Upcoming Photography Events

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Thursday, April 9

Red Hook: Artists Hangout

6-8pm@redhookopenstudiosNew York, NYFree

A monthly hang for Red Hook artists to connect and grow our creative community.

Networking & Community

Film in Focus

6:30-8:30pm@project.feel, @thelastdinner.filmNew York, NY$10

Your film idea deserves to be heard. So we made an event for you to share it (and find your team along the way)

Networking & Community

Friday, April 10

WSP Festival Sign Up

9:30am-6pm@womenstreetphotographersNew York, NY$55

We invite you to join us for a three day photography festival hosted by Women Street Photographers and proudly sponsored by Leica Camera USA

Networking & Community

Bay Ridge Photo Walk

All levels welcome — bring your camera, your creativity, and good energy.

Photo Walks

NYC Filmmaker Hangout

5-10pm@filmmakerfridaynycNew York, NYFree

Hangout and meet NYC-based creatives, build connections and friendships.

Networking & Community

“Even In All This Noise, I Can Still See You” Exhibition by Sugar M. Sylla

6-9pm@photodom.nycNew York, NYFree

“Even In All This Noise, I Can Still See You” looks at the in-between moments of life and how we are seen inside them. It explores how we appear to ourselves at the edge of something, after an event, before a decision, in those charged intervals where reality feels slightly unreal.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Saturday, April 11

Before You Go: Travel Photography, Unpacked

9am-2pm@princetonphotoworkshopChinatown, NY$107

Learn how to bring home photos when you travel that remind you of your adventures and transport you back to the moment you took the

Photo Walk

Show Up and Shoot

10am-5pm@showupandshootny, @queengold.chainsNew York, NY$230

What’s Included: 3 Professional models, Studio access, 3 styled wardrobe looks up to lingerie, Multiple backdrop options, Select lighting equipment available.

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Boudoir
Art Nude

Spring Yard Sale

10am-5pm@photodom.nycNew York, NYFree

We’re opening up the studio for a one-day Spring Yard Sale. A mix of cameras, gear, and accessories will be available at a range of conditions and price points.

Other

Cameras and Coffee: Community Meet-Up

11am-1pm@icp, @nicefilmclubNew York, NYFree

Connect with ICP's community during our monthly Cameras and Coffee social meet-up for photographers, collectors, and camera enthusiasts!

Networking & Community

NYC Commuinity Hang

12-5pm@antigravityacademy, @thecinegogueNew York, NYPrice Unknown

Filmmakers, artists and friends in New York, Antigravity Academy and The Cinegogue are excited to host our FIRST ever event in NYC!

Networking & Community

NYC Pexels Meetup: Pastel Bloom

1-3pm@imagineshane, @pexels.usNew York, NYFree

On April 11th in NYC, we’re bringing the People in Pastel Challenge to life. Cherry blossoms, soft fits, spring light, color everywhere. If it blooms, we’re capturing it. All levels welcome. Photo + video.

Photo Walks
Nature

NYBG Photo Walk

1-5pm@longislandfilmwalks, @thegr3atunknownNew York, NY$35

Join us for a photo walk on April 11th at 1pm for the 2026 NYBG orchid show, 'Mr. Flowers Fantastic Concrete Jungle'.

Photo Walks

Spring Photo Mixer

1-4pm@fdphotostudio_nyNew York, NY$20

Shoot fresh seasonal content, update your portfolio, and connect with local models, photographers, and creatives — all at a fraction of regular studio rates.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

The Art Meetup Community Visit at the Museum of Modern Art

1:45-6pmThe Art MeetupNew York, NYFree

Calm museum night with real people. April 11 MoMA No pressure. Just art and community. Limited spots. RSVP to join us.

Networking & Community
Fine Art
Nyc
Art
Music
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Recurring: Monthly activation throughout NYC

Washington Heights and Inwood

2-5pm@nycphotographersNew York, NYFree

ALL WELCOME! Beginners to Professionals with (Digital) Cameras, Smartphone Cameras, or No Cams/Just Discerning Eyes.

Photo Walks

Bloomification

2-4pm@thejoevisualsNew York, NYFree

Join us for a fun afternoon connecting with fellow models and photographers, sharing creative ideas, and snapping beauty-based photos of the cherry blossoms.

Networking & Community

The Painted Portrait

2-4pm@freekdirkxphotographerNew York, NY$245

This workshop focuses on studio portrait techniques using expressive body paint to create bold, artistic images.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Tastemakers: Shoot Gorgeous Models

4-6pm@thetastemakersNew York, NY$28

Come join us for a 3+ models photo session and become a published Boudoir Photographer with our April Showers Themed "Rain Room" Workshop

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Art Nude
Boudoir

Fire & Ice: Painted in Sound

5-8pm@gabriJersey City, NJ$15

Celebrate the release of Fire & Ice with a night dedicated to all things art, music, and community.

