Upcoming Photography Events

Sunday, August 16

Coffee and Cameras

10am-5pm@balmstudionycNew York, NY$17

Join us for a morning of caffeine and creativity as we explore the world of digital photography in a casual and fun setting.

Networking & Community

Outdoor Fashion and Portrait Shoot

1-5pm@manhattanphotographyworkshopNew York, NY$161

This is not a lecture class. You’ll be photographing and building confidence in an outdoor setting while exploring different lighting setups. All levels welcome.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Intro to Photo Editing

1:30-4pm@soundsofspotlight, @hannawonphotoNew York, NY$27

Intro to Photo Editing is geared towards anyone interested in learning how to use editing tools, transform the capabilities of your photos and how to bring a vision to life.

Workshops & Education

Club Photobook

3-6pm@nite_xJersey City, NJFree

Space is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP promptly. Although this event is free, donations are welcome to help cover food and drink costs.

Networking & Community

East Harlem Photo Walk

3-5pm@nycphotostrollNew York, NYFree

Join us for our next photo walk. All are welcome.

Photo Walks

World Photo Day Brooklyn Bridge Photo Walk + Mixer

4-10pm@photodom.nycNew York, NYFree

This event is free and open to everyone. Come solo or bring friends. All cameras are welcome.

Photo Walks

Tuesday, August 18

Power Your Workflow with Glyph Storage Solutions

11am-5pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Join us for the Glyph Table Demo Day! Ideal for photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and content creators looking for reliable storage built for demanding workflows.

Industry Events

Adorama x Sony: Capture the Streets of NYC

12-5pm@adoramaNew York, NY$10

Join Sony experts for a hands-on photo walk through New York City and capture the energy of the streets with the latest Sony imaging gear.

Photo Walks

Necessity Is the Mother of Invention: Frankensteining Cameras

5-6pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Discover how reimagining vintage cameras and lenses can unlock creative possibilities that off-the-shelf gear simply can't offer.

Workshops & Education

Crit Night with Greenpoint Art Circle

6:15-8pm@greenpointartcircleNew York, NYFree

Bring your own art for our next art critique event! Hosted by Diana Haro at Greenpoint Art Circle. RSVP to attend.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

Wednesday, August 19

World Photography Day at Summit

5am-8am@summitovNew York, NY$89

Enjoy early-morning access, sweeping skyline views, photography tips, and exclusive use of select Nikon equipment.

Other

Creator Cruise

10am-5pm@bh.creatorsNew York, NYPrice Unknown

Join us on a NYC Creator Cruise for National Photography Day on 8/19!

Retreats & Travel

Master Cypher: Director & DP Showcase & Convos

11am-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

This event brings selected Directors and Directors of Photography from the 2026 Hip Hop Film Festival into the heart of the B&H SuperStore for a public, behind-the-image conversation.

Workshops & Education

Newark Photography Day

12-6pm@pocstock, @newarkartsNewark, NJFree

Join us at The Newark Museum of Art for a celebration of photography, arts, and culture. RSVP today!

Networking & Community

Celebrate World Photography Day

1-4pm@focuscameraNew York, NYFree

Drop in. Try the gear. Meet the experts. Celebrate photography with Fujifilm, Profoto, and fellow creators.

Networking & Community

Enter the Amazon Forest: A Film and Photography Exhibition

6-9:30pmYanda MontahuanoNew York, NYFree

This exhibition has been created in collaboration with members of the Sápara Nation and a small, independent team committed to preserving and sharing their ancestral knowledge.

Galleries & Exhibitions

The Photography Book Salon

6-8pm@leicastorenyNew York, NYFree

Join Leica Store and Gallery New York as we celebrate World Photography Day with a special Photography Book Salon!

Networking & Community

Glamour & Fine Art Shoot

7-9pm@manhattanphotographyworkshopNew York, NY$161

Join us for a studio shoot designed for new and hobbyist photographers who want real experience working with lighting and an experienced model.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Thursday, August 20

Layering in Street Photography w/ Jarrett Esaw & Fujifilm

2:30-5pm@adoramaNew York, NY$25

Join Jarrett Esaw and Fujifilm for a guided street photography walk focused on creating stronger images through layering, depth, and visual storytelling.

Photo Walks
City/Street

Scenes Through Sony: Battery Park Meetup

4-7pm@focuscameraNew York, NYFree

Share Your Vision. Capture Your World. Win Big. Photowalk Three: Scenes Through Sony — Battery Park Meetup.

Photo Walks

OnSet with Daniel Norton: Portraits in Motion

5-6pm@adorama, @danielnortonNew York, NYFree

Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he explores techniques to add movement and life to the moments we capture.

