Upcoming Photography Events
Friday, May 22
Exclusive Trade-In Event at Leica Store
Bring your camera or lens—of any brand for an exclusive and personalized trade-in offer. Our experts will be available to evaluate and purchase equipment from any brand, provided it’s in clean, working condition.
Opening Reception I BDC Pop-Up Exhibition: Transit Series
An incisive new exhibition, TRANSIT SERIES, looks at everyday movement through New York City’s public transit system. 5 photographers examine the quiet, repetitive rhythms of movement, observation, and fleeting connection.
NY Artists Networking Event
Come and meet others and tell us who you are, what you are working on, what projects you need help with.
Saturday, May 23
Concrete Canvas
From amateurs to professionals —if you have a vision, or you’re searching for one, this is where you need to be. Bring your camera. Bring your creativity. Bring your energy.
May Model Megashoot
We'll have 8 fabulous models of all different styles, so you'll get a great variety of shots for your port!
Photo Tour at Weeksville Heritage Center
We recommend bringing your favorite camera, your favorite people, and good vibes! Limited spots available. Free RSVP through link.
Treasures of Us: Self Archival Photography & Preservation Experience
A warm, story-filled introduction to archiving—explore how photographs, objects, and memories can become lasting legacies.
Matting Workshop by Hamilton Heights Darkroom
A bevel-edged window mat (supplied) is cut for each piece and students attach their work. Photos, drawings, collage and old newspaper articles can be matted.
Portraiture & Presence: Artist Talk & Workshop
Join photographers Niamh Alarcon and Adán Huertas for an open conversation about portraiture, identity, and the stories that people carry.
Ladies Photo Walk
MEETUP: Details provided via email two nights prior to walk by 8pm. DEADLINE TO RSVP: Thursday May 21, 2026 by 8pm or reached maximum RSVPs
Men’s Photo Walk
MEETUP: Details provided via email two nights prior to walk by 8pm. DEADLINE TO RSVP: Thursday May 21, 2026 by 8pm or reached maximum RSVPs
Flower Photography
This lecture and hands-on outdoor photographing will focus on making clean, artistic images of flowers.
Beginner Studio Portrait & Casual Shoot
You’ll have the opportunity to photograph an experienced model who knows how to pose, and work with the camera, making this a great chance to create polished images for your portfolio.
Cosplay Shoot with Summy
This workshop is pure fun. No heavy theory, no pressure — just two hours of creative portrait shooting with a model who brings everything she's got.
Camera girls kickback: Women in Media Networking Event
The Camera Girls Kickback is a networking experience for women in media to connect, collaborate, build relationships, and grow together.
Retro Photo Mixer
Kick off the Summer 2026 season at FD Photo Studio! 3 bright photo studios to shoot Retro inspired looks.
Club Photobook
A community meetup for photographers, book enthusiasts and image lovers. Space is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP promptly.
VIVA Photo Walk: Chinatown’s Hidden Layers
Join VIVA Studio for a 3-hour immersive dive into the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown.
NYC Photo Walk
A community-building photography experience in New York City for photographers and photo lovers who want to sharpen their eye and connect with like-minded creatives!
The Link Up: Jersey Edition — Where Power Meets Presence
A curated experience bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, and media professionals who are building, scaling, and shaping what’s next.
Dance and drag Myrthe
Dancer and model Myrthe brings raw kinetic energy to the frame. Your job is to capture it, bend it, blur it into something that feels more like a painting than a photograph.
Sunday, May 24
Cars & Coffee
The community is back outside showing one of the City’s premier presentations of the City’s Hondas, event running from 9 am to 1pm.
Street Photography
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town looking for interesting subjects and candid moments.
Import Expo
KICKIN’ IT SINCE 2010, IMPORTEXPO BECAME A LEADING AUTOMOTIVE BRAND PRODUCING QUALITY INDUSTRY CAR SHOWS AND MOTORSPORTS EVENTS IN CANADA AND UNITED STATES.
Creative Coworking Club
A weekly pop-up cafe dedicated to the cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, and inspiration.
Bushwick Photo Stroll
Join us this Sunday, May 24 at 3pm for a stroll through ever-changing Bushwick. No RSVP needed.
NYC Creative Photo Walk
Photographers + content creators coming together for a creative walk through the city. Limited spots — don’t miss it.
Film Developing + Photo Walk (Beer Chemistry Edition)
Join us for a Brooklyn photowalk ending with a hands on black and white developing session using beer chemistry.
@EvrydaygaV Presents: HEALTHY x Color Me Bad
A structured, high-energy shoot experience — 1 hour of guided rotation shooting every featured model across 3 styled looks.
Hard vs Soft Light with Barbora
We'll work with model Barbora — striking, tattooed, completely at home in front of a lens — and push both light sources to their limits. This is a hands-on workshop.
Photography - Bring a Print, Pin a Print - Group Exhibit (all welcome)
Join us for our first ever Bring a Print, Pin a Print Group Show. All levels, genres, and styles are welcome. Simply RSVP using the Eventbrite link and bring your work(s) on the day of to put up using double-sided tape.
Monday, May 25
Coney Island Street Photography Workshop
In this workshop we will explore how to; use composition to capture better photos, explore different styles of shooting street photography, choose optimal camera settings for street photography, learn techniques to overcome a fear of shooting street, practice seeing with new eyes.
Photography in the Park (Prospect Park)
Join us in the park to learn photography techniques on your digital camera or phone and take pictures of city nature!
