This is a group for photography enthusiasts who want access to the tools and skill sets that allow them to take better pictures. Members of this group believe the great photographers aren't born but are rather made from experience and practice. This group will share those experiences, observations, and best practices through photography and art study where the group will go over well composed and creative photography to dissect why they like it and how to re-create that image. The group will rel …

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 fie …

If you’re serious about photography as an enjoyable artistic hobby, as someone with a photographic project in mind, as a semi-professional or even as a working pro who feels you could use new inspiration in your photography, Swamp Dog Photography Workshops offers something fun for just about everyone interested in creating compelling, professional images. Swamp Dog’s primary emphasis is on teaching students of all levels the joy of seeing, capturing and documenting your life and all your experie …

The camera is a tool, that in the right hands can create a masterpiece work of art. This meetup is designed to get you out of the Auto settings, and more comfortable with the Manual settings. Then you can go out and start creating your own works of art. If you have a digital SLR (removable lenses) camera, and want to get the most out of it, this is the meetup for you. We work in small groups so it is easier for the instructor to teach you some of the techniques used to take great photos.

Meet other local photographers to learn from each other and take beautiful pictures together! Our goal is to organize monthly low-cost meetings with various topics. We can do photoshoots in various locations, or have demonstrations of shooting and computer techniques. Amateurs and professionals are welcome to join! A willingness to share is more important than your level of expertise. Digital gear is pretty much a given, and a camera with manual controls is required for most of the planned sho …

This group is designed to let you know about upcoming events, like exhibits, shows, fun-get-togethers, and most importantly local and international workshops with nature and conservation photographer Sebastian Kennerknecht. Do you want to learn how to use your camera and how to make the pictures that you are visualizing in your head? Do you want to learn how to fully express yourself with your camera? Do you want to travel to a destination, get photography instructions, and not have to worry abo …

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Meetup to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories -- and have fun doing it!

The Society of Model Photographers (SoMP) welcomes all photographers, models, make-up artists, and stylists who want to work together to create stunning photographs. All are welcome to this group from amateurs to professionals. You must be 18 years or older to join this group. We will be focused on beauty, glamour, portrait, and fashion model photography. Join this group if you are looking to learn photography, expand your portfolio, gain new techniques, and learn about upcoming photographic eq …

This group is all about the people who knows how to use the camera, people who want to take their photography skills to the next level. We will choose different locations every two weeks and just go for a photo-shoot. Of course if we get hungry we will eat but later, after the sunset.. This group is for you if you: -Know how to use your camera in manual mode, or want to learn -Want to spend all night shooting stars with other passionate photographers -Want to talk only about photography -Like to …

Professional Photographers of Santa Clara Valley (PPSCV) is a non-profit organization whose objectives and purposes include the advancement of photography as an art and as a profession. If you’re already a professional photographer, or an aspiring one, and are in the greater San Jose area please consider attending one of our monthly meetings where you may create and foster cordial relationships and have an interchange of thoughts and ideas with other photography professionals. http://www.ppscv.c …

The purpose of our Meetup group is to provide photo shoots, workshops and classes as a forum for creative experimentation with portrait photography. We have just opened an amazing 1000 square foot studio in Live Oak, Santa Cruz. So our groups main focus will be studio portraiture with some location portraiture also. We will strive to provide opportunities to experience a variety of portrait settings, models and types of photography including: casual portraits, fashion, glamor, movement, dance, c …

Meet and interact with some of the This Week in Photo hosts, get to know your fellow Twippers, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. This Meetup group will be home to live TWiP events, workshops, photo walks, and more. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

This group is dedicated to the world of MALE MODELS who are not afraid to push their limits.  We will be doing shoots from High Fashion to Commercial Looks; from Fitness to Underwear. From Fine Art to Bodyscapes.  The modern male model is not afraid to shoot any genre of photography. The Candy Man is here to show all masculinity through his strong connection with the camera. If you are the photographer who is not afraid to shoot a male model; then this will be your new group.

Meet fellow shutterbugs and models near you, from San Francisco to San Jose, and beyond! Although we are based in Sunnyvale, we have no geographic limits to our endeavors! Network, attend workshops ,group shoots, and socialize with area professionals. Experiment with different lighting, posing and photographic techniques. Open to all levels of experience, from professionals to serious amateurs and beginners. Learn and share from the experience and knowledge of our experienced photographers …

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Large Format Photography Group! This group is for the large format (LF) photographers, the LFers, from the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in the large format photography using view or field cameras - a relatively small group of people among a very large number of digital shooters. The group is created to make it easy for the members to meet with the like-minded LFers and get involved in the activities such as the following: * Location photography …

This group is dedicated to bringing you a constant selection of the best models available, period. Model Madness focuses on more than just studio shoots. We are constantly on the prowl to seek out cool Bay Area locations that are a little on the 'edgy' side, and then we get the right model for that location. Our shoots include Fashion, Glamour, Implied, and Artistic Nudes. We also provide a variety of alternative styles, themes, and techniques to keep things interesting (grunge, bondage, chroma- …

A group for photographers (Ages 20's and 30's) interested in getting out and taking photos around the Bay Area and beyond. Let's make new friends, explore new places, learn from one another, and take photos.  Activities include photo walks, day trips, night exploration, workshops, and more. All experience levels welcome. This group focuses on building relationships and meetup's will be kept to a manageable and comfortable amount of people.

This group has been established for photographers, models, MUAs, hair stylists, wardrobe stylists, and designers interested in the art of fashion, editorial, lifestyle, fitness, pin-up, swimsuit and lingerie photo shoots. 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 fo …

The place to go, grow and learn how to take photos during the dark - especially those that include the starry sky, moving lights. Join a workshop, attend a class, learn a new technique or ask that daunting question about night exposures here!

Our group is geared toward fine artistic imaging and will give photographers, models and makeup artists an opportunity to socialize, conceptualize and bring thier visions to full fruition.

We will get together to talk about Photoshop and graphic designing. So have your ideas ready, and be ready to implement them.

Let's feel, enjoy and discuss about what is visual communication here! We are crazy to find better way of communication which is visual based for fun. Welcome everybody who has interested in visual communication!

We are the local group for ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Graphics). Our mission is to promote the generation and dissemination of information on computer graphics and interactive techniques. Our purpose is to foster a membership community whose core values help them to catalyze the innovation and application of computer graphics and interactive techniques. We meet roughly every month, usually on the third Thursday. Our local group has been me …