This group was started to expand our passion and knowledge for photography; and to give us new reasons, ideas or inspirations to shoot. This group is for Sonoma County photographers that want to network, socialize, go on organized shoots and grow with others. All levels of experience and all brands of gear welcome. We all have something to share, and something to learn, so lets come together!

Many photographers have approached me about personal sessions and workshops. Meetup allows me to let you know about all the events I am giving, including workshops and free presentations. This group is about learning photography with master photographer Harold Davis. This group takes you to interesting places to photograph with Harold's unique perspective and guidance. About Harold: He is the author of more than ten best-selling photography books including "The Photoshop Darkroom" series from Fo …

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 …

This Meetup Group is being created to capture and share scenes by still-shot photography or video. Every level of photographer is welcome. Mode concentrations such as: Flash, HDR, Panoramic, Sports, Macro, Night, and Astrophotography will be explored. Whether it's morning, day, or night, the base location of Napa Valley is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. There are wineries, foothill-size mountains, gardens, redwoods, fall colors, etc. To the west is the Pacific Ocean, and to the ea …

Explore spectacular locations in the North Bay Area while improving your photography skills with fine art landscape photographer Lance Kuehne. The focus of this group is providing affordable workshops that take place in a single afternoon.  Feel free to participate as often as you like to explore places as they change with the weather and seasons.  Class sizes are limited so that we can focus on the practice of photography and meeting your goals. Lance is an award-winning fine art photographer w …

Whether you’re an avid photography enthusiast or just enjoy taking pictures, SF Photography Lovers is the perfect way to meet great people who share a passion for photography or have always wanted to learn more! Our members love travel, adventure, culture, and of course photography! Many of our events & activities are great for taking pictures, sharing pictures, and learning! We even do some big trips around the world and locally in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Come join us on local & international photography adventures, classes, workshops, and tons of other photography related events! From photo walks, photography classes, & photo contests to world travel & bay area day trips this is the best group for getting some great shots, learning more about photography, and meeting new people!

Explore photography with fellow shutterbugs! Immerse yourself with people who enjoy shooting at great locations throughout Northern California. Every meetup is designed to challenge us as photographers; to discover new techniques, swap tips and ideas, compare equipment and share images. And we have fun doing it! Anyone with an interest in photography is welcome, whether you are a beginner, a serious amateur, or a professional. If you love to shoot photographs and/or want to find out what is …

Do you love travel? Do you love photography? Yes to both? Travel photography can encompass anything you see once you close your front door! This group is based out of San Francisco, but will offer travel photography destinations all over California, the Western United States and international destinations. Plans are in the works for Cuba, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam hope and South America. I love sharing my passion and curiosity for both subjects with everyone I meet. I hope we will have a chan …

Meet other locals who are interested in urban and landscape photography. We will meet to discuss technique, critique our work, and explore and photograph interesting cityscapes, industrial sites, and landscapes throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Whether you are a novice or seasoned professional, your medium is film or digital capture; you shoot small, medium or large format in color or black & white, this is the meetup group for you if you are an active photographer truly passionate about your …

This group is for anyone interested in hiking, biking, outdoor adventure, and good wine. All skills levels are welcome and there will be activities geared for various fitness/skill/endurance levels.  Being an orgainser for several other groups I've decided to start my own, so we can combine more activities and have more fun.  I currently lead either a hike or bike ride most Saturdays, along with the occasional music event, summer white water rafting trip, house party, summer barbecue, or other a …

American Canyon Fine Art People Photography + Off Camera Lighting + Beer This Meetup is aimed at photographers of all skill levels that aspire to transcend the “craft” of portrait photography and want to push their work into the realm of Fine Art. What is Fine Art Photography? Fine art photographs are made primarily for aesthetics and concept rather than for a practical purpose. Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s licence photographs are a good example of a portrait done with a practical purpo …

LAST MINUTE POST --- We did SantaCon YountVegas last year, now let's hit San Fran SantaCon with its naked challenge. Join us around 2:30pm in Washington Square Park (Columbus and Washington in San Fran's Little Italy area). We are the official photographers for the event. We can create ad hoc photo set-ups in the park so bring flash and smaller portable studio lighting. We'll 'invite' the best Santas and elves to pose. SantaCon is a massive pub crawl with loads of photo opportunities. It's a com …

A group interested in digital documentation of nature art in and around the Napa Valley area. This group is spearheaded by Travis Elder a local artist, sustainability enthusiast, and wine expert. Images collected by the group maybe used in large online art pieces. The group is meets at noon on every Monday at the Calistoga Roastary.

