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

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 …

After graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography and working as the still photographer for a film production studio, I didn't hesitate to take on any photography challenges. It wasn't long before I realized my photography was lacking the quality set by the industry leaders. I had the education, I had the camera gear and I had a fully equipped studio but my work just didn't have that edge! I went back to my fundamentals and realized I was not using the basic principles of lighting. 1. We wil …

American Canyon Fine Art People Photography + Off Camera Lighting + Beer This Meetup is aimed at photographers of all skill levels that aspire to transcend the “craft” of portrait photography and want to push their work into the realm of Fine Art. What is Fine Art Photography? Fine art photographs are made primarily for aesthetics and concept rather than for a practical purpose. Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s licence photographs are a good example of a portrait done with a practical purpo …

OBJECTIVE: The goal of Tinkering Toms is to get creative juices flowing around photography, imaging and other art forms. Every other week we meet to share our work and open a dialogue with a variety of people from a variety of perspectives. CREATIVE ASSIGNMENTS: After each meet-up a new creative assignment will be posted. You’ll have two weeks to explore, consider, play and create a piece of art or Photography that fulfills the basic premise of the assignment. We’ll then gather to share and expl …

We are citizens of the world living in the Bay Area. We are creative. Writers, sculptors, poets, painters, artists, musicians... We love to create with our minds and hands. We meet once a month for a potluck: eat, drink , talk, bring our art to share and create a loving supportive community. Every two months we organize a Group Art Show in the Open Fine Art Gallery in Berkeley. Everybody is welcome to suggest/organize/announce a Meetup. If you want to organize an event in the Open Fine Art Galle …

This meetup group is for for Models, Photographers, Makeup Artists, Clothing Designers, and anyone interested in modeling and photography. We will hold Meetups, preferably in a photo studio, to learn and share different techniques in lighting, posing, and the different styles of modeling. We will also hold periodic social and networking events. Members of the group may hold workshops for anyone interested in the artistic and glamour styles of modeling, as well as lighting indoors and outdoors. M …

Are you a dedicated reader of the strobist? Have you devoured Joe McNally's latest book, "The Hot Shoe Diaries"? This meetup is focused on both education and practicing small flash lighting both in the studio and on location. If you've been looking for ways to learn more and practice taking your camera's flash off the hot shoe  for more sophisticated and controlled lighting you've found the right group. Here you will find organized events offering  instruction both in the classroom and on locati …

This Meetup group is for photographers interested in learning more about posing, lighting, boudoir, pinup and photographing fine art female nudes. The group shoots will range in fee costs. Deborah teaches workshops and classes; and photographers of all levels are welcome. Her intention is to inspire and help with the creative process of photography. At the studio, bringing together like-minded people to share ideas and learn from each other the art of photography. There will also be product shoo …

This group is for photographers of any skill level who share a passion for capturing the wild, unpredictable, intriguing, mysterious situations that arise while shooting on the street. We will be taking periodic field trips to a variety of locations and at varied times. Venues will include San Francisco and other North Bay Cities. We will be attending special events in Chinatown, North Beach, the Fillmore and Mission Districts. Everyone will have an opportunity to share food, drink and knowledge …

What strikes your fancy for a future Renegade themed workshop? * Old Hollywood? * Caravaggio Influence lighting? * Film Noir? View Renegade photos from the last shoot here. About Renegade Photo Shoots Renegade Photo Shoots does photo education and adventure differently. We create assignments and environments that not only test a photographer's creative and technical skills, but also comfort level. Renegade shoots are eclectic, unexpected, varied and will always have a dash of "Wow, you did w …

Hoping to discuss and support one another in getting in touch with our creativity once again. Creativity in various forms that was left behind at some point in our lives. I have been writing poetry as of late, and I have been amazed at the process of images and words coming to me-through me, and feeling like a "witness" to the "creative process," for the first time in my life. I am interested in this process and to others that have experienced or would like to experience this more in their lives …

If you love the idea of working with other creative people in a positive, creative, and supportive environment, nothing will inspire you like being a member of "Light Study". Light Study is a purpose driven meetup. It is for advanced photographers to develop and master skills of studio lighting and photography, to come and share their knowledge and develop new skills and techniques, and for models, hairstylists, and make-up artist to work with these photographers, to push the limits of their cre …

This group is dedicated to the creatives with odd work hours and looking for inconsistent-random-consistent meet ups. I am starting this group because I would like to meet people in the same situation. I work as a Registered Nurse in the Bay Area and usually before or after work I would shoot a round of photos. Looking for those individual(s) that have the same living with odd or normal hours. Morning noon or night, lets shoot.

