Meet fellow shutterbugs near you! Come to a Photography Meetup to go on photo shoots and other photography-related outings around the Capital District, talk about the latest gear, swap tips and techniques, visit local photography exhibits, share your images and stories -- and have fun doing it!

We encourage our members to be actively involved in this group. Whether you can offer tips and techniques, or you are just learning how to use your brand new camera, we want to welcome you to this group. We encourage you to share your ideas, suggest possible future shoots, and express your creativity.  Members of this group should be thirsty for photographic knowledge and have a desire to practice and apply the tips and techniques you have learned. Let's have some fun! This group is for active p …

If you love photography, this is the meetup for you. We are primarily a group of amateur photographers who enjoy all kinds of photography - nature, macro, architectural detail, action, night, etc. Join in group photo shoots at a variety of local venues. Share your photos with other meetup members by posting them on the website and/or by sharing them at our monthly meetings. It's a great way to learn from each other, get ideas, show off your talent, and talk about photography. Our monthly meeting …

Founded in May 2010, Hudson Valley Click quickly became the largest portfolio building group in the New York Tri-State area. It’s primary focus is to provide access to interesting venues, that would otherwise be cost prohibitive or inaccessible to an individual, to be used as unique sets for the purpose of building a dynamic image portfolio that will stand out among the sea of typical studio images anyone with money to buy a camera and a backdrop could create. The group is open to photographers …

Learn and explore the tools available in photoshop, to create fabulous works of art. If you have been looking to take your photo editing skills to the next level, this group is for you.

MISSION The Artists' Rights Movement's (ARM) mission is to strengthen laws that protect artists, improve working conditions for artists, and increase government funding for the arts. We are building a national network to change public policy about art in America. This is a great group for artist, art professionals, students, art enthusiasts, lawyers, and retirees who want to be involved in cutting edge art, politics, law, media, and government. Artist = Anyone who sings, photographs, makes musi …

The Friday Field Group a mix of amateur and professional plant lovers devoted to the natural history and identification of plants. We use Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and other keys to identify plants at various sites around the Capital District. We also include a few trips that delve into other aspects of natural history. The trips do not have an official leader or sign-up but if you have questions call the contact listed for that trip. All trips begin at 5:30 PM and end at dusk. If severe weathe …

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME! DSLR and Point & Shoot photographers, Photography is all around us. This group is about learning and becoming better at photography including the post processing of one's work through Lightroom.  Whether you're a beginner or pro, the workshops offered are for all levels. For certain this group will bring abundant opportunities to attend photography outings, classes and workshops on: Beginners and advanced photography Flash photography & studio lighting Establishing a p …

If you are a photographer or videographer in the Hudson Valley Region using DSLR cameras to create video or films, you should join this group.  We will be networking, sharing information, tips and techniques that will help us all improve our HDSLR film & video making skills and capabilities. We will also discuss upcoming projects and opportunities with an eye toward helping each other produce these projects. *All technical discusssions, info, tips and techniques will revolve around DSLR camera …

A workshop based photography club with emphasis on learning and improving. Hosted by renowned portrait photographer, Devin Kirschner. Open to all levels, beginner to aspiring pro. Specifically designed to assist everyday individuals who do not benefit from the camera manual and wish for a more effective method of learning photography. A non-threatening, entertaining environment, along with informative workshops with question and answer opportunities. Perfect for families, students, hobbyists. I …

All are welcome! Please join Hudson Valley Photoshop for a free 90-minute presentation of some of the "ins and outs" of Adobe Photoshop. All questions are welcome and will be answered! Topics will include: masking, layers, and color correction. Presented by instructor Stephen Blauweiss, who has been using Photoshop since its inception in 1990. He’s been an instructor at Pratt Institute for nearly a decade, in addition to F.I.T. (Fashion Institute of Technology), and he has also been a principal …

Communications Association of the Southern Tier or CAST, as we are also know, is a professional organization for people in advertising, broadcasting, graphic design, marketing communications, photography, printing and publishing, public relations, and other areas of communications. CAST’s members include seasoned professionals and people who are just starting out in the field. We offer luncheon meetings, evening programs, an awards competition and social activities. These events give people from …

On-going photography classes by nature photographer Phil Spitze. Learn the basic tips and tricks of photography through hands-on instruction, demonstrations, and student reviews. Get more out of the camera you already own and learn how matting and framing can make your photos really pop! Phil offers varying classes and workshops and photowalks. Join the group to get the latest announcements!

