We started this group in order to provide photography instruction and workshops related to both SOOC (straight out of the camera) images and images post processed using Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. We being active in the photographic community and helping others find the joy and satisfaction in taking and making beautiful photographs!

… All skill levels are welcomed although this group is geared towards the dSLR shooter. However, that does not mean point-and-shoot camera users can't be involved. All are welcome. We are working at being a member motivated group and encourage advanced photographers to help coach the beginners. If there's an event you want to promote, feel free to contact us. We can set up an event on the calendar and designate you as the host. All we ask is that you communicate clearly with the membership and fol …

I wanted to start this group to help both amateurs and professionals work together to enhance the photographic medium and create an open forum for the discussion of techniques and creativity. People who would like to join us should have a definite interest in photography and have a dslr type of camera to take creative control of the image capture.