Champaign Model Photography Meetup Group

Whether you’ve been shooting for years, you're just starting to figure out your camera settings, you're an experienced model, or you're totally new to posing in front of the lens—you belong here.

The goal isn't to hold a stiff networking event or listen to long lectures. Instead, it’s all about getting together, grabbing a coffee, trying out some fun creative ideas, and helping each other build awesome portfolios.

Here is what we’ll generally do:

Hang out and connect: Let’s kick things off by just chatting, meeting new faces, and sharing what kind of creative projects we want to work on.

Shoot and experiment: We’ll break off into smaller groups to shoot, test out lighting, try different angles, and just have fun creating.

Keep it welcoming: This is a zero-pressure zone. It doesn't matter what gear you use or how much experience you have; we're all just here to learn and make cool art.

What to bring:

Photographers: Your camera, your favorite lens, and a good attitude. (Bring portable lighting if you want, but natural light is totally fine too!)

Models: A couple of favorite outfit options that make you feel great, and your portfolio/socials to share.

Everyone: Just yourself and a way to swap Instagram handles or contact info.

Just a quick note: this is a safe, respectful, and collaborative space. Mutual respect and communication are everything.

Whether you’ve been shooting for years, you're just starting to figure out your camera settings, you're an experienced model, or you're totally new to posing in front of the lens—you belong here.

The goal isn't to hold a stiff networking event or listen to long lectures. Instead, it’s all about getting together, grabbing a coffee, trying out some fun creative ideas, and helping each other build awesome portfolios.

Here is what we’ll generally do:

Hang out and connect: Let’s kick things off by just chatting, meeting new faces, and sharing what kind of creative projects we want to work on.

Shoot and experiment: We’ll break off into smaller groups to shoot, test out lighting, try different angles, and just have fun creating.

Keep it welcoming: This is a zero-pressure zone. It doesn't matter what gear you use or how much experience you have; we're all just here to learn and make cool art.

What to bring:

Photographers: Your camera, your favorite lens, and a good attitude. (Bring portable lighting if you want, but natural light is totally fine too!)

Models: A couple of favorite outfit options that make you feel great, and your portfolio/socials to share.

Everyone: Just yourself and a way to swap Instagram handles or contact info.

Just a quick note: this is a safe, respectful, and collaborative space. Mutual respect and communication are everything.

Whether you’ve been shooting for years, you're just starting to figure out your camera settings, you're an experienced model, or you're totally new to posing in front of the lens—you belong here.

The goal isn't to hold a stiff networking event or listen to long lectures. Instead, it’s all about getting together, grabbing a coffee, trying out some fun creative ideas, and helping each other build awesome portfolios.

Here is what we’ll generally do:

Hang out and connect: Let’s kick things off by just chatting, meeting new faces, and sharing what kind of creative projects we want to work on.

Shoot and experiment: We’ll break off into smaller groups to shoot, test out lighting, try different angles, and just have fun creating.

Keep it welcoming: This is a zero-pressure zone. It doesn't matter what gear you use or how much experience you have; we're all just here to learn and make cool art.

What to bring:

Photographers: Your camera, your favorite lens, and a good attitude. (Bring portable lighting if you want, but natural light is totally fine too!)

Models: A couple of favorite outfit options that make you feel great, and your portfolio/socials to share.

Everyone: Just yourself and a way to swap Instagram handles or contact info.

Just a quick note: this is a safe, respectful, and collaborative space. Mutual respect and communication are everything.

Whether you’ve been shooting for years, you're just starting to figure out your camera settings, you're an experienced model, or you're totally new to posing in front of the lens—you belong here.

The goal isn't to hold a stiff networking event or listen to long lectures. Instead, it’s all about getting together, grabbing a coffee, trying out some fun creative ideas, and helping each other build awesome portfolios.

Here is what we’ll generally do:

Hang out and connect: Let’s kick things off by just chatting, meeting new faces, and sharing what kind of creative projects we want to work on.

Shoot and experiment: We’ll break off into smaller groups to shoot, test out lighting, try different angles, and just have fun creating.

Keep it welcoming: This is a zero-pressure zone. It doesn't matter what gear you use or how much experience you have; we're all just here to learn and make cool art.

What to bring:

Photographers: Your camera, your favorite lens, and a good attitude. (Bring portable lighting if you want, but natural light is totally fine too!)

Models: A couple of favorite outfit options that make you feel great, and your portfolio/socials to share.

Everyone: Just yourself and a way to swap Instagram handles or contact info.

Just a quick note: this is a safe, respectful, and collaborative space. Mutual respect and communication are everything.