Founded in May 2010, Hudson Valley Click quickly became the largest portfolio building group in the New York Tri-State area. It’s primary focus is to provide access to interesting venues, that would otherwise be cost prohibitive or inaccessible to an individual, to be used as unique sets for the purpose of building a dynamic image portfolio that will stand out among the sea of typical studio images anyone with money to buy a camera and a backdrop could create. The group is open to photographers …

Come and draw the models, drink and mingle with other artists! Each workshop will be themed.  You don't have to be a professional artist to join, just someone that wants to try figure drawing and likes to mingle with other artists.   Some of the events will feature different people's art.

Join us today for a beautiful experience where the night magician is YOU and your camera Learn night photography in just one meetup.Guaranteed! The goal of When the night becomes magic… night photography in NYC is to serve our members by encouraging development of their photographic skills through education and workshops , exhibitions of photographic accomplishments, friendship and socializing with others who share the same love photography and to share our most talented members with individua …

CDI was created by a group of creative, motivated and committed young professionals from around the world and aims to build strong and sustainable urban and rural communities in both the worst off developing countries throughout the world and in disadvantaged local communities in the developed world. CDI implements innovative projects and programs, following the Millenium Development Goals and within CDI's six core inter-related focal areas; Education, Health, Agriculture, Energy, Eco-Enterprise …

Hey there! If you are a person that likes to dabble in video/filmmaking, this is the group for you. Whether you've just purchased your first camera, or you've been making/editing videos for a while now just for fun, this group is intended to give novices like myself a chance to meet like-minded and driven people, who make videos/films for fun rather than marketing or other professional purposes.

What is Co Working ? Co-working is redefining the way we do work. Built around the tenets of community building and sustainability. Co working spaces are shared community spaces for independent professionals to work from like an office but with much more flexibility and creativity.

New York Film Group is a unique collective made up of directors, producers, cinematographers, screen writers, sound designers, photographers, composers, actors, and students that collaborate on a wide range of creative filmmaking projects. Members range the gamut from well known professionals, to students, to those just interested in learning and being a part of a creative community. Great friendships are made here, and anyone with a positive outlook on the creative possibilities is welcome. Ou …

Welcome All Art-Preneurs!! Now, more than ever, in our new digital age learning, networking and sharing are critical to achieving success in the Arts! We're here to help you build upon your creative vision with resources, knowledge and tools that will enable you to create, sell and promote your remarkable art. Join us with one click - Membership is Free - No Registration Required! Zorka Kovacevich "Delivering on the Power and Promise of Technology" Networking Organizer Marketing Consultant …

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …

Black Writers Guild of America (a division of The Today Group) is a professional organization that supports African American writers of various literary backgrounds. We are an organization that provides advocacy, education and support for writers in a very competitive industry. BWGA was established as a network for creative African American literary professionals nationwide. All BWGA events are sponsored by the East Coast Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network and the New York African Amer …

We are a group of photographers who meet to develop and improve our portraiture photography knowledge and skills.  Each meeting is an opportunity to work collaboratively on posing, lighting, composition, setup, exposure, as well as post processing techniques. We have secured a great facility to use each month where we can work with with subjects and models as well ancillary professionals such as makeup artists, hair stylists and fashion/wardrobe professionals.  In addition, in nicer weather we c …

Brandon Gilbert was born in London, England and came to the United States at a very early age. He is a fashion photography icon in the fashion industry specializing in E-commerce, editorials and designer look-books. With 20 years of experience under his belt, Brandon Gilbert has skills unlike any other. His fully equipped duplex located off of Park Ave offers a state of the art studio with all amenities. It is perfectly located for both in studio photo shoots and outdoor scenic shots. He prides …

This group was created as a way for creative professionals in Beacon and the surrounding areas to link up with fellow professionals and possible customers.

