Upcoming Photography Events

Thursday, August 20

Layering in Street Photography w/ Jarrett Esaw & Fujifilm

2:30-5pm@adoramaNew York, NY$25

Join Jarrett Esaw and Fujifilm for a guided street photography walk focused on creating stronger images through layering, depth, and visual storytelling.

Photo Walks
City/Street

Scenes Through Sony: Battery Park Meetup

4-7pm@focuscameraNew York, NYFree

Share Your Vision. Capture Your World. Win Big. Photowalk Three: Scenes Through Sony — Battery Park Meetup.

Photo Walks

OnSet with Daniel Norton: Portraits in Motion

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

Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he explores techniques to add movement and life to the moments we capture.

Workshops & Education

Studio Photoshoot

7-10:30pm@ceebeyond, @ceemeconnectNew York, NY$35

Tickets are $35 until 8/7, then prices will go up. Nonrefundable. All attendees rsvp after paying & provide your email address required by the studio.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Friday, August 21

Photographer Admin Day

2-6:30pm@joannamariephotographyNew York, NYFree

Join us for the very first Photographer Admin Day, a free coworking day designed exclusively for photographers. Space is limited, so please RSVP only if you plan to attend.

Networking & Community

Introduction to Photography Fundamentals

4-6pm@mstlstudiosnycNew York, NY$39

Master your camera! Join Photography 101 to ditch "Auto" mode, learn aperture, shutter speed & composition, and take stunning photos.

Workshops & Education

NYC Filmmaker Hangout

5-10pm@filmmakerfridaynycNew York, NYFree

Hangout and meet NYC based creatives, build connection and friendships.

Networking & Community

The Broadway Photo Walk

6-8pm@juno.fpvNew York, NYFree

This walk will stretch from Columbus Circle to the Brooklyn Bridge during peak golden hours. Come for part or come for all - it’ll be a great time!

Photo Walks

Fashion Networking Mixer

7-11pm@plentyofpartiesNew York, NY$17

A networking event focused on fashion bringing together designers, stylists, photographers, models, and other professionals in the industry.

Networking & Community

Saturday, August 22

Photography Wide Open

10am-5pm@leicastoreny, @depaolapicturesNew York, NYFree

Join Mark de Paola for Photography Wide Open an immersive workshop built around seeing, responding, and photographing with greater freedom and intention.

Workshops & Education

New York Portrait Photography Masterclass

10am-5pm@rorylewisofficialNew York, NY$389

Join internationally published portrait photographer Rory Lewis, on a workshop, to master portraiture and bring your work to the next level.

Workshops & Education
Portraits

Your first Pro Photos

10:30am-2pm@photomanhattanNew York, NY$390

Come grab and get a grasp of the fundamentals of photography! You'll learn the tricks to enhance sharpness, focus, motion blur & beyond!

Workshops & Education

Impressions on Textile: A Cyanotype Workshop

11am-3pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$150

Discover the possibilities of cyanotype beyond paper in this hands-on workshop focused on creating photographic prints directly onto fabric, led by photographer Cassandra Granados.

Workshops & Education

Creative Women Meetup

12-3pm@thegalhoodNew York, NY$11

We are hosting women creatives nyc, a meetup for women in design, content, art, photography, marketing, film, and every creative field in between.

Networking & Community

Make a Pinhole Polaroid Camera from a Beer or Soda Can!

1-5pmNYC ResistorNew York, NY$28

Learn how to make a pinhole polaroid camera with stuff you can find around the house, but don't worry, we'll provide all the materials.

Workshops & Education

Better Smartphone Photography

1:30-3pm@danscameracityAllentown, PA$33

Learn to get better pictures with your smartphone or tablet, and how to do more with your images.

Workshops & Education

Soho Street and Gallery Photo Walk

2-6pm@the_bronx_photowalk, @loosecharmNew York, NYFree

Join us for a stroll to capture the streets and art gallery of Soho. MEETUP: Details provided via email two nights prior to walk by 8pm.

Photo Walks

Street Photography Workshop

5-7pm@brooklynfilmcamera, @angelacappetaNew York, NY$40

Join us for a Street Photography Workshop led by artist, educator, and author of Glendalis, The Life and World of a Youngest Daughter, Angela Cappetta.

Workshops & Education

Thrifted Sunsets

5:30-8:30pm@phillycreatePhiladelphia, PA$39

A creative meet-up with two main goals: collaboration and networking with other creatives. We all come together and take photos, make videos, and share ideas.

