Model Photography

Join us every **Wednesday at 5 PM** at the Emporium food court (located behind Grill’d Burger Restaurant in the CBD, not near Melbourne Station) for a dynamic networking event tailored for filmmakers, actors, and film enthusiasts. Afterward, we continue the evening with Happy Hour drinks at a nearby bar and a chance to grab dinner together. Understanding that schedules vary, feel free to join at any time that suits you. Rain or shine, our community has gathered every week for the past year, maintaining a consistent and welcoming environment. Our group has grown remarkably, with a **weekly turnout of over 50 participants**, blending newcomers with regulars to create a vibrant, diverse community. Feel free to bring friends interested in filmmaking; it’s a great way to introduce new faces to our expanding network. Whether you’re a writer, actor, animator, or independent filmmaker, come share your experiences, discuss current projects, or chat about favorite films. This event fosters connections among like-minded individuals, encourages friendships, and opens doors for collaboration. At **7 PM**, we move to The Carlton Club, a five-minute walk away, where we continue networking in a more formal rooftop setting over drinks and food. This change of venue offers an ideal environment to keep conversations flowing. **RSVP** to help us gauge attendance and become part of a growing network of film professionals and enthusiasts. Though the event begins in the afternoon, the relationships you build here can last well into the night and beyond. **What to Expect:** *Our Wednesday meetup is primarily a large networking event for industry professionals. There’s no set theme, workshop, or speaker. It’s a relaxed gathering where filmmakers, actors, and creatives can connect, discuss projects, share needs, and learn from each other. Conversations flow freely around the table, fostering an environment of growth and camaraderie. Beyond Wednesdays, we also host exclusive events such as table reads, cinematography workshops with Panasonic, member screenings, and more. Each week brings fresh dialogues—some participants discuss their weekend shoots, others exchange insights with seasoned producers and directors, and a few engage in filmmaking exercises. It’s a space designed for creative engagement without strict structure or formal oversight.* *Note: Our community emphasizes collaboration, friendship, and goodwill rather than promotional activities. If you wish to promote a workshop, course, screening, or similar event, please contact the organizers first. Promotional privileges are generally reserved for trusted, long-standing members.

Join a fun, welcoming, all ages, all abilities group of social dancers for this 5-Week Beginner Course in Modern West Coast Swing. Dance for fun, friends, fitness. No partner needed. No experience necessary. All welcome! Dance to a wide variety of musics that you might hear on the radio, at parties or weddings, or in a bar/club. Dance socially, not just in the studio, ballroom or on stage. Wowing audiences worldwide as the dance where competitors improvise "improv" with a random partner to a random song ... Modern West Coast Swing is taking TikTok & Instagram by storm — It's fun to watch & fun to do! Your teachers have 20 years' experience in this style, dancing, competing, judging & teaching across Australasia, southeast Asia & the US. Level 1 (Beginner) Class: 8:00PM Social Dancing: until 10:00PM Hungarian Social Club, 760 Boronia Road, Wantirna (just off of Eastlink). Ample carparking. Please drive in. Dress comfortably — neat casual. Wear supportive, flat or low-wide-heeled shoes ... No high heels. Nothing too grippy. Bring friends. Meet friends there. Again, no partner needed. BOOK NOW: Humanitix: [https://events.humanitix.com/5-week-beginner-course...](https://events.humanitix.com/5-week-beginner-course-modern-west-coast-swing-social-adult-dance-classes-melbourne-b-block-11-feb-26?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUXdreG9UMmlnYUV3YjFRSHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5YmT0B7X3FMdYa7i2gdzuSCNDvKyMYGbmMkGLMTisoltzIgRetGt2_uOiGlw_aem_FsXH1F85oxRxCLStg1ygSw) Or visit our website: [www.toniq.dance](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.toniq.dance%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUXdreG9UMmlnYUV3YjFRSHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR46JdGFPCv0hoskeFDHN5_KU8mKxZ-2R1sdWwXiYxSU4fBtfqUmxP4HFqTgiQ_aem_VTSR5x-nVTW1jLhyXfZROA&h=AT1E1Tc2Ib6_PtSQbLZFiv-od7G9Ec28OEjG5239K70X_0ddJpml4rx2Gqp7PlDy8_2nLlSEsJ2Xg2-GkidgZOI6kSkKMZz2Cqsfi0Bs-HsI2r6vCpcf55cb7bAfyWfYWhZddrWOCx0P_oekpSFvXw&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT3R-ZalwOJWj199n6plzKD1PsFwznNqcrXiuWkfnQ0dawjH8V9qaAgcD8yXHlPTHIAdQiYCMexDVSpvSx0f7JgWKvJlWO1B_X3-PefDovv23YjF6lhp88K5dCZsokmCUk2XRBxOs-zgQqIyfSO9fZqsgASdsq97Y7s) Licensed premises. Bar open. Class starts at 8PM\*, followed by Social Dancing until 10 ... followed by further socialising & nourishment at Pancake Parlour Knox, for anyone who's keen. \*/ Arrive roughly 10 mins early to sign in, if you can.

