“ I think it can be helpful as well as a resource for me. ”
— Ken on Sep 8, 2010.
“ Great opportunity to be around people who are passionate about photography in a laid back environment. ”
— Lindsay on Sep 2, 2010.
“ Because your always learning something knew and meeting knowledgeable people in the field of photography. ”
— William Brown on Aug 29, 2010.
“ Great place to learn!! Everyone is helpful. ”
— Brian Hochmuth on Aug 23, 2010.
“ It was nice to get out and meet some people with similar hobbies. Glad i came out, there are alwasy new and interesting people to meet. ”
— Mike Starr on Aug 19, 2010.
“ This group offers all levels of insight and some good criticism to help photographers grow. ”
— David Powers on Aug 19, 2010.
“ Know matter where you are in your photography, this group has a place for all levels. Everyone is willing to share their knowledge, ideas, and thoughts. Through different charities, the group also gives back to the community, which is such a great way to spend time with other like minded individuals. ”
— Lori Jill on Aug 4, 2010.
“ Great group of people and a variety of options for photographic opportunities. ”
— Marjorie Bazluki on Aug 4, 2010.
“ This is the place for someone if they would like to improve their photography skills and network with others with like interest. There is a bevy of knowledgeable pros willing to share their time and skill. ”
— Myra Brizendine-Wilson on Aug 3, 2010.
“ Large and very active group, low on "demands" and high on very varied opportunities, both in the field and "in class", social gatherings, etc., to learn and develop our skills, classroom and field! Really happy with this group! Rob ”
— Rob G. on Jul 20, 2010.
“ Learn and share and some networking. ”
— prem MUTHU on Jul 12, 2010.
“ It's a great way to socialize with everyone having a common goal. ”
— BJ Vance on Jul 8, 2010.
“ Group seems to be very engaged and enthusiastic - glad I found this and am looking forward to future participation! ”
— Stephen Geis on Jul 8, 2010.
“ This meetup group is perfect for people who want to learn about their new camera or get some real hands-on experience shooting photos and testing out various techniques. Everyone is very helpful and you will get a lot of insight from your fellow hobbyists. Unlike other photography meetup groups in the Charlotte area, this meetup's events are all very low cost ($3 or $5) or even free to attend. It's just a bunch of like-minded, helpful, and skilled people sharing what they know. I highly recommend and endorse this meetup group! ”
— Ron Tencati on Jul 7, 2010.
“ Great opportunity to learn new skills and brush up on old ones. ”
— Paul Reynolds on Jul 7, 2010.
“ I love, love, love it. I am very much looking forward to being involved in more of the meetups in the future. Great group; very well organized and wonderful information/sharing! ”
— E Belk on Jul 7, 2010.
“ I highly encourage anyone interested in photography to attend at least one session. You'll be surprised no one has all the answers by the synergy of the entire group produces results and answers. I can't wait for the next Meetup. ”
— rey longoria on Jul 7, 2010.
“ This is a great way to meet other Photographers and to learn and exchange information. ”
— LARRY GETER on Jul 6, 2010.
“ The group is AWESOME...lots of great talent here! There is always something new to learn here for all levels of experience. ”
— Steve Lindenman on Jun 22, 2010.
“ What you don't know, ask others. What you do know, share with others. ”
— James on Jun 21, 2010.
“ For over a year I have been admiring the photos that group members posted on this group's Meetup site. Now that I have talked with a few members, the group interests me much more. I will try to be more active in group events in the future. ”
— Tom O'Neill on Jun 18, 2010.
“ Organizers and members are friendly. ”
— Karen Carnahan on Jun 18, 2010.
“ A great group of people who learn and have fun together no matter what your experience. People are easy to approach and willing to help. The group not only has meetings but plans outings and does fun monthly projects. JUST FUN! ”
— Mike on Jun 9, 2010.
“ There are so many different workshops and outings, wide variety of things to learn. There is a good variety of knowledge and photography levels in this group. Really nice mixture of experience and age groups. Excited to do some workshops. ”
— Ann Norment on Jun 1, 2010.
“ If you want to learn all things photography (from taking a picture to post processing and everything in between), then this is your group. ”
— Tom Forrest on Jun 1, 2010.
“ for continued excellent content and organization! Everyone is encouraged to participate. ”
— oryngo(Mike) on May 29, 2010.
