… Later, I was working in the corporate sector as a graphic designer and branding consultant, making plenty of money, feeling unfulfilled, and seeking solace in weekend photography gigs and photo clubs. Soon, I was looking for ways to ditch work for photo gigs without getting caught. It took a couple of family tragedies to wake me up and decide it was time for a change... and with that, I quit my job, packed up my life and moved across the country to Seattle for a fresh start. My goal was to start …

I've noticed that the most interesting photography meetup groups are located in the Seattle area and that some photography enthusiasts like myself have had to travel far to get to these meetups. I've created this meetup group to meet as a bridge to close that huge gaps and give these photographers a place closer to home where they can meet up and share their love and passion for photography. The focus of this group will be mostly people photography i.e portraiture, fashion, glamour, artistic ki …

Organizing fashion photoshoots with theme and purpose in a group forum. Directing model movement on camera in a editorial style used in national fashion magazines.  Former New York photographer Jim Hadley with extensive history will direct photographers into seeing and capturing the simulation of naturalness with models. These meetups are definitely a learning and sharing experience. Join us and hopefully you are also willing to share as you learn more. "We are aspiring photographers, models, …

We are building a group of photographers who are interested in improving their craft. We NEVER know enough about photography. We get together to learn and to teach each other something. Do you have something to share? We want to hear and see it. Do you know someone who is very knowledgeable about some phase of photography? Let's get him/her in to teach us something. And let's have some fun! Let's put on some fun photo shoots. Let's all go photograph a waterfall together. Let's take pictures of b …

This group was created for photographers who want to learn how to properly light, compose, and edit glamour images. Many meet ups and workshops will be scheduled as well as some shoot outs with the area's hottest models.

Hello Photographers! We're a new group for photographers of all levels. If you're experienced, we'll give you lots of opportunities to try new things, and if you're a newer photographer or just tyring to build your business, we'll have tons of opportunities to learn and build your portfolio. We'll set up group photoshoots and have educational meetings. Although many of our shoots will bridal and engagement related, we'll also have fashion, maternity, infants and children, and many other shoot ty …

This meetup is here to foster networking in the Seattle fashion scene through events and shows for Seattle area photographers, fashion designers, fashion brands, retailers, showroom owners, fashion bloggers, models, producers and other fashion industry professionals.   This meetup is organized by Christopher Chapman ( www.christopherchapman.net).  Seattle Fashion Photographer and fashion industry insider.  It was previously organized by Blogger, Stylist and social media maven, Cynde of Cynde In …

Welcome to the Seattle Photography Group! Our mission is to reveal the huge number of hidden or inaccessible photography activities that can be so hard to find, and to consolidate local photography activities and resources helping our members push their limits and expand their skills both through practice and working with other aspiring photographers. Our group provides value by offering activities which might be difficult for a lone photographer to set up, such as fashion shoots with aspiring m …

If you would like to do more modeling, or get started let us help you. Perhaps being a model is what you are doing full time, or is just something that you have always wanted to do. Whatever level you are at, we plan on making your experience easier, and more fun. Each level has its skills and challenges, let us help you to develop the connections and experience to get to what ever level you want as quickly as you can. For the beginner we can help you to find photographers to work with, and prov …

Black Mist Productions was started several years ago as a means for like-minded artists, photographers, models, and photographers to get together and share their love of all things artistic and beautiful.

Geared for those wishing to enter the wedding and portrait photography business (or for those who simply want to take family & friend portraits) with opportunities to build your portfolio and receive a little instruction from Sonny & Monica of Family Affair Photography.  Each meeting will examine a different aspect of the portrait and wedding photography business. We will be giving participants a chance to work hands on with models on location and in studio. The majority of the classes will take …

Figure drawing and painting