Tuesday, May 26
3rd Space at 241: Co-working for Creatives
Come to edit, co-work, or just hang out with us and our community! Help us build a Third Space for NY creatives
Roosevelt Island Photowalk
Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale as we explore Roosevelt Island. Please arrive early, as there is no planned route and we will be leaving promptly at 1pm.
Documentary Storytelling: How to Define Your Photographic Style
In this talk, Sergio Meléndez will share how to define a personal photographic style through documentary storytelling¿from finding a clear direction in your work to building projects with coherence and depth.
Adorama Live Community Image Review
Submit up to 3 of your best shots & receive in-person constructive feedback from pro photographers Seth Miranda and Daniel Norton! All skill levels welcome.
Wednesday, May 27
Demo Experience: Touch and Try the Latest Fujifilm Gear
Join us for a hands-on demo to touch and try the latest Fujifilm gear.
1-on-1 Shoots w/ Emma- Artistic /Lingerie
The model will be in various styles including fashion, lingerie and implied nude poses. Price includes a one time $20 online payment + $130 cash at the door
Coffee with Creators
Grab a coffee with Jillian Lenser, a Brooklyn-based commercial photographer working across product and lifestyle for global brands.
Win the Bid! How to Build Estimates & Project Bids
In this workshop, commercial photographer Megan Madden walks you through the process of estimating and bidding on photography projects.
From Good to Great: The Power of a Bird Photography Workshop
Learn how immersive, hands-on workshops, combined with guided field experience, real-time feedback and proven techniques will help you shoot smarter, improve faster and create stronger bird images in days, not years.
Beauty Photography with Jillian Lenser
Join Jillian Lenser for an in-store demonstration where she'll share her workflow for creating beauty portraits that feel authentic and editorial.
Emma - Artistic/Lingerie - Group Shoot
This is a small group workshop limited to 8 photographers and 1 model who will pose mainly against a white seamless backdrop, and other areas of the studio. Price: $90: ($20 online payment + $70 cash at the door)
Artist’s Anonymous: Photo Critique
Artists Anonymous is a safe space for those who have never shown work, first time critique, or experts working on a project that want feedback. All levels of photography and genres welcomed.
Thursday, May 28
Polacon NYC'26
Mark your calendars for May 29th–31st, clean your camera’s rollers, and get ready for three glorious days of presentations, workshops, photowalks, and joyful gathering of the instant film community.
The Modern Wedding: Defined by Distinction
Award-winning wedding photographer Leandro Da Silva will be showing how he built a brand that doesn't compete on price, but on impact, emotion, and legacy.
OnSet with Daniel Norton: Inspired, Not Copied
Join Daniel Norton OnSet for a live portrait session where we’ll create a modern image inspired by Marilyn’s iconic style—without recreating it shot-for-shot.
The Walk and Shoot 28: Central Park North
Walk & Shoot is a monthly photography walk created to bring photographers, models, creatives, and anyone who enjoys documenting life together to explore New York City and create in community.
Film Photography
Do you have that camera in your closet! Bring it out and let's get it to a field trip. This is a full hands on course, with plenty of shooting practice.
The Leica 100 - Vernissage
Please join us on Thursday, May 28th, from 6 - 8 PM as we celebrate the opening of THE LEICA 100 exhibition and publication at Leica Gallery New York!
PhotoHub: Intro to Studio Equipment
If you have never worked with studio lighting, or just want to brush up, this will be a hands-on workshop where you can ask questions and familiarize yourself with the equipment in the space.
Grow your Portfolio, Elevate your practice
Join this 5-session seminar led by Claudia Sohrens and dive into critique, experimentation, and portfolio development in a supportive, artist-centered space.
Spring Mixer
What to Expect: A welcoming vibe where you can meet fellow photographers, share stories, learn, and celebrate our work. RSVP & be part of the conversation. Space is limited!
Friday, May 29
Double Exposures on Film w/ Linus
Join Linus for a demonstration of how he creates his signature double exposures in the studio on film. Learn how he works with lighting, how to dial in your film exposures, and walk away with the confidence to take your studio work to the next level.
Instant Film Photo Throwdown
Inspired by the fast-paced energy of the coffee communities latte art throwdowns, photographers will battle it out through a series of on-the-spot photo prompts using instant film.
BS Phototime
Join us for a live recording of BS Phototime, the film photography podcast dedicated to analog process, photographic culture, and the people keeping film alive today. Guests with Polacon or Film Forever tickets receive free admission.
Black & White Processing w/ CineStill
Join CineStill for an in-depth, live demonstration to see how you too can process virtually any Black & White film with a single chemical at room temperature in just minutes!
NYC Filmmaker Hangout
Come meet and connect with creatives, filmmakers and all types of artists! RSVP in bio.
Film Fatales NYC Artist Connection
Join Film Fatales members and partner filmmaker groups for an in-person cocktail gathering on Friday, May 29th, in New York to prepare for some good vibes as we head into summer.
An Evening w/ Chris Chu at Kamerahaus
Presented by Kamerahaus & URTH: Experience a night of photography, collectible cameras and networking with peers while we take a deep dive into Chris Chu’s work & process
Beginner Product Photography
The workshop begins with foundational lighting theory, demonstrated by live demos. Then we will set up a product photo shoot with studio lights, and do an actual shoot.
Late Night Film Lab
We’re bringing Late Night Film Lab to NYC alongside Photodom and Cinestill during Polacon/Film Forever Weekend. A night of darkroom vibes with all your favorite film photographers, DJs, and drinks. Free with RSVP
Shot for Shot
Step into the scene at Shot for Shot, a creative night made for networking, capturing moments, and showing out in your best fit