About us
A COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY.
Welcome to The Art of Photography International! Our purpose is to spark creativity, open new doors, incite discussion and learn from each other in a positive and sharing environment. The program is designed to facilitate the merging of the principles of art and graphic design with excellent camera craft. To take each one of us no matter what level of experience to places, levels and worlds that are out of our comfort zone. Our review/discussion programs, our photo shoots and educational sessions are free. Your submissions for discussion are for you to choose without regard to theme or genre. However, because we are a public group, we ask that you refrain from submitting photos of nudes or with sexual content. We recommend uploading photos at 72 dpi, with the longer side 2048 pixels.
To cultivate artistic discernment and good sportsmanship and encourage focused creativity, we hold a monthly themed, contest judged by founder Jack Wild. He selects one winner and several honorable mentions. Every event photo shoot has a challenge with one winner.
The Art Of Photography began as a Museum Art School program in 2002 and has expanded to over 19,000 members worldwide, so many of whom have grown into exceptional photographers that are hugely represented in international award shows. We are truly excited for your participation and look forward to your development as creative and artistic photographers.
Jack Wild, Founder MFA/MS Photography
Peter Barnick, Network Organizer
IMPORTANT LINKS
Photography articles and the Glossary are now located at:
🔴 TAOP Papers and Articles
🔴 Glossary (A-Z) for The Art of Photography
🔴 TAOP International Photo Albums
Featured event
SUNRISE IN HOLLYWOOD (BEACH) PHOTOSHOOT CHALLENGE - SUNDAY 03/15 @ 6:30 AM
❌No Zoom Session Today❌
👉 Join us for a Beach Sunrise Event and a wealth of endless photography opportunities at Hollywood’s Beach famous Broadwalk!
Please observe all public health practices during the shoot and know that each attending participant is solely responsible for his/her own actions, protection, and safekeeping.
We’ll begin early at 6:45AM (ish)... Sunrise is scheduled for 7:29 AM this day) for a sunrise beach shoot. There are opportunities for shooting sunrise images with foreground silhouettes against Lifeguard stations, shacks, beach umbrellas, chairs, palm trees etc., or any creative composition you can create.
After that, you’re free to roam north or south on the Broadwalk and seek out the endless shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, art deco and other early architecture. Also, you’ll be able to photograph people in motion and in other states of being. Runners, walkers, skaters, bicyclists, skateboarders and an endless window of photographic subjects will await your captures.
🔺 PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
• Sunrise Beach / Seascapes
• Character Studies
• Street Photography
• Multiple Unlimited Beach-Side Scenes
• Shops, Restaurants
• Art Deco and Interesting Architecture
• Happy People and Much More
As always, your photo opportunities are limited only by your imagination. This venue will give you lots of food for thought.
🔺 TECHNIQUES TO CONSIDER
Look over the material provided by the Art of Photography (US) on creative and artistic techniques located at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
You will find TIPS and IDEAS for Shooting:
-Sunrise Photo
-Street Photography
-Character Studies
-Architectural Details
Composition... AND MUCH MORE
🔺HOW TO GET THERE
From the North:
Take I-95 South and exit Sheridan Street towards the East. Turn right at A1A and head south. Turn left at Johnson Street and the garage will be on your right-hand side.
From the South:
Take I-95 North and exit Hollywood Blvd East. Turn left in A1A and head north. Turn Right at Johnson Street and the parking garage will be on your right.
🔺 PARKING
A Public Parking garage is located inside the Margaritaville Resort on Johnson Street just east of A1A (just north of the midway point of the Broadwalk).
After parking, go to the ground floor and just a few steps away towards the beach you’ll see the Hollywood Beach Theater (open theater) which will be our starting point at 6:45AM (ish). We will not be meeting after the shoot.
🔶 FOLLOW UP
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Once the Meetup Photoshoot ends, we will create an album for you to post three (3) of your best photographs from the event before 7 pm Friday March 20. This **album will be judged, and the winner along with second and third place will be announced shortly thereafter.**The winning image will become the permanent album cover for the event.
See You at the SUNRISE IN HOLLYWOOD (Beach) Broadwalk and Follow Up!
Upcoming events
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- Network event
🌐 SAT 3/14 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline24 attendees from 6 groups👉 This is your Invitation to another great Online Photography Event 👈
💥 Please follow our Event page as we are now alternating our Sat/Sun sessions.
Notes:
· You do not have to be a member of the Art of Photography International to attend this event.
· However, to submit a photo to the session photo album, you must be a member of The Art of Photography International site.
· You can join with this link The Art of Photography International, then click on the red "JOIN THIS SITE" bar icon.
Instructions:
✅ Upload only ONE photo to the Session album AFTER you see the “Welcome …” photo slide (AFTER 5 pm on Sunday and BEFORE the day of the Sat/Sun of the Session).
