If you've ever wondered what it is that makes a photograph great—or more important, how you can make a great photograph—here's your opportunity to learn from our experts. National Geographic's renowned photographers shed light on every phase of the art and science of picture taking. As a member of this group, you'll be the first to learn about exciting workshops, seminars, and other events in the Bay Area and beyond that will teach you how to judge and control natural light to your advantage, fi …

For many, photography is a mystery. What is ISO, shutter speed and f-stop? How do I properly compose a shot? What is the rule of thirds? If you are like many, you have wanted to join a Meetup group, but they are all geared for people who already understand photography. This group is for those who want to learn the basics. Unlike most meetup groups, not only will we teach you photography, we'll help you grow. We've been putting on photography events since 1999. We currently do over 150 …

I'm starting a group of people who are interested in learning more about digital photography, preferably with their DSLR camera. It's come to my attention that many people make that leap from a point-and-shoot to DSLR and yet and not sure how to utilize their new toy to it's fullest potential. I've been a semi-professional photographer of sports, portraits, and weddings for nearly four years and am an enthusiast of new techniques, new gear, and new subjects. Subjects can be people but can also …

This meetup group has been created to allow the members of the Marin Photography Club to have access to our upcoming field trips and other photography events. Please join and RSVP to attend any of the field trips.  Joining the meetup group will allow you to get all the information  you need regarding the event. Who we are:  The Marin Photography Club Meetup was created to allow us a way of informing our members of upcoming Events, so we may plan our trips in a way which supports our members. It …

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 …

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 …

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!

Do you love travel? Do you love photography? Yes to both? Travel photography can encompass anything you see once you close your front door! This group is based out of San Francisco, but will offer travel photography destinations all over California, the Western United States and international destinations. Plans are in the works for Cuba, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam hope and South America. I love sharing my passion and curiosity for both subjects with everyone I meet. I hope we will have a chan …

Welcome to the photography social group from the California Academy of Sciences. We are a group of photographers who love the natural world and enjoy spending time together taking pictures, learning to take better pictures and working on ways that our images can make a difference for the natural world. Typically, pressing the shutter defines the photographer with planning and execution culminating in the photograph. A conservation photographer’s work begins once they click the shutter. It’s what …

This meetup group is for for Models, Photographers, Makeup Artists, Clothing Designers, and anyone interested in modeling and photography. We will hold Meetups, preferably in a photo studio, to learn and share different techniques in lighting, posing, and the different styles of modeling. We will also hold periodic social and networking events. Members of the group may hold workshops for anyone interested in the artistic and glamour styles of modeling, as well as lighting indoors and outdoors. M …

Do you want to learn about fashion photography from an industry pro? Leon Saperstein has been working in Paris, France, and New York for the past 12 years, and is now coming to teach in California.

OBJECTIVE: The goal of Tinkering Toms is to get creative juices flowing around photography, imaging and other art forms. Every other week we meet to share our work and open a dialogue with a variety of people from a variety of perspectives. CREATIVE ASSIGNMENTS: After each meet-up a new creative assignment will be posted. You’ll have two weeks to explore, consider, play and create a piece of art or Photography that fulfills the basic premise of the assignment. We’ll then gather to share and expl …

This group was created to assist bay area locals in learning more from each other. We facilitate small in person classes everyday for groups of 10-20 on all sorts of awesome subjects like  film, photography, graphic design,  cooking, business and technology subjects like programming. We will be holding classes, as well as professional networking mixers in the south bay, and soma Citizen Space locations. What is Citizen Space? We take the best elements of a coffee shop (social, energetic, creati …

"Visual Media Professionals Group in San Francisco" is a professional group dedicated to provide time to share knowledge, experience and ideas with others professional who live or work in San Francisco Bay Area. Our members are coming from Photography, Graphics Design, Printing, Webdesign, Animation, TV, Movie, Magazine and Fashion industries. Our purpose is to deliver what it takes to help our group members become more successful and profitable in their professional life or business. To accompl …

The Photo Studio Club is a cross between a Camera Club and Studio Rental Club A UNIQUE PLACE WHERE PHOTOGRAPHERS MEET AND PRACTICE THEIR CRAFT! THE MISSION OF THE PHOTO STUDIO CLUB IS TO MAKE PHOTOGRAPHY AFFORDABLE! The Photo Studio Club is a member operated organization where photographers meet and make use of a great shared studio. Members get unlimited, free use of the photo studio during club dedicated times. There are also members only events and Meetups to allow participants to come …

So the idea is we go to good locations where we can bring our cameras and help to take pictures of each other, and if you are a person who just needs some photos of yourself, you are welcome to come to the photo shoots to get some photos of you and you don't have to bring a camera.

This a group for photographers who explore urban areas seeking a particular aesthetic. It is not the modern, clean, well-ordered architecture or landscape environment nor it is a sentimental view of beauty: a flower, beautiful people, a loyal pet, a scenic vacation... it is a darker vision.  It is not necessarily "urban" as you can see from past meetups.  It has been a decommissioned Navy base (Mare Island), former prison (Alcatraz), pet cemetery (Presidio), industrial shoreline (Pt. Richmond) a …

World Traveling photographers is a group for new or veteran photographers alike,  focused on sharing our amazing experiences through the lense in a fun, relaxed environment. If you have traveled the globe, great! If you want to with a fun group of people, this is your meetup. It is also about giving back. The goal of this meetup is to not only connect with like minded travelers who are able to capture a world in a moment, but also to improve the lives of those we journey to learn about. We will …

This Groups Is for RED Digital Cinema users and those interested in RED products.

Our pilot programming in the Canon Creative Center has concluded. Thank you to all who joined us for our unique offerings of Canon branded imaging education. We are now on hiatus, examining the results of the pilot to produce even more exciting educational events in the future. If you have suggestions for educational programming from Canon, feel free to contact us at: SanFranciscoCanon@cusa.canon.com

This group is for all those working with 3d animation & motion graphics. Join us for regular meetups in downtown San Francisco at TH studio. We will have brief talks about animation followed by some good old-fashioned networking! In the meantime, please check out our work (www.transparenthouse.com).

Meet other local Lightroom users and the Adobe Lightroom team to trade tips, tricks and ideas. Be a part of a great community!

SofTech is the Marin Software and Business networking group where individuals and organizations connect, learn, and share for business and professional success. Our goal is to help technical and non-technical members master existing tools and applications, and identify emerging opportunities that new technologies promise. We meet monthly at the San Rafael Corporate Center, located just off I-101. Cost for non-members to attend meetings is $15 and includes food and drinks. Please visit our we …

EVERYONE MAY NOW JOIN THE GROUP EXCEPT THOSE FEW WHO WERE BANNED. Walking or hiking. Meet other local people who are interested in walking or hiking for fitness and learning about San Francisco's history, including its movie history. This walking group is unique. It is primarily a health group with a dash of history talk for flavor. It is for people in average physical shape who need restroom stops and not for athletes or people with serious medical conditions. We keep our group together. We go …

We sponsor monthly meetings on a variety of consumer technology topics. Our group is users helping users learn about computers as well as all types of consumer technology. We help with both PC's and Mac's, members range from nervous beginners to confident mentors eager to share their knowledge.

Meet other local Photoshop users and the Adobe Photoshop team to trade tips, tricks and ideas. Be a part of a great community! Join us on our PSUG website at http://switchblade-studios.com/psug

Product managers from the Photoshop and Lightroom teams may be coming to your town. Stay tuned for announcements regarding exclusive photowalks that celebrate the launches of Photoshop Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5.