Upcoming Photography Events

Thursday, April 16

Communicate with Clarity

10am-5pm@freelancersu, @nyc_hubOnlineFree

A practical framework to clearly articulate your value, stand out, and spark the right kind of curiosity (without overexplaining).

Workshops & Education

Alternatives to Adobe

2-5pm@bricbrooklynNew York, NYFree

In this course we will introduce some alternatives to Adobe’s popular four applications: Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, and Audition.

Workshops & Education

The Gallery Track - From Portfolio to Exhibition | Part 3

3-5pm@bhphoto, @mallonfilmsNew York, NYFree

Join Stephen as he shares his wisdom and experience, along with plenty of helpful tips and useful hacks, to help you get your work seen by your target audience

Workshops & Education

Production Studios Open House: Introducing A.Y.O. at Mayo

4-7pm@mayostudiosNew York, NYFree

Introducing A.Y.O.: Creative Production Membership Studio. Bring your camera, meet fellow creators, have a drink! RSVP to attend.

Networking & Community

Creating Depth with Layered Color

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

Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he shows how color gels and RGB LEDs can help you create more dimensional portraits.

Workshops & Education
Portraits

Studio Opening Party

Join us for the opening celebration of our new photography studio.

Networking & Community

Grow your Portfolio, Elevate your Practice.

6-8pm@enfocoinc_, @virtual.artwalksBronx, NYPrice Unknown

Join this 5-session seminar led by Claudia Sohrens and dive into critique, experimentation, and portfolio development in a supportive, artist-centered space.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

Friday, April 17

Tulips & Texture: An Exclusive Spring Photo Walk

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

Whether you are an architectural photographer, a floral enthusiast, or a local New Yorker looking for a "hidden gem" perspective, this small-group session (limited to 12) offers the quietude needed to capture the perfect shot.

Photo Walks
Nature

Creative Women Walk

2-5pm@creativewomennycNew York, NYFree

This is a relaxed, no-pressure way to meet fellow creative women while moving and chatting together. RSVP in our bio to receive our exact meeting location the day before

Networking & Community

Sun Prints: Lumen Printing with Flowers

6:30-9pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$60

Join us at Photodom for a hands-on workshop exploring lumen printing—an experimental photographic process that uses sunlight and organic materials to create one-of-a-kind images.

Workshops & Education

Sip Puff Paint Content Night 5

8pm-1am@nhstudios.bkBrooklyn, NY$10

Join us for Sip, Puff, Paint, an immersive night designed for artists, influencers, and creatives who want to relax, create, and capture content all in one place.

Networking & Community

Saturday, April 18

Delicia Production Workshop

9am-6pm@deliciastudio_New York, NY$150

This Production Hands-On Workshop is an immersive, full-day experience designed to introduce students to the complete process of producing a photo shoot—from concept to execution.

Workshops & Education

Master Your Camera Controls and Composition in the Field

9am-5pm@digitalphotoacademyNewark, NJ$189

Photography workshops led by a professional photographer. Instructional sessions on camera controls followed by hands-on practice sessions.

Workshops & Education

Production Workshop

9am-5pm@deliciastudio_New York, NY$150

This Production Hands-On Workshop is an immersive, full-day experience designed to introduce students to the complete process of producing a photo shoot

Workshops & Education

Springtime At Branch Brook Park

10am-5pm@nycphotographersNew York, NYFree

It’s Spring and the perfect time to look for and photograph cherry blossoms and Branch Brook Park has the largest number of cherry trees around.

Photo Walks

Oh Snap! 3 Year Anniversary Meetup

12-5pm@ohsnapproductionsNew York, NY$23

Come celebrate with us by having a unique photo meetup experience! Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Networking & Community

Cherry Blossom Lifestyle Photoshoot

1-4pm@the_bronx_photowalk, @loosecharmNew York, NYPrice Unknown

Details will be provided two nights prior to the event. Space is limited and will fill up fast.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Polaroid Emulsion Transfer

1-5pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$45

Join us on April 18th from 1-4pm for an exclusive B&W emulsion transfer workshop!

