FREE COMMUNITY PHOTO STUDIO (Free, 18+, BYOB)
2025-06-21 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-07 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-19 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-04 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-08-16 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-01 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-20 12:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-06 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) and 9 more dates | Guerrilla Photo Group, 609 Gold Ave. SW, STE 2A, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Join us for open photography studio (18+, BYOB!), supporting the modeling, HMUA, designer, and photographer community.
No R.S.V.P. required. Drop in, watch, get involved, play!
You can book a specific 30-minute studio time slot if you wish. Simply click the >>> Click Here To Book It <<< link (must be logged in.)

GPG Advisory Board Meeting
2025-07-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-09-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Albuquerque Press Club, 209 Highland Pk. Cr., Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
The GPG Advisory Board meets monthly on the second Friday at a rotating offsite location. Anyone can observe, or participate in the discussion (though only Board Members can vote, etc.) If you have suggestions, feedback or would like more information about the Advisory Board, please contact Rip Williams.

Collaborative Photographic Community Gala (19th Annual!)
2025-08-09 17:30 - 23:30 | Albuquerque Press Club, 209 Highland Pk. Cr., Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
JOIN US IN CELEBRATION OF THE SOUTHWEST’S COLLABORATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS COMMUNITY!
Guerrilla Photo Group presents the 19th annual industry social/mixer.
We’re commemorating 19 years of free programming for Models, Photographers, MUAs, Hair Stylists and Fashion Designers of all skill levels. It’s a perfect opportunity for all of us to network, clink glasses, share good cheer, and celebrate New Mexico’s collaborative photo community!
The FREE TO ATTEND event will be held at the historic Albuquerque Press Club. You are personally, very cordially invited to be our special guests in this private landmark club. Be kind and respectful to our gracious hosts. 18+. Absolutely no outside beverages.
NEW WORK SHOWING: “Well Re(a)d – Photographic Interpretations of Literature”
5:30-6:30pm: Artist and Sponsor Reception
6:30-9:00pm: Social/Mixer
9:00pm: Brief Presentation
9:00-midight: Frolicksome merriment!
DRESS CODE:
Please dress to impress! But anything from cocktail attire to less…attire is acceptable! (Must be street legal, of course.)
GUERRILLA PHOTO GROUP’S MISSION:
“Guerrilla Photo Group serves the photographic arts community and allied fields though education, professional development, networking and exhibition with unique collaborative programming.”
Presented by our 2025 Community Advisory Board

"EnLIGHTenment: A Brighter Perspective" by Alan Osterholtz (Limited Seating, 18+, BYOB)
2025-10-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Guerrilla Photo Group, 609 Gold Ave. SW, STE 2A, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
The incomparable Alan Osterholtz joins us for the fifth year! Viewers of Alan’s work are often surprised to learn that it is captured in a single frame, with real-world practical lighting and no compositing of any kind. He’s joined this year by the model, Natalie.
Watch and learn as Alan demonstrates his unique alternative capture processes leveraging slow shutter, light-painted backdrops, smart LED bars, simple tools and techniques honed over many years. Multiple projectors simultaneously provide a live view of what’s occuring during the capture and the resulting exposure. Take the opportunity for a glimpse into the mind of a true light alchemist, in real time. You’ll build your own basic light painting “toys” out of simple materials (provided.) Then, stick around for an extended Q&A and to apply what you’ve learned yourself, with hands-on mentorship through the open studio time 4-8pm.
This workshop is valued at $449/seat, but is being provided FREE by Alan through the GPG Workshops ($10 materials fee.) Seating is limited and will fill up.
Schedule:
12:00pm-4:00pm – Lecture and presentation (limited seating, RSVP below)
4:00pm-8:00pm – Open Studio, (no RSVP required, but you can reserve your 30-minute practice slot here)
This event is 18+ only, BYOB (21+ to consume.)
Check out the FAQ’s or reach out if you have any questions.
Health Warning: This workshop subjects the attendees to a darkened studio and includes moving/flashing/multicolored lights that may be disruptive to some people with epilepsy or other conditions of light sensitivity.