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:** This group is suitable for an intermediate/advanced type player. You need to be able to play a good level of tennis to participate. Beginners should participate in the Monday program. **YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AND PAY VIA THE ATTACHED LINK TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:** https://play.tennis.com.au/RoyalParkTennisClub/Coaching **Players who just register their interest on Meetup, do not have their spots secured and may miss out.** **Registration Opens:** 6 Days in advance at 9am **Registration Closes:** Close 6pm the day *before* the event. This is to finalise player numbers and organise a playing roster. **Social Tennis Structure:** * Location: Royal Park Tennis Club (333 The Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne) * Day: Wednesday * Time: 7.00pm-9.00pm Cost: $18 for Non-Members, $12 for Members. * Participants will play 3 sets of tennis: emphasis on having a good hit of tennis, getting some exercise and making friends. * After each set, participants will rotate around. * Balls are provided each week. * Racquets are available for hire if required. * Some refreshments are available for purchase. * Please remember to wear shoes suitable for tennis! * Maximum of 16 spots for each session.

This meetup is your introduction to Dianetics, and you can have your questions answered. **[DIANETICS THE ALL-TIME CLASSIC ON THE HUMAN MIND](https://www.dianetics.org/about/films/what-is-dianetics.html)** For 75 years, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health has remained popular, with over 20 million copies sold across 206 nations. Why? Because it challenges everything you thought you knew-about yourself, your decisions, and the unseen influences affecting your life. You may not know what the reactive mind is-yet. But once you do, it will change your life forever. This hidden part of your mind stores painful experiences and uses them against you, altering your thoughts, emotions and behaviors in ways you don't even realize. Inside this handbook, you'll discover: • Why the same struggles keep repeating—and how you can break free • The real reason behind stress, unreasonable fears, and negative emotions • A clear step-by-step method to clear your mind and unlock your true potential This is not theory—it's a practical, one-on-one journey into your reactive mind and how you can get rid of it. You don't have to wait for change-you can start today. **Discover the Power of Your Mind** Join us for a relaxed, interactive **Dianetics Meetup**, where it's your chance to explore the groundbreaking discoveries in *Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health* and have all your questions answered. Come with your curiosity—leave with insight. Ask for Michel, Pam or Donovan. If the time and date do not suit you personally, you may reschedule, SMS Pam on: 0405 648 822 https://www.dianetics.org/about/films/what-is-dianetics.html

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:** This group is suitable for an intermediate type player. You need to be able to play a good level of tennis to participate. Beginners should participate in the Monday program. **YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AND PAY VIA THE ATTACHED LINK TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:** https://play.tennis.com.au/RoyalParkTennisClub/Coaching **Players who just register their interest on Meetup, do not have their spots secured and may miss out.** **Registration Opens:** 6 Days in advance at 9am **Registration Closes:** Close 6pm the day *before* the event. This is to finalise player numbers and organise a playing roster. **Social Tennis Structure:** * Location: Royal Park Tennis Club (333 The Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne) * Day: Thursday * Time: 10.00am-12.00noon Cost: $10 for Non-Members, $0 for Members. * Participants will play 3 sets of tennis: emphasis on having a good hit of tennis, getting some exercise and making friends. * After each set, participants will rotate around. * Balls are provided each week. * Racquets are available for hire if required. * Some refreshments are available for purchase. * Please remember to wear shoes suitable for tennis! * Maximum of 12 spots for each session.

