Meet other outdoors enthusiasts who are environmentally conscious and spiritually inclined. Of course you don't have to be all three! Our main purpose is to enjoy nature, whether it is hiking, biking, camping, backpacking or bird-watching. We'll also try to do our part to protect the environment by joining clean-ups, trail maintenance, etc., Being with nature is also great for the spirit, but when we are not outdoors we'll do meditation, book-reading, etc., We'll do our own events or join the a …

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 …

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 …

We are a group of photographers of all ages and skill levels, with the common goal of developing, enhancing, and nurturing our photography skills, all while having fun!  All are encouraged to join, no matter how much, or how little, experience you have behind the lens, as long as you have the interest and desire to learn from, and share with, others.  This group is meant to be interactive, proactive, and fun as we explore the various aspects of the art of photography.  

… Patty - the group founder - is a professional flower and nature photographer who loves exploring new places and sharing the beauty she finds with others through her photographs.

Go backpacking with like-minded individuals, find great places, and shoot them (the places, that is.) I hunt the remarkable unseen landscape, the rarely or never-before-photographed, and I love a challenge. I love backpacking in the wilderness, the mountains, or in the desert with two purposes: to enjoy my time in nature and, to bring back her magical moments in a box for others to enjoy. If you prefer to hike solo but want to hike with a compatible hiking companion, this group may be for you. T …

This group is for outdoor enthusiasts! Hosted by a group of fun-loving professionals, our mission is to explore new places and activities while meeting like-minded individuals. All skill levels are welcome from beginners to experts- and anyone in between! Come check out what the Greater Baltimore area has to offer for outdoor recreation. This group will host the following activities: kayaking, hiking, biking, environmental clean-ups, trail running and snowshoeing. Join L.L.Bean of Columbia for w …

… While social interaction and allied interests like enjoying nature, photography, walking of pets is encouraged it is necessarily subservient to the primary objective of walking at a fast clip.   RSVP yes and No Show: The Event Hosts and Organizers invest their time to host events. Please update your RSVP if your plans change. It is disrecpectful to the event host to RSVP yes and then not show up or inform them. Three strikes and you are out !               A short walk is so difficult,  …

But we will take walking tours and hikes around DC, both historic and artsy urban areas, as well as natural and landscaped parks and gardens. Along the way, the more experienced among us can provide guidance about great photo ops, including lighting and composing and selecting settings from aperture and f-stops. Do you love to take photos on vacation and at special events to share on Facebook and Twitter? But end up with 600 photos too many, guaranteed to bore your friends? We'll discuss how …

Join DC Party Paparazzi Party and get introduced to other active singles all night FREE OF CHARGE. BETTER THAN SPEED DATING. Are you an active single looking to meet other active singles that love to go out on the town, listen to music and go out to the hottest events? If the answer is yes then this is the group for you. I am a fun professional who loves to mix up the party and make introductions. I’m also great at getting everyone drinking and dancing all night long. WE PARTY HARD & I MAKE INTR …

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 …