This meetup group is for for Models, Photographers, Makeup Artists, Clothing Designers, and anyone interested in modeling and photography. We will hold Meetups, preferably in a photo studio, to learn and share different techniques in lighting, posing, and the different styles of modeling. We will also hold periodic social and networking events. Members of the group may hold workshops for anyone interested in the artistic and glamour styles of modeling, as well as lighting indoors and outdoors. M …

What strikes your fancy for a future Renegade themed workshop? * Old Hollywood? * Caravaggio Influence lighting? * Film Noir? View Renegade photos from the last shoot here. About Renegade Photo Shoots Renegade Photo Shoots does photo education and adventure differently. We create assignments and environments that not only test a photographer's creative and technical skills, but also comfort level. Renegade shoots are eclectic, unexpected, varied and will always have a dash of "Wow, you did w …

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Learn more about our networking events at www.playthemusic.biz Digital Music SF is the premiere networking event for music professionals in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley area. Our events bring together the complete ecosystem - managers, producers, marketers, artists and more- to explore new technologies, products and revenue models that are creating new business opportunities for the music industry. Explore digital and interactive music technologies, business models, devices and creativ …

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 …

Meetup Group Description Updated on 7/26/11. Hello!  Welcome to "Socialize for a Cause!"  My name is Esther Hwang and I'm delighted to be your host.  Recently I decided to change the direction of this meetup as we were formerly called "Party for a Cause" (see below).  I'm changing the direction of our mission statement because I'm trying to build a network for quality people of substance and of genuine giving hearts who can come together to socialize and help a 'cause.'  After doing this for som …

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Data Warehouse Group! This is a user group to discuss and collaborate on strategies, best practices and experiences building data warehouses. This group is open for everyone interested in networking with other data warehousing professionals (architects, developers, modelers, analysts, data scientists, PMs, directors, recruiters, etc), learning the latest technologies and trends, and sharing best practices and experiences. For those interested in: Data Wareho …

Fuel your passion and take your creativity to the next level, learn how to develop a signature style, start a career in photography, network with successful photographers, learn valuable business and life skills, be inspired and mentored by world class photographer - Scott Robert Lim. For more lighting, posing & inspirational photography tips go to our school link - http://www.scottrobertworkshop.com Check out Scott Robert Lim's award winning images - http://scottrobertgallery.com/ Scott …

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 150 …

Motion Graphics, 3D Modeling & Rendering, Compositing, VFX, beer, and networking. If it involves 3 dimensions, we're down for it.

Corvid College is an experiment in education. In place of bureaucracy we have conviviality, instead of tests we have experiments, we do not have grades but glasses full of wine, and instead of authoritarian models of learning we have horizontalism in action. Without all of the obligations, expenses, and unnecessary paperwork that has turned collegiate education into hassle castle, Corvid is the new model for liberated education. Past courses include: Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! Cult, Culture, “ …

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 …

Anything social sales: from new business models like free trial, freemium, in-app purchases to use of social media for lead generation and sales to social products of the future. Meetup for sales stars, other customer facing personnel and growth hackers to compare notes on what works and what doesn't.

WELCOME TO Modeling Seminars of America is the place where new and experienced models go to get real informaitno about the modeling industry.Sponsored by the "ei" family of companies MSA has been putting on free seminars for models and actors since 2005.  This Meetup group has been created as a convenient way for male and female models, over the age of 18, to learn about our free events. Everything we do at MSA is free.  We have workshops and seminars for both male ane female models along with …

What if economy was, indeed, a "Kosmic system in which each soul expresses itself via its respective persona, or circumstances, in order to allow for the greatest harmony and communion with every other soul,” as H. B. Augustine suggested? What if a commons-based economy was our collective practice of replenishing the resources needed for the well-being of ourselves and future generations?  How would we organize work, commerce, and governance differently from the currently dominant model of soci …

This group is for professionals interested in developing their organizational skills to improve personal productivity, management ability, and to influence their organization to become more effective. Learn the principles and practice the disciplines of getting things done. Weekly workshop with monthly focus on: Personal productivity - getting things done Team productivity and project management Organizational effectiveness The workshops will integrate different approaches to personal and grou …

