The goal of this group is to get professionals and dedicated, serious photographers together. Digital photographers are welcome, as are shooters of view cameras, film, lomo, medium format, digital back, pinhole, etc. This group is not intended for beginners. While this group is intended as a learning tool, we won't be going over the basics of photography, or the basics of using cameras and equipment. Discussion of fine art, trends, commercial work, stock shooting, photo journalism, business str …

Portfolio Exchange exists to connect up and coming artistic freelancers with the tools to collaborate and create their own professional portfolios. The goal is to schedule collaborations (meetups) where professionals can each bring their own skills to bear on the final product. This resulting product will be included in each contributor's professional portfolio. For example, a collaboration could be a photo shoot. artists such as photographers, makeup artists, hairstylists, wardrobe designers, e …

Our Mission: To encourage and enable creative participation in the cultural arts by providing materials, training, and facilities so all may achieve their artistic aspirations. Our Vision: Our organization will be an inspirational home for people who aspire to live more creative lives. Our programs and community outreach initiatives will result in a vibrant multi-faceted artistic society. This reinvigorated society will provide a more diverse and stable market for professional artists and cul …