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 …

Hi, In this is meetup we will cover a range of topics in photography, From basics in how to properly use the camera and its settings to advanced concepts in composition and location shooting . We will cover how to shoot landscape, sports, and events, etc... We will be sharing ideas and concept that can help anybody to progress in their learning. This is a hands on meetup, so you will be required to bring your cameras at all meetups. Eventually we will start critic cessions of each other’s photos …

Are you in your 20s-40s of age and interested in photography? Then this group is the right community of people willing to learn and share about photography, enjoying regular meetups both for learning and going out to take photos. We will meet at locations in Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex counties in NJ, but field trips can go to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York additional to local meetups and trips in New Jersey. Welcome is everybody from beginner to professional interested and passionate in phot …

The Professional course in NYIP requires students/candidates to complete a set of assignments. Some of these assignments require help and especially so if you are new to photography or cant get a group of people to pose for your pictures. This group aims to help people to come together to not just complete assignments but to also learn from each other and socialize. So get your assignments done with ease, be each others critic and learn from a myriad of experiences. It is a win win!! You are mor …

This Meetup group is being combined with my Photoshop Training group. Our URL will remain www.phototraining.me/. This will enable me to schedule more training sessions and activities listed. Camera and Photography: Learn how to use your digital or film camera, and/or how to become creatively photo aware in new and interesting ways. In this group we try to help you learn how to use your camera and/or to be creative in ways you might not have been doing. We aim to do this in more individualized an …

Let's explore New York City in all its glory..in black & white photography! Seeing the world without color is an awesome phenomenon and is only experienced through a camera lens. I would love to meet up with other photographers who share the same ideology. Come with us to explore the Bronx Zoo to Coney Island, and everything else inbetween. Look forward to hearing from you!

We are a group of enthusiastic photographers who teach at PhotoUno Photography School. Our meetup will be going out to cool inspiring places, and having some fun whilst we help beginner and intermediate level photographers continue to improve their skills. In our group we are all about having fun whilst we become better photographers. One great thing about our group is that we will have access to the school premises and equipment when available. We will also share information about school semina …

If you like biking and photography, this group is for you. Join us for a fun ride and beautiful snaps.

In a city SO large you think it would be easier to meet photographers like yourself, RIGHT? The NYC Street Photography Association was created by Emmy award winning photographer Andrew F. Johnston in an effort to unite photographers in the New York tri-state area. The purpose of the group is simple...educate, explore, and network in the city we all love! Members can look forward to exploring the city's five boroughs and attending scheduled events where they can display their most recent work. If …

Come Escape the City with your Fellow Hiking Enthusiasts! The Hiking and Nature Meetup is an active and well organized hiking group out of the New York City area. We make an effort to be as inclusive as possible by offering hiking at all levels, from short relaxing hiking trips to 20 mile hiking challenges. We also do rock scrambling, rock climbing, wilderness skills classes, weekend hiking trips across the northeast, and adventure travel trips all over the world. Plus, as a four-season hiking …

Welcome to "Drawing the light" workshops. Dedicated to collectively learning and mastering the art of photography and lighting. Work together and with advanced photographers to learn natural lighting, hot lights and studio flash, as well as proper posing techniques for portraiture, figure study, headshots, etc.... At every monthly meetup, The first 5 photographers who bring a portfolio will get a basic portfolio review, and we'll be discussing composition and therory, and what makes a "good …

Please join me for my new photography workshops: New York Photo Workshops! After having taught my one-on-one private photo workshops for several years, I am now extending this proven concept to group workshops. Each class will be held at different and exciting locations all over New York City and is offered as a 2 hour or 4 hour session. No matter if you are a beginner and you are really not into reading manuals, if you have your camera for a while but you feel stuck in "auto mode", or if photog …

NYC Filipino Photographers - a group where members of all skills [beginners/amateurs/professionals/enthusiasts/hobbyists] will go on photo walks to expand, gain, share experience and knowledge in photography. This is not a photography class but rather a club where members will help each other and learn from one another especially from skilled and knowledgeable members. Subjects such as street photography, low-light photography, landscape photography, portrait photography, etc. will hopefully be …

Greetings - Let’s meetup for some fantastic photo taking on Staten Island! This group is for anyone interested in taking photos of this beautiful island. I’ve been exploring Staten Island and discovered many fantastic places to visit, marvel and capture with our camera’s eye. Places such as: Snug Harbor, Fort Wadsworth, the North and South Shore waterfronts, Natural Parks and Trails, Bridges, Museums, Beaches, etc. The list goes on and on. I couldn't find a meet-up group on Staten Island with si …

Calumet Photographic is committed to offering a fresh and interesting variety of events, seminars and exhibits to ensure on-going photo education within the community. From new-product demo days to customer-appreciation sales to a huge selection of photo specific courses, we have tons of events specially designed with your needs in mind.

