Upcoming Photography Events

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Saturday, February 7

Cars & Coffee

9am-11am@porschestimmungNew York, NYFree

Join us for the 2026 Cars & Coffee Season Opener for great coffee, good friends and of course fantastic cars!

Networking & Community
Cars / Automotive

Beginner's Photography Class

9am-5pmbronxphotographygroupNew York, NY$98

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

Photo Event
Skills & Techniques

Rekindled Romances

12-2pm@aliceaustenhouseNew York, NYFree

A workshop hosted by the AAH on creating love stories with found photographs and other ephemera such as old letters, receipts, etc.

Workshops & Education

Giovanni & Dwain Johnson's Photo & Video Mixer

1-5pmGiovanniNew York, NY$23

Join us at rare studios for a chill night of photo ops, video chats, and good vibes in person!

Networking & Community

Studio Photography

1-5pm@melody_of momentsNew York, NYFree

Bring your triggers, and let’s do some studio work. Yes studio lighting will be used.

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Portraits

THE ART MEETUP: Open Mic, Market & Meal

2-6pm@nonlocalaiNew York, NY$10

Live music, open mic, art market, food + vendors. Limited space..........RSVP NOW!

Networking

Slow Shutter — Motion, Light & Time

3-5pm@freekdirkxphotographerNew York, NY$200

In this workshop, we’ll work with slow shutter speeds, combining ambient light with strobes to create images where movement becomes part of the image itself—blur, flow, and timing over technical perfection.

Photo Event
Portraits

Opening Reception: World Press Photo Exhibition 2025

4-8pm@bronxdocumentarycenterNew York, NYFree

Discover powerful images and stories from 42 award-winning photographers capturing the defining issues of our time.

Other

Gotham Glamour

6-8pm@eyecamphotosNew York, NY$33

Get ready to experience the edgy and glamorous world of EYECAM GOTHAM GLAMOUR - NYFW, where fashion meets art in the heart of NYC!

Networking & Community
Fashion

THE ART MEETUP: Open Mic, Art Market & Meal

8-10pm@nonlocalaiNew York, NYFree

A cozy winter night for artists, creatives, and neighbors who want real connection. Live music, open mic, local art, food, and warm energy inside Sanger Hall. No pressure. No hierarchy. Come as you are, share space, meet new people, and leave feeling a little less alone. Saturday, February 7, 2026 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Doors at 7:30 PM Sanger Hall, Queens This is a pay what you can, community powered gathering. Your RSVP helps cover the space, sound, and support for artists. Every contribution matters. Space is limited. Tickets move fast.

Networking & Community
Fine Art
Nyc
Art
Music
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Recurring: Monthly, find all events here: https://www.lailanigibson.com/event-list

Sunday, February 8

Museum Photo Shoot

10am-5pm@theartofphotographyNew York, NYFree

Join Us on Our Whitney Museum Photo Shoot. A free photography meetup for urban/architectural portrait photographers.

Photo Walks
Architecture

NYFW Kick 0ff Shootout

10am-12pm@luxephotophilly, @highstreetphotogroupNew York, NY$125

You will be shooting 1 on 1 with all the models in a rotation. Over 1 hr of shooting total!

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Boudoir
Fashion

Valentine’s Day Powershoot Photoshoot

10am-5pm@glowproductionzNew York, NY$39

Perfect for models for new shots for your portfolio and for talented photographers to capture some quality shots of some gorgeous models for your lens!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Photo Workshop

10am-5pm@studio3knyc, @danielvasquezphotosNew York, NY$25

On February 8, I’m hosting an In-Studio photography workshop at @studio3knyc that marks three years of running these sessions. The focus will be on studio lighting, shooting with intention, and building confidence in a controlled environment.

Workshops & Education

Introduction to Studio Lighting

11am-3pm@aboutklp2019, @studio_2e_phillyPhiladelphia, PA$150

Take your portrait photography to the next level! Join us on February 8th for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of studio lighting

Workshops & Education

BXposed Workshop: Intro Film Photography & Camera Basics

12-5pm@afhbronxNew York, NYFree

Get hands-on with film photography basics and camera tips at Exposure's free workshop.

Workshops & Education

The Luxe Life Boudoir Shoot

12-2:30pm@hypnoticastudiosParsippany, NJ$120

We offer photographers from all levels of experience the opportunity to attend fun shoot-outs which allow them to further develop their skills

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Boudoir
Fashion

Monday, February 9

Central Park in Winter Photowalk

1-3pm@tonygalephoto, @sony, @bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale for a winter photowalk through Central Park.

