Based in Chicago, the Chicagoland Digital Photography (CDP) Meetup Group is the world's largest private photography group. CDP's focus is on digital photography and helping members find ways to develop and share their passion for photography. Our goal is to help one another fine tune our photographic technique and discover new avenues in photography, while growing a global community of digital photographers of all skill levels. Do you wish you could take better, more artistic photographs? Do yo …

Studio photography I believe is frequently overlooked, underrated, and misunderstood by many photographers. I'm hoping to make this more comfortable and useful thru shoots focusing on aspects of planning, styling, and lighting the model shot. Sharing practical setups and artistic composition ideas is what Fine Art/Glam Foto Shooters is all about. This meetup group welcomes photographers of many levels but there is a camera requirement. Yours must have a hot shoe capable of tripping studio lights …

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.

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, 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, books, and anyth …

We shoot only top quality Models for our Projects and over the years we have meet photogs that have asked us how do we capture such great images and I would laugh and say "with a great budget" Rite... And unfortunately it was the truth in order to capture great images you need great models and staff to enhance them then combined with a great location and artist and creative jucies it happens... We love photography and all it has given us and we would like to give back.. And the best way was to f …

This group is open to anyone interested in analog/ film photography. Any format: 35mm, medium format, large format. Seasoned pro or just curious or beginning. Home developing, hybrid workflow, scanning negatives, darkroom processes, all aspects of photography. Share ideas, critique each others work, group shooting outings.  Bring your ideas, your experience, and your camera! Film is not dead, let's do what we can to keep this beautiful artform alive!

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

This group may be the place for you to M eet Your Muse -   your inspiration for creation of art in photography. While our primary focus is portraiture we are not limited to that as our sole photographic expression. As a group we will explore other expressions including architectural, landscape and abstract. If you just joined our group and want to know more about us, take a look at our photo albums, the message board, and the about page.     

 This group was created for makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers, skincare lovers or anyone who loves the beauty idustry and would like to learn more about it in a less formal setting. Our topics will range from  the basic how to of makeup and hair to live photo shoots, working on a set ,bridal  seminars,  etc.. I'm a  trainer and recruiter for a prestige skincare company and a Chicago based freelance makeup artist with 15 years experience. I abslolutley love what I do and wanted to shar …

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 …

Meet other local fashion industry insiders. Whether you are a model, stylist, designer, photographer, makeup artist, fashion student, or fashion lover, this Meetup is for you.

Phantom 42 Studios was created to serve the creative community in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin by offering instructional workshops and other special events for photographers, models, and artists.

Fashion is a team effort and we are here to support the team !!! We believe that the MUA is the catalyst that holds the team together and we have partnered with Sacha Cosmetics to shine on those talented make up artists. If you would like to be a part of the Sacha MUA pro team come join our group and we will show you how. We have a fashion and beauty series of cruises set up with Royal Caribbean to highlight aspiring fashion designers, models, mua's, hairstylists and those who like to enrich th …

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, …

It seems everyone in the suburbs is married and the only way to get out is to hang in bars. This group is a way to enjoy activities with others without the pressure of dating. Experience a wide range of activities with other singles including restaurants, nightlife, boating, wine tasting, hiking, biking, miniature golf, bowling, trap shooting, paintball, zip-lining and many more in the Northwest Suburbs. You don't have to be alone. Join us, have fun doing fun stuff, and meet new friends and mayb …