This is a group that started with a common interest, nature and scenic photography, but over the course of the last two years it has grown to so much more. It has become a group of talents from all across the photographic spectrum, and it has become a gathering where people with a passion for photograpy can bond with each other, and build their knowledge base, or just kick back with friends and enjoy seeing some good pictures. At meetings, we sometimes have a big slideshow where people bring i …

"SHARING THE STOKE" The purpose of this group is to unite photographers who love to shoot surfing action, lifestyle, landscape, product, or portrait photography, as well as journalists who like to write about it. In short, if, on a perfect day, you have to think about whether to bring your board or your camera gear, this is the place for you! Please note that this group is not really designed to be a classroom or seminar-type meetup with lots of free instruction.  Just people who love being out …

This group is for all those folks who want to learn more about photographing food. We will have meetups at local eateries about specific topics to help you learn more about shooting food with your digital camera. Please let us know what you would like to learn more about. Some topic suggestions could be, how to start a food shot, info about props and how important they are, camera settings, etc. I created this group to have fun gatherings to talk about what we love with food and also food photog …

This group is for queer photographers of every level, from novices to pros. Learn composition, digital imaging, how to set up a portfolio, enjoy urban photo safaris, and more!

(Formerly: Nick’s photography workshops) This meetup will give every photographer, from those just starting out to professionals, the opportunity to take their camera skills to the next level. Understanding light, improving your shooting skills and learning the secrets of exposure and composition are all techniques covered on your workshop. The end result is a wonderful portfolio of pictures, the knowledge and skill to recreate them with confidence.

Welcome to Photographic Trips and Tips Meetup! Our members are photographic enthusiasts who like to travel and who are looking for new and interesting places to shoot. We are also a group for people who would like to know more about what is new in the photography field such as equipment, cameras, tripods, techniques, etc. Our main focus will be mainly on travel, street, and landscape photography, and areas of the United States and the world that are the best to pursue this type of photography. T …

As of Sept. 26, 2011... I'm the Organizer of this group... Voyeur Explorer. I'm a Photographer. I like to capture beutiful things that nature can offer and turn it to Art. Why i change and added the "Explorer" on the old group name? It's because I believed...a good photographer should always continue to look for new ideas and concept. I will focus on how to take and make Photograph using natural lights and artificial lights... indoors and outdoor setting. These is a meet up group made for …

TTL (Thru the Lens) - Photography and Photoshop Workshops Take your Photography to The Next Level. This group is designed for the Photographer that wants to take their Photography and Photoshop skills to the next level. You will learn professional real world techniques of creating professional quality images. In addition to teaching you techniques, we aim to get you to see and think like a professional photographer and image creator. Learn Studio lighting in our Photography studio in the fashi …

This group is for Large Format photographers who wish to network and brainstorm with other LF film photographers. Come and show off your large format view/field or monorail camera! Photographers who are new to LF are welcome as are those who are established and happy to pass on advice to those just starting out. It doesn't matter what you shoot, whether it's landscape, portrait, architecture or still life etc, as long as you're shooting LF or MF film but not digital. Also welcome are creatives …

Welcome to the So Cal Scuba Meetup Group. Join us for local dive trips and events as well as some amazing international trips to those warm, exotic destinations we all crave. Upcoming trips include Cozumel, Socorro, Raja Ampat and Truk Lagoon, as well as local trips. We'll also keep you posted on other scuba and photo events in the Southern California area. Like to take pictures? Many of us are photographers of all levels and with all sizes of cameras shooting stills and video. All our trips …

Celebrity and Advertising Fashion Photographer Kevin Michael Schmitz is the director of the Location Lighting Fashion Photography Workshop Series. Shooting between Los Angeles and New York, Kevin Michael encourages photographic education to students from all over the world. He will be directing workshops in Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Italy, London, Chicago and Miami in 2012!

Los Angeles Headshots is your place for the skinny on everything headshots. Where to look for photographers, how to choose the photographer that is best suited to you, preparing for the shoot, printing your pictures, choosing a font, marketing, branding and everything in between. Los Angeles Headshots is a safe place for new and veteran actors to share information and get feedback. We will be meeting once a month to discuss every element of the headshot journey in a loose and friendly environmen …

We are a group of walking, hiking, photographers who enjoy being outdoors but want to move at a pace that allows time for photographs and soaking in the beauty of Southern California. If you enjoy nature, hiking, and amateur photography join us on some less aggressive trails for great company and photos.

This is a group for photographers wanted to learn the basics in photography, lighting, posing, understanding all camera settings, f/stop, iso, shutter speeds, stobe lighting, outdoor lighting... ect. All skills levels are welcome, and I started this group to help those photographers with no formal training to take their images to the next level. The basics are very simple to learn, but using them to say what you want to say is difficult. Why take a picture when you can learn to build an image.