“ Because there's a place to 'play' regardless of your kit, technical skill, or artistic talent. You can do your own thing, partner/group-up and solve 'problems' or hang on the edges and just soak up the knowledge of the experts. ”
— Bill on May 23, 2010.
“ You join because you want to learn, want to teach, want to grow, want to see. ”
— Andy on May 19, 2010.
“ This is a great group if you want to learn, teach, network with other like minded folks. ”
— George H Holt on May 11, 2010.
“ I believe the more members we are, the more knowledge there is to spread around, and the more we can all benefit from this. ”
— Deborah du Plessis on May 11, 2010.
“ This meetup group is AWESOME. Everyone is so helpful and willing to help. I have so much fun at all of their events. ”
— Newc on May 10, 2010.
“ Fun, good info, sharing . Great group of people. ”
— Terie Christmas Davis on May 10, 2010.
“ This is a good opportunity to connect with others with similar interests and learn from them in a casual atmosphere. It also provides an opportunity to venture out to interesting areas to shoot new subjects. ”
— Don Buchhorn on May 5, 2010.
“ To learn and or share information with a very open group in discussing aspects of photography. ”
— Frank J, Williams, Sr. on Apr 20, 2010.
“ " I really enjoyed interacting with other photographers. I found this group to be warm and compassionate ". ”
— Frank Willikams on Apr 13, 2010.
“ This is a great place for people to ask questions and gain knowledge on a more personal level. ”
— Jason Altman on Mar 26, 2010.
“ Just because this group is free be sure to become active this is a great opportunity to learn, network, have a lot of fun, and to get more than you pay for!!! ”
— Aaron Cress on Mar 16, 2010.
“ LEARN LEARN SHARE SHARE...NEW FRIENDS. ”
— Rodney Scot on Mar 16, 2010.
“ Great opportunity to meet people with the same interests and find great places to shoot photos! You will learn something at each event that you attend. There are all levels of expertise and everyone is friendly and willing to share! ”
— Rick on Mar 6, 2010.
“ It's a great way to network and meet other local photographers. This group also provides an environment for you to learn about digital photography techniques and shooting options for beginners to seasoned pros. ”
— Coralette on Mar 3, 2010.
“ Positive atmosphere, generous and interesting. ”
— Jim Dedmon on Mar 3, 2010.
“ Great venue for exchanging knowledge and ideas ”
— SWAT on Feb 27, 2010.
“ To learn new and old techniques in photography and possibly meet some new people in the area with similar interests. ”
— Ed Frazier on Feb 15, 2010.
“ If you need motivation to get out and shoot more If you want advice or critiques of your work If you want to see other approaches to photography ”
— Brian Bedrick on Feb 9, 2010.
“ From what I saw the club encourages a range of interests and plenty of help and discussion. If a hobbiest is interested in photography and photoshop then he/she can do no better than join this Meetup Group. ”
— Dennis Betts on Feb 3, 2010.
“ You can't go wrong. You will definitely learn something. ”
— Christine Daly on Jan 29, 2010.
“ Because it's all about interacting with people who care about cameras and photography. ”
— Jeff Dugan on Jan 27, 2010.
“ Because it's a great way to meet people, learn so much about photography and your camera, and go out on varying shoots. ”
— Claudia on Jan 24, 2010.
“ Only join this group if you are interested in learning about takin gbetter pictures and being a photographer. ”
— Ron Belliveau on Jan 14, 2010.
“ Great place to learn and meet new friends ”
— Jack Isham on Jan 5, 2010.
“ I think anyone interested in photography should join this group to gain additional knowledge. ”
— Carol Robbins on Jan 5, 2010.
“ I really look forward to this group...nice bunch of folks with lots of expertise. ”
— Sharon on Dec 15, 2009.
“ Other's should pay Meetup Photography Group a visit, because everyone's just great, and many ideas are shared openly. I just truly enjoyed my visit. ”
— Greg Morden on Dec 13, 2009.
“ Friendly people, plenty of those who know their way around a camera to offer advice. ”
— David on Dec 13, 2009.
“ Information was passed out like candy at Halloween. In the interest of prime portraits, everyone was willing to share information to make each individual as successful as possible. Thanks to all who were there. ”
— Greg Ainslie on Dec 12, 2009.
“ learning atmosphere is fantastic - a nice group ”
— Robin Faison on Nov 20, 2009.
“ If you are new to photography using SLR cameras, consider this your "safe haven" as we are ALL newbies willing to share what we learn as we venture forth on this journey! ”
— Cherokee on Nov 17, 2009.
