The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

This group is for anyone who loves photography and is either pursuing it as a career or has the intention to.  We'll strive to provide constant learning and networking opportunities for photographers from seasoned pros, semi-pros, wanna-be pros and for everyone else who may be interested in participating in the various supporting roles such as retouchers, graphic artists, sales, marketing, assisting, set design, blogging and more.

… We share our passion for making incredible images of almost anyone - with classy, fun and insightful professional classes designed for beginners, intermediate, experienced and working photographers alike. Promote your understanding fast in ways that will make  sense and stick. Classes here all taught by professional trained and certified teachers. Gain inside knowledge of how to work better with your subjects, to compose, create and produce extraordinary images. Learn what type of lighting equip …

This meetup is for writers, self-publishers, photographers, illustrators and designers.  We share advice, trends and opportunities in both print and digital magazine publishing. It is the perfect place to get published, learn how to reach your audience, submit your work to magazines and self-publish your own. Ask Malcolm Gladwell… Magazines get your foot in the door. Especially with new digital formats and print on-demand, magazines are gaining momentum. Whether you are downloading to your favor …

Originally founded in 1994 as The San Diego Publishers Alliance, Publishers & Writers of San Diego, or PWSD, is a professional association of the publishing community in San Diego, educating business-minded self-publishers and authors. We are a forum for education, networking, and motivation. PWSD comprises members from all areas of publishing and writing — authors, self-publishers, independent publishers, editors, book packagers, designers, consultants, promotional professionals, students, and …

… al estate, education, construction, architecture, manufacturing, automotive, energy, green/eco, B2B & B2C services, sports & lifestyle, technology-software/hardware, online & mobile apps, non-profits & charities, health-medical, & apparel, fashion & design, music & entertainment, travel & hotel, photo/digital/print media, aerospace, military, government & legal services. This is San Diego's Regional Entrepreneur Center ™ & Startup Society for Founders-Entrepreneurs seeking collaboration, partner …

GPI Southern California Chapter - Serving San Diego, Orange - Riverside, and the Los Angeles Area for 26 years. Glamour Photographers International (GPI) http://www.glamourphotonet.com is a unique organization devoted to the activities of fashion, glamour and figure photography and modeling (Founded in 1984). Glamour Photographers International and its chapters sponsor and promote high quality photographic fashion, glamour, pin-up, figure photo shoots and workshops. GPI gives amateur & professi …