What we’re about
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 critique programs, our photo shoots and our 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 17,000 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
Upcoming events
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DAY OF THE DEAD - Esplande Park, Fort Lauderdale, November 1st, 2025
Arts & Science District Garage, 101 SW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USYou are cordially invited to this “out-of-the-ordinary" Day of the Dead photowalk event to challenge your Street Photography skills, as well as sharpen your urban scenery talents. You’ll be able to practice Street / Documentary Photography under various types of lighting conditions, while anticipating and executing under exciting decisive moments opportunities.
The Downtown Day of the Dead Celebration in Fort Lauderdale is a special festival that will happen on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 at and around Esplanade Park, along the Riverwalk. There will be displays of Day of the Dead costumes, performers, interesting characters, and food vendors. This celebration culminates at dusk with a spectacular Skeleton Stroll at 6:00 pm. This event runs from 3 pm to 11 pm at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale... right next to the IMAX 3D Theater and Museum of Science.
Parking can be found at the Arts and Science District Garage and the Government Center Parking Garage.
We’ll meet and start our photowalk at the front of the AutoNation IMAX Theater right across the street from Esplanade Park on W. Las Olas at 4:00 PM. After we convene you can enjoy the event and leave at your convenience.
AutoNation IMAX Theater: We will meet in front of the Theater at 4 p.m. We will start at the AutoNation IMAX Theater and then you will be free to enjoy the event.
Parking: There is metered street parking and parking garages in around the area.
Photos opportunities:
This is a great opportunity for street photography, costumes, make up artists and performers.
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, a moderate zoom and wide angle lens.
Things to keep in mind:
CHALLENGE - A Day of the Dead Album will be created for the event. Post three (3) of your best photographs from the event.
Submission deadline is 7 pm, Friday November 7, 2024.
A BEST photo from the meetup album will become the permanent cover for the event**.
The name of the winning photographer will also be displayed on the album cover. There will not be any honorable mentions.33 attendees- Network event
•Online🌐 SUN 11/2 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
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💥 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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Past events
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