“ It's a great way to meet and network with other photographers and share information. ”
— Linda Beaver on Nov 4, 2009.
“ Great friendly group of people with vast amounts of knowledge to share. ”
— David Deason on Oct 14, 2009.
“ You join because you want to learn, want to teach, want to grow, want to see. ”
— CPMG on Sep 20, 2009.
“ To learn about any area of photography - equipment, techniques, software, locations, etc. The group seems to encompass all aspects. ”
— Lee W on Aug 26, 2009.
“ Learning while having a great time , how much better does it get? ”
— tim champion on Aug 17, 2009.
“ If you love photography this is the place for you. ”
— Hassan Peterson on Aug 11, 2009.
“ Looking forward to getting more involved and increase my skills. Thank you for being there ”
— Patricia on Aug 5, 2009.
“ Because you learn and become friends all a the same time! ”
— Stacey Vincent on Jul 31, 2009.
“ To meet other members with the same interest in photography. Share ideas and learn from other members. Get together and go to photo-shoots ”
— Juan Carlos on Jul 7, 2009.
“ I think the SIGs will be fun and educational. ”
— David on Jul 7, 2009.
“ A good group of people to hang out with and talk about photography ”
— Jeremy on Jun 14, 2009.
“ The leaders are fun, patient, and very knowledgable. Photographers at all levels can benefit from this group. ”
— Ellen on Jun 10, 2009.
“ There was enough information to get me motivated to move beyond just using the SLR as a point and shoot camera.. ”
— Bonnie on Jun 10, 2009.
“ Very good place to discuss and learn . ”
— Syed Ali on Jun 10, 2009.
“ WOW! This was my first Meetup with the group and what a great experience! The people are fantastic and the information that was presented was awesome. I can't believe the amount of info that I learned! This is a VERY organized and professional group and I can't wait to do more with them!! ”
— Kris H on Jun 4, 2009.
“ The groups always work well togther and if one particular person can not answer a question for you, someone else can. Your able to work with a diverse calibur of people. ”
— Jeffrey Garcia on May 24, 2009.
“ To increase their knowledge base on photography and network with others of similar interest. ”
— Edgar Payne on May 20, 2009.
“ CPMG is a great way to meet photographers from every level and learn about a variety of topics. ”
— Renee on May 19, 2009.
“ very useful information and friendly people ”
— Rachel on May 9, 2009.
“ Great, experienced teachers with knowledge on lots of products and equipment. Very friendly group too. ”
— Julie on May 9, 2009.
“ fun bunch of people to learn and laugh even when we don't have our cameras (which is rare :-P ). ”
— Carlos on Apr 23, 2009.
“ Learn more, network, find new ideas on photo genre's, etc. ”
— Brandon Dierker on Apr 8, 2009.
“ learn/teach new photo tricks and tips from other photographers with different veiwpoints and experiences, more sets of eyes can pick up more photo opportunities, network with others with like interests... ”
— VegasMoose on Apr 8, 2009.
“ This is a great group of people from a variety of backgrounds and skill levels who share the same passion for photography. Everyone is more than willing to share their knowledge with the goal of making each member a better photographer. ”
— Brenda on Mar 10, 2009.
“ It is a great place to learn photography techniques. ”
— Kerry Page on Mar 8, 2009.
“ What a nice group of individuals! I really enjoyed meeting everyone and talking photography! ”
— Beth L. on Mar 4, 2009.
“ Because it is a good opportunity to meet fellow professional and amateur photographers in the area. ”
— Brad Crasnow on Feb 26, 2009.
“ Everyone is friendly helpful and it gets hands-on so you really learn ”
— Todd Youngblood on Feb 24, 2009.
“ Great education and networking opportunities ”
— Sam Elzie on Feb 15, 2009.
“ Because everyone is friendly and willing to share their knowledge with you ”
— Makeda Pennycooke on Feb 13, 2009.
“ good group of peeps all different ranges of expertise ”
— Ryan on Feb 13, 2009.
“ It is a comfortable forum to ask questions, be inspired and meet some new people that share your interest. ”
— Cory on Feb 13, 2009.
“ As a new member to this group, I am and was excited to be invited to the gallery opening. It gives me hope that one day I will be able to show my own work. Being in this group made me realize that I am really good and I will continue to work harder.. Thank you for giving me this moment to say thanks for all you do. ”
— T Lake on Feb 13, 2009.
