. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I want to meet other night time photography enthusiasts, increase my skills and help beginner photographers. I am looking forward to exploring the evenings with everybody. Versie Adams

The Society of Model Photographers (SoMP) welcomes all photographers, models, make-up artists, and stylists who want to work together to create stunning photographs. All are welcome to this group from amateurs to professionals. You must be 18 years or older to join this group. We will be focused on beauty, glamour, portrait, and fashion model photography. Join this group if you are looking to learn photography, expand your portfolio, gain new techniques, and learn about upcoming photographic eq …

The purpose of the Alameda Photographic Society is: to promote the art and science of photography in its various forms through the association of its members for study and entertainment; to encourage photographic contests and exhibitions; and to stimulate greater interest and advancement in the knowledge and practice of photography.

This is a group for photography enthusiasts who want access to the tools and skill sets that allow them to take better pictures. Members of this group believe the great photographers aren't born but are rather made from experience and practice. This group will share those experiences, observations, and best practices through photography and art study where the group will go over well composed and creative photography to dissect why they like it and how to re-create that image. The group will rel …

This group is for the photography and nature enthusiast that wants to avoid the weekend crowds that often times ruin our photo or the overall experience of some of the Bay Area's most beautiful locations. A couple times a month we will select a park within an hour or so to see what catches our collective eye.

This is a Bay Area meetup group for photographers, models and makeup artists to get together. Let's take great photos and share with each other. If you like photography or modelling, you will find this group interesting. It doesn't matter you are a beginner or expert; it doesn't matter you are a landscape, portrait, iphone or sports photographer; it doesn't matter you are a fashion, art, glamour model or aspiring model; you will always find refreshing ideas and learn new techniques from fellow …

This is a group for any English-speaking people around the world, who is interested to learn and/or practice photography in beautiful locations throughout China. We at chinaphotoworkshop.com, organize photo tours/workshops several times a year, traveling to some unknown or hidden photogenic destinations in China, photographing nature, landscapes as well as local people at their home and working environment. If you like travel and photography, this is the venue to discover China through your lens …

If you’re serious about photography as an enjoyable artistic hobby, as someone with a photographic project in mind, as a semi-professional or even as a working pro who feels you could use new inspiration in your photography, Swamp Dog Photography Workshops offers something fun for just about everyone interested in creating compelling, professional images. Swamp Dog’s primary emphasis is on teaching students of all levels the joy of seeing, capturing and documenting your life and all your experie …