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 …

Whether you’re an avid photography enthusiast or just enjoy taking pictures, SF Photography Lovers is the perfect way to meet great people who share a passion for photography or have always wanted to learn more! Our members love travel, adventure, culture, and of course photography! Many of our events & activities are great for taking pictures, sharing pictures, and learning! We even do some big trips around the world and locally in the San Francisco Bay Area!

For many, photography is a mystery. What is ISO, shutter speed and f-stop? How do I properly compose a shot? What is the rule of thirds? If you are like many, you have wanted to join a Meetup group, but they are all geared for people who already understand photography. This group is for those who want to learn the basics. Unlike most meetup groups, not only will we teach you photography, we'll help you grow. We've been putting on photography events since 1999. We currently do over 150 …

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 …

Do you love travel? Do you love photography? Yes to both? Travel photography can encompass anything you see once you close your front door! This group is based out of San Francisco, but will offer travel photography destinations all over California, the Western United States and international destinations. Plans are in the works for Cuba, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam hope and South America. I love sharing my passion and curiosity for both subjects with everyone I meet. I hope we will have a chan …

Welcome to the photography social group from the California Academy of Sciences. We are a group of photographers who love the natural world and enjoy spending time together taking pictures, learning to take better pictures and working on ways that our images can make a difference for the natural world. Typically, pressing the shutter defines the photographer with planning and execution culminating in the photograph. A conservation photographer’s work begins once they click the shutter. It’s what …

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 …

This club is for photographers (from amateur to professional) and photo lovers (all are welcome!) who love to travel, hike, sail, walk, run, fly and do all things culture and adventure. As a photography enthusiast we all know some of the best pictures can be taken while in an exotic place or on an adventure. What better place to experience it than with fun, like-minded individuals! Join us!

If you've ever wondered what it is that makes a photograph great—or more important, how you can make a great photograph—here's your opportunity to learn from our experts. National Geographic's renowned photographers shed light on every phase of the art and science of picture taking. As a member of this group, you'll be the first to learn about exciting workshops, seminars, and other events in the Bay Area and beyond that will teach you how to judge and control natural light to your advantage, fi …

Do you want to learn about fashion photography from an industry pro? Leon Saperstein has been working in Paris, France, and New York for the past 12 years, and is now coming to teach in California.

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 …

Welcome to all Bay Area Photography Events! Our Meetup is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you do or the type of camera that you use. We will have meetings, classes, workshops and group gatherings mostly in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties. Group Outings, Group Photo Shoots, Lighting, Composition, Posing of Subjects, Working with Strobe Lighting in a Photo Studio, Natural Light Photography, Strob …

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 …

I'm starting a group of people who are interested in learning more about digital photography, preferably with their DSLR camera. It's come to my attention that many people make that leap from a point-and-shoot to DSLR and yet and not sure how to utilize their new toy to it's fullest potential. I've been a semi-professional photographer of sports, portraits, and weddings for nearly four years and am an enthusiast of new techniques, new gear, and new subjects. Subjects can be people but can also …

This group is for anyone interested in hiking, biking, outdoor adventure, and good wine. All skills levels are welcome and there will be activities geared for various fitness/skill/endurance levels.  Being an orgainser for several other groups I've decided to start my own, so we can combine more activities and have more fun.  I currently lead either a hike or bike ride most Saturdays, nigh o evening hikes w/ a potluck & bonfire, along with the occasional music event, summer beach party, barbecue …

Let’s start networking with the people who are in this business. Shooting photo, editing images and selling products online. Product photography could well be the single most important design aspect of any e-commerce website. Without the ability to touch, hold, smell, taste or otherwise handle the products they are interested in, potential customers have only images to interact with. Ultimately, the softer, tastier, flashier and more attractive your products look to shoppers, the more confident …

Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Meetup to talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, share your images and stories -- and have fun doing it!

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 …

So the idea is we go to good locations where we can bring our cameras and help to take pictures of each other, and if you are a person who just needs some photos of yourself, you are welcome to come to the photo shoots to get some photos of you and you don't have to bring a camera.

This a group for photographers who explore urban areas seeking a particular aesthetic. It is not the modern, clean, well-ordered architecture or landscape environment nor it is a sentimental view of beauty: a flower, beautiful people, a loyal pet, a scenic vacation... it is a darker vision.  It is not necessarily "urban" as you can see from past meetups.  It has been a decommissioned Navy base (Mare Island), former prison (Alcatraz), pet cemetery (Presidio), industrial shoreline (Pt. Richmond) a …

Whether you’re an avid photography enthusiast or just enjoy taking pictures, PhotoFly Travel Club is the perfect way to vacation, go on an adventure, and meet great people. Our members love travel, adventure, culture, and often photography as well! All of our destinations offer amazing opportunities to capture unforgettable photographs and each trip has at least one activity that is perfect for taking pictures.

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 …

I've always been fascinated in capturing experience. As a designer and photographer much of my work has been about storytelling, where I've tried to incorporate as much of the original experience as possible. This group is all about that, getting together and capturing experiences together for others to enjoy. Less about the individual photo and more about the combined result. If you're passionate about photography (or video for that matter) please do join. We're planning to set up some unique f …

"Visual Media Professionals Group in San Francisco" is a professional group dedicated to provide time to share knowledge, experience and ideas with others professional who live or work in San Francisco Bay Area. Our members are coming from Photography, Graphics Design, Printing, Webdesign, Animation, TV, Movie, Magazine and Fashion industries. Our purpose is to deliver what it takes to help our group members become more successful and profitable in their professional life or business. To accompl …

The Naked Club and the PhotoNaturals Project has now had close to 40 outings and events involving close to 300 people. We are a growing group of free-spirited adults who believe that being naked is a wholesome and enlightened way of experiencing life. The visuals we create is our message to the world that a truly open and accepting society starts with body-freedom. Nude people of any age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation are all beautiful. Come with us on our uplifting clothes-free adv …

World Traveling photographers is a group for new or veteran photographers alike,  focused on sharing our amazing experiences through the lense in a fun, relaxed environment. If you have traveled the globe, great! If you want to with a fun group of people, this is your meetup. It is also about giving back. The goal of this meetup is to not only connect with like minded travelers who are able to capture a world in a moment, but also to improve the lives of those we journey to learn about. We will …

No Lomographer is an island and where there's an analog will, there's a way. Here we can plot workshops, events, field trips, and other fantastic film festivities. You can suggest locations, projects, and workshops. Its an interactive community, just like it should be. Join us as we spread our Lomographic love across the city.

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