Welcome! Every month we'll be getting together at location in the Alexandria area to share tips about technique and gear, (gently) critique each other's work, listen to presentations by professionals and to just enjoy the company of other folks who are into photography, regardless of whether its done through film, digital, or some other technology we haven't come considered yet. The group has a wide range of experience levels, from folks just starting out to professionals who've worked in the fi …

Calling all Singles 40 & Up! Meet for wine (or beer), espresso and decadent desserts (or nachos) and engage with other singles in stimulating conversation on a wide range of topics ... politics, literature, the arts, philosophy, sports, your past travels and wish list ... Light weight chattering is OK. Heavy weight pontificating is cool, too. Anything and everything goes. Humor is a big plus. With all this gabbing goin' on, you just might meet (and be) "the one."

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 …

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 …

Self Coaching to Get That Book, Painting, Screenplay, Idea, Invention or Any Other Project Moving Got a project shoved away in the drawer and you can't pick it up again? Don't have a project but know you want to do more with your life? Learn the secrets of getting started and staying going from the emerging field of Creativity Coaching. Creativity Coaching can help anyone---aspiring writers, painters, magicians, quilters, to hobbyist photographers---you name it, anyone who takes on special …

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 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 …

Are you passionate about your art or craft? Are you into mixed media, painting, sewing, crafts, knitting, drawing, or photography. Would you like to share your experiences?  Would you like to learn  how to break into the biz of selling your handcrafted creations?  If you are looking to meet and network with other artists and crafters in the area this group is for you. We will have meet and greets, show and tell, and visit local art events. Also, once you join you will have access to lots of info …

Welcome to the Fairfax Studio Photography Meetup Group. This group was created to promote studio photographer in the great Washington DC area. Monthly Workshops will be held which will cover a wide variety of styles. From Commercial Product Photography to Fashion Photography to basic Portraiture to Fine Art. Meetups are no cost but workshops will have a cost associated with them depending on the instructor. Meetups will primarily be held in Fairfax VA at Verve Photography studio our sponsoring p …

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 for the musician, writer, painter, dancer, sculptor, scientist, photographer, inventor, or any other creative and intuitive person, who is forever curious and always willing to learn and grow.  With this group, I hope the various creative individuals of all walks of life, can come together as a community and have an outlet for their down time. A place where you can chat and socialize with other people who create and have passion for what they do.

I'm a travel lover with a particular passion for rainforests and other "wild" destinations. (I don't go by "Junglelanddan" in other forums for no reason, although, admittedly, there's a Springsteen connection, too) Whether it's exploring the rainforests of Costa Rica or the reefs off Belize and Honduras, or going down the Amazon in Peru, or doing hikes in the majesty of Denali or Glacier National Parks, I can't get enough, and want to do more... and more. I'm looking to meet folks with a shared …

Want to become part of a growing movement to use fashion for charity? Fashionable Causes is a start-up non-profit organization with a mission to use fashion to bring positive change to the world. We collaborate with models, designers, photographers, make up artists, photo retouchers, event planners, fashionistas, bloggers, and volunteers who want to pitch in and help anyway they can. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in your community in a fun and fashionable way. At our meetups we …

Let's explore the outdoors, close by and far away, while speaking Russian. Hiking, backpacking, climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, and more "civilized" trips (stay in a hotel, travel by motorized transport :-)), outdoor photography - let's do it all! To be a member, you need to: live in DMV area; love outdoors; be in good enough shape to actually enjoy outdoor adventures; and be able to converse in, or at least understand, Russian. Owners of tents, sleeping bags, kayaks/canoes, skis …

We're in Washington, D.C., we love Wikipedia and Wikimedia, and our vision is to empower individuals around the world through free access to the sum of human knowledge! We get together for various reasons, like taking some amazing pictures for Wikimedia Commons, expanding articles on Wikipedia so that people can learn from them, or discussing various issues related to Internet, culture, art, museums, libraries, history, or whatever we'd like to discuss. And we're done, we make sure the whole wor …

This group is for Plus Size Nude models and the Photographer's that love to shoot them. Ladies if you love the way you look than this is the place for you. Meet photographers that love your look and want to capture your beauty for all time. We will do photo meet up shoot as much as we can. Sign up today.

Glamour photography: is a genre of photography whereby the subjects are portrayed in a romantic or sexually alluring way. The subjects may be fully clothed, seminude, or nude. So if you really want to learn about and shoot glamour this is the group for you! Please join us. Welcome to the Glamour Photography Workshops & Shootout group of the Washington DC Metro Area. Our group is dedicated to putting on instructional workshops focused on teaching you or improving your glamour photography skills a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

What would YOU like to do? Maybe a others would like to join you. Culture, food, karaoke, dancing, reading, hobbies from shooting guns to cameras, religious events, board game fun, planned parties or last minute. Speed dating, singles events for finding love, various workshops to enhance life, sports, current Groupon offers folks can do together ... pretty much anything that interests others.

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 …

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 …

Who doesn't love a party? This group is for dog lovers who want to socialize their dogs and have fun all at the same time! We meet for "Yappy Hour" at Unleashed by Petco on S. Van Dorn St. in Alexandria, VA, and soon more venues to socialize our dogs, have supervised indoor play for big and little dogs/puppies, professional pet photography, doggy treats, music by DJ Woof Woof, doggy art projects, doggy lounge with comfy pillows, give aways, raffles, refreshment for the grown ups and more!! The c …

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 is the gauge the interest in the local area on selecting one of the works on Amazon Studios and producing that work into a trailer, short film or series. If there is enough interest, we will figure out the meet up location, frequency and skills of the interested people. http://studios.amazon.com/