This meetup is for anyone interested in learning more about digital photography, studio lighting, outdoor lighting including working with models. We'll put on events that will be free and paid - we'll keep fees as modest as we can - for everything to do with taking and processing digital images. Your input is crucial to make this FUN.  We are having fun aren't we????? Graham Sfphotocoach.com & BrearleyPhoto.com

I started this group to meet other women interested in portraiture (more geared toward editorial and commercial type) and lighting who want to get together to practice shooting, have fun, and provide a network of people with similar photographic interests who can help/learn from each other. You should join if you are a student, aspiring professional, or professional photographer with a working knowledge of exposure, shooting in manual, own a dslr of some kind and are 21+. Meetups will be mainly …

Welcome to this meetup group - under new management! I have taken over as organizer so we will be moving forward in a bit of a different direction.  Mike previously focused on studio photography but I shoot outdoors more often than not so we will include a lot of natural and outdoor-off camera lighting as well. A bit about me - I started in January 2012 shooting bodybuilding/figure and bikini competitions and have shot several of these across the country in 2012.  I attended several seminar styl …

Shotz Perfect Photography Group is the place to explore, learn and share experience and knowledge of portrait photography.

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 …

We would like to invite all photographers - Beginners to Advanced, Digital or Film, Men or Women to join our Meetup Group and participate in a variety of Photo Shoots, Workshops and Classes. Please note that many of our events involve tasteful nudity. For our Group Photo Shoots and Workshops, we use both photography studios as well as a variety of unique spaces including outdoor locations and private homes and estates. If you have a location that we could use please let us know. We hold our even …

We gather eight to ten times a month in the Bay area for free and low cost group photo events and workshops. Events range from fashion to lighting to glamour to fine art and are different with every shoot. All events feature one or more live models. Events in the Bay are either held in our professional studio in San Leandro or at great outdoor locations throughout the area.  Our events are perfect for people who are looking for a cost effective way to work with live models in a professional sett …

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 …

A group created to meet and exchange information and ideas related to photography.   Members from all over the peninsula are welcome. All experince levels are welcome. Primary interest is in people, portraiture and studio work.   Monthly meetings as well as group events  are envisioned. This is intended to be an acitive group and regular attendance is encouraged.

Welcome to Bay Area Photo Cliques! Your organizers, Thucelle Pham and I, started this meetup group to create unique opportunities for photographers, models and stylists to learn, network, and work together while improving skills and, of course, having fun and meeting people. We work hard to bring you fantastic opportunities to work and shoot with shoot top artists and models in studios and other great locations at a fraction of what it would cost you to do it on your own. As an added bonus, we …

We are redefining the world of Glamour Photography by mixing Edgy Fashion and Skin. What you see in European Fashion Magazines will be our inspiration. We are dedicating this group to all Photographers, Glam Models, Make-up Artist, Hair Stylist, Fashion Designers and Wardrobe Stylist. This is a great group for aspiring photographers and models. We will give you the experience of collaborating with other creative people to get that cover shot for your portfolio. Mostly studio work but we will als …

This group is for photographers and models to meet and set up some group photoshoots. There will also be workshops given to those that are interested in learning about lighting, studio set ups, location shoots etc. We will be shooting all types of styles from casual, glamour, boudoir, fashion, and artistic nudes

This is a Bay Area meetup group for photographers, models and makeup artists to get together. Let's take great photos and share with each other. If you like photography or modelling, you will find this group interesting. It doesn't matter you are a beginner or expert; it doesn't matter you are a landscape, portrait, iphone or sports photographer; it doesn't matter you are a fashion, art, glamour model or aspiring model; you will always find refreshing ideas and learn new techniques from fellow …

Based in the San Francisco/East Bay Area, and founded in 1995, AMPP is a organization of professional photographers from a variety of disciplines and specialties. Our Mission Mentor, educate, support and foster fellowship among professional photographers Enhance community awareness and confidence in, professional photography and its creators Raise the level of professionalism and skills of photographers serving the minority community Increase visibility of minority photographers and subject …

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 …

Who is this group for? This group is for the serious minded committed photographer looking to advance their skill and understanding about photography. The Statement One of the best ways to become a better photographer is to work along side, mentor with, or learn from a professional photographer who is able to identify your personal strengths. "Photographers Working Together" is a club designed to help you grow, become more creative, and develop into the photographer you want to become. Our Goal …

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 …

Photography is all about capturing lights.  It is interesting to harness natural light, but you can also create your imagination with artificial lighting! This is a group dedicated to flash photography and studies the use of strobes of all types. We have social events to talk about strobe techniques and group shooting activities since 2009. Come join us for some fun!!!

*** YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER TO JOIN *** A Bay Area Photography Group for photographers, amateurs and experienced, to come together with ideas, learn from each other, and have fun while we capture images of beautiful models! Glamour, High Fashion, and implied/nudes will be scheduled for our photo shoots. We will have models ranging from new to experienced coming from San Jose to San Francisco and other surrounding bay area locations, including models from other cities. I invite you to …

Free digital photography classes offered at Chabot College for all who wish to learn about their cameras and photography. These classes are not part of the academic, official offerings of Chabot College, so no tests! No grades! And, of course, no college credit.

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.

Welcome to the Bay Area Photography Events Meetup Group ! Our group is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you enjoy doing or the type of camera that you use. We sponsor a variety of photography related events - photo shoots, lectures, classes, and workshops. We also welcome your suggestions about the kind of events that you would like to have us offer. If you have a special skill or knowledge that you would like …

Digital Photography - Composition - Lighting - Photoshop This group is a place where any passion filled photographer at any stage can come join in the fun meet new friends and learn. The intent of this group is to provide a venue for all who want to learn to use their camera to its fullest and produce images that will astound your friends and family. Please feel free to share your interests in the type of images you want to shoot and we will see about helping you take your images to a next level …

CLICK ON CALENDAR (at left) TO SEE A CURRENT LISTING OF CLASSES- Details about this group: Learn photographic skills from professional photographers; Mastering Your Digital Camera, Photographing Children, Formal Portraiture, Shooting Editorial Shots for Magazines, Travel, Studio Lighting, Product Photography for Websites, etc. Classes and events focus on learning to be a better photographer. Classes and workshops are offered in cooperation with local parks and recreation departments, university …

Our group is dedicated to creating a venue where photographers, models, artists, make-up artists and business owners can meet and work. Pacific Light Studios is a fantastic place to create great images. We are here to help you learn techiques that work and put them directly to work to make your visions become a reality.

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 …

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 …

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 …