AWS Programming and Tools is hosting a special Kiro Night, a practical, fun, and fully hands on learning event focused on the Kiro Agentic IDE. This session is designed to be interactive and engaging, with two learning paths to choose from. A guided path will walk through the fundamentals, while an active path will have you building an application end to end. Whichever you choose, you will be coding along throughout the session. Expect a relaxed, builder friendly atmosphere with food and drinks provided. Perfect for anyone curious about agentic development or looking to learn Kiro in a practical way with the community. Bring your laptop and be ready to get hands on.

Jewellers can hire a desk in our workshop to make or finish off their own pieces. This workshop is self run, you need to attend a health and safety induction before working daily unattended. Basic jewellery making tools are provided and some consumables such as flux, borax, tumbling polish, lathe polish and some drill bits. Aprons and safety glasses are provided, tie up loose hair, wear enclosed shoes. Please email claw.creative.studios@gmail.com for any questions or inquiries. Clara Carija, Director CLAW CREATIVE.

To help ensure we operate in a safe and inclusive manner we ask all members and guests to abide by the following guidelines [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Tlklt2nqT-B8RnDaxvmZv8vsGXy3w8rVpiArNf_-f8/edit?usp=sharing) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* The Old Melbourne Gaol is an interesting place to photograph and there are opportunities for you to capture abstract images if you so choose. As a group it has been years since we last explored this former jail and current museum on Russell St. Tickets are between $30-$38 per person. I suggest you get your ticket the day before in the event we have to postpone it. [https://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au/](https://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au/) After the visit to the Gaol, we will go on a mystery photography activity (which I haven't figured out yet - in short it's a mystery even for me at this stage). The Mystery Photography activity is now resolved and I have now adjusted the start and finish times. See below for the draft schedule. **DRAFT SCHEDULE** 10.00am - Meet in front of the Old Melbourne Gaol for welcome and introduction. 10.10am - Explore Old Melbourne Gaol 12.00pm - Re-group at the entrance of the Gaol. 12.15pm - Head to St Kilda Esplanade for the St Kilda Festival (Mystery Photography Activity) [https://www.stkildafestival.com.au/](https://www.stkildafestival.com.au/) 1.15pm - Re group in front of Luna Park and grab a bite at the festival 2.00pm - Enjoy the Festival at the St Kilda Beach 3.30pm - Re group (if you wish) at the start of the St Kilda Beach 4.30pm - Event ends. **Transport from Melbourne Gaol to St Kilda** Keep in mind that parking is not easy at St Kilda beach but I personally park on Nepean Highway near Alma Road. Some of you may wish to catch a tram from the city to St Kilda. Post on this page if you have ideas for transport and parking. Look forward to having you join us at the Melbourne Gaol and St Kilda Festival. Rowan

Hi Radiant Ladies, Join us for a refreshing Saturday walk at Ruffey Lake Park. 👭 Walk at your own pace 🐕 Dogs welcome ☕ Coffee after 🌦️ We walk every Saturday (unless it’s pouring) New ladies welcome. See you! 
Leanne & Lyn 💕

Join, Stephen Fiyalko, President of the Melbourne Theosophical Society, at 1:30pm on Saturday 14 February 2026 for a talk and practical workshop, in follow-up to previous talks, which looks at life’s purpose as one becomes aware of, engages with and embraces the process of transformation. This talk and workshop considers how to engage together joyfully with transformational choice in the context of the 12 Laws (principles not rules) of the Universe, their keys and theosophy. The Laws themselves suggest that who we consider ourselves to be based on our nature, personality, knowledge, karma, education, emotions, social constraints, habits, ego, mind and the hidden shadow self can form a barrier to perceiving ourselves, other people and the world as it is because according, e.g., to the Law of Relativity perception based on comparison and judgement clouds clarity of mind. The question is asked: how can the choices on the path to spiritual transformation we make be well-grounded without clarity of mind? Does the answer relate to the possibility that transformation is a continuous process which can be facilitated by our growing awareness of the Laws of the Universe and the influence of the hidden Shadow. The talk also considers how all of the Laws flow gracefully through all our lives and that with application of their keys in tandem can magnify the effect and joy of the choices we make. The talk and workshop will consider the practicality of embracing with compassion and joy every aspect of our whole being within the Laws which teach us in tandem the lessons of awareness needed to take us forward on the path of spiritual transformation. The point is made that the Laws themselves have purpose; that our journeys are very personal; that we learn by our own choices at our own pace; but we can benefit from sharing our journeys together. Handouts will be provided. Non-members will be asked to donate $5 at the door, Members are free.

