Founded in May 2010, Hudson Valley Click quickly became the largest portfolio building group in the New York Tri-State area. It’s primary focus is to provide access to interesting venues, that would otherwise be cost prohibitive or inaccessible to an individual, to be used as unique sets for the purpose of building a dynamic image portfolio that will stand out among the sea of typical studio images anyone with money to buy a camera and a backdrop could create. The group is open to photographers …

A group of designers and artists are planing to start up a multifunctional Architecture/Interior Design_Arts/General Construction Coop which will be owned and operated by its members. Currently we are engaged in initial planing/discussions.  Why a Co-op? As a collective of different disciplines, we can provide a very broad range of services. We'll provide a professional approach to any project, large or small. We'll bring clients, designers and artists together to integrate great projects and …

HELLO! We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, this group is probably for you. PHOTO SHOOTS ARE CENTRAL TO OUR EXISTENCE, we take them very seriously. Setting up …

Brandon Gilbert was born in London, England and came to the United States at a very early age. He is a fashion photography icon in the fashion industry specializing in E-commerce, editorials and designer look-books. With 20 years of experience under his belt, Brandon Gilbert has skills unlike any other. His fully equipped duplex located off of Park Ave offers a state of the art studio with all amenities. It is perfectly located for both in studio photo shoots and outdoor scenic shots. He prides …

Many of us aspire to be creative in one form or the other, but we carry within us hindrances to either doing our work or moving it out into the world (commonly called “marketing”) -- or both. We think we are not good enough, our work is not good enough, we lack enough talent or imagination or commitment, we can’t trust the future, we need more ambition and drive, and on and on. We cannot get beyond our fears and start doing our artistic work full-out and then putting our work out there for other …

We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at numerous workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, our workshops are probably for you. PHOTO SHOOTS ARE CENTRAL TO OUR EXISTENCE, we take them very seriously. Setting up sho …

Welcome fellow Light Clubber, Welcome to Light Club!* The first rule of Light Club is: you do not talk about Light Club. The second rule of Light Club is: you DO NOT talk about Light Club! Third rule of Light Club: someone yells "stop!", the light is over. Fourth rule: only your lens catches the light. Fifth rule: one light at a time, fellas. Sixth rule: good shoes. Seventh rule: surf the light as long as you have to. And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Light Club, you …

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 …

These seminars amply illustrate with a wealth of images the techniques used to create a sense of design, composition and imagination in this highly aesthetic and sultry branch of photography. I embrace a plethora of important tactics that when blended together successfully disclose a true work of art. These seminars will discuss all the principles and techniques used to create stunning images of the female in fashion and the female form itself. Including but not limited to: Equipment, Lighting, …

The groups mission is to give photographers a better understanding of constant and strobe lighting, using equipment and accessories designed by FJ Westcott. If you are interested in exploring new studio and location lighting technics this group is for you.

Meet other like minded photographers, Share knowledge, social events, art shows, lighting workshops, group photo outings. All meet ups hands on with you camera. I have taught for Calumet Photo in California for a few years now. I have advanced knowledge of all types of lighting and love to share my knowledge..

PhotoFusionUSA is marching across the USA educating the photographer with hands on learning opportunities. PhotoFusionUSA has 4 meetup categories: Popcorn - are events to attend of photographic interest whether they are: local community events; an internally created photo event of social nature or events that we found might interest the group organized by other meetup groups. Workshops - related to photography such as: studio lighting; beginners photography classes; post processing in Lightroom …

This group was formed to share our collective knowledge of photography. We meet to share tips and techniques on all aspects of the photography workflow – equipment selection, the basics of shooting, techniques for photography types, software, printing, exhibition and whatever else we think of. We have discussion groups as well as photo walk-abouts in scenic areas of Monmouth and Ocean counties. We have monthly shooting themes to get creative juices flowing and non-competitive constructive critiq …

Socialize with your peers in film, video and the arts! We've been having FREE meetings around NYC since 2005, looking at the creative process, often in conjunction with cutting edge technologies from Adobe, Apple, Autodesk and Avid, featuring Adobe Premiere Pro and elements from the Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, writer’s tools, DSLR and an assortment of third party applications. We're a social and media network, looking forward to having some fun, featuring guest spea …

The aim of this Manhattan-based group is to serve as a social outlet for creativity, and to produce fun-to-watch short films of acceptable quality for the film festival circuit. No experience necessary! We may not produce as impressive a product as we want, but we’ll make movies, learn a lot, and we’ll have fun. Films will be written and directed by its members, and we’ll decide collectively which will be the next project. Any collective, and certainly this one, will require frequent compromise, …

