Upcoming Photography Events

Wednesday, August 12

Paige: 1-on-1 Artistic/Lingerie Shoot

10:30am-5pm@peakphotogroup_nycNew York, NY$150

Price includes a one time $20 online payment + $130 cash at the door. The model will be in various styles including fashion, lingerie and implied nude poses.

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Art Nude
Fashion

Coffee with Creators

11am-12pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

To mark the 100th episode of Coffee with Creators, Seth Miranda will step into the guest seat as longtime friend and fellow educator Daniel Norton takes over the interview.

Networking & Community

Photographing Anyone, Anywhere: Portraiture Photo Walk

3:30-6pm@bhphoto, @sonyalphaNew York, NYFree

Join us for a photowalk led by Sony Artisan of Imagery, Nancy Borowick, focused on creating high-quality portraits in any environment. Photo gear will not be provided.

Photo Walks

Character Lighting: Live Photography Demo w/ Seth Miranda

5-6pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Build portraits where light reveals personality, mood, and story.

Workshops & Education

Paige: Lingerie/Artistic Group Shoot

5-6:15pm@peakphotogroup_nycNew York, NY$90

Details - Price: $90: ($20 online payment + $70 cash at the door) There will be 3-5 outfit changes. Our group uses daylight-balanced continuous lights allowing everyone to shoot at the same time.

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Art Nude
Fashion

Cyanotype 101

5:30-8:30pm@peoplesforumnycNew York, NY$28

Join Praise Fuller for a one-day workshop that covers the basic process of prep, choosing photos/objects, and exposure/printing

Workshops & Education

Thursday, August 13

Inside the Portrait: A 4-Hour Lighting & Direction Masterclass

1-5pm@bhphoto, @rorylewisofficialNew York, NYFree

Expect to shoot, ask questions, and watch the craft happen up close. Bring your camera. Leave with portfolio-worthy work and a much clearer sense of how a working portrait photographer actually thinks on set.

Workshops & Education
Portraits

Scenes Through Sony: Bryant Park & Times Square Meetup

4-7pm@focuscamera, @jason.etzelNew York, NYFree

The first attendees to arrive will receive an exclusive limited-edition Sony × Focus Camera T-shirt while supplies last!

Photo Walks

Capturing Change Photo Tour

4:30-6:30pm@freshkillsparkNew York, NYFree

Join a small group of photographers and document Freshkills Park’s transformation from landfill to 2,200-acre park.

Photo Walks

How to Create Cinematic Portraits Anywhere

5-6pm@adorama, @brett.garamellaNew York, NYFree

Through photographs, behind-the-scenes footage, and field stories from Cuba, Colombia, Dagestan, and India, Brett shares how he approaches portraiture as a collaboration between photographer and subject.

Workshops & Education

From the Lens to Success: Free Photography Entrepreneurship Program

6-8pm@dwdcnycNew York, NYFree

Turn your passion into a thriving business! Learn photography for FREE and learn how to start a side hustle. Limited spots available.

Workshops & Education

Artist Hang Out

6-9pm@redhookopenstudiosNew York, NYFree

Join us for a very special Second Thursdays Artist Hang Out at Botanica!

Networking & Community

Friday, August 14

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

Outdoors Film Photography

5:30-8pm@photomanhattanNew York, NY$328

Requirements: Any film camera with Auto or Manual Mode. Note: Automatic cameras such as Lumix are good, but please note that they have limitations.

Workshops & Education

Pulaski Bridge Evening Photo Walk

7-10pmNYC PhotographersNew York, NYFree

Start the weekend off with a great walk viewing Manhattan's East Side at Sunset from high on the Pulaski Bridge as we walk from Queens over to Brooklyn.

Photo Walks
City/Street

Saturday, August 15

YGC ShutterFly Photography sessions

9am-4pm@yesgirlscreate_incNew York, NY$161

YGC & Stacy Be Photography invite girls 10-14 for a 1 day workshop focused on confidence and self love through photography.

Workshops & Education

Looks Fast Standing Still

10am-5pm@porschestimmungNew York, NY$71

NYC Car Club’s flagship event, Looks Fast Standing Still, will bring together over 200 carefully curated collector Porsches to the Caramoor campus in Katonah, NY.

Networking & Community
Cars / Automotive

NYC Photographic Lighting Workshop

10am-5pm@brett.garamellaNew York, NY$350

A 2-day cinematic lighting workshop in New York City. Build atmosphere. Direct real people. Create intentional portraits. Limited to 7 photographers. Early Registration before July 1: $350 (Regular Rate $500)

Workshops & Education

Film Photography Lighting Workshop

11am-3pm@brooklynfilmcameraNew York, NY$175

Join us on August 15th for our Film Photography Lighting Workshop at the BFC Studio led by artist and photographer Zach DeLoach. RSVP to attend.

Workshops & Education

Figure Study Workshop With Raye

11am-5pm@manhattan_figure_stdy_workshopNew York, NY$125

There is one small group session (max 4 photographers) and three 1-on-1 sessions available. She will pose Art/Glamour Styles, and is great to work with.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Figure Study Shoot with Katie Marie

11am-5pm@manhattan_figure_stdy_workshopNew York, NY$103

1-On-1 Figure Study Shoot w/ Katie Marie! Payment is in two parts: a model fee, and a studio fee. You must pay in advance to confirm your registration.