The NYC Digital Photo Walks is a Meetup Group for anyone with a digital camera, be it a point-and-shoot or an SLR. Our goal is to get together for Photo Walks all over the New York City area (including all five of its boroughs…) A non-refundable pre-paid fee for each Photo Walk is $5.00 payable by PayPal. This fee goes towards the planner’s time to pre-walk for preparation and planning the Photo Walk for the group. Fees are refundable only if a Photo Walk is cancelled. We may, on occasion, plan …

The World and a Camera is for the photography loving, travel obsessed souls out there who are looking for an amazing social experience. The aim of this group is to fulfill everyone's globe trotting needs in the company of like-minded individuals. These ain't your daddy's "workshops"! Rather, these are opportunities to experience the world in good company. These are soul-seeking retreats designed to rejuvenate your inner artist and put a fresh pep-in-yo-step. Don't worry though, I won't get all m …

Manhattan is our paradise garden with ample photographic opportunities. This group is for amateur photographers who would like to improve their skills through practice and sustained self education. Why do some photographs work while some do not? How should we correctly expose a photograph? I am an amateur myself, and do not know all the answers. However, much of the enjoyment of photography is the thinking process that goes on before the shutter is clicked. We will read books, practice and most …

New York Photo Walks [www.PhotoWalks.co/] welcomes everyone who enjoys photography to join and attend photo walks where we can all have fun taking photos and learning from each other, whether you have an SLR or a point and shoot, an affinity with film or an addiction to digital. We are an affiliate member of the NYC Creative Suite, Photoshop & Lightroom Adobe User Group [NYCAUG.net]. Our members are considered full members of our parent NYC Adobe User Group. Adobe Lightroom @Lightroom Lightro …

This group will share and discuss various ways to shop for art online and off. Group leader will share various resources for shopping for art that are affordable and make great gifts. Group will meet up once every 4 to 6 weeks to share finds, resources and see artwork in person! Areas of interest to be covered: Affordable art; interior design; art collecting; paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture; galleries; shopping for art online; shopping for art offline; art as a gift; art as a registr …

Fun/Unique Adventures/Activities w/Club Getaway Twist for Compatible Friends- 6/23-Swim w/Sharks w/Mindy,6/29-Sail 85' Historic Tall Ship A.J. Meerwald on Hudson River for $20 for 2 hrs, 6/30-Riverdale Riverfest w/Boat Rides (fee), Medival Battle Demo's, Live Bands, Food, 7/5 Devils Hopyard Weekend Camping Trip Only $15 BYOF-Campfires, Shooting Stars, Waterfall, Night Hike & More, 7/16 Block Island Trip 4/3 Pick Your own time schedule w/Fun, Sun,Friends enjoy beach, waterski, parasailing, hiking …

Hi and thank you for finding this group. Long Island Days and Nice Nights Out Social Group started as three group, back in 2009. In early 2012, I decided to combine the three; hence the long title. Our group is full of terrific members and welcomes anyone who is a good natured,  friendly and honest person. We're all looking to enjoy life with compatible friends who will enjoy along with us :) In this group, we get a chance to enjoy music, art, food, and culture in Long Island,  and oftentimes, w …

LightSpace.tv Photo Studios offers exciting full-day events, workshops  and free get together creatives that deliver hands-on studio experience to push your hobby or career to the next level. You'll have a unique opportunity to shoot in a professional photo studio using the latest lighting setups with professional models and hair, makeup, and clothing stylists. You'll learn studio techniques from our guest pros and shoot and build your own portfolio.  We'll teach you studio and natural lighting …

We are a group of Adobe software users that includes photographers and digital specialists interested in Photoshop and Photo Walks. We are an affiliate of the Staten Island Photoshop Adobe User Group [StatenIslandAUG.com]. Adobe Lightroom @Lightroom Lightroom 5 beta is here with advanced healing options, auto perspective correction & more: adobe.ly/14YJynK

NYC Photographers - a group for beginners, professionals and everyone else in between who simply love to shoot photographs. We can all learn from one another on how to take better photos, see different places, meet new people and have a lot of fun. Read more About Us, as well as our Rules and Disclaimers.

I would like people to meet people to exchange ideas on improving photos & to get together to explore NYC.

Hardcore Hikers of New York, Unite! is a community of serious, fit, and friendly hikers and backpackers in the New York City area. We strive for the highs that come from two sources: Reaching glorious peaks all over the Northeast (and elsewhere) and connecting with our fellow adventurers. We're all about achieving new feats individually as well as building close ties with one another. In order to be a member, you should have both the fitness and passion to hike 2500'-7500' of elevation gain at a …

This is a group for those that have an interest in a more intimate, off the beaten-path relationship with the water-ways and beaches of the area. Does visiting the "ship grave yard" or tracking down migratory animals interest you? Photo excursions, kayaking, scuba diving wrecks and wakeboarding are all part of what we do. Artist, photographers, adventurers, and those simply looking for a unique approach to experiencing New York Harbor are invited. Feel free to suggest things that interest you an …