There are NO initial fees to join this group!!!! Join us and refer us to everyone you know!  We are a network of consumers to professionals in the photography industry to help each other connect, share, teach, grow and HAVE FUN doing it! Whether you are looking for a photographer, you want to learn about photography, you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, we WELCOME YOU TO "THE PHOTOGRAPHY NETWORK" The purpose of this group is all about networking, teaching, improving, inspiring, meeti …

Discover Photography! is for people who are interested in getting together with a group of like-minded people and learning your camera.  We all have to start somewhere to learn photography, so the main focus of our group will be a friendly learning environment where you are free to ask questions and feel supported.  Some things you can look forward to: *A community of friends and fellow photographers who share your passion. *A friendly environment to learn your craft. *Occasional classroom-style …

This group is open to all experience levels of Photoshop users intended for the purpose of educating the user on the digital imaging processes from inception, editing, to output. I am an educator, fine art photographer and artist, who has exhibited work nationally and locally, as well as been a two-time Photoshop Guru Finalist. I currently teach in the Digital Photography Department for one of the premier commercial photography programs in Chicago, as well as share my expertise teaching in other …

Exploring abandoned and other interesting locations in Chicagoland, from Rockford to Gary, Chicago to Harvey and all points in-between. This is a group for photographers of all levels to explore and shoot these interesting and picturesque locations. We're not just about abandoned buildings - we're about photography first, and exploration second. So the goal is to balance our meetups between abandoned locations and other sites. Often we hold meetups with multiple locations with a mix of both. If …

This group is for location photography. Photographer's of all levels of experience are welcome. Some ideas I have are to shoot, landscape, cityscape, urban, railroad, cemeteries & Graveyards. As sometimes we would like to use models at these locations, models are welcome to join as well. I welcome location suggestions from all the members, and ask that you also get involved in creating your own outings. This way I can offer more than one location on the same day, so everyone has an opportunity …

Chicago Photography Groups, Collections of Chicago-Centric Photography For anyone interested in traditional street photography, historical/social documentary photography, or photojournalism - the art of capturing life as it happens, and telling stories with images. We use every kind of camera, from cameraphones, DSLRs to traditional film. The group is open to anyone and is an opportunity to hang out with other photographers and sharpen your craft, or just to be creative with a group of friendly …

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 …

Thanks for your interest in joining "Chicago Fashion & Glamour Photography". This Group is merged with "Chicago Stylish, Fashion, Glamour & Portrait Photography" and we organize multiple meetup through out the year to help to build the portfolio. So Please join http://www.meetup.com/We-shoot-Fashion-Portraits/ Existing Members - We will eventually Close this Group & Merge it with Chicago Stylish, Fashion, Glamour & Portrait Photography (Parent Group), So if you are part of the Parent Group, ple …

Are you a mom or woman who has a new beautiful DSLR and doesn't know how to use it? Do you want to take your photography skills to a new level? This is a group for women and moms who want to share their love and passion for photography and who also want to take their photography skills to the next level! The mission of this group is to empower each other to challenge ourselves creatively through our love for photography. Meetups will consist of everything photography related..from meeting in the …

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 …

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, fashion designers 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 …

Open to all of my photography friends and friends I have not yet met. No matter what your camera or skill, we will get together to just have a blast shooting the wonderful sights in Chicago. No dues, no drama, no drama queens. We will just have a good time together and learn from each other. Beginners highly encouraged to meet up.

This group is for anyone who has an interest in photography and enjoys going to photography themed events such as gallery openings, museum exhibits, photographer lectures, portfolio reviews and group photo-shoots. This group also participates in the monthly wine and critique offered by our main sponsor, The Chicago Photography Center, every third Friday of the month.

Welcome to the Madison area Photography Meetup Group! Photographers of all interests and skill levels are invited to join to learn and discuss techniques and share your favorite shots! The leadership team currently consists of Adam, Brian, Kris, Nicole, Pauline, Ryan, and Steven.  If you would like to join us in guiding the meetup, please send a message and we'll pull you into the circle.   Also check out our flickr group at: http://www.flickr.com/groups/madphotomeetup/

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Workshop Meetup to work with other area photographers in a professional environment and with high quality models for Fashion, Glamour, Fine Art and Special Theme Shoots and Workshops. Please pass this along to fellow photographers, friends, and associates that you feel would be interested in participating in these workshops... Looking forward to meeting you soon at one of our upcoming workshops and events. We had our first one with Paper Do …

We would love to organize a group of those who are passionate about "Nature Photography" to go out shooting together at various places we set up, who have the desire to learn together, share our artistic vision, and sharpen each others skills! Any level of photographer is welcome, from Beginners to Pros! Where would you like to go exploring next? What is your vision for your photography? What would you like to learn? Let's create a group that helps us grow together as photographers, artists, an …

We are revitilizing this group with a whole new direction. We will still focus on traditional image editing, but we will be adding a new avenue of image editing to our digital workflow, known as, "Hybrid Imaging". If you have not heard of it, that's OK. We'll tell you all about it. If you are already involved in hybrid imaging, come and share your knowledge and experiences with the rest of the group! After all, we are all here to improve our skills and photography technique.

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.  If you are a photographer, videographer, makeup artist, stylist, boutique, hair stylist, model (beginner or experienced) and would like to network with other professionals on the field, THIS IS THE GROUP for you! We have all kind of classes, we also host free events, parties, fashion shows, we sponsor charity events, work with lar …

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, …

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.

Photographers of all levels from beginner to professional meeting to trade ideas and techniques in order to better their ability.

A meetup group to meet other local photographers and get together to practice shooting and learn more about our art and cameras! We'll work on finding make-up artists and models for different theme shoots a few times a year (or more, if possible).

N-Vision is a movement geared towards fashion, life, creativity, and energy, created to mix individuals with a passion for the expressive unspoken language that lies in the human form. We are not just another group, but endeavor to expand beyond that and be an organization that is totally involved in this form of art and all that encompasses it. This growing network extends beyond meetup. We are a conglomerate of photographers, models, make-up artists, wardrobe and hair stylists, designers, and …

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

(LIVE CHAT too!) Are you a FAN of LIVE MUSIC, and want to find a place to find out about new or established bands in the Chicago area? Are you in a BAND that needs some more exposure? (but really can't afford to promote it through normal chains of advertising?) Are you a PHOTOGRAPHER who likes to take pictures of bands? Well, seems you have all come to the right place! Here is the place where bands can list their upcoming gigs, and fans can peruse the different bands to see if they like their st …

This Meetup Group is for Organizers and Assistant Organizers of the Chicagoland Digital Photography Meetup Group only. If you are interested in digital photography in general, please visit our Meetup Group, "The Chicagoland Digital Photography Meetup Group" at: www.cdp-meetup.org