We started this group to show our prospective clients our work style! ;-) This group has a great personality and lots of creative ideas when it comes to PHOTOGRAPHY.  (Studio Photography, Portrait Photography, Photography workshops, Photography classes, Group photo shoots, Model photography, Fashion photography, Digital photography, Post picture Editing, Photoshop classes, Make up classes, Hair styling classes, Portfolio building) you name it we've got it! Photographers please join us! We …

This group may be the place for you to M eet Your Muse -   your inspiration for creation of art in photography. While our primary focus is portraiture we are not limited to that as our sole photographic expression. As a group we will explore other expressions including architectural, landscape and abstract. If you just joined our group and want to know more about us, take a look at our photo albums, the message board, and the about page.     

Anyone passionate about mobile phone photography. Over 40% of all images currently posted on Flickr are now mobile phone images. Instagram, a mobile photography sharing site was just purchased by Facebook for 1 Billion dollars! Photo apps are changing the way we create images, process images and then share those images. This group is open to anyone interested in shooting, sharing and learning mobile photography. Mobile camera phone photography is change how we capture images, tell stories, docum …

This is a group for folks who are a part of the modeling and photography industry in the Chicagoland area. Models, photographers, makeup artists, hair and wardrobe stylists, and everyone else involved in shooting. We welcome all experience levels, from beginner to experienced, hobbyist to professional. This group is fun, creative and friendly, and we'd love to meet you at one of our events, so come on by! When you come to events, don't forget to bring business cards, comp cards, books, and anyth …

This group may be the place for you if you are a professional photographer, a make-up artist, hair stylist, fashion designer or model and would like to build up your portfolio of work or diversify it. We photograph mainly models, have different themes and experiment with light. If you are inspired by great photography and would like to refine your craft this group is for you. There is nothing better than connecting with people who share a similar vision and passion. The primary focus is to take …

My vision for this group is to bring everyone together from photographers to models, and makeup artists to fashion designers- working together and helping one another build portfolios, expand your network, help those with less experience, and schmooze with others in the industry. I want to welcome everyone from professionals to those who are just trying to get their foot in the door by organizing themed photography events and workshops in the Chicago Metro area. If you are a photographer, model, …

This is a group for photographers, models, MUAs, and stylists of all levels. We will focus on having meaningful, purposeful, and fruitful meet-ups that will enhance everyone's portfolio through meet ups, work shops, learning events, access to private studios, and much much more. If you are serious about expanding your portfolio and learning more about the industry, then this is the only meet up you will need. There are some rules that must be adhered to in this group: Photographers: Every model …

Calumet Photographic is committed to offering a fresh and interesting variety of events, seminars and exhibits to ensure on-going photo education within the community. From new-product demo days to customer-appreciation sales to a huge selection of photo specific courses, we have tons of events specially designed with your needs in mind.

Amateur photographers over 50. Let's get together and take pictures, share photos, talk about photography, see exhibits, socialize.

Meet fellow shutterbugs and models near you, from Chicago, and beyond! Although we are based in Chicago, 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 and models, with …

… So, if you are musician, a photographer who wants to wants to work on their low-light photography skills or just plain likes to shoot bands -- join now! If you are a supporter of Music in any and all of it's formats, stand up and shout for your favorite bands... (ok, perhaps polite clapping if it's chamber music lol)    The band each gets a “page” to tell us about their style of music, ($15 application fee for a "Band" to join) the FANS can check out the “files” section to preview a bit of the m …

  LIVE CHAT too!  I am passionate about art and some friends and I are looking to learn more about it. We are going to check out all of the great art galleries at least once a month in River North, the West Loop, Wicker Park, and anywhere else.   This Meetup Group is welcome and open to all who are residents of and visitors to Chicago. Our purpose is to meet with others who have an interest in and take enjoyment in appreciating art. The benefits are to enjoy and learn more about art, art galleri …

This Photo Meetup is for Pro/Am photographers that want to work in a professional environment with instructors that will help them create better images. The goal is to host extremely organized and helpful studio and on-location events in the Chicagoland area. Each Meetup will have: - General Theme - Models & MUA's - Ample Instructors (professional & advanced amateur photographers) - Equipment to use (Lenses, Lighting, Camera Bodies, etc) - Photo review after event If you are looking …

This group is an adjunct to the Chicago Professional Photographers Association. CPPA has been an active professional organization providing education and community for professional photographers in greater Chicago. We are adding this meetup group as a way to reach out to aspiring photographers looking for a a resource for learning, and networking. In addition to monthly meeting announcements, this meetup group will be used to offer workshops and seminars on a wide variety of photographic techniq …