Tired of partying with people that aren't in your same field or industry? We are the faces behind the camera, and on screen! We are trying to create a social web to help all talent in the area, develop their ports, books, and reels! We have mixers to get together to talk about upcoming projects, castings and events! We are the fashion industry of the Bay and need to support one another! We have a mixture of event from photo shoots sessions, to Networking Brunches! Feel free to use our discussi …

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 …

Connecting Creatives: Entrepreneurs Fashion Crowd Models Actors Stylists MUAH Photographers We are the Buzz, of the Night! We are the Party starters! We are the people that everyone wants to know : "Who are you?" We like to experience the best places here in the BAY! We know about all the local shops, stores, and support local talent! We want to keep everyone in the loop about fun and new events for the Bay AREA! ARE YOU? Do you want to party in the hottest spots in the BAY? DO you want to know …

Do you want to learn about fashion photography from an industry pro? Leon Saperstein has been working in Paris, France, and New York for the past 12 years, and is now coming to teach in California.

Every Sunday evening, a small group of us get together to indulge in glasses of wine, delicious cookies, and drawing beautiful naked women. This all takes place in the chapel of an old convent turned artist collective. The acoustics and lighting in this room are amazing and we take full advantage of it with well selected tunes, and occasionally a live musician to tantalize your ear drums. Bring your own materials. We do not provide easels, but we have cushions, backjacks, and chairs. $10! wine a …

Visit our homepage here: http://www.ZMSF.Org/ Community/forum homepage: Official TZM:SF Community Forum The Zeitgeist Movement is a Sustainability Advocacy Movement that creates community based activism and awareness through a network of Art/Media Events, Annual Events, Global/Regional Chapters, Project Teams and Charity Work. The Movement recognizes that issues such as poverty, corruption, collapse, homelessness, war, starvation and the like appear to be "Symptoms" born out of an outdated socia …

This is a group for anyone interested in applying lean startup thinking inside large organizations. We are entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and corporate innovators who want to test ideas for new products, services, and business models within established companies. Learn how to: - Apply lean startup thinking to the enterprise - Design experiments that align product, business and customer - Conduct internal customer development Whenever possible, we will present actual case studies from large comp …

This group is to help models, film and theatre actors and actresses to meet up, socialize, network and stay up to date with auditions and important events. We are very welcoming and encourage new members. It is a great way to stay in touch with what's going on in the acting space in the bay area and find new and cool projects. We encourage our members to post new events and benefit from this meetup group.

Create a Meetup account and register for this event by April 19th and earn a free event this year! The Bay Area Organization Development Network (BAodn) is a not-for-profit organization created and run by members supporting an organization development (OD) community of practice. With over 30 years history BAodn continues to evolve connecting people who are dedicated to expanding their knowledge, skills and experience in the field of OD. The BAodn is recruiting Board Members!  Please check the a …

Entrepreneurs without Borders (EWB) is a forum for business people, entrepreneurs, and investors who are passionate about solving challenging and intractable socio-economic and environmental problems through the application of technology, best practices, and creative business models. We believe in experimentation, innovation, and the power of market-driven solutions to solve difficult problems. EWB pulls together those developing businesses that serve people at the bottom half of the world’s eco …

Are you self-identified as masculine of center  (butch, trans, FTM, cisgendered male, male, stud, aggressive/AG, dom, macha, tomboi, trans-masculine etc.) and are also interested in creating a band of brothers that helps you stay accountable to your purpose and goals, get clarity in your life, challenge as well as support you? Then this is the group. This group is open to female and male people who self-identify as masculine of center. There is no litmus test to join. If you want to join and exp …

This group is about fashion & beauty enthusiasts from around the world. It involves people who admire and appreciate the beauty and class of French, Italian and American designer collections and products. Events will definitely center around Fashion Weeks (Paris, Milan, NYC etc.) but there will be much more. I anticipate collaboration with beauty companies and fashion houses to make events interesting for members. This is a place for all followers of fashion, retail and fashion weeks, including …