About us
đź‘‹Hey Photographers!
Welcome Aboard! We’re a community of photographers learning how to create powerful images. You're not in this alone. Join a group of like-minded friends!
We provide opportunities for new & seasoned photographers to meetup online and in-person. We put a community culture front and center.
Our activities include educational discussions about photography, social meetups with like-minded people, collaboration photo shoots with community members, and MORE!
Our community is part of the ShutterObi photography pro network here on meetup, and are affiliated with the online ShutterObi photography community website.
The ShutterObi community website offers a platform for our members to share photos for evaluation and critique, watch replay videos of meetups on demand, message for help anytime, and live chat 24/7 about photography. And much more.
WHAT WE DO
Our community learns how to take amazing photos! We do this together.
Join today. See you soon at a community meetup!
Upcoming events
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- Network event$10.00
Introduction To Portrait Photography For Beginners: How To Plan, Shoot, Deliver
·OnlineOnline1 attendee from 32 groupsThis meetup is available with a one-time ticket here on Meetup
OR GET UNLIMITED meetups on our community membership site:
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:- A LIVE online photo community meetup focused on learning and improving.
- Learn with your peers and trained coaches!
- Meet with friends, use actual images and practical examples.
- A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included.
- Hosted By A Professional Teacher
THIS MEETUP: Introduction To Portrait Photography For Beginners: How To Plan, Shoot, Deliver
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN- Understand the core principles behind successful portrait photography.
- Plan portrait shoots by managing expectations before starting.
- Build your portfolio by initiating strong creative collaborations.
- Communicate with subjects to create confidence during shoots.
- Choose cameras, lenses, and lighting without overthinking gear.
- Learn lighting methods by practicing one light first.
- Cull, edit, and deliver portraits with clear workflows.
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This meetup is available with a one-time ticket here on Meetup
OR GET UNLIMITED meetups on our community membership site:
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
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Already a monthly member? Login & access the meetup event:
https://www.shutterobi.com - Network event$10.00
How To Build Strong Photos W Composition: How To Use ORIENTATION & ASPECT RATIOS
·OnlineOnline2 attendees from 32 groupsThis meetup is available with a one-time ticket here on Meetup
OR GET UNLIMITED meetups on our community membership site:
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:- A LIVE online photo community meetup focused on learning and improving.
- Learn with your peers and trained coaches!
- Meet with friends, use actual images and practical examples.
- A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included.
- Hosted By A Professional Teacher
THIS MEETUP: How To Build Strong Photos W Composition: How To Use ORIENTATION & ASPECT RATIOS
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN- Understand how aspect ratios shape viewer experience.
- Distinguish aspect ratio from horizontal and vertical orientation.
- Choose ratios that fit different publishing platforms.
- Recognize common social media and printing dilemmas.
- Use consistent orientation to strengthen visual storytelling.
- Balance costs, risks, and needs before cropping.
- Apply practical cropping choices without overthinking them.
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This meetup is available with a one-time ticket here on Meetup
OR GET UNLIMITED meetups on our community membership site:
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
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Already a monthly member? Login & access the meetup event:
https://www.shutterobi.com - Network event$10.00
Adobe PHOTOSHOP For Absolute Beginners! How To Edit Your Photos With Confidence
·OnlineOnline1 attendee from 32 groupsThis meetup is available with a one-time ticket here on Meetup
OR GET UNLIMITED meetups on our community membership site:
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:- A LIVE online photo community meetup focused on learning and improving.
- Learn with your peers and trained coaches!
- Meet with friends, use actual images and practical examples.
- A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included.
- Hosted By A Professional Teacher
THIS MEETUP: Adobe PHOTOSHOP For Absolute Beginners! How To Edit Your Photos With Confidence
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN- Understand what Photoshop does for photographers.
- Know when Photoshop beats Lightroom for editing.
- Learn why RAW files protect editing flexibility.
- Understand non-destructive editing and its advantages.
- Use layers to experiment without damaging originals.
- Learn essential layer controls for confident editing.
- Build confidence through a simple Photoshop workflow.
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This meetup is available with a one-time ticket here on Meetup
OR GET UNLIMITED meetups on our community membership site:
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
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Already a monthly member? Login & access the meetup event:
https://www.shutterobi.com - Network event$10.00
Breaking Down Great Photography: How To Take Strong Images That Serve A Purpose
·OnlineOnline2 attendees from 32 groupsThis meetup is available with a one-time ticket here on Meetup
OR GET UNLIMITED meetups on our community membership site:
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:- A LIVE online photo community meetup focused on learning and improving.
- Learn with your peers and trained coaches!
- Meet with friends, use actual images and practical examples.
- A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included.
- Hosted By A Professional Teacher
THIS MEETUP: Breaking Down Great Photography: How To Take Strong Images That Serve A Purpose: Edward Steichen
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN- How Edward Steichen made photography serve different purposes.
- Why mastering craft gives photographers more creative freedom.
- How lighting shapes mood, emphasis, and perception.
- Why portraits represent the photographer’s interpretation.
- How style should adapt to each assignment.
- Why Steichen’s experimentation kept his photography adaptable.
- How photographs communicate and build larger stories.
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This meetup is available with a one-time ticket here on Meetup
OR GET UNLIMITED meetups on our community membership site:
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
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Already a monthly member? Login & access the meetup event:
https://www.shutterobi.com
Past events
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