Photo Walks

Tuesday, February 10

How to Talk About What You Do Without Rambling

10am-5pm@nyc_hub, @freelancersuNew York, NYFree

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

Workshops & Education

CHARISMA DAVIS - LINGERIE / SWIM (Copy)

10:30am-5pm@peakphotogroup_nyc, @charisma.davisNew York, NY$150

The model will be in various styles including fashion, lingerie, swim and glamour. You will be free to direct the model and the lighting as you please to ensure you get the shot you are looking for. Continuous Lights will be available and set up for each shoot or you can bring your own lights!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Masters in Digital Photography Lecture Series

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

The i3 Lecture Series features leading photographers and artists, hardware and software developers, and industry experts. Caleb Cain Marcus - Photographer & Book Designer

Networking & Community

Wednesday, February 11

Fashion Night Out 9

8am-11am@nyc_creatorshootoutNew York, NYPrice Unknown

Join us for a streetwear NYFW kickoff shootout!

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Fashion

Photographing Wedding Details

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

Photograph wedding details with clarity and speed. Learn lighting, lens choice, and real-world setups—from rings to full reception spaces.

Workshops & Education
Wedding

En Foco Artist Fellowship How to Apply & Crit Session

6-8pm@enfocoinc_New York, NYFree

Get the inside scoop on applying for the En Foco Artist Fellowship and receive valuable feedback at the Crit Session!

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

WEST, WEST

7-10pm@nationalartsclubNew York, NYFree

Experience the captivating vision of photographers Maryam Eisler and Alexei Riboud in West, West, a dual exploration of the American West’s enduring allure.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Thursday, February 12

How Instant Image Delivery Elevates Event Photography

3-6pm@vailfucci, @spotmyphotos, @bhphotoNew York, NYFree

In this class you'll learn how instant image sharing is transforming the game for modern wedding and event photographers.

Workshops & Education

The Power of Art & Two Tones

3-5pm@balmstudionycNew York, NY$25

Join us for The Power of Art & Two Tones Exhibition, a dynamic showcase blending live art, sculpture, and photography — celebrating creativity, connection, and expression in motion.

Networking & Community

Single Light Portraits

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

How many lights do you really need? Daniel Norton shows how one light can create editorial, moody, and dramatic portraits.

Workshops & Education
Portraits

Galentines Mixer

7-10pm@femmefoto.coNew York, NYFree

Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and hosted by Femme Foto Collective and sponsored by Fujifilm. Femme Foto is a space by and for women, femme-identifying, nonbinary, & trans photographers & creatives.

Networking & Community

NYFW After Party

10:30pm-2am@facecardhq, @misfitmodelmgmtNew York, NYFree

Come celebrate all the talented models, designers, HMUAs and creatives who make NYFW a success!

Networking & Community

Friday, February 13

Vogue Photographer Workshop

10am-5pm@dannydidthat_, @jasminegonzalezphotographyNew York, NY$199

Jasmine & Danny are hosting a workshop during New York Fashion Week discussing creative and editorial requirements to get your work published in Vogue, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar!

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

Winter 2026 Exhibitions Tour

5-6pm@icpNew York, NYFree

Join us for weekly guided walking tours of the exhibitions: Eugène Atget: The Making of a Reputation, HARD COPY NEW YORK and Latitudes: Nuits Balnéaires and François-Xavier Gbré.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Fashion, Lingerie/Artistic Photography Event

6:30-10pm@manhattanphotographyworkshopNew York, NY$215

If you're a photo enthusiast interested in photography, this is the event for you. Lighting, equipment, props and furniture will be provided at the event.

Shoots & Styled Sessions
Art Nude
Boudoir
Fashion

Saturday, February 14

Cameras and Coffee

11am-1pm@icpNew York, NYFree

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

Networking & Community

Visual Composition & Storytelling

11am-1:15pm@photomanhattanNew York, NY$390

Take a journey into the world of Visuals, Learn the rules of framing and composition, and develop your own style. All cameras and iPhones

Workshops & Education

NYFW Runway Workshop

11am-2pm@dannydidthat_New York, NY$54

Learn how to shoot runway photos at NY Fashion Week show! You'll shoot the rehearsal and stay for the show. Bring your camera!

Workshops & Education
Fashion

Valentine's Photoshoot Event

12-5pm@ioa247nowPhiladelphia, PA$15

Photographers-Models-Innovators-Artists, this one is for us! Let's come together for some eye-catching visuals from local talent.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

NJ Audubon Digital Photography Workshop: Landscape Photography

1-3:30pm@njaudubonEwing Township, NJ$27

This workshop will focus on landscape photography, covering composition, lighting, and camera settings to capture stunning images of nature.

Workshops & Education
Landscape
Nature

Love Yourself! Valentine's Day Open Studio

4-8pm@fdphotostudio_nyNew York, NY$80

Build your portfolio, meet other creatives, and shoot for a fraction of regular studio rates!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

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