Upcoming Photography Events

Thursday, October 29

Nikon Demo Day

12-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join us for a hands-on demo to touch and try the latest Nikon gear. This is the perfect chance to get up close to the equipment and see how it performs in person.

Industry Events

Sidewalk Cinema Club

4-8pm@project.feelNew York, NYFree

For this edition of Sidewalk Cinema Club we'll be exploring East Harlem, capturing the culture & beauty of the latine community & the artists that came before us.

Photo Walks

Haunted Gallery: Art by Flashlight in Brooklyn

5-11pm@skeletoncrawlNew York, NYFree

Incredible art in multiple mediums including painting, illustration, photography, printmaking, collage, assemblage, and digital. Come for the art, stay for a drink.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Artist Anonymous: Free Photo Critique Seminar

6-9pm@photodom.nycNew York, NYFree

Artists Anonymous returns to Photodom Studios for a peer-to-peer reviewing workshop led by photo editor and educator Wendy Correa.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

Professional Studio Lighting

6-8:30pm@photomanhattanNew York, NY$195

Classes will be fully hands-on experimentation. We highly recommend taking this course to fully understand lighting dynamics both in and outside of the studio.

Workshops & Education

Introduction to Wedding Photography: A Six-Session Course

6:30-8pm@bronxdocumentarycenterNew York, NY$300

Join photographer and filmmaker Ignacio Leonidas at the Bronx Documentary Center for a six-session introduction to wedding photography, video, and the business behind the work.

Workshops & Education

Dragon Ball Z Power Shoot

7-11pm@longliveproductionsNew York, NY$10

Whether you’re Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, Android 18, or another legendary character, this is your opportunity to bring your favorite anime character to life through cosplay, photography, and runway fashion!

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Fantasy/Cosplay

Halloween Power Shoot

7-11pm@longliveproductionsNew York, NY$9

Join Longliveproductions for our Halloween Power Shoot, a spooky photography experience combining creative photoshoots, Halloween costumes, and runway fashion!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Friday, October 30

Streets to Print: Magazines and Journals

11am-1pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join documentary photographer and serial photobook maker, Daniel Milnor, for a lesson in getting your images out of your hard drive and into your hands.

Workshops & Education

NYC Filmmaker Hangout

5-10pm@filmmakerfridaynycNew York, NYFree

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

Networking & Community

Networking & Headshots

6-9pm@siembratodayNew York, NY$28

Join us at Casa Wellness for a night of networking, wine, cheese, and professional headshots!

Networking & Community

Photoganza Halloween Edition

6-10pm@airs_harrisNew York, NY$55

Halloween meets photography, live music & networking! Get professional photos, discover artists, create content & enjoy NYC vibes!

Networking & Community

Vampire on the Runway

7-11pm@longliveproductionsNew York, NY$25

Vampires on the Runway brings together fashion lovers, models, designers, photographers, and Halloween enthusiasts for a unique runway experience celebrating creativity and the darker side of fashion.

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Fantasy/Cosplay

Saturday, October 31

Poughkeepsie: A Fall Photo-Walk

8am-5pmNYC PhotographersNew York, NYFree

Join us on our second of four Fall Colors Upstate Photo-walks. Let’s escape the city for Halloween and take a long walk in upstate New York

Photo Walks

The Art of Light Painting

9:30am-5pm@bergencountycameraWestwood, NJFree

John & Lorraine will be discussing The Art of Light Painting - see what they've been capturing, and learn some tips and tricks to get creative with your photography!

Workshops & Education

Nikon Tour Philadelphia: ZR Day

10am-5pm@nikonusa, @uniquephotoPhiladelphia, PAFree

Step behind the camera to capture the beauty, heart, and excitement of autumn in Philadelphia.

Workshops & Education

Soho Street Photography Workshop

10am-5pm@leannemstaplesNew York, NY$161

Soho is rich with opportunities to capture street. In this workshop we will focus on different techniques & methods of shooting & seeing

Workshops & Education
City/Street

Creator Content Walk

11am-2pm@creatoreconomynyc, @brettdash_New York, NYFree

Join us on Halloween morning, October 31st, for a fall stroll filled with content creation, new connections, and some scary good vibes alongside fellow NYC creators.

Networking & Community

ICP Photobook Club

11am-1pm@icpNew York, NYFree

This session will focus on Japanese Women Photographers!

Networking & Community

C-41 Developing Workshop

12-2pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$150

In this workshop you will learn to develop color negative film.

Workshops & Education

NYC Photo Walk: East Village

12:30-2pmShawn RNew York, NYFree

On Oct 31, grab your cameras and join us for a Halloween photo walk through the East Village!

Photo Walks

Halloween Photo Walk

1-3pm@ridgewoodphotoNew York, NYFree

We are doing a Halloween Photo Walk across Myrtle Ave.! We will have a zine to commemorate the walk!!! RSVP for location

Photo Walks

Birds & Wildlife Photography in Central Park

1:30-5pm@tonynorthrupNew York, NY$81

Join us for a fun day out capturing the amazing birds and wildlife right in the heart of Central Park!

