Meet other locals who are interested in photography. We will meet to discuss technique, critique our work, and explore and photograph interesting cityscapes, industrial sites, and landscapes throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Whether you are a novice or seasoned professional, your medium is film or digital capture; you shoot small, medium or large format in color or black & white, this is the meetup group for you if you are an active photographer truly passionate about your work!
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Past Events
Thursday, Sep 20, 2018, 7:00 AM PDT
Introduction to Stereo Photography. How to Make Digital Stereo Photographs
Stereo (3-D) photography is the marvelous craft of making pictures with the illusion of depth. Learn how to create, view, and share stereo photographs, and enjoy breathtaking stereo photography from Golden Gate Stereoscopic Society members. Add a dimension to your photography! Explore the art and history of stereo with the Golden Gate Stereoscopic Society.
Thursday, Aug 23, 2018, 7:00 PM PDT
"The Art Of Image Making" by Taylor Boone
The following topics will be covered: 6 proven ways to discover your voice as a photographer. Tools and tips on how to harness your charisms to set your subject at easy to create the image you want. Look at unconventional space to see what can be created in the most unforeseen location. Trust your instinct and create art form your passion. During live photo shoots, Taylor will explain and demonstrate from start to finish how to connect with subjects through positive body language. By the end of this class, you will have the tools and confidence to photograph your clients to show their authentic …
Monday, Jun 18, 2018, 7:00 PM PDT
"Personal Best" by Oliver Klink
With so many images published daily, how can your images stand out, be recognized, be published? Personal Best shows the progression of Oliver Klink’s photography over the year and the turning points, which gained him international recognition and awards. One key factor was his photography progressed from “documenting” to “creative expression”. He will also share three take aways that might lead to new idea for your own photography.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 7:15 PM PDT
"Composition Now: Contemporary Approaches to a Timeless Art" with Erin Babnik
Composition is one of the most controversial topics in photography. Some critics deny that it is teachable, some even say that it is irrelevant in photography, and then there are people who maintain that composition is more important than light. In this highly unusual exploration of the topic, Erin Babnik discusses the art of composition with regards to its controversies, its ancient history, its evolving trends, and its ability to help generate meaning in an image. Erin’s points weave together historical, practical, and theoretical considerations with a focus on the …
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About the Group

The Bay Area Photography & Exploration Society
San Francisco, CA Founded on Apr 5, 2018 Group founded on Meetup in 2007