The purpose of this meetup is to have a Blast! To that end, we're creating art, making photographs and telling stories -- hopefully the kind that won't get you in trouble, but leaves a lasting impression. The Meetup will offer many opportunities to not learn about improving upon your art. Technics and the basics of photography will also be visited in workshops as well as excursions. Art, and I believe art is photography, should be limitless. BUT, I do not promote art that supports violence or di …

Street photography is about people, things, places, events in general, life. Join the DC Baltimore Street Photographers for fellowship, learning, sharing, documenting, and creating photographic works of art through street photography. Our format - We will have a monthly topic that you will follow to create images. You will select no more than 3 of your images to submit, via email, for presentation at the next meetup. These images will be reviewed and presented at the monthly meet-up via projecti …

WELCOME! We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, and want to improve your skill at working with nude models, this group is probably for you. We take photography v …

After 6 years of being a nature & landscape photographer, I feel compelled to share the gift of photography with others! I will be leading a series of workshops around the DC area, introducing you to the natural and man-made wonders of our region while teaching you the basics and advanced techniques of digital SLR photography. And, while I will help you build a foundation in the technical skill required of the craft, I will place emphasis on developing you as an artist: I will teach you how to b …

This Meetup is for anyone interested in getting some hands-on experience with the various aspects of on-location portrait photography. We concentrate on learning and experimenting with specific photographic techniques that are relevant to portrait photography.   If you look over our past meetups, you will see examples of our explorations. This is a wonderful place to learn and practice portrait photography.  We rarely use paid models, and we don't schedule photo shoots where the participants wal …

This group was inspired by the hundreds of workshops I have given all over the US. Photographers were asking for ways to build their portfolios with high quality images and unique concepts. They were running out of ideas / did not have ideas, could not find models, locations or sets and were hitting a wall. After all a photography web-site filled with photos of your dog or your own children might not say "professional" in a way you want it to. This is what we will do here. The instructors will a …

This meetup is for people interested in France, Europe, traveling, art, wine or photography. We will offer International Traveling Workshops (with themes such as Art, Photography, Wine Tours, Cooking and Language Classes) mostly to France and possibly to other regions. We also will offer local events about France, art classes, art exhibits, wine making and wine tasting, speaking French, photography classes, exhibits and events. All ages and skills welcome, just bring your adventurous spirit.  Th …

This meetup explores boudoir photography both in the studio and on location. There will be two different types of meetups. The first is the educational meetup which will talk about the photographic process of boudoir photography including lighting, posing, locations, props and hair/makeup/clothing. The other type of meetup will be photographic shoots with a model. These shoots will be in an intimate, professional, atmosphere with a limited number photographers.

Hello and welcome to the Digital Photo Academy DC Meetup Group. This group is for anyone interested in learning more about photography and Digital Photo Academy classes offered in the Washington DC area. It can be hard to choose which photography classes and workshops to participate in with so many choices out there. We thought you might like to get to know the DPA instructors in an informal atmosphere before you sign up for a class. Come to the Meetups and get some photography tips, talk about …

This group is for photographers of all skill levels and formats who want to improve their studio photography techniques. Whether your interests lie in photographing people, fine art or commercial products, a working knowledge of studio lighting and common studio equipment is essential to taking great pictures and making your subjects look their best. The goal of this group is to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere to learn the art of studio photography, perfect your techniques, h …

Travel & photography - two great things that are meant for each other. If you love both, this is the place for you. Travel the world and take great pictures. Come with us to visit beautiful and interesting places around the world and return home with gorgeous photos. Many of our meet ups will include some form of photography instruction. So if you've invested in a nice camera and would love to use it better, this meet up is for you. We'll help you get that camera off of Auto! And why not learn a …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed in the nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of this type of work). To view examples of more erotic work (private gallery), please request a password from dave@imagesmale.com. We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyone time …

This Meetup presents workshops and classes that provide experience and instruction in fashion/glamour photography. The purpose is to give members hands on experience working with models in a photo studio and also provide classroom instruction. Discussion topics include camera settings, studio lighting, interacting with the model, use of wardrobe and makeup, the photographer's role in managing a photo shoot, and using Photoshop and other software to create high quality images. Workshop attend …

Organized to foster a greater networking of individuals engaged in capturing and portraying the human figure in diverse ways. Artists, photographers, make-up artists, figure models, photography models and fashion models.

