“ How can I be apart of making these groups happen??? ”

“ I make most of my fine art images using CS2. I always did lots of manipulation in a wet darkroom, and now I do my photo manipulating in my digital darkroom. ”

“ I need to meet people!!! I just moved here from the LA area and it's already been about a semester and I don't know barely anyone :\ I'd like local because gas prices are ridiculous. ”

“ Hi Folks, I am new to Antioch (moved from Kent, WA) and would like to find others who enjoy taking and sharing photos in nearby areas. Nature, landscape and wildlife are all great interests! ”

“ I'm a freelance photographer living in Willow Glen. Always looking for excuses to shoot, folks to shoot with and meeting new friends with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet people and explore new places in the area. ”

“ Too many cameras, not enough photos. Meetups is the way to make the balance right. ”

“ Hello All. I just started photography with my new Olympus E-330 digital camera and I would be glad to meet more people to learn from. ”

“ I am an enthusiastic amateur who wants to know other photographers in the area. ”

“ I want to learn photography artistic part and will be glad to help others with technical side of the digital photography. Basically, I am Point, shoot and then delete photo amateur :-). ”

“ There have GOT to be others out there like me... ”

“ Hi :) My hubby and I are an Engineer and a Designer respectively. We both love nerdy stuff (math, science, puzzles), creative stuff (writing, filmmaking, photography), & adventurous stuff (traveling, exploring abandoned buildings). Let's meet up! ”

“ I want to push myself creatively and a great way of doing that is by meeting like minded people. ”

“ I use Photoshop a lot on my photos. I have learned a lot about it, but it has so many features, that there are still quite a few I haven't used yet. I would like to trade tips with others. ”

“ Hi guys, I've always just been a casual point and shoot photographer and I want to take it to the next level. I just got my Canon Rebel XTi and would very much love to meet people who can help me explore and appreciate its power. ”

“ Hey gang... I'm a professional photographer looking to share images, ideas and creativity with like-minded people. Let's meet up! ”

“ Interested in sharing ideas and exploring innovation. ”

“ Pacifica Institute (a non profit) started offering Turkish lessons in the south bay (sunnyvale). check out: www.baycc.org/turkish I thought this meetup's members may be interested in this one. ”

“ just curious. ”

“ Holga! ”

“ Looking forward to meeting you all. http://flickr.com/photos/ermeister/ ”

“ I am a nature photo enthusiast that has currently peaked an interest in fashion and model photography ”

“ I love taking photos, using a digital camera and using computers to bring out the best in my photos. ”

“ Hi everyone, I am stellar photographer who also happens to love photography in general. I have some experience shooting models (with camera of courese:) ). I would love to gain more experience. I look forward to be a memeber of this group. ”

“ Hello, I am an attorney, wife and mom of two, living in Pleasant Hill. I would love to meet other women who "want it all" and can relate to the challenges of balancing work and life. ”

“ My family is from Sweden but I've grown up here in the Bay Area. Go to Sweden once a year to visit my parents. I've managed to become fluent in Swedish and want to meet some fun people to keep my language in practice with. ”

“ Faculty at UCSC and a High School in Palo Alto. I teach Digital Media Arts and Photography. I just returned from teaching in the Middle East for the past 4 years and want to see what is going on in the Bay Area. ”

“ Hi. My name is Bryan. I'm looking to meet other single people. ”

“ Hello, I have always wanted to learn photography, and especially how to work with a digital camera. I hope to meet knowledgeable folks to learn from ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I don't know a lot about digital photography, and would someday like to open another boudoir photography studio shooting digital rather than film. I miss doing the work that I love! Owner, WoW! Photography ”

“ Coffee allows for conversational one-on-ones; art modeling, photography, and modeling provide fodder for my on-going project of shooting nudes and writing about them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am really into photography and especially digital photography............ most of the time I spend behind the camera.... I would also like to communicate with others also passionate about digital photography ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am always wanting to go out camping and offroading and no one else does! ”

“ I am looking to improve my photography and writing skills and meet some new people with similar interests. I enjoy taking pictures of pretty much anything. I would really like to improve and gain more experience with photographing people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just got a digital camaearal ”

“ Graphic/Web Designer/Photographer in SF. I love to photograph families and babies at events and everyday life. I believe that these are the moments to treasure for the rest of your life. I love details and would love doing day books & birthdays. ”

“ Hi, I would like the chance to meet up with some other photographers to get out get some shots learn more and hopefully help others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because always looking to become a better photographer. ”

“ I'm constantly working on images whether shooting or in post. I shoot urban landscapes, environments, food, people and airports. ”

“ Living in San Francisco. My interests are travel, photography, hiking, and making friends in both near and far-away places. ”