Photographers, improve your "soft skills" at the new Toastmasters Photography Club. Take your photography to a higher level by developing the soft skills required in every area of life. Learn how to present your art to the public, communicate your ideas more effectively, evaluate and encourage others to grow, inspire others to accomplish large projects, and generally be more comfortable in social settings.   What's Our Goal Lensmasters is a membership club for local photographers to get …

If you just purchased a new DSLR or have one that you want to learn how to use off Auto mode, we encourage you to join us in one of our various discuss and practice sessions. You don’t even need an SLR to come out and enjoy being out and about learning, discussing and sharing your thoughts on photography. If you have a cell phone .. you have a camera! You may even make a new friend or two while you are at one of the meetups! It’s been known to happen! Photography, new friends and fun … it happen …

Want to just get out and take photos? Want to learn more about your camera? Want to hang out with folks who actually understandyour obsession with photography? Did you come to the right place! We are an informal bunch of shutter-happy, fun-loving camera buffs. What do we do? We go places and take pictures of stuff. Any stuff. Lots of stuff. We also hang out and talk. We have been known to do both at the same time. Afterward, some people might drink Margaritas. It's been known to h …

(Formerly the Mission Viejo Photography Meetup) Whether a hobbyist, a professional or someone in need of help with a new camera, you’ve found the right group. Here are some details about our great group: • We have both regular monthly meetings and scheduled excursions as well as informal get-together discussions. • Scheduled photography outings include nature centers, botanical gardens, whale watching trips, special events, and simple afternoons photographing beautiful Orange, L.A. a …

Photography Classes for all levels, photography is a great hobby to have, if you are just starting and shoot in auto you will benefit from my beginners class (Part I). All classes are hands-on and 8 hours long. In my mind to really understand photography you need to do it, shoot with a purpose to really understand what is camera creating. I been told I have a lot of patience and my photography workshops do work. I started 4 years ago and been extending the exercises for a more clear structure to …

WHAT IS A SMUG? A SMUG is a place where you can learn, teach and meet up with other photographers who share your passion. It's also how we can tell you what's happening in our world and discover what's happening in yours. SMUGs are a great way to connect with other photographers and add a few weapons to your creative arsenal.  and... smugs are always FREE!   HOW MUCH IS IT TO JOIN? zero.  it's free!  it costs nothing to join, nothing to attend, nothing, nothing, nothing   HOW DID THIS START? smu …

The News Photographers and Videographers Group If you are interested in learning how to shoot breaking news video / photo scene events with your digital still image DSLR photo cameras and HD video cameras - The News Photographers and Videographers Group is for you! Shooting breaking news video clip story footage for television news broadcasts and shooting news scene photos for newspapers and online news photo / video distribution websites is a highly specialized craft of photography.    Televisi …

Jules Bianchi is a wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer who speaks all over the country to professional photographers helping them to improve their business and their skills. She also holds workshops for non-professional photographers who are interested in learning more about how to make their cameras work for them and get the shot they want! In a fun and informative style, Jules will help you get to the next level in your photography. Our latest workshop is on JANUARY 26, …

  Enlightened Paranormal Investigators of California (EPIC)   is a southern-California based group of knowledgeable Researchers and Investigators committed to making serious contributions to the Field of the Paranormal, and to the advancement of Paranormal Research and Investigation. Our current headquarters are based in Chino, CA.   EPIC is NOT an amateur “ghost-hunting” group!  We are a genuine group of serious, dedicated Paranormal Researchers and Investigators. Our tremendous devotion an …