This is a group for anyone interested in Photography, Modeling, and Traveling and combining them all into great trips and shoots. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet and organize Photography Trips, Cruises and Shoots. Looking forward to exploring the Photography and Modeling Adventures with everybody. Please feel free to add any photos you have shot on a travel trip to the Photo Page of this Group. We love sharing and seeing other Models and Photographers work.

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 …

This group will be primarily Edgy photography, especially workshops.... with a touch of creativity and freedom of expression. As time goes on we'll be scheduling monthly workshops and other events to help models and photographers build their port with a variety of images in unique locations around the DMV area. We will be organizing regular shooting events as we'll as instructional workshops including Photoshop, Lightroom, Studio lighting, etc. with award winning photographers. Some of the works …

Welcome to The Pixel Poets, a collaborative group for models, photographers, stylists, and designers coming together to work with, and learn from, each other to assist in taking your portfolios to the next level. Shooting primarily at Union 206 Studios, a 6000 sq.ft. facility in Alexandria, Va with 3 separate studio spaces, we will have: workshops with phenomenal models to help build your portfolios, collaborative events to network with others in the industry, and classes led by seasoned vetera …

In addition to leading photographic tours in the U.S. and abroad, Don and Denise are also establishing this Meetup group to share our local events with folks from the Mid-Atlantic region. The Mid-Atlantic region is rich with photo opportunities and we would like to share our love of photography with people who want to get out and shoot. We will be scheduling a number of half and full day events in the Virginia, DC and Maryland area. Join RRPT Meetup to receive information on our upcoming Meetups …

The Potomac Center for Photography is a place to learn about photography. We have field workshops, classes, guest speakers, equipment reviews, webinars, and shootouts all to improve your photography skills, each event will be designed to help you become more creative with your photography, share and grow your portfolios, and most of all have fun and shoot! All types of photographers and skill levels are welcome. It doesn't matter if your passion is shooting people, places or things. The educatio …

Street photography is about people, things, places, events in general, life. Join the DC Baltimore Street Photographers for fellowship, learning, sharing, documenting, and creating photographic works of art through street photography. Our format - We will have a monthly topic that you will follow to create images. You will select no more than 3 of your images to submit, via email, for presentation at the next meetup. These images will be reviewed and presented at the monthly meet-up via projecti …

Photography enthusiast from beginner to expert. The idea is to organize photo outings - Going places around our area (and beyond...why not?).  Get your photo gear ready - This group is also a cool way to meet other interesting, creative people in the area. All welcomed. This is a hands on group so let's go take pictures! Cheers!

This group is for photographers of all skill levels and formats who want to improve their studio photography techniques. Whether your interests lie in photographing people, fine art or commercial products, a working knowledge of studio lighting and common studio equipment is essential to taking great pictures and making your subjects look their best. The goal of this group is to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere to learn the art of studio photography, perfect your techniques, h …

This group is designed to create a win-win outcome for Models seeking paid work opportunities and Photographer looking for quality Models to shoot an attractive and affordable rate.

Our Group is for all levels of photographers interested in improving their photography skills. We will meet periodically to share ideas and to develop our skills while sharing with other photographers. Our group meets for photography workshops and classes. We then apply our skills during field trips, to include challenging monthly assignments. We have a Flickr Group to share our photos and solict critiques and comments. Come and learn how to do more with your camera and meet new friends! People …

We are a group of photographers who use social gatherings for networking and informal education. Happy hours, photo walks and GTGs at some of the more hip gathering places in the area is what we have planned. Also, we're going to throw in some lecture/education GTGs by some of the top working photographers around. Only the sharpest... only the brightest... only the cutting edge for us. Make sure to follow us on Facebook too!

Welcome! The Carriage House Studio and Gallery is pleased to announce that in response to demand from participants in our past workshops, we will offer our next Fine Art Nude Photography Course! Photography Course: The Figurative and Fine Art Nude / Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Dates: September 2011 - March 2012 Enrollment: Limited to 6 Photographers Description: Here is your opportunity to in the short period of time (6 months Sept - Feb) develop an complete, diverse and high quality portfolio of fig …

This Meetup presents workshops and classes that provide experience and instruction in fashion/glamour photography. The purpose is to give members hands on experience working with models in a photo studio and also provide classroom instruction. Discussion topics include camera settings, studio lighting, interacting with the model, use of wardrobe and makeup, the photographer's role in managing a photo shoot, and using Photoshop and other software to create high quality images. Workshop attend …

