Upcoming Photography Events
Friday, July 3
Early Morning Bird & Nature Photography Walk at Prospect Park
Join NYSP+ (New York Street Photography Plus), Practice Photography: Skill Sharing Workshops, and Brooklyn Photo Explorers for an early morning bird and nature photography walk at Prospect Park.
Tall Ships Sail4th 250
Mark your calendars--the Tall Ships are coming to NY Harbor, and it's shaping up to be the photo event of the decade. Please Note: We will not be meeting as a group for these events.
Saturday, July 4
Cars & Coffee
Join us Saturday, July 4th, for Cars & Coffee at Le Lotus Bleu Cafe!
50th Anniversary Weekend Shuttle Rides
Board at the Museum and ride vintage trains back and forth along the same route that connected Brooklyn commuters in the 1930s and ’40s. Reservations open June 1.
Fourth of July Photowalk with Eli Vicks & VSCO
Celebrate Independence Day through the lens with Photodom, VSCO, and photographer Eli Vicks for a community photowalk along Coney Island’s iconic boardwalk. Space is limited. Registration is encouraged.
Sunday, July 5
Headshots 101
Create visually striking headshots with lighting and posing (beginner).
Advanced Beauty Techniques
Elevate your beauty photography with advanced techniques. An in-depth approach to beauty.
Two Bridges Photo Walk
Join us as we walk around and under lower Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood, taking in the sights of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. All levels and cameras welcome!
Monday, July 6
LIC Street Photography Walk
Explore the waterfront, architecture, street scenes, and some of LIC's best photo spots while meeting other photographers and creators.
Central Park Waterfalls Photo Walk
Please arrive early, as there is no planned route and we will be leaving promptly at 2pm. Meeting Location: W 103rd St and Central Park West (We will be meeting just inside the entrance to the park)
Tuesday, July 7
Headshots 101
Create visually striking headshots with lighting and posing (Beginner).
Mastering Light Shapers: Choosing the Right Modifier
In this live session, Ab Sesay reveals how professional photographers use light shapers to control mood, texture, depth, and dimension.
Photoshop Essentials (4 Sessions)
Learn how to fine tune your pictures through post-processing. Topics include adjusting Brightness & Contrast, Color Balance, Levels, Curves, Clone Stamp, Filters and more.
Wednesday, July 8
Coffee with Creators
Over coffee with Nigel Barker, internationally acclaimed photographer, creative director, author, and entrepreneur.
The Art of the Pivot: Navigating Change to Grow as an Artist
Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Nancy Borowick for an inspiring talk on building a resilient creative career.
Thursday, July 9
Beginner Adobe Photoshop Techniques
Start your design journey — learn Photoshop tools and techniques to create, edit, and enhance images like a pro.
Gantry Plaza State Park Photowalk
Photo gear will not be provided, but as with all our photowalks, feel free to bring your favorite camera, a camera phone or no camera at all! All levels are welcome.
OnSet with Daniel Norton: The Secret of Mixing Flash with LED
Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he shows you how to take advantage of the unique strengths of each light source in combination to make stunning portraits.
Opening Reception: 9th Annual Latin American Foto Festival
Explore powerful contemporary photography from across Latin America in this free festival spanning BDC galleries and outdoor public spaces.
Rooftop Photo Mixer
Join us Friday, July 9th from 6-9PM at FD Studios Brooklyn for a golden-hour photography rooftop photo mixer. Limited spots — secure your ticket now!
Friday, July 10
Shutter — a Taillor Photoshoot Event
Shutter is a photo event — centered on (pro)dommes — for kinksters, photographers, and artists alike. Whether you’re behind the lens, in front of it, or making the magic happen behind the scenes, this is your chance to create beautiful, bold, and unapologetic images in NYC’s sexiest venue.
'How to give yourself Flowers' an Exhibition by Reneé Simone
“How to give yourself Flowers” is a collection of analog portraits, mixed- media collages, and a quilt paying homage to Reneé’s exploration of time and Black womanhood.
Gallery Reception: Free Portraits
Join us to celebrate Shawn Bruce’s gallery debut of Free Portraits in partnership with Harlowe Lights! RSVP to attend.
Filmmaker Friday:From Connection to Creation
A Discussion with Director Adam Rioux and DP Tom Ford on How Creative Relationships Formed Through Filmmaker Friday Helped Support the Making of Urchins, Adam’s First Feature Film. RSVP link in bio!
Still Here: Harlem Eternal, The Harlem Defender
Join us for the opening reception of Still Here: Harlem Eternal. A multimedia exhibition honoring the people, histories, and cultural legacy of Harlem through photography, poetry, visual art, and film.
Midcentury Stereopanorama: See the 1950s in Astonishing 3-D
Hold the viewer to your eyes, press the button to illuminate the 3-D Kodachrome slide and be transported back in time. Discover the amazing and forgotten technology enthusiasts call “the virtual reality of the 1950s.”