Workshops & Education

Studio Photoshoot

7-10:30pm@ceebeyond, @ceemeconnectNew York, NY$35

Tickets are $35 until 8/7, then prices will go up. Nonrefundable. All attendees rsvp after paying & provide your email address required by the studio.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Friday, August 21

Introduction to Photography Fundamentals

4-6pm@mstlstudiosnycNew York, NY$39

Master your camera! Join Photography 101 to ditch "Auto" mode, learn aperture, shutter speed & composition, and take stunning photos.

Workshops & Education

NYC Filmmaker Hangout

5-10pm@filmmakerfridaynycNew York, NYFree

Hangout and meet NYC based creatives, build connection and friendships.

Networking & Community

The Broadway Photo Walk

6-8pm@juno.fpvNew York, NYFree

This walk will stretch from Columbus Circle to the Brooklyn Bridge during peak golden hours. Come for part or come for all - it’ll be a great time!

Photo Walks

Fashion Networking Mixer

7-11pm@plentyofpartiesNew York, NY$17

A networking event focused on fashion bringing together designers, stylists, photographers, models, and other professionals in the industry.

Networking & Community

Saturday, August 22

New York Portrait Photography Masterclass

10am-5pm@rorylewisofficialNew York, NY$389

Join internationally published portrait photographer Rory Lewis, on a workshop, to master portraiture and bring your work to the next level.

Workshops & Education
Portraits

Your first Pro Photos

10:30am-2pm@photomanhattanNew York, NY$390

Come grab and get a grasp of the fundamentals of photography! You'll learn the tricks to enhance sharpness, focus, motion blur & beyond!

Workshops & Education

Impressions on Textile: A Cyanotype Workshop

11am-3pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$150

Discover the possibilities of cyanotype beyond paper in this hands-on workshop focused on creating photographic prints directly onto fabric, led by photographer Cassandra Granados.

Workshops & Education

Creative Women Meetup

12-3pm@thegalhoodNew York, NY$11

We are hosting women creatives nyc, a meetup for women in design, content, art, photography, marketing, film, and every creative field in between.

Networking & Community

Better Smartphone Photography

1:30-3pm@danscameracityAllentown, PA$33

Learn to get better pictures with your smartphone or tablet, and how to do more with your images.

Workshops & Education

Soho Street and Gallery Photo Walk

2-6pm@the_bronx_photowalk, @loosecharmNew York, NYFree

Join us for a stroll to capture the streets and art gallery of Soho. MEETUP: Details provided via email two nights prior to walk by 8pm.

Photo Walks

Thrifted Sunsets

5:30-8:30pm@phillycreatePhiladelphia, PA$39

A creative meet-up with two main goals: collaboration and networking with other creatives. We all come together and take photos, make videos, and share ideas.

Networking & Community

A Bi-National Group Exhibition of Photography

6-10pm@pacstudiojcJersey City, NJFree

Opening Reception, showcasing artists between Panama and New Jersey focused on finding the quiet similarities that distance tends to hide

Galleries & Exhibitions

Noir Nightz II

Night Dreamz Collective is back to bring you another unforgettable evening celebrating the art and mood of black & white photography.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Sunday, August 23

Cyanotype Workshop w/ Zoë Gleitsman

10am-2pm@tinyartssupply, @chayahfilmNew York, NY$60

Join local artist Zoë Gleitsman for a hands-on introduction to cyanotype printing, a 180-year-old photographic process that creates striking Prussian blue images using UV light. No experience needed!

Workshops & Education

Photo Walk

11am-2pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$45

Whether you’re shooting film or digital, everyone is welcome! Disposable cameras from Photodom will be provided! Spots are limited, reserve your seat now!

Photo Walks

Darkroom 101: Develop & Print Your First Roll

12-6pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$175

In this beginner-friendly darkroom workshop, you’ll hand-develop a roll of black & white film from start to finish, then step into the darkroom to create a contact sheet of your images and print your favorite frame.

Workshops & Education

Photographers and Models Creative Mixer

1-8pmNYC PhotographersNew York, NY$20

Meet NYC creatives and get to shoot in a classic Manhattan-style loft! Come solo or bring your favorite model.

Networking & Community

Artist-Led Walk Through: Overlapping Empires

1-2:30pm@vchmnyc, @samantha.boxNew York, NYFree

Join Samantha Box for an artist-led walkthrough of Overlapping Empires, her site-wide exhibition at Van Cortlandt House Museum.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Three Piers: A Golden Hour Photo Walk

6-8pm@wideraperturenycNew York, NYFree

Photographers of all levels and cameras (including the one on your phone!) are welcome. Feel free to bring a friend!

Photo Walks

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