The Orange County Photography Collective is a group for anyone interested in photography. From novice to pro, all are welcome. I started this group so people can come together, ask questions, and be inspired by the art of photography. Also, the OCPC is surrounded by natural beauty; from the coastal plains to the interior hills. There are many affordable and interesting destinations that us photographers enjoy in Orange County. Looking forward to meeting other photography enthusiasts and explorin …

I am a passionate fine art and commercial photographer and really enjoy the energy of being around other passionate artists. The purpose of this group is to get together and share the excitement of photography while learning and improving your photography skills. We will have frequent meetups as well as fee based workshops and seminars with an occasional weekend workshop trip for those, like myself, who love the landscape. This is not your typical photography Meetup group.  I really try to go be …

This group was formed because several friends wanted to learn how to use their everyday digital cameras. It is our mission to make digital photography accessible to all people, and to give the amateur photographer the tools to be able to capture the beauty and action of their lives in order to create lasting memories. We hope to improve and strengthen our meetings, creating an open environment where novices and intermediate photographers will feel comfortable gaining knowledge, and experimenting …

This photography group is aimed at those photographers like myself who love getting out of the city and into the landscape to chill out and photograph. In addition to Meetups we will schedule day and weekend trips and workshops into the landscape. Should be a blast for those that love to photograph wide open spaces! This is not your typical photography Meetup group.  I really try to go beyond their group "blind leading the blind" shoots and casual get togethers.  With over forty years of photogr …

This is a wonderful group of shooters who eager to learn more about photography and help each other along the way! No matter if you just a beginner or have an experience, you welcome to join our group. Some of the events are targeted to the beginner level, while the other Meetups will be more advanced. Organizer is making sure to build the schedule base on group needs, so if you have an interesting concept in mind that you would like to work on together, just let us know. Anna Donovan is the org …

Want to just get out and take photos? Want to learn more about your camera? Want to hang out with folks who actually understand your obsession with photography? Did you come to the right place! We are an informal bunch of shutter-happy, fun-loving camera buffs. What do we do? We go places and take pictures of stuff. Any stuff. Lots of stuff. We also hang out and talk. We have been known to do both at the same time. Afterward, some people might drink Margaritas. It's been known to happen. How far …

This group is for anyone interested in learning how to take better photographs - Novice to Intermediate shooters will get the most out of the sessions. We will visit one location a month - locally within the South Bay or venture into Los Angeles, the Westside and beyond! Each event will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours and will be scheduled at a time that takes best advantage of the light. I started this group because I want to share my love of photography and help others learn to create bett …

Founded in 1920, Nature Friends LA is one of southern California's oldest outdoor hiking and recreation clubs. We are a private, non-profit organization and welcome hikers and nature enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy weekly jaunts in the San Gabriels, monthly gatherings at our rustic alpine clubhouse (built in 1924) in Sierra Madre, and occasional treks into the wild. We also maintain a hand-built log cabin (built 1937) on Mt. San Jacinto near Idylwild, which is open to official m …

I LOVE to shoot. And I'm never happier when I combine 2 of my favorites: Women & Photography. This group is for ALL skill levels however you must have a Camera (Digital preferred but you may shoot film). This group is a NO-hate Meetup for Card Carrying Lesbians ONLY. Ok you can be a Card-carrying Ally but you MUST be female. Some of my best friends are Honorary Lesbians. You MUST be over 18 years of age. Lets go Whale Watching, Nature and Museum walking, street shooting, and coffee-klatching, (A …

For people interested in growing as a photographer while exploring and recording the amazing area we live in. We will select interesting locations to photograph. Meet-up there at a scheduled time and shoot our heads off. Trade ideas tips tricks and share our photos. It's a great way to get out and shoot and explore How I got this group started Photography is my touchstone in life.  While on Oahu I was introduced to the Meet-Up social system and was hooked.  It provided me with hours of creativ …

Professional Photographers Of Orange County (PPOC) is comprised of working photographers who continually strive to increase their knowledge of photography. Our members, both professional and aspiring professionals participate in continuing education through national, state and local seminars and studio shares, and workshops.

Our goal is to help other photographers get back some of the precious time spent on the computer, managing their studio, processing images, and trying to learn the latest software and techniques. As it says on our home page we want to help you learn the necessary skills to work efficiently while enjoying the creativity of your craft. A lot of photographers get comfortable with the workflow process they are used to and don’t realize that some of the latest software programs such as Lightroom can …

SGV Hikers are a group friendly people who enjoy hiking, nature, photography and making friends. Please join us!

