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 …

After 6 years of being a nature & landscape photographer, I feel compelled to share the gift of photography with others! I will be leading a series of workshops around the DC area, introducing you to the natural and man-made wonders of our region while teaching you the basics and advanced techniques of digital SLR photography. And, while I will help you build a foundation in the technical skill required of the craft, I will place emphasis on developing you as an artist: I will teach you how to b …

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 …

The purpose of this meetup is to have a Blast! To that end, we're creating art, making photographs and telling stories -- hopefully the kind that won't get you in trouble, but leaves a lasting impression. The Meetup will offer many opportunities to not learn about improving upon your art. Technics and the basics of photography will also be visited in workshops as well as excursions. Art, and I believe art is photography, should be limitless. BUT, I do not promote art that supports violence or di …

Street photography is about people, things, places, events in general, life. Join the DC Baltimore Street Photographers for fellowship, learning, sharing, documenting, and creating photographic works of art through street photography. Our format - We will have a monthly topic that you will follow to create images. You will select no more than 3 of your images to submit, via email, for presentation at the next meetup. These images will be reviewed and presented at the monthly meet-up via projecti …

Hello and welcome to our Meetup! We are a group of photography enthusiasts who like to make images at night or in low light. Vincent Van Gogh said " I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day." I think he was right! If you are looking for a new photographic challenge this is a great Meetup for you. Whether you are a beginner or have been making images for years you will find Night and Low Light Photography a great way to learn and/or practice a wide variety o …

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 …

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 …

Meet other local Washington DC Photoshop users to trade tips and tricks. Make new friends and mingle among the coolest Photoshopers in the DC area!

We are people that enjoy everything about photography. From the newbie who received a camera for Christmas to the more weathered individual. The group is very informal, we get together over coffee or tea to talk and plan the next shoot. Come along, all are welcome. I have been shooting for years, indoor, outdoor, products, flowers, families and models. I'm no pro, but I do love my camera. I'm always looking for a reason to grab the camera and shoot. My last itch took me to Pennsylvania to photog …

This group focus exclusively on photographic lighting techniques. Mostly with off-camera flashes using snoots, gobos, gels, diffusers, reflectors, kookaloris (cookies) and lots of creativity. The goal is to learn from each other, practice what we learn and have fun! You should join if any of these apply: - you have a passion for photography - you are an enthusiastic photographer that wants to explore lighting - you read the "Strobist" blog and want to explore the lighting techniques learned …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

NVPPA: Northern Virginia Professional Photographers Association | VA DC [If you're not logged in, you will need to SCROLL underneath this page to see our list of events!] Are you interested in the art and business of photography?  Welcome and congratulations on visiting the newest and only pro-path to professional photography group located in Northern VA focused on wedding, studio portrait, fine art, and commercial photography!  We focus on the type of photography that will excel your work and i …

I love High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography and everybody seems to think it's too hard or too complicated. I want to demystify it and teach what I know about it. It seems to me that people either love it or hate it. But, I think it has a very useful purpose. HDR images can be very realistic and also very surrealistic. It just depends on your person taste. I can show you how to compose your shots, pick the right subjects, how to setup your camera to photograph in HDR and how to post process your …

Our photography courses aim to help people explore their creative skills through the digital world.  With a large variety of topics and subjects people learn about equipment, light, composition and how to make the most of their cameras and their imaginations. Our sessions are unlike any others because we take your wildest imagination and turn it into reality via our Shoot-Off Workshops.  More specifically, we set the stage for your scene and each person has the opportunity to photograph it the w …

GayParazzi is a photography group whose main goal is to let you get out and shoot photographs and have fun doing it while enjoying the company of others in our community with similar interests. Everyone is welcome, from the novice to the professional, from the P&Ser to those with professional DSLRs. Secondarily we hope that the group helps further your talents as a photographer if you are looking to improve your skills We will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urba …

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 …

This meetup group is for anyone interested in working in digital video. We are accepting all experience levels and are fervent about helping train people in new crew positions who are committed to working and having fun. Currently we are shooting short films, trailers, commercials, and web series and are dedicated to working on high quality projects. We shoot all of our own scripts and are always looking for good material. Any genre is acceptable. Once we have a few good projects under our belt …

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.

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 …

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 …

Our Group is for all levels of photographers interested in improving their photography skills. We will meet periodically to share ideas and to develop our skills while sharing with other photographers. Our group meets for photography workshops and classes. We then apply our skills during field trips, to include challenging monthly assignments. We have a Flickr Group to share our photos and solict critiques and comments. Come and learn how to do more with your camera and meet new friends! People …

We are a group of photographers who use social gatherings for networking and informal education. Happy hours, photo walks and GTGs at some of the more hip gathering places in the area is what we have planned. Also, we're going to throw in some lecture/education GTGs by some of the top working photographers around. Only the sharpest... only the brightest... only the cutting edge for us. Make sure to follow us on Facebook too!

This group is related to the InstantDC mobile photography show that happens in DC every year. We exchange ideas, tips, apps, composition techniques and walk around and shoot places around the city with our mobile phones. We also have slideshow presentations and critique each others photos. If you love shooting photos on your mobile phone please join the group! We have expanded to accept all local photographers as well, even if you don't shoot with a mobile phone, you are welcome to join.

We are dedicated to sharing knowledge and inspiration with image makers of all types and levels of experience. Our classes are designed to help you get the most from your equipment and to raise your level of expression and passion. Join us for lectures, workshops and curriculum driven programs in a variety of photographic genres.

This is a group for photographers and models alike who are interested in learning and creating amazing photos in small groups (2-3 people at a time.) This group was started because most group shoots enlist many photographers but offer very little time to shoot. If you could use more time shooting or building your portfolio - this is the group for you! This group offers 2-3 hour sessions and a variety of models to work with. We'll host fashion, portraits, nature, and nude sessions for those inter …

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 …

The Washington Area Astronomy Meetup connects people interested in astronomy by fostering informal gatherings at local star parties, public observatory nights, astronomy lectures and other astronomy-related programs. No experience in astronomy is required and you don't need to own a telescope to participate. The free evening "star party" meetups posted here are hosted by local astronomy clubs and organizations that welcome public participation. These groups offer fun, safe ways to explore the ni …