QV is hosting a free outdoor cinema, Lets go watch some movies! 😄🍿 Tonight’s movie is - She’s The Man ⚽️ What to bring? - a picnic blanket or camp chair - your sketchbook if you feel like sketching - snacks! ⚠️ Please do not attend if you are sick ⚠️

Hi Radiant Ladies, After our Saturday walk, join us at Windchimes Café for coffee, friendly vibes, and a relaxed catch-up. 🅿️ 2-hour parking out front. See you there! Lyn 😀

**The Arts of Life with Nancy Burbridge - Discover Yourself through art!** **You're Invited to 'Arts of Life'** A meditative journey through art with local artist Nancy Burbridge Join us every third Friday of the month at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum, Virginia from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for creativity, relaxation, and self-discovery. In this interactive session, you will learn how to draw, paint, and explore the beauty within, cultivating the best version of yourself in a serene and supportive environment. Come experience the magic of art and meditation as tools for self-expression and inner growth. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore! We can't wait to see you there! Fri., Feb. 20th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum- Virginia, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl., Suite 200, Chantilly, VA, 20151. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/m6Ncn](https://shorturl.at/m6Ncn)

Northern Virginia Photographer’s Coffee Chat is a monthly Saturday morning meetup for photographers, videographers, and creators who want to meet more local talent, swap ideas, and leave with new connections (and better shoots). We’ll keep it simple: coffee, quick intros, what you’re working on, and time to network. No pitching, no awkward formal panel, just real people building creative momentum in NoVA. Hosted at The Studio by Nonagon Productions in Falls Church. Every month at 9:00am on Saturday.

Bonsoir à tous! Venez nombreux pour causer autour d'un repas ou d'un verre chez La Madeleine. On n'a que deux règles: (1) qu'on y parle exclusivement le français et (2) qu'on achète quelque chose à boire ou à manger (c'est La Madeleine qui le demande). Merci et à bientôt!

MODELS ACTORS DANCERS ATHLETES NEEDED for Studio & Lifestyle Portrait Workshops: Teens, 20s, 30s ok! FEMALE, MALE, or COUPLES MODELS NEEDED: If you're an amateur or new to modeling, ACTING, or DANCE this gig is a perfect and easy way to practice and start building your portfolio. Do you have goals in a modeling career or other reasons for your interest? TWO (2) STEPS TO APPLY: 1). PLEASE complete this *** REQUIRED ONLINE FORM ***. It asks for a brief background, a few photos (selfies OK :-), contact information, and city of residence and it's the best way for us to qualify you further. We will not share your information with 3rd parties: https://goo.gl/forms/HFsiT6bL9Ntx4nfx2 2). If you're new to our events, WE REQUIRE A CONVERSATION with each model several days before the event. Without the form completed, we can't interview you, sorry. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE to complete the form! The online form gets your info into our SELECT list so we can call and schedule you in when needed. TFP: Please note that this is a TFP gig BUT IF YOU'RE EXPERIENCED, you'll be getting a highly professional set of images in exchange for your time... DESCRIPTION: These ongoing lifestyle and portrait photography workshops require models! The genres of photographs taken are lifestyle, glamour, fashion, and teen-senior oriented. The poses will include waist up; full-face portraits; two-thirds portraits; profile; 3/4 and full length. Creativity and uniqueness are encouraged of both the models and the photography students. Teens are welcome as *some* classes will focus on high school senior portrait photography and photographing teens. Working with us for just 2-3 hours is a great way to get awesome high school senior portraits or to ENHANCE YOUR PORTFOLIO as TFP. Having a good responsive attitude and appropriate manners is important to the group. If you think the "F" word is a useful and necessary adjective, you need not apply. BACKGROUND: The workshop instructor is a PPA international award-winning professional photographer with over 19 years of *professional* experience and has already conducted over 60 workshops and lectures to professional photographers since 2009. Students are both male and female pro-path to professional photographers and can offer you amazing professional photographs in exchange for your time. Collaboration with Instructor prior to- and after the workshops is welcome so that everyone's needs are met! PROFESSIONAL, TASTEFUL, & STUNNING IMAGERY: If you're female and wary of the GWC, you'll be pleased to know that there are NO GWC's (guys with cameras) and the majority of the students are female! These are serious professionals that want to learn more, need you to practice, and me to professionally coach them. You're guaranteed to get some great images and style variety from the instructor and pro-path to pro students! TIMES: 3-4 Hour Window Prior to Sunset. Please be aware that the time will change every week! DATES: RIGHT NOW! These dates are already scheduled: • SEE THIS POST & upcoming opportunities posted every week on this site! Periodic Saturdays & Sundays, approximately 3 hours prior to sunset. Only 2 to 3 models will be chosen for each session. STARTING LOCATION: See the sidebar to the right. BENEFITS FOR THE MODEL: You will... • Get DIGITAL IMAGES to add to your modeling portfolio (TFP)! • GAIN EXPERIENCE by working with a variety of photographers' techniques and styles. You will be trained to pose by professionals. • Interact with photographers that love your *inexperience*! Then, you will make them work harder for their best shot :-). • LEARN better photography if you're interested. (You're going to be listening to the awesome instruction. Right!? :-) • Experience multiple HUGE lenses, strobes, & cameras aimed at you all at the same time! PLEASE NOTE: • Please don't apply if you can't keep a commitment. • Model release required. • Under 18 is OK but you will need a parent or guardian present.

