This is the hub for all photography-related SOMArts activities: exhibitions, film screenings, photowalks and classes. Open to photographers at all levels of experience with all camera types who want to build skills and meet others who share your interests. OPEN TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS NO CHARGE FOR EVENTS (a suggested donation covers the cost of food, beverages and staff)

Who is this group for? This group is for the serious minded committed photographer looking to advance their skill and understanding about photography. The Statement One of the best ways to become a better photographer is to work along side, mentor with, or learn from a professional photographer who is able to identify your personal strengths. "Photographers Working Together" is a club designed to help you grow, become more creative, and develop into the photographer you want to become.   O …

Bay Area Photography Group is a meetup for all photography skill levels. Increase your exposure to fellow photographers, professional and amateur. We will explore studio lighting, on location shooting, organize photowalks and social meetups. A number of professional photographers will be at all the events, allowing less experienced photographers to gain skills.

Thank you for joining my group. I'm looking forward to networking with you, and to meet with you at my events/workshops. I try to cover a variety of topics and themes, if you have an idea, you can use the ideas tab or open a discussion in the message board, and I will do my best to accommodate it. I created this group for networking with other photographers and artists, and for promoting my workshops.   Please check out the About  tab and also read my Philosophy, Mission and Goals .  Hope to …

Meet users and fans of Apple's Aperture (and iPhoto) apps to exchange knowledge and ideas. It's all about workflow, technique, improving your photography and leveraging other hot Apple products like iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iMovie, Final Cut, and more!

Meet and interact with local photographers and learn how to take your photography to the next level. This Meetup group will be home to the monthly East Bay SMUG (Smugmug User Group) meetings, workshops, photo walks, and more.  Learn more about SMUGMUG here. CLICK ME! Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests. OPEN TO ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS NO CHARGE

For many, photography is a mystery. What is ISO, shutter speed and f-stop? How do I properly compose a shot? What is the rule of thirds? If you are like many, you have wanted to join a Meetup group, but they are all geared for people who already understand photography. This group is for those who want to learn the basics. Unlike most meetup groups, not only will we teach you photography, we'll help you grow. We've been putting on photography events since 1999. We currently do over 15 …

I'm starting a group of people who are interested in learning more about digital photography, preferably with their DSLR camera. It's come to my attention that many people make that leap from a point-and-shoot to DSLR and yet and not sure how to utilize their new toy to it's fullest potential.   I've been a semi-professional photographer of sports, portraits, and weddings for nearly four years and am an enthusiast of new techniques, new gear, and new subjects. Subjects can be people but can also …

We are a dedicated group of business owners and professionals working together to accelerate the growth of our businesses. We are seeking business owners and professionals in specific categories to whom we will give our referrals. Please visit our website at http://www.ebar-bni.com or send me an email at rnlaw@pacbell.net.   Word of mouth advertising is the most cost effective form of advertising. EBAR-BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business referrals. …

PPGBA is a San Francisco Bay Area professional photographers group dedicated to serving photographers in education and business with monthly meetings every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Best Western Grosvenor Hotel near SFO airport in South San Francisco. Always good food and friends with great speakers to help photographers advance in their craft.

NorCalPhotogs is a group of both Professional Photographers (photographers for hire, or sell their work) full time and part time, and aspiring amateurs wishing to become professionals. We also network with models, make-up artists, stylist and other photographic relayed vendors/crafts. If you are serious about growing your business and your photographic skills then this might be the group for you. NorCalPhotogs will meet once or twice a month depending on interest, and we have Photo Safaris and w …

This Meetup group is about helping Image Makers - primarily photographers and videographers - connect and collaborate with each other. All too often, projects and shoots are pushed off because they're difficult to handle solo; this Collective hopes to help alleviate that problem. Join up, meet other photographers and videographers, find assistants, assist on projects yourself, and further our skills as a community. Combine forces, and get out and create great things! Click here for a more detail …

************************ Please read below, but first, here is a list of industries currently represented (no overlap allowed) in our group: Estate Planning & Business Law; Restaurant/Catering; Employee Benefits; General Insurance; Financial Planning/Asset Management; In-Home Jewelry Rep; Graphic Designer; Photographer; Internet Marketing; Home Cleaning & Seasonal Decorating; CPA/Tax Prep (book keeper slot is available); Banking; Chiropractic; Wedding Photography   ************************ …

Meet other Sailors, from experts to those who have never tried it - and those just out of classes but still new to the sport/lifestyle. Oakland Sailing Meetup Group (OSMG) welcomes all (and kids often go free). We sail for the love of sailing and to practice. Our practice outings include: sunset sails, casual fun regattas, Bay cruises, loops around an island, sail to SF city front. Try a sail to an island raft-up or a photography sailing tour of San Francisco Bay. We often enjoy great food - B …