We are a group of photographers of all ages and skill levels, with the common goal of developing, enhancing, and nurturing our photography skills, all while having fun!  All are encouraged to join, no matter how much, or how little, experience you have behind the lens, as long as you have the interest and desire to learn from, and share with, others.  This group is meant to be interactive, proactive, and fun as we explore the various aspects of the art of photography.  

This meetup group will serve a collective of crafters who thoroughly enjoy getting together to create without interruption. Members will share ideas, swap materials and learn new techniques in crafting. We will discuss the latest in crafting products, participate in hands-on make it- take craft classes, demonstrations,discuss schedules for craft shows, and tell and learn how to save on getting projects completed.  All left craft materials not picked up during the swap will be donated to a childr …

This group is for people who have passion and love for illustration, animation and graphic and fine arts in Northern Virginia area. We try to have a once-month gathering to meet, exchange ideas, arrange drawing sessions (indoor and out-door), exchange news, jobs, new technologies, critic each other works, have workshop and tutorials in digital and traditional illustration and animation, trips for visiting museums, shows, exchanging news, in a fun, relaxed group to support each other, enjoy and l …

This group IS for the  serious photographer but for folks who just want to learn a few things and have fun with the camera.  Any member can suggest a meetup or challenge. Let's keep a fun and active group. Keep the ideas comin'!   Two standby events so far :   1) Gallery Meet and Greets as announced in DC and MD - TBA -   2) Merchanting opportunity in a gym/gallery space in Maryland -   Annually - September to June: Indoor Spa Parties - Large room used for one of the four allowed hours for YOGA, …

The Maryland Professional Photographers Association (MDPPA) is Maryland's only Professional Photographers of America (PPA) affiliated photography organization. We provide education in both the business and art of photography as well as social interaction, and networking, through regular monthly meetings, all day seminars, print competitions, and an annual convention. Membership is open to professional and aspiring professional photographers. The annual dues pay for monthly meetings, photographi …

Do you love the arts? Whether your passion is for music, dance, theater, film, writing, painting, photography...or all of the above, this group is for you! Come share your artistic skills or just mix and mingle with other creative types. There are many artistic events happening locally and in the greater Washington DC/Baltimore area.  This group is to bring together like-minded creatives within the local and nearby community to build friendships, share creative interests, and attend a variety of …

Do you see the world through frame lines? So do we! This group is focused on rangefinder photography! Amateur or professional, all are welcome! Doesn't matter what equipment you own whether it be a Leica, Zeiss, Voigtlander, Fuji, Mamiya, or any classic film rangefinders. Maybe you have always wanted to shoot with rangefinders but don't own one yet, that's ok too! Our social meet ups will allow us to discuss equipment and techniques for using rangefinders, as well as explore modern digital photo …

I'm excited to meet some fun new friends who are interested in participating in monthly classes and regular all-day crops!

… Some of the workshops and events will not be free for photographers we need to pay for the studio, make-up artists, venues/location, models etc. but they will be of high quality and of great value. The workshops and events will sometimes lean toward the sexy sensual side of photography.. If you've ever wanted to shoot in an urban environment you come to the right group. We will help you create something that is truly  unique, something your viewers can really appreciate. Those interested in Fash …