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 18,000 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
🌐 Photoshoot Sat 1/31 at 4pm - Party with the Pirates at the South Florida Fair
https://www.southfloridafair.com/events/fair/2026-south-florida-fair
**Since 1912 each January, over a half million visitors enjoy 17 fun-filled days at the South Florida Fair, one of Florida’s oldest and largest community events. Fairgoers are entertained by first-class stage shows, live music performances, sensational midway rides, unique shopping, and the best of fair food. Visitors experience educational and interactive experiences at historic Yesteryear Village. Five stages of continuous entertainment await you every year during the South Florida Fair! The grounds' attractions and educational shows in Yesteryear Village are sure to make your visit memorable. For detailed information and the events schedule, visit South Florida Fair
This is your opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and come to the South Florida Fair and take advantage of the limitless Photo opportunities: Street photography, parades, dancers, musicians, big and little animals, vegetables, mermaids, cowboys, pig races, black smiths, wood workers, architecture, pirates, ice skaters, colors, lights and action.
Everyone will find something to photograph.
Equipment: wide-angle, moderate zoom lens, comfortable shoes
Things to keep in mind:
Creative Camera Movement https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
Documentary or Expressive https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
Street Photography: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
We will meet at 4:00PM at the entrance to Yesteryear Village.
Contest
We will create an album titled “2025 South Florida Fair Challenge.”
Post up to three (3) of your best photos from the event by 7PM, Thursday, February 5, 2026. We will choose the best photo from the meetup album to become the permanent cover for the event. The name of the winning photographer will also be displayed on the album cover.
Eligible photos must meet the following criteria:
Must be taken on January 31, 2025, at the South Florida Fair between 10 AM and 10 PM.
Must be posted before the deadline.
Please remember to title your photos! Good luck in getting your photo selected as the winner.
Ticket Prices: Advance Discount Admission tickets are $12 for 11 years and older, valid any one day of the Fair.
Admission is free for children 10 and younger.
https://www.southfloridafair.com/p/south-florida-fair/visit/buytickets/admission-information
Parking:
General Parking is $15; Premium Parking is $25
Parking lots open at:
8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and MLK Day and
10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
CREDIT CARD ONLY.
### ACCESSIBLE PARKING.
Accessible parking spaces are available in the Pink Lot/Lot 6. Vehicles must have appropriate plates or permits to park. There is no free parking for handicap permits.
## DIRECTIONS
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//9067+Southern+Blvd+West+Palm+Beach,+FL+33411/@26.682636,-80.1895988,16z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88d92f2d0c5c82cb:0x49b9574553c8243b!2m2!1d-80.1895988!2d26.682636?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwNy4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA2OUgBUAM%3D
The South Florida Fair is located on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, FL, 1.5 miles west of the Florida Turnpike and 1 mile east of 441/SR7.
From I-95 South:
Exit at Southern Boulevard. Exit #68. Go west approximately 7 miles. Turn right on Fairgrounds Rd. Enter Gates 3 or 12 to main parking lots
From I-95 North:
Exit at Belvedere Rd. Exit #69. Go west approximately 7 miles to Sansbury’s Way. Turn left on Sansbury's Way. Go south for about 1/3 mile. Enter Gate 3 on Sansbury's Way to main parking lots.
From Turnpike South:
Exit #97, Southern Blvd., in West Palm Beach. Go west 1.5 miles. Turn right on Fairgrounds Rd. Enter Gate 12 to main parking lots.
From Turnpike North:
Exit #99, Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Go west 1.5 miles. Turn left on Sansbury's Way and go south approximately 1 mile. Enter Gate 3 on Sansbury's Way to the main parking lots.
Upcoming events
12
- Network event
🌐 SAT 1/24 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline61 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.
_____________________________________________________
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.
