This group will be primarily Edgy photography, especially workshops.... with a touch of creativity and freedom of expression. As time goes on we'll be scheduling monthly workshops and other events to help models and photographers build their port with a variety of images in unique locations around the DMV area. We will be organizing regular shooting events as we'll as instructional workshops including Photoshop, Lightroom, Studio lighting, etc. with award winning photographers. Some of the works …

Share your passions in photography with this group dedicated to each of its members. This group is centered around portrait photography.  "The more you shoot the better you get."  Well, that's one theory.  but really, if you don't learn anything new, you won't get better.  Our goal is to help photographers become better with the photography they passionately enjoy. From beginners to advanced, we will strive at providing every photographic explorer (member) tools to improve their photography skil …

This Meetup presents workshops and classes that provide experience and instruction in fashion/glamour photography. The purpose is to give members hands on experience working with models in a photo studio and also provide classroom instruction. Discussion topics include camera settings, studio lighting, interacting with the model, use of wardrobe and makeup, the photographer's role in managing a photo shoot, and using Photoshop and other software to create high quality images. Workshop attend …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

This meetup explores boudoir photography both in the studio and on location. There will be two different types of meetups. The first is the educational meetup which will talk about the photographic process of boudoir photography including lighting, posing, locations, props and hair/makeup/clothing. The other type of meetup will be photographic shoots with a model. These shoots will be in an intimate, professional, atmosphere with a limited number photographers.

NVPPA: Northern Virginia Professional Photographers Association | VA DC [If you're not logged in, you will need to SCROLL underneath this page to see our list of events!] Are you interested in the art and business of photography?  Welcome and congratulations on visiting the newest and only pro-path to professional photography group located in Northern VA focused on wedding, studio portrait, fine art, and commercial photography!  We focus on the type of photography that will excel your work and i …

Travel & photography - two great things that are meant for each other. If you love both, this is the place for you. Travel the world and take great pictures. Come with us to visit beautiful and interesting places around the world and return home with gorgeous photos. Many of our meet ups will include some form of photography instruction. So if you've invested in a nice camera and would love to use it better, this meet up is for you. We'll help you get that camera off of Auto! And why not learn a …

Organized to foster a greater networking of individuals engaged in capturing and portraying the human figure in diverse ways. Artists, photographers, make-up artists, figure models, photography models and fashion models.

This Meetup is for anyone interested in getting some hands-on experience with the various aspects of on-location portrait photography. We concentrate on learning and experimenting with specific photographic techniques that are relevant to portrait photography.   If you look over our past meetups, you will see examples of our explorations. This is a wonderful place to learn and practice portrait photography.  We rarely use paid models, and we don't schedule photo shoots where the participants wal …

The Potomac Center for Photography is a place to learn about photography. We have field workshops, classes, guest speakers, equipment reviews, webinars, and shootouts all to improve your photography skills, each event will be designed to help you become more creative with your photography, share and grow your portfolios, and most of all have fun and shoot! All types of photographers and skill levels are welcome. It doesn't matter if your passion is shooting people, places or things. The educatio …

Welcome! The Carriage House Studio and Gallery is pleased to announce that in response to demand from participants in our past workshops, we will offer our next Fine Art Nude Photography Course! Photography Course: The Figurative and Fine Art Nude / Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Dates: September 2011 - March 2012 Enrollment: Limited to 6 Photographers Description: Here is your opportunity to in the short period of time (6 months Sept - Feb) develop an complete, diverse and high quality portfolio of fig …

Welcome to the Fairfax Studio Photography Meetup Group. This group was created to promote studio photographer in the great Washington DC area. Monthly Workshops will be held which will cover a wide variety of styles. From Commercial Product Photography to Fashion Photography to basic Portraiture to Fine Art. Meetups are no cost but workshops will have a cost associated with them depending on the instructor. Meetups will primarily be held in Fairfax VA at Verve Photography studio our sponsoring p …

Hello and welcome to the Digital Photo Academy DC Meetup Group. This group is for anyone interested in learning more about photography and Digital Photo Academy classes offered in the Washington DC area. It can be hard to choose which photography classes and workshops to participate in with so many choices out there. We thought you might like to get to know the DPA instructors in an informal atmosphere before you sign up for a class. Come to the Meetups and get some photography tips, talk about …

Do you see the world through frame lines? So do we! This group is focused on rangefinder photography! Amateur or professional, all are welcome! Doesn't matter what equipment you own whether it be a Leica, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Fuji, Mamiya, or any classic film rangefinders. Maybe you have always wanted to shoot with rangefinders but don't own one yet, that's ok too! Our social meet ups will allow us to discuss equipment and techniques for using rangefinders, as well as explore modern digital photo …