Join this group to meet and shoot with other shutterbugs as we work our way through the newest gear, swap tips and techniques, share our images and stories --- and have fun doing it! Don't have an expensive DSLR? That's okay, as long as you enjoy shooting and meeting other photographers - you are more than welcome. Have a question about where to get the best sunrise shot in the area? Have a question about how to photograph at the race track? Have a question about post-processing your images? Thi …

Come meet fellow photographic enthusiasts in the Albany area! This Photography Meet-up Group's focus will be to help aspiring and struggling shooters as well as intermediates to develop their style and workflow to compose and create better images through biweekly meet-ups both in the field and at the computer. Meet-ups will consist of on location photo shoots and other photography-related outings around the Capital District, informational exchanges on gear and software, visits to local photograp …

`````There are thousands of new digital photographers that want to learns the ins and outs, dos and don'ts of wedding photography The demand for excellent wedding photography is huge and you have to know how to do it right. This is not an area where you can start by learning on the job. It takes a long time to understand the flow of a wedding and where the photographer fits in as part of professional team. Wedding and event photography can fulfilling a creative need and can provide a way earning …

This group was formed to bring the best nude models to the Hudson Valley. All photographers are welcome at every level of experience. This Meetup was created to bring nude models and photographers together. I am always looking for a place to shoot, so drop me message.

This group was created as a way for creative professionals in Beacon and the surrounding areas to link up with fellow professionals and possible customers.

Digital World of Photography endeavors to help you learn more about using your digital camera by getting out there and doing it! The group is led by Digital Photography instructor Jeff Montanye. This photography group will not be found sitting in a meeting place discussing what we could be doing. We go out and do it! Every meeting is on location in or near Orange County, New York in the Hudson River Valley. The group was started for those who have taken classes with Digital World of Photography …

Warmest Greetings! You need not be a Vipassana meditator-all you need to have is a desire to sit with a community of like-minded people for an hour observing your own personal practice together.  This will also be a place where we can co-create vibrant community unfolding. My name is Laura and I am envisioning this meetup community to be a place where we can take refuge in one another and practice as a Sangha in silent meditation at least twice a week. This will be a place where we can meditate …

We are part of Hudson Valley Unclothed. The location is what is special. As a group, we try to provide the best nude models at the best price. These are small workshops where you really can work one on one with the model. We welcome new photographers and seasoned professionals. No point and shoot. Please join us for a fun filled afternoon of shooting nudes. YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO JOIN!

The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is comprised of 28,000 members centered among 21 chapters in New York State. The Hudson River Valley (Mid-Hudson) Chapter has 700 members and serves the counties of Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Columbia, and Greene. The mission of the ADK is C.A.R.E.S. Conservation ADK is committed to protecting the wild lands and waters our members use and cherish. ADK is the champion of nearly 5 million acres of publicly owned lands across New York State, including the Adirondac …

This is a group  to celebrate Swans!  We honor the Bicentennial for the Village of Manlius and its beautiful Swan Pond.  The Village is the first to turn 200 in the County of Onondaga. Did you know there are 7 Species of Swans? The Swans in the Village of Manlius Swan Pond are Mute Swans. Join this group to learn more about these beautiful animals and to be kept informed of the events that will be scheduled this year to celebrate the bicentennial of the village of Manlius.

Concentric is a contemporary worship service meeting every Saturday night in Clifton Park, NY. We celebrate the arts through modern praise, video, and photography. We worship God through the reading of His Word, prayer, music, fellowship with each other, and sharing a sermon message. Founded in Sept. 2012, we meet at Clifton Park Center Baptist Church. Attendance is usually 40-50 people.

Upstate Creative Photographers Collective is a group for photographic artists who are interested in working with live models. Shooting fashion, fitness, and artistic nudes both in studio and on location while collaborating with makeup artists and local fashion designers on a creative level. We will also incorporate post editing techniques with beginner to advanced Adobe Photoshop processes.

Welcome everyone to the Northern Berkshires Gonzo Photography Meetup Group..... This group is about creativity. It is for everyone who wants to participate in creating group collaborations for interesting and fun photo shoots, travel to interesting on-site locations/events, and expanding our eye and vision through cooperative group participation. It is for every level of photographer and digital media person. Of course, we can share our knowledge and technical ability with each other, but more t …

This group is for everyone who loves the incredible nature of the Catskill mountains of NY. We will go on birding photography trips, after elusive and amazing butterflies, and even the moths that inhabit the night. The riches of this area are incredible, and the scenery alone is worth the trip. I have had 50 years of exploring this amazing area, and this group promises to show you some incredible things. I hope you will join me. This group is about the exploration and photography of nature, and …