Photo Walks

Halloween Shoot: Group Shoot and 1-on-1 Shoot

2-5pm@manhattanphotographyworkshopNew York, NY$215

This Halloween, we're bringing out the wild looks, bold costumes, and creative energy for a photography experience you won't want to miss!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Halloween Photoshoot Party

4:30-11pm@agiiincyNew York, NY$20

Halloween Photoshoot Party NYC Costumes, models, photographers, fashion, music & creative networking. Come dressed to be photographed!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

The Painted Portrait

6-8pm@freekdirkxphotographerNew York, NY$275

Join us in the studio for a creative portrait session featuring model Sandrah, whose body will become the canvas for vivid abstract paint.

Workshops & Education

Sunday, November 1

Nikon Tour Philadelphia: NIKKOR Z Lens Day

11am-5pm@nikonusa, uniquephotoPhiladelphia, PAFree

Join Rick Southers for a free session designed for experienced photographers.

Workshops & Education

The Highline After Dark

11am-6pm@milfordphotoNew York, NYFree

Join the Milford Photo crew & community in New York City as we follow the light from afternoon into the night.

Photo Walks

From Hoboken to Trenton A Free Lecture w/ Gary Saretzky

4-5pm@hobokenmuseumHoboken, NJFree

Drawing on decades of research into New Jersey’s photographic history, Saretzky will also discuss the growth of amateur photography, the role camera clubs played in fostering technical skill and artistic expression.

Workshops & Education

Proximity: A Street Photography Exhibition

6-9pm@cherrystreetpierPhiladelphia, PAFree

Step into the photographer’s point of view at Proximity, an immersive street photography exhibition curated by Sammy Rivera at Cherry Street Pier.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Monday, November 2

Point & Shoot Photography for Beginners: Part 1

11am-2pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale in part one of our two-part point and shoot photography for beginner’s class.

Workshops & Education

Presence & Proximity: The Art of the Intimate Portrait

2-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join portrait photographer and educator Jonny Edward for an exploration of intimate portraiture through minimalist lighting, thoughtful composition, and authentic human connection.

Workshops & Education

Tuesday, November 3

The City is Our Studio

10am-12pm@viltrox.usa, @jonnycreativeNew York, NY$20

Join Jonny Edward × VILTROX alongside the extraordinary Ruth Love for an immersive NYC photo walk exploring fashion, editorial portraiture, natural light, on-camera flash, and environmental storytelling.

Photo Walks

Understanding Your Camera I: The Basics

11am-1pm@uniquephotoFairfield, NJ$49

This class is for beginners to amateur photographers looking to gain a better understanding of the automated modes and features, as well as the manual control and capabilities, of your camera.

Workshops & Education

East River Portrait Photo Walk

11am-1pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join Sony Artisan of Imagery, Tony Gale, for a hands-on photo walk along the East River.

Photo Walks

Godox KNOWLED Professional Lights

3-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

John Roche, NYC ICLS gaffer, on why Godox lights have become essential creative tools in his on-set workflow.

Industry Events

ICP Photographer Lecture Series

6:30-8pm@icpNew York, NY$5

Join us at ICP this fall for the Naomi Rosenblum ICP Talks Photographer lecture series featuring environmentalist photographer and filmmaker Pierpaolo Mittica.

Workshops & Education

Trans Vernacular Photography 1950-Present

6:30-8pm@magnumfoundationNew York, NYFree

Ariel Goldberg, Esperanza Santos and Sophie Hackett discuss trans records of self-representation across time, place, gender and technology.

Workshops & Education

Wednesday, November 4

Lightroom & Digital Archiving w/ Stephen Mallon

12-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

In part one, Stephen Mallon walks you through the core of Adobe Lightroom — from the moment a file hits your card to the moment it leaves as a finished export.

Workshops & Education

Fort Tryon Park Photowalk

3-6pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join us as we explore how to photograph landscapes, details, textures, light, and everyday moments in a natural setting.

Photo Walks

Photography Student & Educator Takeover with Sony!

4-7pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Adorama in partnership with Sony brings together photography students and educators from across the city for an evening of photography, collaboration, and community.

Networking & Community

Photobook Talk: Serhii Korovayny

6:45-8:45pm@bronxdocumentarycenterNew York, NYFree

Join Ukrainian photojournalist Serhii Korovayny as he shares his photobook, Love Letters to Donbas. The talk will be followed by a conversation moderated by Bernadette Tuazon, Director of Photography at CNN Digital.

Workshops & Education

NYC Salt: The Next Generation of Visual Storytellers

7-9pm@nationalartsclubNew York, NYFree

Alicia Hansen, photographer and founder and CEO of NYC Salt, will explore how the camera serves as a catalyst for self-discovery and career opportunity.

Workshops & Education

Thursday, November 5

Beginner Adobe Photoshop Techniques

10am-5pm@mangates_incPhiladelphia, PA$655

Start your design journey — learn Photoshop tools and techniques to create, edit, and enhance images like a pro.

Workshops & Education

The IPhone Photography Playbook

2:30-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

This workshop is designed for photographers of every level who want to develop a more intentional, repeatable, and confident approach to iPhone photography.

Workshops & Education

Kodachrome Book Signing and Talk

4-7pm@bergencountycameraNew York, NYFree

Join us for an evening with Allan Weitz, author of Kodachrome: How Two Guys Named Leo Changed Photography on Thursday 11/5!

Networking & Community

Tender is the Room

7-10pm@brooklynfilmcamera, @maceykeung.mediaNew York, NYFree

Join us at our ISO 855 Gallery for the opening of tender is the room, the first solo exhibition by New York City-based photographer and multimedia artist Macey Keung.

Galleries & Exhibitions

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