Whether you’re an avid photography enthusiast or just enjoy taking pictures, PhotoFly Travel Club is the perfect way to vacation, go on an adventure, and meet great people. Our members love travel, adventure, culture, and often photography as well! All of our destinations offer amazing opportunities to capture unforgettable photographs and each trip has at least one activity that is perfect for taking pictures.

The members of the Sonoma County Photography Group are photographers of all styles and experiences, novice to professional and everywhere in between. We are people getting together to share in our love of photography, art, nature and of course, the wine country.

The Naked Club and the PhotoNaturals Project has now had close to 40 outings and events involving close to 300 people. We are a growing group of free-spirited adults who believe that being naked is a wholesome and enlightened way of experiencing life. The visuals we create is our message to the world that a truly open and accepting society starts with body-freedom. Nude people of any age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation are all beautiful. Come with us on our uplifting clothes-free adv …

If you've ever wondered what it is that makes a photograph great—or more important, how you can make a great photograph—here's your opportunity to learn from our experts. National Geographic's renowned photographers shed light on every phase of the art and science of picture taking. As a member of this group, you'll be the first to learn about exciting workshops, seminars, and other events in the Bay Area and beyond that will teach you how to judge and control natural light to your advantage, fi …

Welcome to all Bay Area Photography Events! Our Meetup is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you do or the type of camera that you use. We will have meetings, classes, workshops and group gatherings mostly in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties. Group Outings, Group Photo Shoots, Lighting, Composition, Posing of Subjects, Working with Strobe Lighting in a Photo Studio, Natural Light Photography, Strob …

Serving the interests of amateur photographers for thirty-nine years, the Santa Rosa Photographic Society offers monthly competitions and programs, and field trips, bringing local photographers together in a social and educational setting. www.santarosaphotographicsociety.org

Wanting to meetup up with local photographers (novice to professional) to enhance our shooting skills. Local to the Fairfield, CA area and beyond.

Our pilot programming in the Canon Creative Center has concluded. Thank you to all who joined us for our unique offerings of Canon branded imaging education. We are now on hiatus, examining the results of the pilot to produce even more exciting educational events in the future. If you have suggestions for educational programming from Canon, feel free to contact us at: SanFranciscoCanon@cusa.canon.com

Lets learn from the plant spirits who have it all figured out: Build sustainable networks, transform towards a life sustaining environment. Lets together plant the seeds for a better future. This group planted the seed for the "Avocado Institute", a community project still in birthing phase focusing on raising awareness through planting seeds. This is an Open Meetup Group, become an organizer, suggest/host Meetups, (The Open Fine Art Gallery hosts Meetups for free), volunteer or just let us know …

EVERYONE MAY NOW JOIN THE GROUP EXCEPT THOSE FEW WHO WERE BANNED. Walking or hiking. Meet other local people who are interested in walking or hiking for fitness and learning about San Francisco's history, including its movie history. This walking group is unique. It is primarily a health group with a dash of history talk for flavor. It is for people in average physical shape who need restroom stops and not for athletes or people with serious medical conditions. We keep our group together. We go …

Are you new to the Richmond District? Are you a longtime Richmond district native and want to share your favorite spots or explore new ones with new friends? Or do you live outside the Richmond, but want to explore this area while meeting new people?... So let's get to know the area better together and explore all the hidden gems and culture to be found out here...believe me, there's something for EVERYONE in the Richmond! Beach/nature walks, picnics, bbqs, bonfires, pubs, game/trivia night …

This group is for folks who love the views, wildlife, wildflowers, nature walks, conservation projects and hiking on the Mayacamas Mountains Sanctuary - a private Nature Preserve owned and managed by Audubon Canyon Ranch (ACR). Hiking is with ACR’s guided programs or by permit ONLY, but you are welcome any time to enjoy birding and views from the pullouts along Pine Flat Road, which climbs a steep ridge thru the length of the Preserve. Come drive the road, but please drive slowly and carefully - …

Our mission is to help you enjoy the sport of social group hiking. We want to help you hike and explore the Sacramento region as well as hike and explore state and national parks throughout Northern California. We are mainly a social hiking group. If you are interested in learning the sport of hiking or social group hiking, an outdoor lover who wants to take time from your busy life to get out in the woods, experience waterfalls, wildlife, amazing views, and meet new people...you belong in this …