Networking & Community

Sunday, April 12

Uptown 2 Downtown

9am-5pm@uptownphotowalk, @katieg_photoNew York, NYFree

We'll be walking from Ft Tryon Park to Battery Park, looking for some cherry blossoms along the way. More info and RSVP at UptownPhotowalk.art

Photo Walks

Motherhood Content Day

10am-5pm@seiyarose.photographyBlakeslee, PA$200

This is for photographers who want to build up their motherhood portfolio and get some input on how to get close and emotional.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Brooklyn + Japan Festival

10am-5pm@brooklynbeautyfashionlaboNew York, NYFree

We are holding an event on April 12th with tons of exciting collabs! Momoyo Stoby is kicking things off this time with our first wave of info!

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Fashion

The Serpent's Study

10am-5pm@everloreevents, @melanierosebudNew York, NY$175

Join us for a dark academia-themed photoshoot featuring live snakes!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

(Extra)Ordinary Locations: Carlton Arms Hotel

10am-2:30pm@andrewfrenchworkshopsNew York, NY$750

Experiment with visual storytelling and build a stunning portrait series at Manhattan’s famous art hotel.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

A Walk Along Bryant Park

1-3pm@nycshutterbugs_eventsNew York, NYFree

To register, please click on the link in the bio. RSVPs will close this Saturday (4/11) at 7pm.

Photo Walks

Creatives of Jersey

Come join us for a day of networking and shooting with other creatives. DM for tickets.

Networking & Community

Spring Fling

2-5pm@pursuitofportraitsNew York, NYFree

Come through to meet, shoot, connect, and vibe with a community of photographers & models from all backgrounds and skill levels.

Networking & Community

Beers & Cameras Photowalk

2-7pm@beersandcameras_nyNew York, NYFree

Join us for our April event! It will be a photo walk on the High Line as well as around Chelsea.

Photo Walks

Queensboro/59th Street Bridge Community Walk

3-5pm@nycphotostrollNew York, NYFree

Join us this Sunday, April 12 at 3pm for a walk from Manhattan to Queens across the recently opened south outer roadway pedestrian path of the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge.

Photo Walks

Monday, April 13

Demo Experience: Hands on with Viltrox Lenses

11:30am-6pm@viltrox.official, @bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Come and experience Viltrox lenses firsthand. Get hands-on with the latest models, test their sharpness, color rendering, and build quality, and see how they perform in real-world shooting scenarios.

Industry Events

Digital Photography II

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

In Digital Photography II we take a small step forward in our learning progression to help you create with purpose, with a finished product in mind, and turn your digital images into tangible art.

Workshops & Education

Studio 04: Showcasing Work + Critique

7-8:30pm@photocollectivenyc, @photodom.nycNew York, NYPrice Unknown

We’re excited to host a night centered around your work and thoughtful feedback! For our fourth studio, we’re putting the spotlight on you, the talented artists in our community.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

Tuesday, April 14

Why Your Website Isn’t Attracting Better Clients

10am-5pm@freelancersu, @nyc_hubOnlineFree

In this 90-minute interactive workshop, Business Coach and ADHD Coach Justine Clay will walk you through a practical website reset that turns your existing site into a focused sales tool

Workshops & Education

From Headshots to Creative Portraits Using Nanlite

3-4:30pm@bhphoto, @susan_magnanoNew York, NYFree

Using the Nanlite PavoSlim LED Panel along with an evolving set of Nanlite lighting tools, Susan Magnano will demonstrate how to shape direction, balance ambient light, and create natural or stylized looks on demand.

Workshops & Education

Shutter — a Taillor Photoshoot Event

4-6pm@taillorgroupHouston, NY$31

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.

Photo Event
Boudoir
Other
Portraits

NYC Photo Meetup

6-8pm@insta360_usa, @crrchoNew York, NYFree

Come shoot with us, try out Insta360 cameras for free, and connect with a community that’s all about capturing the energy of the city. Spots are limited!

Photo Walks

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

Wednesday, April 15

Photobook Design Masterclass

9am-5pm@teunvdh, @bronxdocumentarycenterBronx, NY$800

The workshop is designed for photographers with a substantial project or body of work who are interested in working on a concept, edit and sequence for a book.

Workshops & Education

Photo Projects (Spring 2026)

10am-5pm@the60collectiveNew York, NY$180

A hands-on follow-up to Street Snapshots, this short studio-style class focuses on turning your photos into finished projects. Participants may print, edit, collage, or assemble their images into simple displays or keepsakes, with support and creative guidance throughout.

Workshops & Education

Street Snapshots: Learning Photography with Your Phone

10am-5pm@thecollectiveNew York, NY$300

Explore the neighborhoods of Soho and Greenwich Village while learning photography basics using your phone!

Photo Walks
City/Street

Midtown West Photowalk

1-3pm@bhphoto, @tonygalephotoNew York, NYFree

Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale as we explore the streets of Midtown West.

Photo Walks

Student Portfolio Review

5:30-8pm@asmpnyNew York, NYFree

Our reviewers include photo editors, curators, artists, and creative directors from organizations like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and leading galleries.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

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

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

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