This group was created to assist photographers from amateur to pro in enhancing their skills for shooting and processing lifestyle photography including personal and family portraiture in real world scenarios both in the studio and on-location. These fun and comprehensive workshops consist of theme-type groups shoots and related post processing. Develop your skills in various disciplines for personal, commercial, fine art and agency work. Workshops include: *Working with models *Lighting (natura …

Our intimate, small-group workshops are the antithesis of the 50-photographer cluster shoot. We teach real photography skills, posing, and lighting. You'll feel comfortable in our friendly setting and won't be intimidated to ask questions. Participants are encouraged to make any suggestions they like about posing and lighting. We light all our studio sessions with tungsten lights (hot lights), so there's no need for strobes or remotes - just bring your camera. Our 7,000 square foot storefront st …

This group is for all those folks who want to learn more about photographing food. We will have meetups at local eateries about specific topics to help you learn more about shooting food with your digital camera. Please let us know what you would like to learn more about. Some topic suggestions could be, how to start a food shot, info about props and how important they are, camera settings, etc. I created this group to have fun gatherings to talk about what we love with food and also food photog …

I am an event co-ordinator getting into photography & I love it! I am here to try and network with as many photographers as I can and provide you with the best events to go to as well as to continue more about photography. I am learning a lot from Tony Macias of MXD Studios who has been doing photography for 30 years. He started out by renting studios in Studio City and doing head shots for actors and actresses. He has progressed immensely and shoot all kinds of photography - Maxim style, pinup, …

Celebrity and Advertising Fashion Photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz is the director of the Location Lighting Fashion Photography Workshop Series. Shooting between Los Angeles and New York, Kevin Michael encourages photographic education to students from all over the world. He will be directing workshops in Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Italy, London, Chicago and Miami in 2012!

The Photography Workshop Series will now be going in a completely new direction.  It is now directed by Advertising, Celebrity and Editorial Fashion Photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz, who is represented in New York, and primarily shoots between Los Angeles and New York.  For over 2 years, Kevin Michael Schmitz has directed the "Location Lighting Fashion Photography Workshop Series" with fantastic success teaching 20 workshops in LA to photographers from all over the world.  The original founder …

Bel Air Camera will be starting a series of Photo and Video classes that will take place on Saturday's starting in September. These are designed to Educate the public, they are NOT sales pitches. Each week will be a different theme from "Entry Level HDSLR Video" to "Digital SLR 101". Classes on In Home Printing, LOMO Photography, In Home Lighting, Audio for Video, and many more. If you are a beginner in the photography & Video world, these are for you! If you have a working knowledge of shooting …

In the pursuit of studying architecture, I always wondered what inspired me to do so? Was it the form, the function, the divinity of spaces within and without, the play of light against the darkness, the hidden structures underneath the beautiful skins of glass.. I think its was the mystery of Architecture itself. Like a universe, spaced within its own eternity, wrapped in it's own mass and boldly embodying the human identity itself- the need for space and spirit. Where's that kind of Architect …

Soon to be the world's largest free photography group in Los Angeles. Photography enthusiast from beginner to expert. Weather permitting, this is a hands on group so let's go take pictures ! At the Action Factory LA Studios we create exciting class, meet ups and passionate group discussions around locations, shooting styles, digital vs traditional and much much more. Join us today and become Immortal.

"SHARING THE STOKE" The purpose of this group is to unite photographers who love to shoot surfing action, lifestyle, landscape, product, or portrait photography, as well as journalists who like to write about it. In short, if, on a perfect day, you have to think about whether to bring your board or your camera gear, this is the place for you! Please note that this group is not really designed to be a classroom or seminar-type meetup with lots of free instruction.  Just people who love being out …

We welcome photographers of all skill levels, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just got your first point and shoot you are invited to join us. We offer meetups that range the gamut of photography. Urban photography, Landscape, Nature, Documentary, The PHOTO Essay, Digital, Conventional, Post Processing, Museum & Gallery visits, Botanical Gardens, lectures, workshops, and more! Our goal is to improve our IMAGERY in a fun, un-intimidating environment where everyone is welcome. So join us, che …

Dedicated to all Filipino and their friends who are photography hobbyists. Group interaction thru model photoshoots. All levels welcome, but geared more towards serious hobbyists rather than pros. I have met quite a few Filipino shutterbugs on some photography meetup groups who expressed the same idea of creating one for Filipinos. It's not intended to be exclusive though. You can bring or invite your non-filipino friends to our shoots. As long as they're not bothered by bagoong, dinuguan or ini …

This is a group that started with a common interest, nature and scenic photography, but over the course of the last two years it has grown to so much more. It has become a group of talents from all across the photographic spectrum, and it has become a gathering where people with a passion for photograpy can bond with each other, and build their knowledge base, or just kick back with friends and enjoy seeing some good pictures. At meetings, we sometimes have a big slideshow where people bring i …

We are a group of walking, hiking, photographers who enjoy being outdoors but want to move at a pace that allows time for photographs and soaking in the beauty of Southern California. If you enjoy nature, hiking, and amateur photography join us on some less aggressive trails for great company and photos.