Make no mistake, no matter your chronological age, this is not for "old folks"! This is a group for active, friendly, playful vegans, vegetarians, "veg-friendly" and "veg-curious" folks who have gained much experience along with the gray hair and wrinkles. We are passionate about compassion, healthy food choices, and the environment. And we are passionate about having fun! Los Angeles Vegans and Vegetarians Over Forty will meet up for movies, hikes, potlucks, restaurant outings, drinks, and othe …

Bel Air Camera will be starting a series of Photo and Video classes that will take place on Saturday's starting in September. These are designed to Educate the public, they are NOT sales pitches. Each week will be a different theme from "Entry Level HDSLR Video" to "Digital SLR 101". Classes on In Home Printing, LOMO Photography, In Home Lighting, Audio for Video, and many more. If you are a beginner in the photography & Video world, these are for you! If you have a working knowledge of shooting …

There are definitely many singles who are also vegetarian/vegan (or at least singles who like vegetarian/vegan food) in the SoCal region, interested in meeting people of the opposite gender.  Many people who fit these characteristics are very busy and don't have the time to search and find compatible people. That's where this group can definitely help out. Health conscious people usually have many other common aspects besides what they eat (or don't eat) such as the basic one--many are actually …

The Film, Music, and Fashion Production Workshop, FMFPW, is a non-profit collaborative workshop to help our members develop hands-on-training in the fields of Film, Music, and Fashion production. Those wishing to break into the industry as well as those already in the movie, music, and fashion industries are welcome to join. Its purpose is for participants to advance their skills through practice, to network, and to build demo reels. The group includes a wide spectrum of industry professionals-- …

This group is intended to bring Metalheads all over the area (or those who will be visiting the area!) who want to meet likeminded music fans, learn about and  promote local Metal and Hard Rock events, and more!  I will post just about any hard rock/metal genre for meet ups. This group is run by Kristy KITTYBEAST Katz. Please join! And be sure to share on all your favorite boards and P2P sites. THANK YOU! FANS/METALHEADS: Here's where you can not only find and meet up with other devotees of Met …

Interested in yoga but afraid to walk into a studio? Want to connect with your teacher and fellow neighbor? Like being outside in nature? Then come practice with me in the beautiful outdoors. All yoga levels are welcome. Bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothes. $10 Suggested Donation Catherine Tingey, RYT-200, is a Certified Yoga Instructor and has been practicing for 21 years. She teaches public group classes at YogaPoser in Santa Monica, and private and corporate clients on the Westsid …

This group was created to assist photographers from amateur to pro in enhancing their skills for shooting and processing lifestyle photography including personal and family portraiture in real world scenarios both in the studio and on-location. These fun and comprehensive workshops consist of theme-type groups shoots and related post processing. Develop your skills in various disciplines for personal, commercial, fine art and agency work. Workshops include: *Working with models *Lighting (natura …

I am an event co-ordinator getting into photography & I love it! I am here to try and network with as many photographers as I can and provide you with the best events to go to as well as to continue more about photography. I am learning a lot from Tony Macias of MXD Studios who has been doing photography for 30 years. He started out by renting studios in Studio City and doing head shots for actors and actresses. He has progressed immensely and shoot all kinds of photography - Maxim style, pinup, …

I've hiked, camped and backpacked for many years. One day while hiking with a group, I heard people talking about some local hot springs, and it sounded interesting so I wanted to find out more.  Long story short, within a few years, I've gone to most of the hot springs in Southern California and many up north as well. Hot springs are special places.  They truly do have medicinal and stress relieving properties.  If you have any silver jewelry you will see the healing mineral content of the wate …

Fashion A TO B is a collective group of Designers, Bloggers, Photographers and Make-up Artist working together to navigate the ends and outs of the Fashion Industry. This group was created to provide inspiration and support to Fashion Professionals from starting a fashion line, creating a look book to Marketing and Business Development. We all love fashion.... but lets face it sometimes it's hard to know where to turn to next when you need assistance pushing your brand forward. Welcome to Fashio …

Welcome! This photography group is designed for the beginner and intermediate photographer! The purpose of our shooting sessions are to learn new skills, capture gorgeous images for our portfolios, and to network and have fun while honing our craft. For additional information, please view the full description under Pages.

Network Marketing is the new Yellow Pages. Our business networking and referral group meets every week and the small business and professional members bring hot LEADS that have the potential to create business for another member of the group. It is like having an unpaid sales force out selling for you every day. In return, you help others with leads you bring. Recently a lead for our real estate agent resulted in her selling a home. She gave the lead to our mortgage broker who got the loan. …

Hello: Welcome to the new “Culture Pub Social Mixers for Creative Professionals.” We have new leadership and a changed the name, redefining the group. (former group name was "art, music spoken word," etc. ) About Us: The Leadership Team runs ---another--- very large and active meetup called "Culture Pub of LA" in addition to this one that visits art and literary venues around the Los Angeles area. It's almost 3,000 members strong and sponsored by LACMA. If you are not a creative professional ( …

Learn to "see" the light and get introduced to hot lights, strobe and how to mix these with daylight. It is a 3 part meetup with assignments in between. A weekly 2 hour meetup and time to meet up for questions after one on one. An intimate group assures you learn much much more than Univercity classrooms.