Upcoming Photography Events

Thursday, August 27

Midtown West Photowalk

3-6pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Bring your favorite camera (mobile phone cameras included) and embrace this opportunity to work on your street photography, learn to see the city in a new way, or just brush up on your photo basics.

Photo Walks

Scenes Through Sony: DUMBO Meetup

4-7pm@focuscameraNew York, NYFree

Share Your Vision. Capture Your World. Win Big. Photowalk Four: Scenes Through Sony — DUMBO Meetup

Photo Walks

Building Your Best Portfolio: The Foundation for Success

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

In this inspiring and practical lecture, Ian Spanier, former Photography Director for GQ, Esquire, Marie Claire, and ESPN, shares his approach to building a portfolio that gets noticed and gets you hired.

Workshops & Education

Worth the Picture, Still; Community Roundtable mixer

6-10pm@youthdesigncenter, @apacartsco, @artofmere_New York, NYFree

Come screen some video art, photographs, and even get your polaroid taken to add to the living archives we are compiling throughout this project development process.

Networking & Community

Chinatown 2

By popular demand, we’re back for another night photoshoot! Grab your gear, drop your best fit, and join us for Chinatown II.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

ICP PhotoSLAM: Summer in NYC

6:30-8pm@icpNew York, NYFree

During this fast-paced, open mic event, photographers, the ICP community, and audience members are invited to compete in a live story telling competition, driven by photographs.

Networking & Community

WAGMI-Connect: General Networking Event NYC

7-8:30pm@wagmiconnectNew York, NY$16

Network with entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, freelancers, and professionals from all backgrounds.

Networking & Community

Saturday, August 29

Vagabond Archives Tin-Type Portrait Pop-Up

10am-7pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$225

Vagabond Archives is a tintype portrait pop-up exploring memory, culture, identity, and the ways people carry home with them. Each sitter/group will receive one handmade tintype portrait created through the historic wet plate collodion process.

Other

NYC Community Photo Walk

10:30am-5pm@leicastoreny, @catbyrnesNew York, NYFree

Bring your camera, follow the morning light, and explore the city through observation.

Photo Walks

Show Up & Shoot

11am-5pm@showupandshootnyNew York, NY$400

This is a structured shooting experience. We’ll rotate:20 minutes per model 1 on 1. Everyone gets equal opportunities to shoot, create, and build standout portfolio content.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

ICP Photobook Club: In Real Life

11am-1pm@icpNew York, NYFree

Explore photobooks from the ICP Library and connect with fellow photobook enthusiasts at ICP's Photobook Club.

Networking & Community

WESHHH Portrait Series

1-5pm@weshhh.___New York, NYFree

A community-centered photography experience celebrating connection, creativity, and culture through portraiture.

Networking & Community

Photography Masterclass w/ Anya Anti in NY

1-3pm@fdphotostudio_ny, @anya_anti_artNew York, NY$177

Join us on Saturday, August 29, 1–3 PM at FD Photo Studio Astoria for a two-hour masterclass with Anya, known for her dreamlike, story-driven portraits. Only 10 spots available.

Workshops & Education

NYC Color Photo Walk

2-5pm@bigpapaortizNew York, NYFree

Feel free to join us as we explore Chinatown and the various colors the city has to offer. No pressure for perfection. All types of cameras welcome!

Photo Walks

Photo Walk for Colombia

3-5pm@nycphotostrollNew York, NYFree

All levels are welcome! Bring your camera or just your phone. We’ll wrap up with a bite to eat afterwards.

Photo Walks

Lower East Side Photo Walk

3-5pm@buzzkillnyc, @sydneytaskNew York, NYFree

Join us for this FREE Photo-Walk in the Lower East Side with Buzzkill NYC!

Photo Walks

Professional Studio Lighting

3:15-5pm@photomanhattanNew York, NY$195

This intensive course consists of full hands-on shooting using professional photography equipment provided by us.

Workshops & Education

Novalight Studios X Philly Shutter Club: Photo Shoot Out Event

4-10pm@thenovalightstudiosPhiladelphia, PA$39

Photo shoot out event that is a big Networking creator filled space filled with professional lighting set ups, 4 studios, and 20+ models

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Sunday, August 30

Summer Light Photo Mixer

10am-1pm@fdphotostudio_nyNew York, NY$30

Three daylight studios open for three hours in Long Island City. Morning light, three completely different setups, and a room full of local photographers, models, and creators to shoot with.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Meetup Members Exhibition

10am-4pm@freekdirkxphotographerNew York, NYFree

Whatever you've been shooting since you joined this group, this is the day to show it. Coffee, conversation, and a room full of the images we usually only see on our phones.