Networking & Community

A Bi-National Group Exhibition of Photography

6-10pm@pacstudiojcJersey City, NJFree

Opening Reception, showcasing artists between Panama and New Jersey focused on finding the quiet similarities that distance tends to hide

Galleries & Exhibitions

Noir Nightz II

Night Dreamz Collective is back to bring you another unforgettable evening celebrating the art and mood of black & white photography.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Sunday, August 23

Cyanotype Workshop w/ Zoë Gleitsman

10am-2pm@tinyartssupply, @chayahfilmNew York, NY$60

Join local artist Zoë Gleitsman for a hands-on introduction to cyanotype printing, a 180-year-old photographic process that creates striking Prussian blue images using UV light. No experience needed!

Workshops & Education

Photo Walk

11am-2pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$45

Whether you’re shooting film or digital, everyone is welcome! Disposable cameras from Photodom will be provided! Spots are limited, reserve your seat now!

Photo Walks

Darkroom 101: Develop & Print Your First Roll

12-6pm@photodom.nycNew York, NY$175

In this beginner-friendly darkroom workshop, you’ll hand-develop a roll of black & white film from start to finish, then step into the darkroom to create a contact sheet of your images and print your favorite frame.

Workshops & Education

Photographers and Models Creative Mixer

1-8pmNYC PhotographersNew York, NY$20

Meet NYC creatives and get to shoot in a classic Manhattan-style loft! Come solo or bring your favorite model.

Networking & Community

Artist-Led Walk Through: Overlapping Empires

1-2:30pm@vchmnyc, @samantha.boxNew York, NYFree

Join Samantha Box for an artist-led walkthrough of Overlapping Empires, her site-wide exhibition at Van Cortlandt House Museum.

Galleries & Exhibitions

NYC Girls Create

1:30-5pm@lagirlscreateNew York, NY$55

Tickets include 3.5 hours access to a stunning light-filled townhouse in Bed-Stuy. RSVP by Saturday to attend! Open to female creatives of all levels.

Workshops & Education

The Car Meet: Collaborator

3-8pm@gold.aly, @oldnewyorkerNew York, NYPrice Unknown

Get ready for a full day of custom cars, models, creativity, and content.

Networking & Community
Cars / Automotive

Outdoor Fashion & Glamour Shoot

3:30-6pm@manhattanphotographyworkshopNew York, NYPrice Unknown

Come shoot gorgeous models. Group shoots and 1-on-1 options available!

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Three Piers: A Golden Hour Photo Walk

6-8pm@wideraperturenycNew York, NYFree

Photographers of all levels and cameras (including the one on your phone!) are welcome. Feel free to bring a friend!

Photo Walks

Monday, August 24

The Latest in Adobe Lightroom

3-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Learn how to instantly find the best image, improve color & light, add creative effects, enhance portraits & landscapes, and expand creativity - anytime and anywhere!

Workshops & Education

Tuesday, August 25

Capturing Authentic Portraits

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

Join Mike Foley as he shares his creative process and how a collaborative spirit can decide the trajectory of a photoshoot.

Workshops & Education

Wednesday, August 26

The Art of Dance Portrait

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

The immersive session goes beyond simply lighting a subject. It explores how color, shadow, timing, and direction can transform a dancer’s movement into a portrait with energy and emotional impact.

Workshops & Education

Living Legacies

5-11pm@butterflyeffectbybv, @gold.alyNew York, NY$25

More than a runway show, this immersive experience brings together emerging talent, established creatives, industry professionals, media, and fashion enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening!

Networking & Community

Industry Night Networking event: Pre Fashion Week Mixer

6-11pm@icunetworkNew York, NYFree

If you've been waiting for the right room to meet your next collaborator, client, creative partner, or friend... this is it.

Networking & Community

Artist’s Anonymous: Photo Critique

6-9pm@photodom.nycNew York, NYFree

Artists Anonymous is a safe space for those who have never shown work, first time critique, or experts working on a project that want feedback. All levels of photography and genres welcomed.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

Monthly Photo Critique

6:30-8pm@cameraofthemonthclubNew York, NYFree

Join us for our monthly photo critique! Friendly faces, talented photographers, prints, wine, and more.

Critiques & Portfolio Reviews

Creative Matchmaking

7-9pm@collidezinephillyPhiladelphia, PA$12

Find your perfect creative partner and spark some fresh ideas in a chill, fun setting!

Networking & Community

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

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