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, we use both Photography Studios in San Francisco and on the Peninsula as well as a variety of unique locations like an Art Gallery, Victorian Bed & Breakfast and private homes and estates. (If you have a location that we …

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 …

This group is for anyone in the East Bay who loves photography. Whether you use a digital point-n-shoot, SLR, Holga, pinhole -- everyone is welcome! We cal ALL learn to make better images!

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 …

This is the hub for all photography-related SOMArts activities: exhibitions, film screenings, photowalks and classes. Open to photographers at all levels of experience with all camera types who want to build skills and meet others who share your interests. OPEN TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS NO CHARGE FOR EVENTS (a suggested donation covers the cost of food, beverages and staff)

Whether you’re an avid photography enthusiast or just enjoy taking pictures, SF Photography Lovers is the perfect way to meet great people who share a passion for photography or have always wanted to learn more! Our members love travel, adventure, culture, and of course photography! Many of our events & activities are great for taking pictures, sharing pictures, and learning! We even do some big trips around the world and locally in the San Francisco Bay Area!

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 …

We explore all aspects of digital SLR photography, from working with great models using natural light, on- and off-camera flash, and studio lights to technical instructions on exposure, color management, and Photoshop. Have you ever been excited by what you see on your camera's LCD just to discover when you get home that your images are drab & lifeless? Or maybe you've mastered your camera with & without flash and you're looking to take your skills to the next level using multiple off-camera fl …

… There will also be social gatherings and announcements of photography-related topics and events, that may be of interest to this group. Your feedback, ideas, comments and opinions are always welcome  - just keep things clean and civil.  If you'd like to host a "play date", email me and I'll post it to the calendar. You can also use the message board to sell and buy equipment or post other photography related information.

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 …

View Steven Poe's condensed 6-hour time lapse of Great Vallejo Race finish line and harbor action! New photos from Great Vallejo Race Up Next: June: Michelle Pattee Fashionable Weddings White Trash, Hilly and Billy, Babes on Bikes and more! Rangefinder magazine: Nick Vedros Lights Up A Backyard Man Cave Nick Vedros is passionate about photography, lighting and beer--which made him the obvious choice to create the imagery for a recent series of humorous Keystone beer ads. Vedros, …

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.   O …

… We understand that there are a lot of great photography groups out there (we belong to many of them!), but we're looking to shake things up a bit by offering unique experiences that the others don't. Our goal is to challenge ourselves while we challenge you to try new things and take your passion in a new direction. Included among our current event plans are intimate workshops, fashion, artistic nude, erotic, and lingerie group shoots, live events, and networking and gallery parties, but we've …

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 …

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!!!  

This group has been established for photographers and models interested in the art of fashion and sexy swimsuit/lingerie photography. The type of events scheduled should appeal to all skill levels, from the newbie to the aspiring professional. It's all about a community approach in helping each other grow as professionals while having alot of fun in the process. It'll also allow you to get some great shots for your portfolio!