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Art Nude

Photography Class: Composition in the Field - Battery Park City

11am-2pm@classpopeventsNew York, NY$151

Join “Composition in the Field - Battery Park City, New York” with Instructor Richard and learn how to capture the world through the lens of your camera.

Workshops & Education

Lighting Fundamentals

11am-5pm@dctvnyNew York, NY$215

All you need to bring is yourself! We provide all equipment and are committed to a 2:1 student to camera ratio. Personal equipment is not permitted.

Workshops & Education

Composition in the Field - Photography Workshop

11am-1pm@digitalphotoacademyNew York, NY$145

Photography Workshop lead by Professional Photographer

Workshops & Education

Photography Exhibit: Hairitage of Home

12-5pm@pacstudiojcJersey City, NJFree

HAIRITAGE OF HOME blends photography and textiles to celebrate and pay homage to Yoruba culture. The exhibition is an educational experience, an artistic endeavor, and a profound proclamation of self-love.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Travel Photography Workshop and Photo Walk

12-3pm@pacstudiojcJersey City, NJFree

Join us for a fun day learning how to prepare for travel photography and join us on a photowalk afterwards!

Workshops & Education

Photo 101: Intro to 35mm Film Photography

12-3pm@photodom.nycNew York, NYFree

No experience necessary — just bring your curiosity (and a camera, if you have one).

Workshops & Education

Collaborative Cyanotype Workshop

12-4pm@davinciartalliancePhiladelphia, PAFree

Join FRAME/SEQUENCE and Da Vinci Art Alliance to make a collaborative cyanotype piece.

Workshops & Education

Style In Focus: Fashion Photography Using A Smartphone

2-3:30pm@customcolabNew York, NY$12

This workshop will teach you how to make the most of your smartphone camera to create polished imagery that elevates your work.

Workshops & Education

NJ Beach Photo Walk

Join us for a beautiful NJ Beach Photo walk with a tour of the Marina, along with a stroll through a beautiful quaint town, and more. RSVP to attend.

Photo Walks

Sunday, August 16

Coffee and Cameras

10am-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

Outdoor Fashion and Portrait Shoot

1-5pm@manhattanphotographyworkshopNew York, NY$161

This is not a lecture class. You’ll be photographing and building confidence in an outdoor setting while exploring different lighting setups. All levels welcome.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

East Harlem Photo Walk

3-5pm@nycphotostrollNew York, NYFree

Join us for our next photo walk. All are welcome.

Photo Walks

World Photo Day Brooklyn Bridge Photo Walk + Mixer

4-10pm@photodom.nycNew York, NYFree

This event is free and open to everyone. Come solo or bring friends. All cameras are welcome.

Photo Walks

Tuesday, August 18

Power Your Workflow with Glyph Storage Solutions

11am-5pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Join us for the Glyph Table Demo Day! Ideal for photographers, filmmakers, musicians, and content creators looking for reliable storage built for demanding workflows.

Industry Events

Adorama x Sony: Capture the Streets of NYC

12-5pm@adoramaNew York, NY$10

Join Sony experts for a hands-on photo walk through New York City and capture the energy of the streets with the latest Sony imaging gear.

Photo Walks

Necessity Is the Mother of Invention: Frankensteining Cameras

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

Crit Night with Greenpoint Art Circle

6:15-8pm@greenpointartcircleNew York, NYFree

Bring your own art for our next art critique event! Hosted by Diana Haro at Greenpoint Art Circle. RSVP to attend.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

Wednesday, August 19

World Photography Day at Summit

5am-8am@summitovNew York, NY$89

Enjoy early-morning access, sweeping skyline views, photography tips, and exclusive use of select Nikon equipment.

Other

Creator Cruise

10am-5pm@bh.creatorsNew York, NYPrice Unknown

Join us on a NYC Creator Cruise for National Photography Day on 8/19!

Retreats & Travel

Master Cypher: Director & DP Showcase & Convos

11am-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

This event brings selected Directors and Directors of Photography from the 2026 Hip Hop Film Festival into the heart of the B&H SuperStore for a public, behind-the-image conversation.

Workshops & Education

Celebrate World Photography Day

1-4pm@focuscameraNew York, NYFree

Drop in. Try the gear. Meet the experts. Celebrate photography with Fujifilm, Profoto, and fellow creators.

Networking & Community

Enter the Amazon Forest: A Film and Photography Exhibition

6-9:30pmYanda MontahuanoNew York, NYFree

This exhibition has been created in collaboration with members of the Sápara Nation and a small, independent team committed to preserving and sharing their ancestral knowledge.

Galleries & Exhibitions

The Photography Book Salon

6-8pm@leicastorenyNew York, NYFree

Join Leica Store and Gallery New York as we celebrate World Photography Day with a special Photography Book Salon!

Networking & Community

Glamour & Fine Art Shoot

7-9pm@manhattanphotographyworkshopNew York, NY$161

Join us for a studio shoot designed for new and hobbyist photographers who want real experience working with lighting and an experienced model.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

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