_____________________________________________________41 attendees from this group - Network event
🌐 Photoshoot Sat 1/31 at 4pm - Party with the Pirates at the South Florida Fair
South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411, USA, West Palm Beach, FL, US12 attendees from 3 groupshttps://www.southfloridafair.com/events/fair/2026-south-florida-fair
**Since 1912 each January, over a half million visitors enjoy 17 fun-filled days at the South Florida Fair, one of Florida’s oldest and largest community events. Fairgoers are entertained by first-class stage shows, live music performances, sensational midway rides, unique shopping, and the best of fair food. Visitors experience educational and interactive experiences at historic Yesteryear Village. Five stages of continuous entertainment await you every year during the South Florida Fair! The grounds' attractions and educational shows in Yesteryear Village are sure to make your visit memorable. For detailed information and the events schedule, visit South Florida Fair
This is your opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and come to the South Florida Fair and take advantage of the limitless Photo opportunities: Street photography, parades, dancers, musicians, big and little animals, vegetables, mermaids, cowboys, pig races, black smiths, wood workers, architecture, pirates, ice skaters, colors, lights and action.
Everyone will find something to photograph.
Equipment: wide-angle, moderate zoom lens, comfortable shoes
Things to keep in mind:
Creative Camera Movement https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
Documentary or Expressive https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
Street Photography: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OnEofnm3ykWjTOMlbQP8Qc9Tx48ng7fV
We will meet at 4:00PM at the entrance to Yesteryear Village.
Contest
We will create an album titled “2025 South Florida Fair Challenge.”
Post up to three (3) of your best photos from the event by 7PM, Thursday, February 5, 2026. We will choose the best photo from the meetup album to become the permanent cover for the event. The name of the winning photographer will also be displayed on the album cover.
Eligible photos must meet the following criteria:
Must be taken on January 31, 2025, at the South Florida Fair between 10 AM and 10 PM.
Must be posted before the deadline.
Please remember to title your photos! Good luck in getting your photo selected as the winner.
Ticket Prices: Advance Discount Admission tickets are $12 for 11 years and older, valid any one day of the Fair.
Admission is free for children 10 and younger.
https://www.southfloridafair.com/p/south-florida-fair/visit/buytickets/admission-information
Parking:
General Parking is $15; Premium Parking is $25
Parking lots open at:
8:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and MLK Day and
10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
CREDIT CARD ONLY.
### ACCESSIBLE PARKING.
Accessible parking spaces are available in the Pink Lot/Lot 6. Vehicles must have appropriate plates or permits to park. There is no free parking for handicap permits.
## DIRECTIONS
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//9067+Southern+Blvd+West+Palm+Beach,+FL+33411/@26.682636,-80.1895988,16z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x88d92f2d0c5c82cb:0x49b9574553c8243b!2m2!1d-80.1895988!2d26.682636?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTIwNy4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA2OUgBUAM%3D
The South Florida Fair is located on Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, FL, 1.5 miles west of the Florida Turnpike and 1 mile east of 441/SR7.
From I-95 South:
Exit at Southern Boulevard. Exit #68. Go west approximately 7 miles. Turn right on Fairgrounds Rd. Enter Gates 3 or 12 to main parking lots
From I-95 North:
Exit at Belvedere Rd. Exit #69. Go west approximately 7 miles to Sansbury’s Way. Turn left on Sansbury's Way. Go south for about 1/3 mile. Enter Gate 3 on Sansbury's Way to main parking lots.
From Turnpike South:
Exit #97, Southern Blvd., in West Palm Beach. Go west 1.5 miles. Turn right on Fairgrounds Rd. Enter Gate 12 to main parking lots.
From Turnpike North:
Exit #99, Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Go west 1.5 miles. Turn left on Sansbury's Way and go south approximately 1 mile. Enter Gate 3 on Sansbury's Way to the main parking lots.10 attendees from this group - Network event
🌐 SUN 2/1 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline18 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.
_____________________________________________________
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.
_____________________________________________________8 attendees from this group
Past events
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