The beauty of Southern California awaits us! We live in a fabulously diverse and amazingly picturesque place, let's shoot it!  This photography group is for everyone - all levels of photographic experience welcome!  Bring your sense of adventure and exploration. Every month we will have a combination of hiking events (where stopping to smell the roses and then taking their photo will be encouraged) and photo specific events, from urban exploring to learning from the masters. Hiking & photo even …

Our Cosmos is a social group whose purpose is to share and inspire a love of science and of learning, and to develop interest in both the Cosmos and intellectual curiosity.  It encourages exploration into planetary and earth sciences, health, ethics, and society. Various activities include stage and TV venues for science education purposes and trips exploring and learning about our Cosmos, such as archaeological digs, tours of planetary facilities, nature photography and trips to geological/astr …

If you just purchased a new DSLR or have one that you want to learn how to use off Auto mode, we encourage you to join us in one of our individual classes, multiple class series, or shooting events. You don't need a camera to join our classes, just a thirst for knowledge! Our meetups are fun, exciting, practical, and simply great networking events! Sessions are kept small in size so we can try to give everyone one-on-one help. The classes are taught by professional photographers of 10+ years of …

Whether a hobbyist, a professional or someone in need of help with a new camera, you’ve found the right group. Here are some details about our great group: • We have both regular monthly meetings and scheduled excursions as well as informal get-together discussions. • Scheduled photography outings include nature centers, botanical gardens, whale watching trips, special events, and simple afternoons photographing beautiful Orange, L.A. and San Diego counties. • Each meeting includes a lesson of s …

"Come meet other photographers from all walks of life and ability! We meet once per month at SPACE Gallery (a photographic arts gallery), in The Pomona Arts Colony! We go on "photo-Journies" ( one inclusive term that can mean a walk or a stay-over short trip somewhere)...We meet every Third Thursday at 7PM at SPACE. You don't have to live in Pomona or even near it. All are welcome.

Join with other digital & film photographers, beginner, advanced, and professional. Share your photographs & techniques. We meet the 1st and 3rd wed of each month. 1st Wed - We share our photos and have them critiqued by various experts in the field. 3rd Wed - We have a variety of workshops, speakers, photo shoots, and other special events. We also arrange  field trips and photo shoots for our members.

ENERGIZED! Outdoor Adventures Meet with friends who like Adventures, Social Activities, Dining Out and Travel. Have fun at adventures like urban exploration, rock climbing, scuba diving, hiking, sailing, fishing, auto racing, surfing, racquetball, kayaking, tennis, volleyball, fitness, skiing, travel, golfing, nature photography, sporting events, yoga, walking, museums, motorcycle riding, dirt bikes, mountain bikes, running, camping, bowling, skydiving, etc. We also participate in fun social ac …

WE WILL SHOOT BEAUTIFUL MODELS IN VARIOUS GENRES; GLAMOR, FASHION, BEAUTY, BOUDOIR, FINE ART NUDE AND PIN-UP. TOGETHER, WE'LL EXPLORE SHOOTING WITH STOBES, CONSTANT AND IN NATURAL LIGHT CONDITIONS. SO IF YOU'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY AND ENJOY EXCHANGING IDEAS WITH OTHER LIKE MINDED PHOTOGRAPHERS, YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!!! AND REMEMBER, THIS GROUP IS FOR BOTH BEGINNING AND EXPERIENCE PHOTOGRAPHERS.  OUR GROUP WILL ALSO ASSIST ASPIRING AND ESTABLISHED MODELS TO BUILD AND ENHANCE POR …

How lucky we are to live in a city of so many wonderful museums--world renown museums for art like The Getty Center, LACMA, Norton Simon and the Hammer; small eclectic ones such as the Neon Museum; profound ones such as The Museum of Tolerance, and a museum where your imagination can soar--the Museum of Flying at the Santa Monica Airport. If you are curious and would like to explore the wonders to be found at L.A. museums, please join us.  We don't have to see everything or spend all day. We can …

I started this group as a way to bring Hike Enthusiasts together that want to enjoy the vast array of trails, intense beauty, and local history of the San Gabriel Mountains. We are not professional or paid hikers. By joining this group you acknowledge that The San Gabriel Mountains Hike Group, it's owner, assistant organizers, members, or staff members are not liable for any injuries you may suffer while participating in our events. Please be sure that you are physically fit to attempt the hik …

RAW:natural born artists OC presents "Mixed Nuts", an opportunity for the local art community to come together to meet, mingle, and collaborate their creativity! Calling all artists in film, photography, fashion, hair & make-up artistry, music, performing arts , & visual arts, we encourage the creative success of the many visionaries and storytellers of our generation. We'll meet once every other month to enjoy music, free food and drinks, and of course, each other. All RAW alumni, current showc …