This group was started for people who love photography, and want to learn more about taking better pictures. It is led by Vickie Lewis, a nationally recognized photographer who has shot assignment work for publications and corporations including Coca-Cola, IBM, People, Parade and National Geographic World. She has been freelancing in the Washington, DC area since 1989. Vickie has a journalism background, and her specialty is creating pictures that tell a story. She has a special talent for shoot …

After 6 years of being a nature & landscape photographer, I feel compelled to share the gift of photography with others! I will be leading a series of workshops around the DC area, introducing you to the natural and man-made wonders of our region while teaching you the basics and advanced techniques of digital SLR photography. And, while I will help you build a foundation in the technical skill required of the craft, I will place emphasis on developing you as an artist: I will teach you how to b …

Street photography is about people, things, places, events in general, life. Join the DC Baltimore Street Photographers for fellowship, learning, sharing, documenting, and creating photographic works of art through street photography. Our format - We will have a monthly topic that you will follow to create images. You will select no more than 3 of your images to submit, via email, for presentation at the next meetup. These images will be reviewed and presented at the monthly meet-up via projecti …

Glamour photography: is a genre of photography whereby the subjects are portrayed in a romantic or sexually alluring way. The subjects may be fully clothed, seminude, or nude. So if you really want to learn about and shoot glamour this is the group for you! Please join us. Welcome to the Glamour Photography Workshops & Shootout group of the Washington DC Metro Area. Our group is dedicated to putting on instructional workshops focused on teaching you or improving your glamour photography skills a …

Welcome to The Pixel Poets, a collaborative group for models, photographers, stylists, and designers coming together to work with, and learn from, each other to assist in taking your portfolios to the next level. Shooting primarily at Union 206 Studios, a 6000 sq.ft. facility in Alexandria, Va with 3 separate studio spaces, we will have: workshops with phenomenal models to help build your portfolios, collaborative events to network with others in the industry, and classes led by seasoned vetera …

This is a group for anyone interested in Photography, Modeling, and Traveling and combining them all into great trips and shoots. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet and organize Photography Trips, Cruises and Shoots. Looking forward to exploring the Photography and Modeling Adventures with everybody. Please feel free to add any photos you have shot on a travel trip to the Photo Page of this Group. We love sharing and seeing other Models and Photographers work.

This group is open for anyone who enjoys photography and owns a DSLR (or SLR) camera. No point-and-shooters, please. The goal of the group is to help improve the photographic skills of its members by providing a learning and sharing environment in a casual, friendly setting. Each week we will have a different discussion topic about technical and compositional aspects in various genres of photography. We will offer constructive critiques on members' photos. Meetups will be Wednesday nights from 8 …

This group is for photographers of all skill levels and formats who want to improve their studio photography techniques. Whether your interests lie in photographing people, fine art or commercial products, a working knowledge of studio lighting and common studio equipment is essential to taking great pictures and making your subjects look their best. The goal of this group is to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere to learn the art of studio photography, perfect your techniques, h …

This group is for Inspiring photographers wanting to learn more about portrait photography in any environment. We will look at the essentials needed for creating that "I love it" portrait shot and the tools and programs that can enhance your capture.

This group was inspired by the hundreds of workshops I have given all over the US. Photographers were asking for ways to build their portfolios with high quality images and unique concepts. They were running out of ideas / did not have ideas, could not find models, locations or sets and were hitting a wall. After all a photography web-site filled with photos of your dog or your own children might not say "professional" in a way you want it to. This is what we will do here. The instructors will a …

We are people that enjoy everything about photography. From the newbie who received a camera for Christmas to the more weathered individual. The group is very informal, we get together over coffee or tea to talk and plan the next shoot. Come along, all are welcome. I have been shooting for years, indoor, outdoor, products, flowers, families and models. I'm no pro, but I do love my camera. I'm always looking for a reason to grab the camera and shoot. My last itch took me to Pennsylvania to photog …

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed in the nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of this type of work). To view examples of more erotic work (private gallery), please request a password from dave@imagesmale.com. We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyone time …

This meetup is for people interested in France, Europe, traveling, art, wine or photography. We will offer International Traveling Workshops (with themes such as Art, Photography, Wine Tours, Cooking and Language Classes) mostly to France and possibly to other regions. We also will offer local events about France, art classes, art exhibits, wine making and wine tasting, speaking French, photography classes, exhibits and events. All ages and skills welcome, just bring your adventurous spirit.  Th …

Do you want to make (more) money with your camera? This group is for photo enthusiasts who would like to turn their photography skills into a part-time business. It’s very possible for talented photo enthusiasts to create a five-figure side business by taking pictures for family, friends and even businesses. We'll explore business topics like how to find customers, how much to charge and the best ways to market your business. This group is for photographers as well as models, aspiring photo assi …