What we’re about
The Bend Photographers Meetup Group aims to bring all levels of photographers together through shooting, sharing, and socializing in order to help them to improve their skills and expand their knowledge and passion about photography.
We began in 2008 as a focal point for local, aspiring photographers to come together to share, learn, network and explore their passion for photography. We are a welcoming, inclusive group of photographers ranging from beginning through professional levels of skill. We emphasize an interactive development of our skills through a diverse blend of classes, outings, socials, and photo reviews. We emphasize both the technical and artistic aspects of photography. We foster learning as a community of photographers through shooting, sharing, and discussing our photos.
Come join us!
FEES
Membership fees: to cover admin costs and purchase equipment and supplies to directly support members: $35 (365 days). Membership fees will restart in January 2, 2024. 60 DAY FREE TRIAL.
Event Fees: We rarely charge for event fees. If we funds for an honorarium or something like big photocopying expenses, we may charge a small event fee, like $5.
Membership and Activity Fees Schedule and Policies
Upcoming events
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Best of 2025 Photo Potluck and 2026 Discussion
Colleen's home, 21230 Yeoman, Bend, OR, USHi Folks,
We're starting off the new year on the right foot with a best of 2025 photo slideshow, potluck social, and discussion. Colleen Bittner will graciously host our group at her home for an evening of food, fun, fellowship, and forecasting. Her address and map are found below.
POTLUCK SOCIAL
A potluck as we're winding down from holiday festivities may be an unlikely event but it provides the opportunity for us to get together and visit in a social setting.
No meal assignments are planned. We trust that members will choose to contribute a main or side dish; salad or dessert. When you decide on what you want to bring, post a comment on this event so others know what's coming and what would compliment your offering. Of course, you're welcome to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy and share.
The photo group will provide plates, cups, napkins, and flatware. We ask that you bring a serving utensil if needed for your contribution.
BEST OF 2025 PHOTOS SLIDESHOW
We will have a slideshow of your FIVE FAVORITE PHOTOS from 2025 running during our potluck and social. Since we won't be stopping the slideshow to discuss photos, you might want to add your name on your images for others to identify your work.
Up to FIVE photos can be submitted to the following link. When you choose the photos you want to share, you can upload them directly to a Google Drive Folder for our group photos. For best results, their size should be between 1 and 10MB each.
MEETUP GROUP GOOGLE PHOTOS FOLDER
2026 PHOTO GROUP DISCUSSION
We will also take have a discussion on the direction and dedication for the photo group in 2026. Please come with ideas to share and how you can contribute to the group success next year.3 attendees
Past events
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