Alan Osterholtz
Alan’s work definitely “wows” and is widely sough-after in both the modeling community and much further flung in the international astrophotography sphere.
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Natalie
Natalie is an Albuquerque-based artist and model.
Modeling: @lilnana
Check out her art @natsalchemy

GPG Advisory Board Meeting
2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Guerrilla Photo Group, 609 Gold Ave. SW, STE 2A, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States

“BOX WITH A HOLE IN IT” Lecture and Hands-On Workshop with Rip Williams (Free, Limited Seating)
2026-01-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Guerrilla Photo Group, 609 Gold Ave. SW, STE 2A, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
Schedule:
12:00 PM: Welcome and Introductions
LECTURE 1 (12:15-12:45pm): “THE MEANING OF LIGHT” or the “photo” in PHOTOgraphy
Learn about the four “facets” of light: direction, quantity, color, and quality.
LECTURE 2 (12:45-1:15pm): “BOX WITH A HOLE” or intro to camera the “graphy” in photoGRAPHY
Understand the exposure triangle, “stops”, shutter speed, aperture, ISO/ASA speed, reciprocity, white balance, camera modes, and more.
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP (1:30-4:00pm): “STUDIO 101” – Intro to concepts, gear and common portraiture techniques
Studio application: why strobes, set safety, radios, camera setup, light functions (key, fill, background, rim, accent, etc.), “ratios”, and common setups. (Assisted by GPG mentors)
4:00pm-8:00pm – Open community studio time.
Seating is limited for the workshops from 12:00-4:00pm, with open studio slots available from 4:00pm-8pm. Register below to guarantee your seat for the presentations! No RSVP is required to attend the latter half of the day’s Meetup (18+ only.) This event is BYOB (21+ to consume.) Join us! If you’d like to book a free studio slot in the late afternoon, do it in on your Member Resources Page (you must be logged in. Membership, like the time slot, is free!) Check out the FAQ’s or reach out if you have any questions!

Parking
You’re parking downtown, so plan accordingly. On-street parking is widely available, with varying lengths of parking meter times, etc. There are also numerous nearby lots where, for a couple of bucks, one can park all day. The closest of these lots is almost across the street at the SE corner of Gold and 7th.

Arrival/Wayfinding
The studio is located on the of the north side of Gold Ave, on the second story of the building immediately west of the lovely Lasso Coffee & Lager Patio. Sadly, the building long predates the ADA, so no elevator is present. Come in the front doors of the clearly marked “609” building, and up the flight of stairs to your right. We’re at the top of the stairs, double doors on your right!

This event is 18+ only, BYOB (21+ to consume.)
Check out the FAQ’s or reach out if you have any questions.

Rip Williams
Celebrating 32 years of glamour, fashion, and commercial imagery.
Website | Facebook

A.B.C. Fashion Show (Anything But Clothes)
2026-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Offsite
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTG4k7SkQdC/
Gaia’s Kava Root
2122 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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EXIBITION OPENING: "The Red Show"
2026-02-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Guerrilla Photo Group, 609 Gold Ave. SW, STE 2A, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, United States
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EXIBITION OPENING: “The Red Show”
February 6
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5:30 pm
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8:00 pm

Join us for the opening of “The Red Show!” An exhibition of photographic art exploring the emotions and themes associated with RED: desire, danger, love, rage, courage, heat, urgency, sacrifice, celebration, and power. Every image also includes the literal color red as an intentional visual anchor, whether as a bold subject, subtle detail, or striking thread that ties the entire show together.
Light refreshments and good cheer provided.

FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHS BY:Alan Osterholtz, Ariel Figueroa, Dante Toussaint, Derrick Henry,Jamie Murdock, Jamini Sahu, Joseph Goodman, Keith Tolk,Pat Berrett, Mark Lies, Rip Williams, Ron Lovato, and Wen Wu

Rip Williams

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rip@ripwilliams.com

Guerrilla Photo Group

609 Gold Ave. SW, STE 2A

Albuquerque,
NM
87102
United States

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