“ Too early for me to conclude. Sharing a common hobby/passion is apparent. ”
— Ken Barrett on Jan 7, 2009.
“ Excellent opportunity to network with other photographers in the area. There are members with all levels of experience and all seemed friendly. ”
— Nick on Jan 7, 2009.
“ Anyone in the Charlotte area who is interested in photography should take a look. All levels from beginner to pro are represented and everyone is treated with respect ”
— Mark Thornton on Jan 6, 2009.
“ By far one of the best group sites for the area. It's great to have so many people who share the same passion but express it in so many different ways. ”
— Eric on Dec 16, 2008.
“ This was so much fun. It was great to be around others with the same interest. After my first meeting with this group, I highly recommend this anyone with an interest in this subject! ”
— Stacey Turner on Nov 16, 2008.
“ easy going - no pressure - friendly and sharing participants ”
— Mark Rabinovitz on Nov 16, 2008.
“ Once people started talking they began sharing tips and tricks, things that take years to learn. The people are very friendly. ”
— Gregg Fuller on Nov 16, 2008.
“ Opportunity to meet others with similar interests and perhaps learn of ways to get together to pursue shooting experiences (and suggestions of possible locations were helpful). ”
— Ted Gross on Oct 7, 2008.
“ Unjudgemental, casual group of people ranging in abilities/expertise. Considering I've only been on SLR's for about 2 months, I have soaked in a bajillion different new tips, learned more about equipment, cameras, and lenses than I would have ever been able to do on my own, and made great new friends who make me laugh. :-) ”
— Amy Hutchison on Sep 15, 2008.
“ You can meet new interesting people with the same passion for photography, share and learn from others experience , and enjoy what you see, thanks to good organizers. ”
— karina on Jul 23, 2008.
“ This group is filled with friendly people from all walks of life who want to learn, share, and enjoy photography. ”
— Justin Bonaparte on Jun 29, 2008.
“ Everybody is so willing to share their knowledge and it's really encouraging and gives me a lot of good ideas! ”
— Karen on Jun 3, 2008.
“ I think that it give you a place to ask questions and find a group of people that have all asked the same questions before. A place where you can be understood. ”
— Jon Cox on May 7, 2008.
“ It's a great network of people with various levels of knowledge. ”
— Tim on Apr 26, 2008.
“ The people share their love for this hobby or livelihood for some; and unselfish in helping regardless of expertise level. ”
— alex romero on Apr 20, 2008.
“ It's always a good thing when people with like passions can come together, share ideas, and hopefully walk away with something they can use. ”
— Pam on Apr 3, 2008.
“ I have noticed that there is a termendous amount of people willing to share their knowledge and wanting to see others succesed. ”
— Amie on Apr 2, 2008.
“ I think that I will be able to learn some much needed skills to help me grow in my education and skills. ”
— Kelly on Mar 3, 2008.
“ This was very well planned. I had a great time. I could not stay until the end. Something came up. The location was great... ”
— Pierre-Olivier Tavernier on Feb 24, 2008.
“ A newbie to the photography field, it is difficult to get to the next level on your own. By attending this photography meeting I already learnt something about Photoshop and will continue to interact with this group to get to the next level. ”
— Linus on Feb 6, 2008.
“ Enjoyed meeting everyone and thanks for sharing information. ”
— Kricket Davis on Jan 24, 2008.
“ This group is outstanding. Everyone made me feel right at home as if I had been part of the group the whole time. ”
— Larue on Jan 19, 2008.
“ Wonderful and I cant wait to attend the next one. I am going to see if I can get off earlier next time somehow.... ”
— Regina on Oct 3, 2007.
“ There was a broad range of interest and skill levels and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. I would highly recommend this group. ”
— Don Bumgarner on Aug 8, 2007.
“ nice people everyone was friendly and very nice to talk too ”
— carlos villegas on Mar 7, 2007.
“ Great way to learn and to meet other people interested in photography. ”
— Jim Pierson on May 31, 2010.
“ Good flow of information. It is not like drinking water from a fire hydrant. ”
— Lee D on Sep 2, 2009.
“ Thanks for making me feel welcome. Thanks for all the comments about my wet photo assignment. ”
— Ron on Aug 8, 2007.
“ Fantastic groups. I need to take better advantage of it. ”
— John D Puett on Sep 8, 2010.