**Looking for a group you can write with *whilst sipping your fave coffee*?** ☕✍️ Then come join **Shut Up & Write!** on **Saturday, February 14th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm** at **Ridgetop Coffee & Tea**! Whether you're cranking out a novel, journaling, looking for new friends, or just trying to get that stubborn paragraph right—we’ve got a cozy seat and a supportive group waiting for you! **No critiques, no peer review, no pressure—just a chill space to get words on the page.** 📝 **What to expect:** 1:30–2:00pm – Grab your coffee or tea, find your seat, and meet your fellow writers. 2:00pm–3:30pm – Silent, focused writing time 3:30–4:00pm – Debrief, celebrate any writing wins, commiserate on any obstacles, and head out feeling accomplished. **RSVP Info:** The room seats only 8 people comfortably! RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!! If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation **ASAP** so those on the wait list are able to RSVP and attend!!! **Meeting Room:** Enter the coffee shop, walk straight towards the play area and on your left you will see a meeting room just past the bathrooms. The room has a TV, white board, and walls are painted green. **What to Bring:** Whatever helps you focus, and be productive. There is a wall outlet at each end of the room, so you're able to bring your laptop to write. You're welcome to bring headphones if you enjoy listening to music while working. **Parking & Accessibility:** there is a large parking lot out front and it is free! There are no stair cases when entering the coffee shop or when inside. This coffee shop is incredibly spacious with many seating options. If you have any questions, please message me through MeetUp. I'm happy to help. **Dietary Information:** many GF, Vegan, and SF options. Just ask your barista when ordering for specifics! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

• What we'll do Learn how to take great pictures BEFORE you go on that expensive trip! And we will teach you how to use your camera IN THE FIELD, not in a classroom! Join our standard Monuments and Memorials workshop, offered Wednesdays and Saturdays, in which the instructor takes you to some of DC’s most popular attractions: White House, Lafayette Park, the Einstein, Lincoln, Korea, and Vietnam Three Servicemen Memorials, and finally to Union Station, where you learn to make all the moving people DISAPPEAR! Remember, it was Confucius who said: "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do, and I understand." At Washington Photo Safari, we help you "do " and understand! That is why our motto is "See. Click. Learn." This $71 Safari (a 20% discount from the regular $89 price) begins with a 45-minute travel photography orientation, giving you basic tips in composition, F-stops and shutter speeds, portraiture, and interior photography. While you are taking pictures, you receive hands-on guidance on how to make those images even better! Advanced and smartphone photographers will appreciate the instructor’s extensive knowledge of the best camera angles in DC. This is suggested as a preliminary course before taking special safaris. Open to any photographers at any skill level with any camera, phone, or tablet. Transportation from site to site is provided by the instructor. • What to bring camera and all lenses • Important to know travel, architectural, portrait and street photography techniques