SoCalPhotoAssoc is an organization of photographer from all levels. From the beginning amateur through the seasoned professional, the only requirement is PASSION. If you enjoy taking photographs on the weekends or make your entire living from photography, So Cal PPA has something to offer. From monthly events to quarterly image competitions with year end awards for Southern California Professional Photographer of the Year, Amateur Photographer of the Year, as well as Commercial, Illustrative, La …

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 creat …

I started this group so I can improve my photography and help others improve theirs as well. The best way to improve your photography is to take plenty of pictures and learn from each other’s mistakes and successes. Let's start off by meeting once a month sharing our thoughts and ideas about what makes a great photograph and how to make it our reality. We’ll pick a theme and set off to capture that theme in a photograph until our next meetup. When we meetup, we can share our photos and discuss h …