SwOH Photography & Lighting (formerly SW Ohio Strobists) offers a variety of hands-on workshops and intensives for those interested in learning more about, and sharing their knowledge of, off-camera lighting. Though all off-camera lighting is discussed--including natural and ambient light--there is a decided focus on small flash units like Nikon and Canon Speedlights. Please scroll down on the main page to see descriptions of, and images from, past and future meetups, workshops, and intensives. …

I am looking to form a group of fun loving photo nuts who want to learn a little, laugh a little and, above all, go out and take a lot of pictures! It doesn't matter how much (or how little!) experience you have or how much you spent on your camera. If you want to get out, enjoy nature and see what is happening in the communities around you while taking some great shots, we would love for you to join in. Everyone welcome no matter where you are located. To begin, our core meetings will be held i …

Many photographers would like to learn how to shoot in a professional studio, with professional equipment, live models, and professional instruction.   Typical shoots include four photographers, a professional model, studio costs, all lighting equipment, sets, props and instructor. Each photographer pays $30 to share the costs. We also have specialty shoots such as multiple models, body painting, etc. which might carry a different prices. Sessions are typically scheduled each week, at R&L Digita …

This is a group for people who would like to learn photography from the ground up. It includes instruction on all the basics of camera operation, and works you through outdoor and indoor shooting. From there we will work to more advanced topics which include taking it off automatic, and discussions of how to use your DSLR cameras. We will break into different groups, so all instruction is personalized to you and your needs. I would like to have everyone who attends each of the sessions build a b …

This is a group of models who have worked with us before, and are great to work with and reliable.  We will restrict this group to those models who are invited, and have proven themselves to be professional. You can review the results from their shoots at:  http://www.meetup.com/Columbus-Studio-Photography/, where we have over 100 photographers as active members.