photoSIG Meetup Group near Riverside

“ I'm a professional photographer living and working in Southern California. I've been shooting professionally for 20+ years. I've been one of the official photographers for the New York City marathon the past 12 years. ”

“ I really want to take part, no, I really do, but I work in LA and live in OC, so it is just tough to get the time to make the meetings. I promise I will one day. ”

“ Digital photo novice interested in meeting other shutter bugs. ”

“ Shooting for fun. ”

“ Hello all! Just wanted to join your group to find out what others do to be great photographers. I'm a beginner to all of this, I could use a lot of help in trying to become the best I can be. I love taking pictures of everything and anything. ”

“ I've always loved taking pictures, but I wasn't truly inspired until I joined Photosig.com. I can't begin to tell you how awesome it is to have someone view your work and give you feedback instantly. ”

“ I am a retired engineer of 16 years with a professional career of 47 years (over 4 years offcr WW II) Graduate degrees in Math and EE, taught a combined 30 years evening and full time. Member of numerous servicehobbyprofessional organizations - JFD ”

“ I am looking forward to exchanging thoughts on photography with others. It will be nice to put a face on fellow OC Photosig members. Here is the link to my main page on PhotoSIG. http://www.photosig.com/go/users/view?id=26000 ”

“ Technology consultant and photographer located in Aliso Viejo. Currently shooting digital with Nikon D2X and D100. ”

“ I am just a rookie at this point, looking to buy my first real digital camera. I want to take serious pictures & I want to learn all that I can about photography. I've always loved being in front of the camera & now I'm ready to try the other side. ”

“ 1975 bot Pentax KM w/ 50/f1.4 & 135/f2.5, B & W and slide 1978 ad ME and 28/f3.5 , but for family pictures after that 1985-2004 no more than 15 rolls in almost 20 yrs 2004 Nov, wasn't so sure to pick up this hobby again and bot N75 and 2 AF lns ”

“ It looks like I've saved 9,600 pictures that I've taken over the past few years at different events I've gone to. I'd like to become better at taking pictures and learning how to use my cameras and all the settings. ”

“ I have been into photography since high school. Now it has become a hobby that is paying for itself. I am looking to learn as much as I can. So to meet new people that share the same love for this art, will be exciting. ”

“ Experienced Orange County Photographer, hoping to meet models and improve our portfolios. ”

“ I have been interested in photography since the early 80's, but I got away from it for a while and now I am back. I shoot both film and digital. I am looking forward to meeting everyone. ”

“ Hello, Theater photographer shooting digital. looking to join photography group. ”

“ I want local Portuguese Language Meetups because I lived in Sao Paulo for a year and woul love to practice my Portuguese! ”

“ Hi! My name is Steve Liberman. am originally from the East Coast but have been in California about 24 years now. I am the proud dad of two great kids a boy and a girl 13 and 11 respectivly. I am a CPA specializing in the use of accounting programs. ”

“ Hi, I've recently stepped up to DSLR shooting, and it has opened a new world to me. I enjoy underwater photography, nature/landscapes (with a particular fondness for bodies of water). ”

“ Photographer and hope to learn new things with all of you ”

“ MIchael Tator- work at Y&R Brands Advertising in Irvine, print production dept. Coworker is Chris Eusebio. Native of Toronto, Canada (don't hold that against me). Live in Aliso Viejo for the past six years w my wife Marcia. Canon 10D, 28-105, f3.5 ”

“ A photographer pretty much my entire life, in school I took it quite seriously and have kept it a hobby since. Then came the digital thing, making it an outright obsession. http://www.photosig.com/go/users/view;jsessionid=av4phUeFSHB4pyIEkx?id=216588 ”

“ 33 yo photographer from Anaheim, would love to be around creative artist to spark creativity and inspirations ”

“ I am an advertising professional in Orange County. I received my degree in Fine Art with a concentration in Photography in 1998 and have since done absolutely nothing with it. I'm kind of looking for a kick in the pants to get me going again. ”

“ I have recently "rekindled" my interest in photography. I am taking photo classes at a community college and would like to become a "semi-professional" photographer. ”

“ Hi, My name is Dennis, (good start right?) I work as an aircraft mechanic in real life and as a kids sports photographer in my alter universe... I have just started doing weddings and partys which is fun but nerve racking... ”

“ Hey Everyone, I used to be a photojournalist. I've been away from photography for more than a decade. Recently I have picked up a camera again. So I am a bit of a neophyte to all this digital stuff. Hope to learn ans share with you all. ”

“ "Computer geek/Evil Mad scientiest hell bent on world domination. Part Zim, Part Stewie." ”

“ Hi Everyone ”

“ Hi, My name is Susannah. I live in South Orange County after moving back to the area from Northern Calif. two years ago. I was really into photography up there, but have not been doing as much since I moved. ”

“ I enjoy nature and landscape photography and I have been looking to join a group of other photographers who have similiar skills and interests for some time. Favorite subjects include shooting sunsets, national parks, surfing, and nature. ”

“ Hi everyone!I'm a student at NYI (New York Institute of Photography) and am also taking B&W photo classes at Saddleback College. I really enjoy processing my own black and white films. I'm not into digital yet, but might want to explore it later. ”

“ Hi, been a amatuer photographer for about 3 years now. Just barely trying to start a semi pro business. Interest in wedding and portrait photography, graphic design, and lighting techniques. Hoping to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ Paul Brecht from the IE actually... I'm a Canon user who shoots part-time & has a day job doing custom shower enclosures. I shoot just about anything. Have shot weddings, portraits, product, commercial, sports & various other event type stuff... ”

“ I live and work in Laguna Niguel, and I'm taking photography and Photoshop classes at Saddleback College. I use both 35mm and digital cameras, and would describe myself as a serious hobbyist. ”

“ Part time shooter, use Photoshop CS2 all the time. I love to just go and shoot things... A little bit of everything... ”

“ I'm getting my degree in Photography, and have a background in art. I just discovered Meetup a month ago and am enjoying finding venues to meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ Hi I am Jessica Lake forest ca looking to meet new single friends to hang out with. I am also looking to date! ”

“ Hi, my name is Mike Doan. I've been a resident of Orange County since 1989 and I love it here. I think OC is one of the best places to live and work. I reside in Tustin with my wfie and two children. I'm looking to expand my network in OC. ”

“ Hi! I am a 31 year old, Vietnamese, IT professional living in the Santa Ana area and working in Costa Mesa. I used to take tons of pictures during my college days.. Just looking to go photoshooting with people... ”

“ Hi, my name is Toan and I'm 24 year old college graduate living in Orange County. Although I can understand conversational Vietnamese okay, I don't practice speaking and wish to improve on that. Eventually I hope to be fluent in 5 years. ”

“ I am first-time dslr user, purchasing a rebel xt in Feb, 2006, and I'm learning slowly. I love taking flower macros and photos of my dog. ”

“ I am a product manager working in a Software Company, have great interests in Photography and wanted to pursue more in this area, also meet some cool friends who share the same passion. ”

“ I have been interested in photography since High Schooland now I am retired. I enjoy studio photography and photo work shops. I have done a lot of Dance photography. Since moving to Mission Viejo I have done mostly vacation photos. ”

“ I love photography and am looking to get into it part time... ”

“ I just moved to OC from Bakersfield and I am very excited about the opportunities in the area! I've been photographing for ~18 years and enjoy shooting anything outdoors. ”

“ hello, name is lawrence and i am a college student who is interested in photography, well i guess everyone is interested on here =P. hope i can learn from everyone [= ”

“ I am a lifelong photographer desiring to learn more, especially about Photoshop, digital techniques and printing. ”