The South Coast Photography Meetup

Want to just get out and take photos? Want to learn more about your camera? Want to hang out with folks who actually understandyour obsession with photography?

Did you come to the right place! We are an informal bunch of shutter-happy, fun-loving camera buffs.

What do we do?

We go places and take pictures of stuff. Any stuff. Lots of stuff. We also hang out and talk. We have been known to do both at the same time. Afterward, some people might drink Margaritas. It's been known to happen.

How far will I go to have fun?

Mostly around Southern California: Orange County, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire and San Diego, but we might also range farther when the mood strikes us.

How often?

As often as possible. We try for at least once a week

I'm kind of new to the game. Is this the group for me?

We were there once and we love to share what we know (or think we know) with eager minds.

So what will all this cost me?

Nothing! We have no annual dues. This group doesn't make a cent! We're just here for fun. Of course, you will pay for the gas in your car and some of the places that we go do charge admission and stuff like that. It's also possible that we may have to compensate speakers for their time and effort, but that will be an occasional thing and not the norm.

And, once you get more and more into this photography thing, you might start dropping a lot of coin on new camera gear, so that part might wind up costing you a lot, but that's not our fault.

Where Can I See More ?

Be sure to visit and join our Flickr Group or our SmugMug Community . Be sure to "like" us on Facebook .

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Recent Meetups

March 2 at 4:00 PM, 2 Photographers attended
Camping and Photography with Jeffrey Sullivan in Anza Borrego Desert: March 2-4
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings) and uploaded 14 photos

A rare opportunity to join a remarkable landscape photographer Jeffrey Sullivan on his photoshoot in Anza Borrego Desert. Many of you could remember J. Sullivan's... Learn more
February 24 at 5:00 PM, 6 Photographers attended
Salt Creek 5-Mile Oceanview Sunset Hike
They rated it 4.504 (4 ratings) and uploaded 16 photos

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Early June Gloom conditions prevented us from seeing the sun setting, although I am in favor of clouds: you can enhance their textures du ...

—Elena

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A nice stroll down the walkway to the beach and back. Thank you Elena.

—John Howell
January 3 at 11:00 PM, 6 Photographers attended
Quadrantids Meteor Shower
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Quadrantids Meteor Shower falls on the night of January 3, 2012. This shower is one of the year’s most active, with perhaps 80 to 100 meteors per hour at its peak. The... Learn more
December 10, 2011 at 5:30 PM, 48 Photographers attended
Candlelight Tour, Lake Forest
They rated it 4.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 25 photos

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Great traditional event. It was also nice to meet new photographers just joining the group.

—Tung Tran

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Didn't have a lot of interaction with the other members, but enjoyed the experience.

—Rodney Cockrell
November 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 23 Photographers attended
The Blue and the Gray: Civil War Reenactment
They rated it 3.502 (2 ratings)

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Unfortunately the venue was muddy and the reenactors were limiited as to area that they could have mock battles in. ...

—Gary Vander-Haeghen

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I did not get to go because I went to the rideshare meeting point in Irvine and no one was there. ...

—Michelle

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Kristin Turner joined
Saturday at 4:39 PM

"Hi! I am a smiley wildlife photographer looking forward to building an entirely new set of photography skills working with lighting and people. Making new friends along the way is a wonderful bonus :)"
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Dave replied to Meetup Cancelled: Albuquerque Balloon Festival
May 23 at 10:57 PM

"What?!?!?! I was so looking forward to this....."
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Ron P. replied to Meetup Cancelled: Albuquerque Balloon Festival
May 22 at 10:40 PM

"Nothing like waiting til the last minute, lol"
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Paul started Meetup Cancelled: Albuquerque Balloon Festival
May 22 at 9:29 PM

"Albuquerque Balloon Festival, scheduled to occur on Saturday, October 6, 2012 8:00 AM has been cancelled. Please update your plans accordingly. If you have further questions, you can email me through the Contact Us link on Meetup."

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Shawnna commented on Albuquerque Balloon Festival
May 22 at 4:03 PM

"I grew up in Albuquerque and there is so much to see and do near there. Since you will be going in October it is a great time to drive to Bandelier National Monument...."

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Karla joined
May 22 at 12:23 PM

"Hello! My name is Karla and I'm new to photography"
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Cindi commented on Who's up for some LA Street Shooting? Meet at Union Station at 10:15, Wed. May
May 22 at 11:45 AM

"Serious would like to do this, but also work in the mornings"

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elad l joined
May 21 at 5:29 PM

"Amature Photographer who like to share knowledge and learn from others."
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ReNae Stueve commented on Who's up for some LA Street Shooting? Meet at Union Station at 10:15, Wed. May
May 19 at 8:51 AM

"Ditto, I have been wanting to do something like this but I'm only available on weekends."

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Sangeetha commented on Who's up for some LA Street Shooting? Meet at Union Station at 10:15, Wed. May
May 19 at 8:10 AM

"Too bad we cant have this on a weekend!!"

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