This group focus exclusively on photographic lighting techniques. Mostly with off-camera flashes using snoots, gobos, gels, diffusers, reflectors, kookaloris (cookies) and lots of creativity. The goal is to learn from each other, practice what we learn and have fun! You should join if any of these apply: - you have a passion for photography - you are an enthusiastic photographer that wants to explore lighting - you read the "Strobist" blog and want to explore the lighting techniques learned …

This Meetup presents workshops and classes that provide experience and instruction in fashion/glamour photography. The purpose is to give members hands on experience working with models in a photo studio and also provide classroom instruction. Discussion topics include camera settings, studio lighting, interacting with the model, use of wardrobe and makeup, the photographer's role in managing a photo shoot, and using Photoshop and other software to create high quality images. Workshop attend …

The Carriage House Studio is a photography studio and gallery in Washington, DC, offering studio rental, and photography workshops and exhibits. The studio consists of 1,200 square feet of floor space (60' by 20') at street level, with extensive private alleyways for outdoor work. The studio is located in an historic landmark 1860's carriage house in the Logan Circle Arts District, a few blocks from the Convention Center, White House and Union Station. Although primarily used as a photography st …

This meetup explores boudoir photography both in the studio and on location. There will be two different types of meetups. The first is the educational meetup which will talk about the photographic process of boudoir photography including lighting, posing, locations, props and hair/makeup/clothing. The other type of meetup will be photographic shoots with a model. These shoots will be in an intimate, professional, atmosphere with a limited number photographers.

Welcome to the House of Chic! We are a group of Savvy, Classy, and Sophicated ladies who enjoy all that is Fashionable, Fun, and Chic in the Dc, Maryland, and Virginia Metro Area. We are about having a good time, enjoying life and loving every minute of it! We support social and business networking events that focus on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and all things Chic! Why Join? Are you a "Get-It Girl" or a Social Butterfly? Looking to find out whats going on in the area? This group is for you! A …

Organized to foster a greater networking of individuals engaged in capturing and portraying the human figure in diverse ways. Artists, photographers, make-up artists, figure models, photography models and fashion models.

This Meetup is for anyone interested in getting some hands-on experience with the various aspects of on-location portrait photography. We concentrate on learning and experimenting with specific photographic techniques that are relevant to portrait photography.   If you look over our past meetups, you will see examples of our explorations. This is a wonderful place to learn and practice portrait photography.  We rarely use paid models, and we don't schedule photo shoots where the participants wal …

This is the central group for Transgendered Ladies and Cross Dressers and their partners in the Washington D.C. area to network, learn, grow, and come together socially in safe, trans friendly venues. So whatever interests or needs that you have as a trans lady, you should be able to find it in joining us here. These are opportunities to dress up and have fun, socialize, build friendships, share, explore, expand, and celebrate our femininity together in safe and enjoyable settings. It is also …

Glamour photography: is a genre of photography whereby the subjects are portrayed in a romantic or sexually alluring way. The subjects may be fully clothed, seminude, or nude. So if you really want to learn about and shoot glamour this is the group for you! Please join us. Welcome to the Glamour Photography Workshops & Shootout group of the Washington DC Metro Area. Our group is dedicated to putting on instructional workshops focused on teaching you or improving your glamour photography skills a …

Welcome to The Pixel Poets, a collaborative group for models, photographers, stylists, and designers coming together to work with, and learn from, each other to assist in taking your portfolios to the next level. Shooting primarily at Union 206 Studios, a 6000 sq.ft. facility in Alexandria, Va with 3 separate studio spaces, we will have: workshops with phenomenal models to help build your portfolios, collaborative events to network with others in the industry, and classes led by seasoned vetera …

Washington DC Newsroom is an amatuer group of individuals that bring together their skills, talents, expertise, and equipment to create a real news production for broadcast on Youtube and the internet. The goal of this group is to give an opportunity to everyday people who have a talent for gathering, producing, and broadcasting news as a hobby.  Perhaps you have a talent for being in front of the camera or directing a news show. Maybe you have an eye for the news or writing script. Perhaps you …

This is a group for women who are single, and want to connect with other girlfriends and have fun ! Want to get together and talk about makeup, go for a wine-tasting , go shopping, go to the movies, go to someones house, or just go get coffee with the girls, this group is for all ages, (21-35) if you have lots of energy and love to socialize then this group is for you ! I also would like this group to help us motivate each other on our careers and be supported by like minded women where we can a …

Calling all Bollywood enthusiasts to come together and push the limits of Bollywood to extend to DC and to the world. We want to let your hidden talents be exposed to the world and make Bollywood even better than what it is. The aim of this group is to learn to develop ourselves in the areas of acting, directing, singing etc. and to become a part of Bollywood. We will have expert sessions to hone your skills in the areas of acting, directing, photography etc in Bollywood style. Let your creativi …

Calling all natural divas and gents in the DMV!!! The Sisterlocked Diva wants to bring the fun social chatter from social media into lively and interactive in-person meet ups! This meet up group is for transitioners, new natural divas, TWA and fro lovers, loc rockers, Sisterlock rockers, twisted sisters, and protective style rocking queens! Brothers we welcome you too! Come out and mingle with The Sisterlocked Diva as we talk hair care, hair products, healthy eating, exercise, skin beauty, makeu …

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 is a group for women who love hair extensions, weaves and wigs and have no problem wearing them. With the whole Natural Hair movement some women choose to go natural but wear protective styles while transitioning. Some people really don't realize just how easy it is to maintain a weave for women that have busy lives and schedules. This is also a safe haven for women who have severe hair loss due to sickness, alopecia or even hereditary balding. This group will be fun, meeting women from all …

Hi girls!! This is a billingual group focusing on beauty, health, and skincare in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Please provide us with a little information about yourself and upload a photo so we can see your smile :) Soy una Latina apasionada por la moda, salud, belleza, al no encontrar un grupo de mujeres con mis intereses decidí formar uno, en el cual podamos intercambiar tips de belleza y salud, encontrar los mejores productos del mercado, aprender sobre maquillaje, cuidado de la piel, etc. …

This is a group for women. This is about educating ourselves on beauty, fashion, and fitness. We also will learn about nutrition and health. This is a group that will help motivate each other to be more successful. This is also a group to make more friends with similar interests.  This is a group where we set goals, and work towards meeting those.  This is a community of people that meet regularly.  This is not a business, a job, or spam.  We will go shopping together, have makeup classes, take …