Model Me Bad is a group where models, fashion designers, make-up artist, photographers, jewelry designers, hair stylists come together and network and share ideas and networking.

If you are a: Aspiring model. Established model. You need images to break into the industry. Looking to expand your portfolio. You simply like to pose. AND/OR Professional photographer

… If you're interested in becoming a model, the Introduction to Modeling class is the place to start! Model instruction is always free, whether it is a class or a workshop. Volunteer hours are used to support model classes and instruction, and our Program Director is an unpaid position. Figure drawing, figure painting, and figure sculpture classes at colleges offer plenty of job opportunities for models, as well as figure drawing and figure painting classes or sessions in professional art s …

We gather eight to ten times a month in the Bay area for free and low cost group photo events and workshops. Events range from fashion to lighting to glamour to fine art and are different with every shoot. All events feature one or more live models. Events in San Francisco are either held in our professional studio near the Embarcadero, downtown or at great outdoor locations throughout the area. We also hold events regularly at our Los Angeles studio. Our events are perfect for people who are lo …

… We will be covering: Lighting (speed-lights and studio strobes), posing, modeling, HDR High Dynamic Range photography, Lightroom, Photoshop, HDR Software, retouch, and tons of other topics…just ask… Organizer: Wayne Miller Cr.Photog., CPP Co-organizer: Lisa Duncan, CPP

American Canyon Fine Art People Photography + Off Camera Lighting + Beer This Meetup is aimed at photographers of all skill levels that aspire to transcend the “craft” of portrait photography and want to push their work into the realm of Fine Art. What is Fine Art Photography? Fine art photographs are made primarily for aesthetics and concept rather than for a practical purpose. Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s licence photographs are a good example of a portrait done with a practical purpo …

If you love the idea of working with other creative people in a positive, creative, and supportive environment, nothing will inspire you like being a member of "Light Study". Light Study is a purpose driven meetup. It is for advanced photographers to develop and master skills of studio lighting and photography, to come and share their knowledge and develop new skills and techniques, and for models, hairstylists, and make-up artist to work with these photographers, to push the limits of their cre …

Tuesday Evenings, 7:00 - 10:00pm. We love drawing and we love listening to music while we draw! We are a loose collection of professionals and amateurs who have been meeting every Tuesday to draw the figure for over 15 years. Comfort and good humor are important aspects of our group and we enjoy talking about important - or not important - issues of the day. This is not a quiet or hushed group! But no question, our dedication and devotion is to our love of drawing the figure. We work with a spec …

Have you ever wanted to shoot models or concepts with a team? Are you looking for shoots that go beyond the pretty face and location? Have you ever had a creative moment, but just didn't have the means to get it done? Are you a model or stylist looking for an opportunity to collaborate and/or build your portfolio? If so, then this photography group is for you. Dragonfly photography is a concept driven photography group that aims to assist creative photographers, models, stylists and designers to …

We explore all aspects of digital SLR photography, from working with great models using natural light, on- and off-camera flash, and studio lights to technical instructions on exposure, color management, and Photoshop. Have you ever been excited by what you see on your camera's LCD just to discover when you get home that your images are drab & lifeless? Or maybe you've mastered your camera with & without flash and you're looking to take your skills to the next level using multiple off-camera fl …

This group is for photographers and models to meet and set up some group photoshoots. There will also be workshops given to those that are interested in learning about lighting, studio set ups, location shoots etc. We will be shooting all types of styles from casual, glamour, boudoir, fashion, and artistic nudes

THERE ARE A RESERVOIR OF GIFTED TALENTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ON TELEVISION,MOVIES,IN SHOW BUSINESS,WANT REPRESENTATION, BUT DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT, WHERE TO START FROM, THINK THEY NEED A LOT OF MONEY TO PAY,TO GET REPRESENTATION. SOME THINK THEY HAVE TO LOOK A CERTAIN WAY, HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIANCE IN THE BUSINESS ETC... IN LIGHT OF THE ABOVE, TALENT MANAGEMENT MEET-UP WAS FORMED TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY OR WANNABE, TO HELP FELLOW MEMBERS, PROSPECTIVE (TALENTS) …

This meetup is for the purpose of networking among an ever growing but over looked group of creative people. If you're in any industry of creativity including but not limited to: Art, Fashion, Music, Web Design, Film, Hair&Makeup, Photography, Videography, Performing Art, or Modeling. Join our group! We will be posting tons of different networking opportunities going on around San Francisco for people in the Creative-Industry; by profession or hobby, come join us, "There's alot of us, Let's meet …

We're all about the Freemium Business Model. We typically have three speakers, each of whom shares a deep knowledge of and experience with the Freemium business model in many spaces, including the Internet, SaaS, web, mobile, apps, and more. Whether successful entrepreneurs, or small companies just starting out, people come to Freemium SF Bay Area Meetups to be with experts who share their philosophies and experiences with different marketing approaches over a broad spectrum of endeavors. We wel …

Open to designers of all levels, this group explores various applications of Google's 3D modeling software called SketchUp. Our meetups cover a wide range of topics, from best practices for novice 3D modelers to cutting-edge developments in SketchUp's capabilities. Whenever appropriate, we tailor individual meetings to a particular niche audience, such as Kitchen and Bath Designers, Landscape Designers, Developers, or Enthusiasts. This group is organized by Alex Oliver of Igloo Studios (www.igl …

The purpose of this group is to learn modern digital photography skills and promote creativity. The Goals of this group are to: • Learn and develop essential photography skills necessary to capture captivating images. • Inspire one another with enthusiasm; learn from each other, and fellowship. • Have fun going on photo field trips to practice your photography skills. All photography levels are welcome! The Focus of the group: Photography Workshops Keynote Speakers Photo Shoot Field Trips Photo …