Welcome beginners, intermediate and advanced photo enthusiasts... __ "This exciting class turned my digital camera into an artist's tool! I learned the difference between 'taking a picture' and 'creating art'. ... By taking this workshop Michael will open up a whole new world of photographic possibilities for you, he did me." Troy Garrow, San Diego, CA. __   “...Michael was great!  20 years of photography and I learned more in this class than in my previous 20 years!" Rhonda Mazurek, professio …

WE  LOVE  PHOTOGRAPHY !   Our Shoots are Workshops - all over San Diego - also Classes and Studio offered in San Diego North County   This is a fun exciting active and worthwhile group for  Models and Actresses (Pro and Amateur)  Newbie and  Hobbyist to Professional Photographers, also Digital Artists, Make Up Artists, Hair Stylists, Body Painters / Artists. We offer Models Make Up Artists and Photographers supportive shoots with teaching, shared equipment and expertise. Pro-Am shoots are …

We started Southern California Photography School because Photographers are always looking to learn more fun creative ways to shoot and find even more ways to market themselves and there business. Since we are located in the same building as Backdrop Outlet (www.backdropoutlet.com) we are in constant contact with some of the top pros of the photography industry so we deliver the highest quality of workshops.  Our goal for Southern California Photography School is to presenting unique and knowle …

Welcome to the Northern San Diego Photography Collective. We are amateurs up thru professional photographers using film and digital cameras, who enjoy getting together to discuss photography, cameras, photo related topics, goings-on in the photography world & sharing our techniques and expertise, along with exploring and capturing our world with our cameras, as a group and individually. Join us on one of our group photography events or outings to interesting locations throughout San Diego County …

This group is for anyone who loves photography and is either pursuing it as a career or has the intention to.  We'll strive to provide constant learning and networking opportunities for photographers from seasoned pros, semi-pros, wanna-be pros and for everyone else who may be interested in participating in the various supporting roles such as retouchers, graphic artists, sales, marketing, assisting, set design, blogging and more.

North County San Diego's professional Creative Photography Group See my personal work at http://www.MichaelRobertHartman.com Hello and thanks for taking the 1st step into the lighting world. For the past 15 years I have been working as a top professional lighting tech to professional Fashion, Catalog, Music, and Celebrity photographers from around the world, while also shooting as a professional editorial and advertising photographer. Top mag and print advertising my lighting has been in over …

Welcome to the Pacific Photographic Society of San Diego. We are an active hands-on photography group for all levels of photographers and for photographic expertise from novice to expert. Our emphasis is on photography in the field and in the studio, as well as photo finishing, education and networking. We offer our members a wide range of photography related events including several monthly photo shoots at various locations, seminars, classes, educational shoots and networking opportunities wit …

Digital Photo Exchange - A place to share and expand your knowledge of digital photography. We provide an open, friendly, and honest environment to participate in the critique process. Make the DPX your place to exchange creative energy with other creative photographers. NOTE: All photographs,graphics, logos and written material on this site are copyright protected - ©Copyright 2011

San Diego Photographers Group are for people who are passionate about photography, dedicated enthusiasts or professionals. For people who are interested: To learn the rules of photography, apply them, and with compelling reason break them; To master the techniques and tools so that it becomes intuitive and focus more on the soul of the image. To photograph things that we can see and things that we can not see. For those who are inspired to create stunning portfolios that fulfills their unique cr …

… We'll focus (pun semi-intended) on one function or photography aspect per workshop, working our way through aperture, selective focus, shutter speed, compositional elements, and more as subjects come up. After a review, we'll start using our cameras emphasizing that workshops topic. There will be an image review and constructive critique, potentially towards the end of the workshop or some version of online. Sharing and critiquing are highly suggested, but not mandatory (yet...). As sharing and …

Joining is FREE! This group is dedicated to the art of shooting beautiful women in swimwear. Beach, Creeks, Fields, Studio... you name it, Have bikini will Shoot!

Filmmakers Network San Diego (FilmNet) is a nexus of film-related Meetup groups, including writing, filmmaking, acting, comedy, songwriting, modeling and photography meetups. Check out our monthly showcase/networking event.  In addition, members are now invited to schedule their own meetups.  All you have to do is fill out the form and it'll become an official Filmmakers Network meetup!         Check out Britt's modeling events at: http://www.meetup.com/Models-and-Photographers/calendar/1 …

… Zooey Deschanel's character in Yes Man started a running photography group. While I'm not interested in running while taking these pictures, I am interested in having the group be that carefree. Who cares if they end up horrible, or if they end up great. All that matters is we are doing what we love and sharing it in the process. So, if you have/like/love your Diana (mini or not), Holga, SX-70, Action Sampler, Fish Eye Lense, 600 or other and live in San Diego area, by all means join!

… Here’s a short list that is entirely flexible and add-on able: Local-ish Adventures (weekly, monthly) Rock Climbing Hiking Kayaking Yoga Tennis (badly) Volleyball (awesomely) Archery (I got a wicked hunting bow for Valentine’s Day and I need to practice for the zombie apocalypse) Photography Slacklineing Canyoneering UnLocal Adventures (yearly-ish) Backpacking the John Muir Trail (well, part of it at least) Kayak camping in Lake Powell Canyoneering in Zion Climbing in Yosemite Ziplining in Co …

The So-Cal Photographers and Models meetup was created to focus on professional development of both models and photographers, while providing a positive and creative networking environment for models, photographers, MUA's, Stylists and Fashion Designers alike. Our purpose is to build strong portfolios, professional ethics and skills, as well as obtain real world experience that can help you achieve your own goals as a professional in the industry. Models and photographers are expected to condu …

A SMUG is a place where you can learn, teach and meet up with other photographers who share your passion. It's also how we can tell you what's happening in our world and discover what's happening in yours. SMUGs are a great way to connect with other photographers and add a few weapons to your creative arsenal.