Workshops & Education

Night Dreamz Collective: Street Dreamz

NYC! Join us for “STREET DREAMZ,” the latest spin-off of our Dreamz of Hip-Hop series. Calling all creatives! Photographers, models, videographers, and visionaries: this is your space to connect and create.

Networking & Community

Outdoor Portrait Photography

5:30-8:30pm@tonynorthrupNew York, NY$99

Award-winning author and photographer Tony Northrup, with NYC street portrait master Kash The SOHO Shooter and two models, teach you to master outdoor portrait photography.

Workshops & Education
Portraits

Sunday, April 19

NJ Co-Working Session

8am-10am@socialluxeclubCranford, NJFree

This is a focused, intentional space for ambitious entrepreneurs and small business owners to work, build momentum, and connect organically — without the pressure of structured networking.

Networking & Community

Cars & Coffee

9am-5pm@mintydetailingNew York, NYFree

Join us for cars, coffee & community!

Networking & Community
Cars / Automotive

Coffee and Cameras

1-5pm@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

Arts and Tea: A Mixer for Creatives and Art

2-5pm@tinroofgalleryNew York, NYFree

Come enjoy a day of art, networking, and of course, tea!

Networking & Community

Monday, April 20

Market Research Simplified with BPL

10am-5pm@freelancersu, @nyc_hubOnlineFree

Learn how the Brooklyn Public Library's Business & Career Center can provide market research for you to grow and adapt your business.

Workshops & Education

Street Wear Photo Shoot

3-7pm@photographedbyemiajNew York, NYPrice Unknown

Bring your visions, we'll create the vibes.

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Fashion

Digital Photography II | Beyond Basic Editing

4:30-5:30pm@bhphoto, @likeamacheenNew York, NYFree

In part two, you will learn slightly more advanced editing methods than basic adjustments. We will add mood to images using various tools and clean up images using basic corrective editing techniques such as clone stamping, masking and spot removal.

Workshops & Education

Tuesday, April 21

Stop Motion 101

10am-5pm@freelancersu, @nyc_hubOnlineFree

In this beginner-friendly workshop, commercial food photographer and stop motion animator Megan Madden walks you through her complete stop motion process.

Workshops & Education

3rd Space at 241: Co-working for Creatives

10am-5pm@peakdesignsNew York, NYFree

Come to edit, co-work, or just hang out with us and our community! Help us build a Third Space for NY creatives.

Networking & Community

Twenty One Summers Book Launch - Creative Life

11am-1pm@thomaswernerprojects, @bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join the authors of Twenty One Summers as they address the challenges we face as we work to define and achieve our goals, and offer practical strategies to navigate them successfully.

Workshops & Education

Art of Pinhole Photography

3-5pm@bhphoto, @heather.palecek.artNew York, NYFree

Join us and experience the magic of pinhole photography with Heather Palecek while she gives an immersive artist talk and educational seminar.

Workshops & Education

Lenox Lenses Photography

6-8pm@dreamcenternycNew York, NYFree

In partnership with Josephine Herrick Project, held at the Dream Center we are providing a 10 session course in learning the fundamentals in photography. This is a cross-generational photography program.

Workshops & Education

Crit Nite

6:30-8pm@greenpointartcircle, @luciakorpasNew York, NYFree

Bring your own art for this month's art critique event! There is limited space! Please RSVP at the link in bio.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

Film Developing Workshop

7-10pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$40

In this session, we’ll be developing film using beer-based chemistry, exploring alternative methods while learning the fundamentals of film development.

Workshops & Education

Masters in Digital Photography Lecture Series

7-8:30pm@stevegiovinco, @sva_digitalphotoNew York, NYFree

The i3 Lecture Series features leading photographers and artists, hardware and software developers, and industry experts. Steve Giovinco - Fine Art Photographer

Networking & Community

Wednesday, April 22

Canon Demo Day: Why Not Wednesday?

11am-5pm@bergencountycameraWestwood, NJFree

Meet with a Canon representative for one-on-one consultations, Q&A, demo some of the latest and greatest Canon gear and get expert guidance on your next purchase!

