We are a group of photographers from beginner to professional that enjoy meeting other like minded friends.  All suggestions for photography related Meetups are encouraged. Please send all ideas or upcoming events to the organizer under CONTACT US to the left of page.       All that is asked of members is: ~ NO DRAMA!!!! ~ If you RSVP yes, please show or change your RSVP at least 24 hours prior to event. This group is not about quantity of members as it is for quality.  Please only join if yo …

I decided to start the group because photography as a subject is so broad. I wanted to start a group that specifically deals with photographic lighting.   The purpose of the group is lighting, in all aspects. It's not camera systems, buttons and dials with this group. Here it's all about the light!   You should join this group, if you are interested in photographic lighting. Join if you have questions about take full control of it,  how to tame and shape and sculpt with it. Join if you want to l …

… I eat on a regular basis and don't NEED any of this, but, I do enjoy talking with, spending time with people who share similar likes as myself and have a similar body of knowledge as I have about the topic of photography. This forum has very little to do with ME... In fact, I may not even attend some of the functions. I may, depending on how things work out put an entirely new spin on how the meetups actually take place. The details of that will be worked out at a later date. I encourage MEMB …

This group was being formed as registry of models who wish to pose in the art nude genre and get paid for it, or shoot for the art and experience of the genre. It was also intended for photographers with professionalism and ethical standards to be able to have a place to contact those models.   Unfortunately when a model asked to join, an email was sent. Replies to those emails largely went unanswered.   If you are interested in art nude modeling and wish to find a place to engage in this art fo …

… Additionally this group will learn indoor and outdoor photography dealing with all types of lighting scenarios including available, hot lights, strobes, and reflected lighting.  The subject matter will revolve from large products, to people, to sporting event to landscapes.  No matter what the subject is the quality of light is still the end result in any great photograph.   As a member of this group you will be invited to attend hands-on photo shoots on location and in the studio, seminars an …