FREE FREE FREE SALSA ON THE 3RD STREET PROMENADE NEARLY EVERY SUNDAY FROM 4PM TO 9PM BETWEEN WILSHIRE BLVD. & ARIZONA ON 3RD STREET IN SANTA MONICA, CA. ALL LEVELS OF DANCERS ARE INVITED. COME ALONE, BRING THE FAMILY OR A DATE. ARRIVE EARLY! PLEASE RSVP EACH WEEK YOU INTEND TO APPEAR This is the start of our 10th year on the 3rd Street Promenade. We have nearly 2000 members from our Salsa Meetup Group and many visitors from the general salsa community who join us each Sunday for the fun, beaut …

Welcome to the Pacific Divers Scuba and Free Diving Meetup Group. All certified divers are welcomed here, new and old, able bodies and adaptive divers. We are not affiliated with any single shop, club or boat, but we do have our favorites and will be patronizing them as much as possible. We hope to include a balance of beach, boat and warm water trips, and plan to pick the best of the best each month. All safe activities are encouraged from underwater photography to hunting. DISCLAIMER By parti …

Bobby Shah and David Condon started this group shoot in late 2010 and are the only group shoot in Southern California that shoot at a different mansion every time from the Hollywood Hills to Malibu every month. We are know for our locations and our models. All new models are shot by our photographers at Import Fashion.

This group is for queer photographers of every level, from novices to pros. Learn composition, digital imaging, how to set up a portfolio, enjoy urban photo safaris, and more!

Get together in local area for photo shoots, learning, teaching, and fun.

As of Sept. 26, 2011... I'm the Organizer of this group... Voyeur Explorer. I'm a Photographer. I like to capture beutiful things that nature can offer and turn it to Art. Why i change and added the "Explorer" on the old group name? It's because I believed...a good photographer should always continue to look for new ideas and concept. I will focus on how to take and make Photograph using natural lights and artificial lights... indoors and outdoor setting. These is a meet up group made for …

This group is for Large Format photographers who wish to network and brainstorm with other LF film photographers. Come and show off your large format view/field or monorail camera! Photographers who are new to LF are welcome as are those who are established and happy to pass on advice to those just starting out. It doesn't matter what you shoot, whether it's landscape, portrait, architecture or still life etc, as long as you're shooting LF or MF film but not digital. Also welcome are creatives …

Learn to "see" the light and get introduced to hot lights, strobe and how to mix these with daylight. It is a 3 part meetup with assignments in between. A weekly 2 hour meetup and time to meet up for questions after one on one. An intimate group assures you learn much much more than Univercity classrooms.

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.

Hi Everyone Im a Published Glamour Model . I am Also a Vip Host and Model Event Host. I also have Glamour Model Group Shoots every Month In California. I want to Keep You all Up to Date of whats going on In the Nightime Industry The Best Clubs What Djs are Spinning and also these Great Charties Parties For the Less Fortunate.And I Love to Network and Meet New People and This is a great Site to do it. Come Join Me and Lets Liv It Up! Photographers i also Provide  A Great Location And Gorgeous Mod …

Welcome to the So Cal Scuba Meetup Group. Join us for local dive trips and events as well as some amazing international trips to those warm, exotic destinations we all crave. Upcoming trips include Cozumel, Socorro, Raja Ampat and Truk Lagoon, as well as local trips. We'll also keep you posted on other scuba and photo events in the Southern California area. Like to take pictures? Many of us are photographers of all levels and with all sizes of cameras shooting stills and video. All our trips …

Welcome to the neighborhood! CULTURE PUB Los Angeles is a world–class cultural amusement park from Pasadena, Chinatown, to the Miracle Mile and the Westside. Let’s chart an expedition into excitement and intrigue! Join art aficionados in search of treasures at world renown museums, contemporary galleries, and the hip new art scenes sprouting up. THE SOCIAL VIBE The good news is your fellow members are a sharp mix of people who are inquisitive and outgoing. Most are college age mid 20s to early …

Welcome to Hiking With Dean, the best hiking group this side of the Los Angeles River! We are headquartered in Brentwood, gateway to "The Big Wild"-- an 18,500-acre swath of the Santa Monica Mountains that includes 10,000-acre Topanga State Park and other public lands at San Vicente Mountain Park (aka the Nike Missile Base), Rustic, Sullivan and Mandeville canyons. Formally the original "The Weekday Hikers," we now meet regularly on the weekends for hikes mostly in and around the Santa Monica Mo …

Attend gallery openings around Los Angeles for the purpose of discovering new artists, seeing the latest creative styles, exploring unique galleries, and meeting like-minded people drawn to the avant-garde. There may be a museum exhibit thrown in now and then, as well. I hope this group will be as much about interesting conversations in a social environment as it will be about art.  There is no cost to being a member of the group, and most the events will be free, unless otherwise noted for a mu …