Networking & Community

Open Channel: A CHNL NYC Open Studio Event

12-5pmCHNLNew York, NY$7

Join CHNL at Hevn Studios for our first Open Studio in New York!
An afternoon built around portraits, documentation, and the creatives shaping the city right now!



Networking & Community

Burlesque Portraits: Session 1 and 2

12-5pmNY Pin Up ClubNew York, NY$92

Photographers will have the opportunity to capture creative, dramatic portraits while exploring poses, expressions, lighting, and retro aesthetics. Limited spots available. RSVP now!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

FREE Photography Club: Presented by HobbyCon

12-2pm@hobbyconnycNew York, NYFree

Join us for an event for socialization, learning, and creativity.

Networking & Community

Photo Walk

2-5pm@noblemaritimecollectionNew York, NY$30

For our photography enthusiasts out there, join us on a walk and ride on the Staten Island Ferry for photo capture and fun! Space is limited. RSVP to attend.

Photo Walks

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

2-5pm@nycinstantphotowalk, @instantfilmsocietyNew York, NYFree

As always, this walk is primarily for instant photographers, but all camera types and curious minds are welcome.

Photo Walks

Central Park Photography Meetup

2:30-5pm@betterplace712, @tim.creates222New York, NYFree

Join us in Central Park on August 30th at 2:30 PM for a relaxed afternoon of photography, creativity, and community.

Networking & Community

Outdoor Fashion & Portrait Shoot

3:30-5:30pm@manhattanphotographyworkshopNew York, NY$109

Join us for an outdoor portrait shoot designed for new and hobbyist photographers who want real experience working with lighting and an experienced model. Group and 1-on-1 sessions available!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Photo Walk & Hangs

4-8pm@beersandcameras_ny, @finbackbrooklynNew York, NYFree

Join us for the August Beers & Cameras meetup! We’ll be hanging out at Finback in Brooklyn at the end of the walk.

Photo Walks

Monday, August 31

Fashion Networking Party

7-11pm@styleandsoundhiNew York, NY$12

Style & Sound presents Friends In Fashion, a networking party for creatives who work in fashion!

Networking & Community

Tuesday, September 1

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.

Workshops & Education

Inwood Hill Park Photo Walk

12-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Sony Artisan of Imagery, Tony Gale, will be leading us on a walk through Inwood Hill Park in Northern Manhattan, exploring the landscape of the park. Photo gear will not be provided.

Photo Walks

Photographing the Winter Olympics in Milan

3:30-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Jeff Cable recently completed his ninth Olympic Games for Team USA, and is coming back to the Event Space (live for the first time in 6 years) to share his favorite images from this worldwide event.

Workshops & Education

Wednesday, September 2

How to Choose the Best Lens for Each Subject Matter

3:30-5:30pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Jeff Cable is coming back to the Event Space (live for the first time in 6 years) to share his recommended lens choices for almost any subject matter.

Workshops & Education

Frankensteining Cameras: Build the Camera You Wish Existed

5-6pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Discover how reimagining vintage cameras and lenses can unlock creative possibilities that off-the-shelf gear simply can't offer.

Workshops & Education

Thursday, September 3

NAPCP NJ Local Photographer Photo Walk

9am-11am@kristine_esposito_photographySomerville, NJFree

Calling all local NJ photographers for some inspiration, creativity, and community. We will meet iat Mondlock Moments Studio/ Somerville.

Photo Walks

Intro to Photography (Bilingual)

2-3:30pm@bronxnettvNew York, NY$28

Come join us for a fun and interactive Intro to Photography Class where you'll learn the basics of taking great photos in just 3 sessions!

Workshops & Education

Sakartvelo: A Visual Journey through Georgia

4:30-5:30pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Sakartvelo is a visual journey through Georgia, presented through the striking black-and-white photography of Georgian photographer Zakaria Chelidze.

Galleries & Exhibitions

OnSet with Daniel Norton: Beyond Softboxes

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

Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he explores light shapers that can add life to those boring softbox setups.

Workshops & Education

Exhibition: Contemporary Art at Gallery 71

5-8pmSara LondonNew York, NYFree

Come enjoy this celebration of contemporary photographers both established and emerging!

Galleries & Exhibitions

Cosplay Photo Mixer

6-9pm@fdphotostudio_nyNew York, NY$30

Cosplay content night! Shoot across 3 epic photo studios: RGB lights, Blackout, Daylight, Motorcycle, Jungle Wall, Colorful Walls, and more

Shoots & Styled Sessions

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