Industry Events

Earth Day: Phone Photo Walk

11am-2:30pm@appalachianmountainclubNew York, NYFree

Spring is Sprung so let's celebrate Earth Day with a fun Phone Photo Walk at the NYBG!

Photo Walks
Nature

Techniques for Photographing Birds

1-3pm@bhphoto, @sony, @melissagrooNew York, NYFree

This session covers everything from choosing the right gear and camera settings to mastering hand-holding and body positioning in the field.

Workshops & Education

Central Park – Spring blossoms

2-8pm@sierraclubphotonycNew York, NYFree

Photograph spring Magnolias and/or cherry blossoms. Walk across the park, through Bethesda Plaza and up to the reservoir.

Photo Walks
Nature

Creative Focus: A Town Hall Series from ASMP

3-5pm@asmpnationalOnlinePrice Unknown

AI is changing the industry daily. Photography, videography, and all visual creators find their careers and passions at a crossroads. Each session will be filled with the latest (verified!) information drawn from ASMP's expertise in business, legal, advocacy, and technology areas, as we tackle new topics and answer your questions each and every event.

Workshops & Education

Shoot Like A Pro! Outdoor Lighting Workshop

4-7pm@focuscameraBrooklyn, NY$10

Hands-on outdoor lighting workshop with JC Carey. Learn strobes, try Westcott gear, and test Fujifilm cameras.

Workshops & Education

Outdoor Lighting Workshop

4-7pm@focuscamera, @jcphotomediaNew York, NY$10

This hands-on workshop is all about mastering the balance between natural light + strobes—so you can create intentional, pro-level images anywhere.

Workshops & Education

Sports & Storytelling with Jean Fruth Part 3

4:30-5:30pm@jeanfruthimages, @sonyalphaNew York, NYFree

Join photographers David Burnett and Jean Fruth as they share their unique perspectives on photographing one of the sporting world’s most storied events!

Workshops & Education

Beer Film Developing Workshop

7-10pm@photodom.nyc, @acehotelbrooklynNew York, NY$40

Learn how to process your film using beer-based chemistry in a hands-on workshop that’s equal parts science and chaos.

Workshops & Education

Thursday, April 23

The Ultimate Fashion Week at Sea

9am-12pm@blvckexodusCape liberty, NJFree

Set sail from Cape Liberty to the stunning shores of Bermuda for an unforgettable experience where fashion and photography collide. Immerse yourself in runway shows, editorial photo shoots, and exclusive parties, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the open ocean.

Photo Event
Networking
Fashion
Other

The Photography Show

10am-5pm@aipadphotoNew York, NY$45

Join us for the 45th edition of The Photography Show, returning April 22–26, 2026 at the Park Avenue Armory, featuring exhibitors from around the world

Galleries & Exhibitions

Unlock Revenue-Based Financing with NYC Future Fund

10am-5pm@freelancersu, @nyc_hubOnlineFree

Join this webinar for information on NYC Future Fund - a business loan with flexible repayments for growing and seasonal businesses.

Workshops & Education

Manhattan Bridge Photowalk

1-3pm@bhphoto, @tonygalephoto, @sonyalphaNew York, NYFree

Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale as we walk across the iconic Manhattan Bridge.

Photo Walks

See the Light: A Portrait Walk

4-6pm@susanstriplingphotography, @adoramaNew York, NYFree

Join Susan Stripling for a guided photo walk that's part exploration, part education — learning to find flattering light, direct subjects on the fly, and make real images in real conditions. Open to all levels.

Photo Walks

Classic Portraits made Simple

4-6pm@bhphoto, @likeamacheenNew York, NYFree

In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the simple basics of classic, intentional portraiture with a live shoot and editing session.

Workshops & Education
Portraits

Polaroid Collage Workshop

6-9pm@image.atlasNew York, NY$55

Celebrate your divine feminine with a Polaroid collage workshop at the Ace Hotel on April 23, inspired by Image Atlas’ Womb Portal.

Workshops & Education

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