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 …

This group is for the model photography enthusiast in the Bay Area; beginner and advanced, looking to expand their portfolio. Why I started this group: I do location and themed shoots on my own. However, things can get costly. So perhaps to help solve this issue, I decided to announce my upcoming shoots here. If you likes the current concept or theme and want to chip in, you can RSVP and join me. You can also suggest a theme for the next shoot. We'll stick with the group shoot format we're famil …

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 …

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 …

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 …

*** 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 …

The purpose of this group is to learn modern digital photography skills and promote creativity. The Goals of this group are to: • Learn and develop essential photography skills necessary to capture captivating images. • Inspire one another with enthusiasm; learn from each other, and fellowship. • Have fun going on photo field trips to practice your photography skills. All photography levels are welcome! The Focus of the group: Photography Workshops Keynote Speakers Photo Shoot Field Trips Photo …

This group is dedicated to photography at locations all over California but mainly Northern California. If you look at the "We're About" area to the left, you will find genres that don't seem to belong together in one group. Normally I would agree, but with Safari Shooting, you could be shooting great landscapes, waterfalls or nature one day and the next meetup could be Fashion at a Ghost Town in the middle of nowhere. The purpose of this group is not to be confined to one type of photgraphy an …

The focus of this club is to provide a forum for photographers of all skill levels to meet and learn about digital photography. Our goal is to have at least one Meetup per month, so that members can gain essential photography skills to capture impressive images. The activities will include: Photo shoots and field trips- both East Contra Costa County and beyond. Photography workshops. Keynote speakers. Member presentations and exhibits. The ultimate goal of the club is for our members to gain a b …

Have you ever wanted to shoot models or concepts with a team? Are you looking for shoots that go beyond the pretty face and location? Have you ever had a creative moment, but just didn't have the means to get it done? Are you a model or stylist looking for an opportunity to collaborate and/or build your portfolio? If so, then this photography group is for you. Dragonfly photography is a concept driven photography group that aims to assist creative photographers, models, stylists and designers to …

Are you interested in taking pictures at night and in low light? We meet evenings, mornings and even late at night to take pictures. We also regular social activities where we may share a meal, swap stories, show off our work or talk about our gear and techniques. Many of our social events also include optional night shooting, too. What do we shoot? You name it: landscapes and seascapes, stars and star trails, urban scenes, sunrises, sunsets, unusual astronomical and meteorological conditions.. …

Welcome to the Bay Area Fine Art and Fashion Meetup. This is a meetup for photographers, models and stylists interested in Fashion and the Fine Art Nude (bodyscapes, body painting). This Shootout is offered as an opportunity for quality one-on-one time in a pro studio with talent and equipment that will expand your portfolio. The group shootouts will be in studio with 2 or 3 different sets. Each professionally lit, appointed with backdrops and naturally an exceptional and professional model. The …

My group for any photographer interested in learning how to capture better images. As a master commercial photographer, a pro since 1991 who's written books for Random House, written articles for Petersen's Photographic, Outdoor Photographer, and Photoshop User magazines, and shot assignments around the world, I take pride in teaching people of all levels and providing a fun comfortable atmosphere in all my workshops. All skills levels are welcome whether you've never picked up a camera, been sh …

We are a group open and welcoming to all, providing educational and collaboration opportunities for anyone interested in enhancing their vision. We all have easy access to great open educational resources and photographic tools (websites, digital cameras, smartphones, etc.). However our purpose is often fragmented. We will place our camera work within the context of a stronger understanding of contemporary art photography and media history. We'll shoot and critique using what we learn. Whether y …

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!!!

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 …

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 is a group for people who have a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex camera) and are interested in learning more about digital photography, how to use their cameras, and to make better pictures for travel, portraits, family, wildlife, landscape, etc. People with all levels of expertise are welcome.

“This is a group for anyone interested in night time photography. The events will be scheduled at various locations in the Bay Area. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because I want to meet other night time photography enthusiasts, increase my skills and help beginner photographers. I am looking forward to exploring the evenings with everybody. Versie Adams

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

There's something special that happens when women get together for positive fun; there is laughing and chatting and caring and hugging and gossip and a feminine energy that is so uplifting. This is a group for women who want to have more little adventures (and some big ones) with other women in their everyday lives. What is a little adventure? It's something outside your normal routine. It's something that challenges your comfort level, and maybe your idea of what you are capable of. And sometim …

The purpose of the Alameda Photographic Society is: to promote the art and science of photography in its various forms through the association of its members for study and entertainment; to encourage photographic contests and exhibitions; and to stimulate greater interest and advancement in the knowledge and practice of photography.

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 …

Meet other locals who are interested in chasing the organic light and photographing lyrical landscape. This group is specially geared for beginner and intermediate photographers who needs some mentoring or wish to explore the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond with likeminded photographers. Great landscape photographs are in fact very challenging to create and often the supreme disappointment. The key of this group is we only photograph when the condition is right… that is to say optimal lighting …

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

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 …

About this Group This group is primarily focused on but not limited to Off-Camera Flash Photography (Strobist). Who should join this group? How to be a better photographer? practice, practice and practice.  It's what this meetup group was formed for. Want to know how to use off-camera flash? (Off-Camera Flash Photography) Want to be a better strobist on location under different lighting conditions? (Location Photography) Want to CONSISTENTLY produce professional quality photos outdoor? Are you …

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 …