This is a group for anyone interested in Photography, Modeling, and Traveling and combining them all into great trips and shoots. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet and organize Photography Trips, Cruises and Shoots. Looking forward to exploring the Photography and Modeling Adventures with everybody. Please feel free to add any photos you have shot on a travel trip to the Photo Page of this Group. We love sharing and seeing other Models and Photographers work.

Welcome to The Pixel Poets, a collaborative group for models, photographers, stylists, and designers coming together to work with, and learn from, each other to assist in taking your portfolios to the next level. Shooting primarily at Union 206 Studios, a 6000 sq.ft. facility in Alexandria, Va with 3 separate studio spaces, we will have: workshops with phenomenal models to help build your portfolios, collaborative events to network with others in the industry, and classes led by seasoned vetera …

Welcome to Timescapes! We are passionate nature photographers and if you are truly engaged in your passion for photography than you have found the perfect place to learn and grow your skills. Through our hands on workshops, you will be able to capture masterpieces worthy to hang on your wall! Starting from the basics of your camera to new techniques that will challenge you, you will be able to eventually use your camera like an artist using a brush. Participants of all skill levels are invited t …

This group focus exclusively on photographic lighting techniques. Mostly with off-camera flashes using snoots, gobos, gels, diffusers, reflectors, kookaloris (cookies) and lots of creativity. The goal is to learn from each other, practice what we learn and have fun! You should join if any of these apply: - you have a passion for photography - you are an enthusiastic photographer that wants to explore lighting - you read the "Strobist" blog and want to explore the lighting techniques learned …

Our photography courses aim to help people explore their creative skills through the digital world.  With a large variety of topics and subjects people learn about equipment, light, composition and how to make the most of their cameras and their imaginations. Our sessions are unlike any others because we take your wildest imagination and turn it into reality via our Shoot-Off Workshops.  More specifically, we set the stage for your scene and each person has the opportunity to photograph it the w …

We are a group of photographers who use social gatherings for networking and informal education. Happy hours, photo walks and GTGs at some of the more hip gathering places in the area is what we have planned. Also, we're going to throw in some lecture/education GTGs by some of the top working photographers around. Only the sharpest... only the brightest... only the cutting edge for us. Make sure to follow us on Facebook too!

I love High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography and everybody seems to think it's too hard or too complicated. I want to demystify it and teach what I know about it. It seems to me that people either love it or hate it. But, I think it has a very useful purpose. HDR images can be very realistic and also very surrealistic. It just depends on your person taste. I can show you how to compose your shots, pick the right subjects, how to setup your camera to photograph in HDR and how to post process your …

This group is for iStockPhoto.com contributors, Models and Makeup Artists to network and create great stock photography. We're generally in the area of northeast VA, Washington DC, and Baltimore MD, etc but members are welcome from further if you're willing to make the trip. Sorry, but this is NOT a general photography group. You must prove you are one of the previously listed. If you are not an approved iStock contributor or you cannot verify you are a model or make up artist, your membership …

We are dedicated to sharing knowledge and inspiration with image makers of all types and levels of experience. Our classes are designed to help you get the most from your equipment and to raise your level of expression and passion. Join us for lectures, workshops and curriculum driven programs in a variety of photographic genres.

This is a group for photographers and models alike who are interested in learning and creating amazing photos in small groups (2-3 people at a time.) This group was started because most group shoots enlist many photographers but offer very little time to shoot. If you could use more time shooting or building your portfolio - this is the group for you! This group offers 2-3 hour sessions and a variety of models to work with. We'll host fashion, portraits, nature, and nude sessions for those inter …

This group is designed to create a win-win outcome for Models seeking paid work opportunities and Photographer looking for quality Models to shoot an attractive and affordable rate.

This group is related to the InstantDC mobile photography show that happens in DC every year. We exchange ideas, tips, apps, composition techniques and walk around and shoot places around the city with our mobile phones. We also have slideshow presentations and critique each others photos. If you love shooting photos on your mobile phone please join the group! We have expanded to accept all local photographers as well, even if you don't shoot with a mobile phone, you are welcome to join.

Group's Aim is to gather professional photographers and budding photographers to create workshops, have socials and strengthen our businesses via a network of supportive professionals. We have a particular interest in supporting reportage, street portraits, social documentary, abstract cityscape - all genres are welcomed!