The RI Area Art Right Now! is a group of artists who meet monthly on the second Tuesday to motivate each other. We accomplish this by sharing new, original art created on a theme chosen from members' suggestions. We believe serious art can emanate from a light heart. To this end, we offer only supportive comments and try to have fun and engaging activities at each meeting. Artists working in any media and of all skill levels are invited to join. All you need is a desire to participate and create …

We are a group of photographers with our own studio offering other photographers the opportunity to not only photograph models & more, but also to learn photography techniques and tips from Experienced Professional Photographers in a relaxed atmosphere. The Studio is fully equipped with strobes, hot lights, many backgrounds, sets, props and more. We offer a 20ft Wide Green Screen for Chroma Key Photography, as well as Black, White and other color backgrounds to shoot. We have lots of different S …

Studio Without Walls Photo Workshops (established in RI in 2009) provides an educational and practical, low cost venue for aspiring photographers, young or old, to learn basic techniques of approach and application of ideas in a variety of locations and learning situations. It is perfect for photographers that have experience, and knowledge of their Digital SLRs, who want to broaden their base of knowledge with a variety of workshops that include Alternative Lighting, The Intimate Portrait, On-L …

We are a small photography studio located within 3 blocks of the Rahway train station. We have a terrific group of photographers and models that work together to make art. We keep the ratios small normally running trying to keep a model photographer ratio. We do host a bunch of photography events from lighting to unlocking some of the mystery of post processing. if you have an idea share it and we can help make it a reality. Our studio is also available for rent. We have a list of our gear avail …

Sunday Meditation group will meet (30 min. Toning*, 30 minutes of Silence, In the last 10-15 min. there is an optional lie down and Alexander teachers put “hands on” with live music) I look forward to meeting you. My husband and I began meditating and toning together 13 years ago and, at the start of the New Year, I felt prompted to start a group in my Brooklyn home. We had our first meeting and it was fantastic. I introduced toning and, for those with no experience, I very briefly discussed so …

The purpose of our group is to make available informative and dynamic workshops relating to photography.  We would also like to build a strong network of photo enthusiasts and talent. You should join this group if you are interested in learning more about photography.  Particularly Learning more about your camera operation, studio lighting, working with models, shooting still life and more...  We welcome any and all new topics to our group as well as professionals who would like to share their …

This group is for the photographer that wants to to shoot in interesting locations, diverse themes, fun models and build a diverse portfolio while learning many different techniques and having fun in the process. We will not be limited to outdoor locations or studio space, not limited to one theme or style, not limited to one shooting technique or lighting schemes but include them all at different future photoshoots. We hope to build a community of photographers, models, MUA's, retouchers, desig …

We run a series of photography workshops and shootouts in the NY/NJ area. Our primary focus is a mix of a "commercial beauty/glamour" style hybrid, though we do also cover everything from Glam to Fashion. We hold events monthly. Our Shootouts provide a great opportunity to practice your skills, while  shooting  beautiful models in a professional studio, with help and assistance of working photography pros.  Our Workshops are a mix of educational lectures, set to a specific curriculum, with sh …

The Long Island Adobe User Group is a community of Designers, Photographers, Video Pros, Web Designers, Illustrators, and other creative folks living on Long Island. Our mission is to bring the creative digital art community together to share, learn, network, collaborate, and inspire. Adobe User Groups provide a forum of support and technology to business and creative professionals of all levels. Hundreds of groups around the world offer members the opportunity to network and build connections, …

ning the group is free!! << Adult Content Here! This meet features artistic male nude pictures on this and related pages! Please leave if you are offended by male nudity or are under 18. Thanks! The New York Male Nude Figure Study Group hosts events for photographers and artists interested in photographing and interpreting the male form in its natural state. We engage experienced and friendly models. Model and studio fees are determined per event. This meetup is driven by its membership! Please …

Feeling bored in the studio? Join us as we go back to the basics. Come take advantage of this unique opportunity to practice the complex interactions of light and shadow on the human figure. Live Models will be provided every two weeks on Thursday nights from 7-10 PM. The model will start off with several short poses to allow artists to warm up and then will hold longer poses for us to 20 minutes each. We provide chairs, tables, and the model. All other supplies are provided by the artist. There …

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 …

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …