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

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 …

This group is dedicated to photography at locations all over California but mainly Northern California. If you look at the "We're About" area to the left, you will find genres that don't seem to belong together in one group. Normally I would agree, but with Safari Shooting, you could be shooting great landscapes, waterfalls or nature one day and the next meetup could be Fashion at a Ghost Town in the middle of nowhere. The purpose of this group is not to be confined to one type of photgraphy an …

This is a group for people who have a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex camera) and are interested in learning more about digital photography, how to use their cameras, and to make better pictures for travel, portraits, family, wildlife, landscape, etc. People with all levels of expertise are welcome.

We would like to invite all photographers - Beginners to Advanced, Digital or Film, Men or Women to join our Meetup Group and participate in a variety of Photo Shoots, Workshops and Classes. Please note that many of our events involve tasteful nudity. For our Group Photo Shoots and Workshops, we use both photography studios as well as a variety of unique spaces including outdoor locations and private homes and estates. If you have a location that we could use please let us know. We hold our even …

“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

Join us for our monthly "Mindful Photography" workshop Saturday, May 25th (and every 4th Saturday) hosted by Ouida Joi and Dr. Marcus Lorenzo Penn, The Photographer Physician. This month, we will meet at The Home of Truth Spiritual Center in Alameda and will take photos in and around their beautiful garden and grounds. We start with a brief meditation, then you create your own "Photo Prescription", and set out taking photos. There will be time for sharing and discussion. Please bring a notebook, …

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

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 …

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.

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 …

The purpose of this group is to learn modern digital photography skills and promote creativity. The Goals of this group are to: • Learn and develop essential photography skills necessary to capture captivating images. • Inspire one another with enthusiasm; learn from each other, and fellowship. • Have fun going on photo field trips to practice your photography skills. All photography levels are welcome! The Focus of the group: Photography Workshops Keynote Speakers Photo Shoot Field Trips Photo …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The focus of this club is to provide a forum for photographers of all skill levels to meet and learn about digital photography. Our goal is to have at least one Meetup per month, so that members can gain essential photography skills to capture impressive images. The activities will include: Photo shoots and field trips- both East Contra Costa County and beyond. Photography workshops. Keynote speakers. Member presentations and exhibits. The ultimate goal of the club is for our members to gain a b …

After graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography and working as the still photographer for a film production studio, I didn't hesitate to take on any photography challenges. It wasn't long before I realized my photography was lacking the quality set by the industry leaders. I had the education, I had the camera gear and I had a fully equipped studio but my work just didn't have that edge! I went back to my fundamentals and realized I was not using the basic principles of lighting. 1. We wil …

My group for any photographer interested in learning how to capture better images, whether for your personal travels or to make photography your living. As a master photographer, a commercial travel pro since 1991 who's authored books for Random House (The Complete Guide to Nature Photography, and, The BetterPhoto Guide to Exposure), written articles for Petersen's Photographic, Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photography Review, and Photoshop User magazines, and shot assignments around the world …

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 …

This is a group for people interested in taking pictures of things in scenic places. All ages and skill-levels welcome. Whether you are a seasoned photographer, a beginner looking to improve and learn how your camera works, or just want to meet these types of people and hang out and be awesome, this is the group for you. I started this group because while there seem to be many hiking groups, many groups interested in photography, not many focused specifically on going to beautiful places with th …

A group for photographers (Ages 20's and 30's) interested in getting out and taking photos around the Bay Area and beyond. Let's make new friends, explore new places, learn from one another, and take photos.  Activities include photo walks, day trips, night exploration, workshops, and more. All experience levels welcome. This group focuses on building relationships and meetup's will be kept to a manageable and comfortable amount of people. Thanks, Chris Brodell e&b photography http://www.enbpho …

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!!!

*** YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER TO JOIN *** A Bay Area Photography Group for photographers, amateurs and experienced, to come together with ideas, learn from each other, and have fun while we capture images of beautiful models! Glamour, High Fashion, and implied/nudes will be scheduled for our photo shoots. We will have models ranging from new to experienced coming from San Jose to San Francisco and other surrounding bay area locations, including models from other cities. I invite you to …

Do you ever suspect that your photos could be better if you tweaked your camera a little bit? Digital Photography Freeschool meets to learn something new about those tweaks and about making better photos with digital cameras. We'll also discuss what makes one photo better than another. Len Cook hosts the meetings in his Fremont photo studio, LensVisions. Len is a Chabot College instructor in traditional photography/darkroom, digital photography/digital darkroom. Fremont Recreation Department …

Free digital photography classes offered at Chabot College for all who wish to learn about their cameras and photography. These classes are not part of the academic, official offerings of Chabot College, so no tests! No grades! And, of course, no college credit.