As we noted almost three years ago, this group is all about making history fun, nothing like those boring school clases. Our plan is simple: invite history authors to join us, meet and share historical documents, photos or film, hike and walkabout, and swap yarns and tales and our own history plans. At various shows we have presented for schools, community centers and groups over the past 18 years all over Washington, people who have attended have asked if we could meet on a regular basis to sha …

We initiated this meet-up group to promote the outdoors activities offered by Sierra Club in Washington State. Our goal is to provide activities for all levels of physical abilities, including family activities. Sierra Club advocates for conservation of the land, water, and forests, and the fish and mammals who live there. We offer outings to show our members and the public what Sierra Club is doing and what we have accomplished, and to honor the magnificence of the outdoors.

***If you want to shoot in a professional studio or simply learn HOW to work in a studio, this is the place to be.  FREE one-on-one help/Instruction and the lowest rates in the entire area** We are a 1200 ft studio located in Tacoma and specializing during the day in family portraits. This meetup group is our outreach to Photographers and Models in the south sound. While we are a for-profit business and rent time to photographers at below market rates, our goal is to develop a community in the …

Greetings! We facilitate outdoor activities with a sensitivity for people of varied abilities. Our organizational strength is built on the camaraderie that develops from enjoying nature together. We are a non-competitive group that encourages community and quality friendships, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors of the Northwest! With plenty of hiking options around, you are sure to find a trail you'll enjoy!  Other activities we'll embark on from time to time include backpacking, camping, …

Geared for those who have considered, are considering entering the wedding and portrait photography business (or for those who simply want to take better family & friend portraits) with opportunities to build your portfolio and receive a little instruction. This site is NOT geared for brides to join.  HOWEVER, if you are looking for a wedding photographer please e-mail the organizer and I will be more than happy to assist you (free) in finding a photographer for your wedding day. Back to the gro …

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 …

Odd name for a photography group huh? That’s because this is a group for people who enjoy different types of photography and want to explore different genres. The plan is to have smaller groups so the meetups can be focused. For example we’ll have meetups for people who are complete novices to digital photography, and meetups for people who want to work on a specific genre. Some of the things we’ll do include introduction to the camera, introduction to studio photography, portrait studio photogr …

We are not accepting new members at this time. We will be considering new members starting June 15th. The membership fee will be $15 for new members. A face photo and real first name will be required. Tired of being stuck at home? Are you ashamed that you don't know any of the major attractions in your own state? Stumped on where to take your visiting guests when they come for a visit? Then this group is for you! We are a group of people who want to know the ins and outs of Washington State. T …