✅ You must be attending in order for your image to be reviewed during a session.
✅ A maximum of 30 photographs will be considered for review as time and content allow.
✅ Following the sessions the albums will be deleted after 5 pm on Sunday. If you wish to save your image and comments move your photo to the PHOTOGRAPHERS OPEN FORUM album.
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As part of the larger Meetup Community, pay particular attention to “Usage and Content Policies” at
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
Remember, with all your comments and downloads on The Art of Photography Meetup site, act with Integrity, Kindness, Compassion, Respect and Be Safe. Thank You.
_____________________________________________________18 attendees from this group SUNRISE IN HOLLYWOOD (BEACH) PHOTOSHOOT CHALLENGE - SUNDAY 03/15 @ 6:30 AM
Hollywood Beach Theatre, 200 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL, US❌No Zoom Session Today❌
👉 Join us for a Beach Sunrise Event and a wealth of endless photography opportunities at Hollywood’s Beach famous Broadwalk!Please observe all public health practices during the shoot and know that each attending participant is solely responsible for his/her own actions, protection, and safekeeping.
We’ll begin early at 6:45AM (ish)... Sunrise is scheduled for 7:29 AM this day) for a sunrise beach shoot. There are opportunities for shooting sunrise images with foreground silhouettes against Lifeguard stations, shacks, beach umbrellas, chairs, palm trees etc., or any creative composition you can create.
After that, you’re free to roam north or south on the Broadwalk and seek out the endless shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, art deco and other early architecture. Also, you’ll be able to photograph people in motion and in other states of being. Runners, walkers, skaters, bicyclists, skateboarders and an endless window of photographic subjects will await your captures.
🔺 PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
• Sunrise Beach / Seascapes
• Character Studies
• Street Photography
• Multiple Unlimited Beach-Side Scenes
• Shops, Restaurants
• Art Deco and Interesting Architecture
• Happy People and Much More
As always, your photo opportunities are limited only by your imagination. This venue will give you lots of food for thought.🔺 TECHNIQUES TO CONSIDER
Look over the material provided by the Art of Photography (US) on creative and artistic techniques located at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
You will find TIPS and IDEAS for Shooting:
-Sunrise Photo
-Street Photography
-Character Studies
-Architectural Details
Composition... AND MUCH MORE🔺HOW TO GET THERE
From the North:
Take I-95 South and exit Sheridan Street towards the East. Turn right at A1A and head south. Turn left at Johnson Street and the garage will be on your right-hand side.
From the South:
Take I-95 North and exit Hollywood Blvd East. Turn left in A1A and head north. Turn Right at Johnson Street and the parking garage will be on your right.🔺 PARKING
A Public Parking garage is located inside the Margaritaville Resort on Johnson Street just east of A1A (just north of the midway point of the Broadwalk).
After parking, go to the ground floor and just a few steps away towards the beach you’ll see the Hollywood Beach Theater (open theater) which will be our starting point at 6:45AM (ish). We will not be meeting after the shoot.🔶 FOLLOW UP
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Once the Meetup Photoshoot ends, we will create an album for you to post three (3) of your best photographs from the event before 7 pm Friday March 20. This **album will be judged, and the winner along with second and third place will be announced shortly thereafter.**The winning image will become the permanent album cover for the event.See You at the SUNRISE IN HOLLYWOOD (Beach) Broadwalk and Follow Up!
19 attendees
SAT 3/21 at 2 pm - LIVE Photography Review & Discussion
Broward County Main Library, 100 South Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USThis is monthly series is designed for more experienced photographers. Discussion will bring to your attention how to make your photographs more artistic.
Sessions are open to the public. Seating is limited to 30 Total. If we see that demand exceeds supply, we will try to offer more sessions with different attendees.
Location
Broward County Main Library
100 S Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
In the 5th floor classroom in the NW corner of the Library
Metered garage and street parking are available.
Date of This Event
Sat, Mar 21
Future Dates (just FYI)
Sat, Apr 18
Sat, May 16
Sat, Jun 20
Sat, Jul 18
Sat, Aug 15
Sat, Sep 19
Sat, Oct 17
Sat, Nov 14
Sat, Dec 19
We know that Saturdays are not convenient for everyone, but the library is closed on Sundays and some people work on weekdays.
Times
2-4 PM ET
How to Attend/What to Expect:- Click the Attend button.
- Bring a PC-readable thumb drive (aka pen drive, flash drive, USB stick) with three (3) JPG images in a separate directory for quick access.
- Arrive a bit early because WE CANNOT GUARANTEE SEATING.
- Time permitting, we will project everyone's images on a large monitor and discuss them.
Please Be Kind
If you sign up and find that you cannot attend, please change your RSVP ASAP to make it possible for someone on our waiting list to attend.
Art/Photography Glossary
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Past events
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