The Group is for the Small Business Owners, Solo entrepreneurs/ Professionals who want to discuss creative ways to market and promote their businesses. Discussions will be around: --The multi-cultural environment. Interesting and challenging experiences --Heterogeneous Population is ultimately Humans. How to empathize with the target audience and connect at emotional levels --Is Web 2.0 and social media is taking us back there to the world of what they "Like" and what they don't --How to dissemi …

Our vision is to establish the Connecticut Creative Corridor as a recognized and reputable hotbed of creative and strategic communications talent that enriches our quality of life and makes a significant contribution to the regional economy. We see our mission as raising the visibility and reputation of Connecticut’s world-class creative and strategic communications talent and promote economic development and job creation via the "creative economy." Our value include: • Community - We bring a se …

This group is for business owners and entrepreneurs who are interested in networking in a fun, social community focused on building authentic, meaningful relationships. Meetings and activities will be casual, creative and "out of the box." Networking is all about collaborating with people who are truly aligned with you and your business services and offerings. Referrals, jv partnerships and other collaborations happen naturally when you know, like and trust one another. Business absolutely IS pe …

Let's get together for creative activities like gallery walks in Chelsea, going to the opera, special tours in New York or wine tasting. This is a group for culturally interested Lesbians that would love to spend an afternoon or evening doing fun stuff while meeting other lesbians. If you'd have a wish where you would like to go let me know!

The NY Creative Talent Group is more then a meet-up for male actors and models it's for all entertainment industry professionals who work either in front of the camera, behind the camera or with the camera to meet, network and socialize through informal gatherings, workshops, staged acting and modeling performances and private affairs to achieve their networking goals. All creative entertainment industry professional types as fashion designers, directors, writers, wardrobe, make-up artists, agen …

This group is specifically for professionals in the digital retouching industry, who are in the NYC area (Manhattan and outer boroughs). All levels are welcome, from senior retouchers/managers to junior retouchers just starting out. The goal of this initiative is to develop a community of serious individuals who are passionate about Photoshop retouching, who can guide one another through the industry. Ideally, we would be able to network, provide mentoring, and share our experiences. Please be a …

If you are interested in expanding your community and social support network, to develop new friendships, and plan interesting and fun activities; Then please join our  Nassau County Professional Women's Support Network 50+. Membership will be limited in size so we can enjoy the opportunity to share each others experience, humor, knowledge and personal talents. community members close to Nassau County are welcome. (Please note: we welcome optimistic, positive, giving and supportive members with …

This group serves as a meeting place for writers who are interested in getting feedback on their manuscripts from the writing community. i prefer fiction writers (with emphasis on short stories, that are easier to deal with) but creative non-fiction is welcome as well. The group will not have a professional author in charge, but rather, is meant for folks who have taken at least one class and are familiar with the workshop/booth process. when registering to the group, please answer questions abo …

Many of us want to bring more creativity into our everyday lives but experience resistance along the way. Often times it is our own fears, negative thought patterns or belief systems that get in the way of fully expressing and embracing our unique creative gifts. “Awaken your creative power” is a series of three transformative classes on connecting to these fears and uncovering their hidden message or teachings. When we acknowledge our fears and discover what they really mean to us, we begin to …

This is a group for anyone interested in making friends, socializing, laughing while creating their own masterpiece! No experience or special ability required.   Its about exploring and allowing your creative juices flow! The bonus? you meet great people!

Do you want to meet people who enjoy art and a nice wine? Have some fun with friends, or come here and meet new people, a blank canvas and a glass of wine and your creativity will be unleashed. Come by to have an evening of art and wine. We provide everything else you need. You can bring your own beverage and snacks. An instructor will guide you through an original painting while you enjoy a drink and socializing. At the end of the evening you will bring home a finished acrylic painting and a gr …

THIS IS A GROUP FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN PHOTOGRAPHY ... We're offering 3 professional models for this meet up - ( art nude & lingerie style ) It is the right place for a good time / learn and the same time building friendship with the others - photographers & models Will be different faces - different tastes about images - different eye and knowledge in one place... All for the same reason - MAKE GOOD IMAGES ALSO- there's a image contest to offer for everyone shooting - just send your best shot …

EXIT 165. Interested in collaborating with other creative people who are engaged in advertising, marketing and graphic design? Need to get out, have fun, build your skills and your business? This group is in the start-up phase with the goal of creating a unique co-working community, where people work together, learn together and build their businesses together - in an affordable, flexible, co-working space with the right resources - like really fast internet, comfy meeting space, awesome coffee, …

Focused on the beauty of the human form and the art of photography. We are artistic figure photographers in the area. We welcome professionals, first timers, & anyone that is interested in the art of photography, regardless of your skill level. Our meetings are located in the New Haven area. We provide indoor and outdoor photo sessions with professional models. Membership is FREE for models & photographer. We need models for our Saturday, Sunday, & mid-week workshops, these are always PAID assig …

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 …