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
The Secret To Turning Your Images Into Income: An Intro To Event Photography
·OnlineOnline21 attendees from 30 groupsThis meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THIS MEETUP:- An online photography community meetup focused on learning and photo education.
- Learn with a community of peers!
- Look and learn with friends, actual images & community photo examples.
- A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included.
- Hosted By A Professional Photographer And Teacher
TODAY’S TOPIC: The Secret To Turning Your Images Into Income: An Intro To Event Photography
- Recognize event photography as a repeatable income opportunity.
- Explain the framework for capturing a complete event story.
- Anticipate challenges: lighting, speed, and once-only event moments.
- Plan before events using preparation checklists effectively.
- Capture decisive moments while blending into the background.
- Deliver fast edits and images that clients value.
- Build a portfolio, network consistently, and secure repeat event clients.
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This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership.
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Already a MONTHLY MEMBER? Log in & access this session:
https://www.shutterobi.com2 attendees from this group - Network event
Photography 101 For Absolute Beginners! Take Photos That You're Proud To Show
·OnlineOnline18 attendees from 30 groupsThis meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THIS MEETUP:- An online photography community meetup focused on learning and photo education.
- Learn with a community of peers!
- Look and learn with friends, actual images & community photo examples.
- A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included.
- Hosted By A Professional Teacher
TODAY: Photography 101 For Beginners: How To Use The Exposure Triangle ~ Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO
- Understand the exposure triangle, controlling brightness, and creative outcomes
- Evaluate the scene light direction intensity before choosing settings
- Apply aperture to manage light and depth of field
- Use shutter speed to freeze motion or blur
- Adjust ISO sensitivity, balancing brightness against noise artifacts
- Analyze tradeoffs between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
- Deliberately choose settings matching the creative intent of the scene conditions
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This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership.
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Already a monthly member? Login & access your perks:
https://www.shutterobi.com - Network event
Introduction To Portrait Photography For Beginners: From First Shoot to Delivery
·OnlineOnline11 attendees from 30 groupsThis meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH TODAY’S MEETUP:- An online photography community meetup focused on learning and photo education.
- Learn with a community of peers!
- Look and learn with friends, actual images & community photo examples.
- A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included.
- Hosted By A Professional Photographer And Teacher
TODAY’S TOPIC: Introduction To Portrait Photography For Beginners: From First Shoot to Delivery
- Define portrait photography goals, styles, and outcomes clearly
- Manage client expectations using contracts, mood boards, planning
- Initiate collaborations proactively to build portfolio opportunities
- Communicate confidently before, during, and after shoots
- Use light intentionally instead of relying on gear
- Direct subjects empathetically to create natural, confident portraits
- Execute workflow: cull, edit, deliver efficiently and consistently
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This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership.
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Already a MONTHLY MEMBER? Log in & access this session:
https://www.shutterobi.com - Network event
Adobe PHOTOSHOP For Absolute Beginners! How To Edit Your Photos With Confidence
·OnlineOnline19 attendees from 30 groupsThis meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH TODAY’S MEETUP:- An online photography community meetup focused on learning and photo education.
- Learn with a community of peers!
- Look and learn with friends, actual images & community photo examples.
- A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included.
- Hosted By A Professional Photographer And Teacher
TODAY’S TOPIC: Adobe PHOTOSHOP For Absolute Beginners! How To Edit Your Photos With Confidence
- Recognize limitations of basic editors and the need for Photoshop
- Understand Photoshop's purpose: deep single-image problem solving
- Explain how RAW files retain data, enabling flexible edits
- Apply non-destructive editing using layers to protect originals
- Differentiate Photoshop versus Lightroom workflows and appropriate use cases
- Use core tools: layers, opacity, visibility, and undo for control
- Develop safe, efficient editing habits, avoiding destructive trend chasing
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This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members
➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → https://www.shutterobi.com/join
Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership.
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Already a MONTHLY MEMBER? Log in & access this session:
https://www.shutterobi.com3 attendees from this group
Past events
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