The Baltimore Washington Photographers & Art Association  (formerly F Stop International Professional Photographers Association), a mentor program, has been in existence since February of 2006 and became a Meet Up member in September 2009. Our group's training staff consists of several degreed photographers who are also Certified Professional Photographers. We welcome all to come and observe our meetings and see if BWPAAI (FSIPPA) is for you. We cater to the very experienced to the newest beginn …

DO NOT JOIN THIS GROUP IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE ACTIVE This group is all about fun. You do not have to be 45 or older to join, however this group is geared toward those of us in the 45 to 55 age range.  If you are all about fun and meeting new people this is your group. So let’s get started! This is our time, let’s get to mingling! A successful group is based on the members, so please share your thoughts and ideas for events, hosting and co-hosting. These are just some of the events I have i …

This Meetup is for anyone interested in getting some hands-on experience with the various aspects of on-location portrait photography. We concentrate on learning and experimenting with specific photographic techniques that are relevant to portrait photography.   If you look over our past meetups, you will see examples of our explorations. This is a wonderful place to learn and practice portrait photography.  We rarely use paid models, and we don't schedule photo shoots where the participants wal …

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 the …

Who doesn't love a party? This group is for dog lovers who want to socialize their dogs and have fun all at the same time! We meet for "Yappy Hour" at Unleashed by Petco on S. Van Dorn St. in Alexandria, VA, and soon more venues to socialize our dogs, have supervised indoor play for big and little dogs/puppies, professional pet photography, doggy treats, music by DJ Woof Woof, doggy art projects, doggy lounge with comfy pillows, give aways, raffles, refreshment for the grown ups and more!! The c …

Organized to foster a greater networking of individuals engaged in capturing and portraying the human figure in diverse ways. Artists, photographers, make-up artists, figure models, photography models and fashion models.

GayParazzi is a photography group whose main goal is to let you get out and shoot photographs and have fun doing it while enjoying the company of others in our community with similar interests. Everyone is welcome, from the novice to the professional, from the P&Ser to those with professional DSLRs. Secondarily we hope that the group helps further your talents as a photographer if you are looking to improve your skills We will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urba …

Our photography courses aim to help people explore their creative skills through the digital world.  With a large variety of topics and subjects people learn about equipment, light, composition and how to make the most of their cameras and their imaginations. Our sessions are unlike any others because we take your wildest imagination and turn it into reality via our Shoot-Off Workshops.  More specifically, we set the stage for your scene and each person has the opportunity to photograph it the w …

This is a GIRLS ONLY group; NO BOYS ALLOWED. Sorry boys. ALL EVENTS ARE HELD IN STERLING, RESTON, HERNDON, ASHBURN, and LEESBURG AREAS with very few held outside those areas. I work from home so making friends and having some girl friends to hang out with used to be difficult until I discovered meetup. I'm a very active & happily married 40+ year old but like to always say that I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. While we do not have age requirements, this group is in the age range …

Interested in High Dynamic Range images from digital cameras? Looking to learn how to take better HDR photographs? Wondering which HDR software program works the best? Want to join a group of HDR enthusiasts who have like interests? You've come to the right spot. Our meetup group is interested in digital HDR photography. We examine the various alternatives for processing multi-images and look at the various software programs used including Photomatix, NIK HDR Efex Pro, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Topaz …

With the introduction of the digital camera, the interest in photography has literally exploded. Millions are enjoying the wonders of photography like never before. And, as a result, many are taking photography more seriously as an art form. But where do you go to improve your skills and get more from your photography? This Meetup group is for the photography enthusiast; photographers of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to expert, from amateur to professional. Whether you just bought yo …

Do you see the world through frame lines? So do we! This group is focused on rangefinder photography! Amateur or professional, all are welcome! Doesn't matter what equipment you own whether it be a Leica, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Fuji, Mamiya, or any classic film rangefinders. Maybe you have always wanted to shoot with rangefinders but don't own one yet, that's ok too! Our social meet ups will allow us to discuss equipment and techniques for using rangefinders, as well as explore modern digital photo …

This group is related to the InstantDC mobile photography show that happens in DC every year. We exchange ideas, tips, apps, composition techniques and walk around and shoot places around the city with our mobile phones. We also have slideshow presentations and critique each others photos. If you love shooting photos on your mobile phone please join the group! We have expanded to accept all local photographers as well, even if you don't shoot with a mobile phone, you are welcome to join.