This meetup is for the purpose of networking among an ever growing but over looked group of creative people. If you're in any industry of creativity including but not limited to: Art, Fashion, Music, Web Design, Film, Hair&Makeup, Photography, Videography, Performing Art, or Modeling. Join our group! We will be posting tons of different networking opportunities going on around San Francisco for people in the Creative-Industry; by profession or hobby, come join us, "There's alot of us, Let's meet …

The Photo Studio Club is a cross between a Camera Club and Studio Rental Club A UNIQUE PLACE WHERE PHOTOGRAPHERS MEET AND PRACTICE THEIR CRAFT! THE MISSION OF THE PHOTO STUDIO CLUB IS TO MAKE PHOTOGRAPHY AFFORDABLE! The Photo Studio Club is a member operated organization where photographers meet and make use of a great shared studio. Members get unlimited, free use of the photo studio during club dedicated times. There are also members only events and Meetups to allow participants to come …

Glam Xtreme is for anyone craving to be involved in creative group photo shoots, done well!! If you like attention to detail then this group might be for you! Our shoots are geared towards glamorous, beautiful, funky, and trendy...even if it's just a meet in the park the models are done from head to toe, including wardrobe, makeup, hairstyle, etc...Our goal is to provide professional photo opportunities for photographers of every level, from beginners to elite, and we have fun doing it!!! Come j …

Get involved in the local creative community. Learn what's hot in the industry in an informal and informative environment. Join us if you are in the creative community as a graphic or web designer, new media professional, marketer, illustrator, photographer - or if you have something to share with the community.

Our pilot programming in the Canon Creative Center has concluded. Thank you to all who joined us for our unique offerings of Canon branded imaging education. We are now on hiatus, examining the results of the pilot to produce even more exciting educational events in the future. If you have suggestions for educational programming from Canon, feel free to contact us at: SanFranciscoCanon@cusa.canon.com

I would like to create events where people get together to take portraits of each other. I came up with this idea of creating this group, because I own a Nikon DSLR and found that it is hard to take pictures of myself with this clunky camera, so instead I have lots of photos of friends but not much photos of myself. I figure there should be lots of people out there in same predicament as me. so the idea is we come with interesting and adventurous locations where we can bring our cameras and help …

This group was created to assist bay area locals in learning more from each other. We facilitate small in person classes everyday for groups of 10-20 on all sorts of awesome subjects like  film, photography, graphic design,  cooking, business and technology subjects like programming. We will be holding classes, as well as professional networking mixers in the south bay, and soma Citizen Space locations. What is Citizen Space? We take the best elements of a coffee shop (social, energetic, creati …

[color=green][b]WELCOME![/b][/color] Our events are for all us singles who want to GET OUT and have some FUN! Not that we don't love our couple friends too, but they always have to leave early (or can't come at all) because of the kids, the house, etc.  This group is for those of us who have more free time and want to make some new friends while having some FUN! There are more of us single people in the bay area than you think, so leave all your friends who are couples at home and come out to …

Meet other local Lightroom users and the Adobe Lightroom team to trade tips, tricks and ideas. Be a part of a great community!

Come and hang out with people working on crowdfunding projects. Learn what makes a crowdfunding campaign successful from panelists who have succeeded (or failed) in funding their own ideas.  Find opportunities for collaboration, whether you're a maker, videographer, photographer, or social media strategist.

Tired of partying with people that aren't in your same field or industry? We are the faces behind the camera, and on screen! We are trying to create a social web to help all talent in the area, develop their ports, books, and reels! We have mixers to get together to talk about upcoming projects, castings and events! We are the fashion industry of the Bay and need to support one another! We have a mixture of event from photo shoots sessions, to Networking Brunches! Feel free to use our discussi …

This group is for all women who like to travel, want to learn about a different culture and explore their dreams. Our members come from all around the general Bay Area. We are interested in adventure, food and wine, spas, creative endeavors, photography, shopping, design, gardening and much more.  Come and join us to: share your pictures,  share your travel stories, meet like minded traveling companions, get ideas about where to travel, talk  with women who have the same interests as you do, etc …

A group based in 3d Digital art forms. Using Poser, Daz3d, and Photoshop to create original pin up designs. Starting with a computer generated model or live models to be edited into pin ups, either as a finished product, or a base to be painted. We will have group meetings to discuss techniques and ideas. Outings for art galleries, and promotion of pin up artwork. Dedicated to teaching, tips and tricks, and exposure for established or up and coming artists. We welcome all forms of pin up artwork …