Upcoming Photography Events

Saturday, September 5

Master Your Camera Controls & Composition in the Field

9:30am-1pm@digitalphotoacademyPhiladelphia, PA$177

Photography workshops led by a professional photographer. Instructional sessions on camera controls followed by hands-on practice sessions.

Workshops & Education

First Coffee, PhotoWalk & Talk

10am-5pm@oc.shot.itNew York, NY$7

Join photographer and educator Ocie Clelland for an unhurried, 90-minute observation walk designed to disrupt passive habits, spark real conversation, and build a community of photographers.

Photo Walks

Photography Boot Camp

10:30am-3:30pm@danscameracityAllentown, PA$95

Covering all four of our Photo Foundations topics in one class full of intense photo learning, this hands-on workshop will get you up and running fast with the skills you need to get the most from your camera.

Workshops & Education

SL3-P Experience with Gajan Balan

3-5pm@leicastoreny, @gajanbalanNew York, NYFree

Join Leica Store & Gallery NY Meatpacking & photographer Gajan Balan for an exclusive talk and hands-on photowalk with the Leica SL3-P.

Workshops & Education

Sunday, September 6

Capturing Change: Photography Tour

9am-11am@freshkillsparkNew York, NYFree

We welcome photographers of all skill levels, but you must bring your own equipment, whether a digital camera, film camera, or your phone!

Photo Walks

Intro to Camera

4-7pm@bushwickdkrmNew York, NY$195

A 3 hour class designed to familiarize students with their individual cameras as well as give an introduction to basic photography terms, tools & history.

Workshops & Education

Monday, September 7

Analogue Film Photography Basics

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

In this session, we will cover all the ins and outs of film so you can leave the Event Space ready to burn through your first roll.

Workshops & Education

Tuesday, September 8

Beginner Adobe Photoshop Techniques

10am-5pm@mangates_incPhiladelphia, PA$655

Start your design journey — learn Photoshop tools and techniques to create, edit, and enhance images like a pro.

Workshops & Education

Demo Experience: Touch and Try the Latest Fujifilm Gear

10:30am-2:30pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

A Fujifilm rep will be on hand to help you experience the gear and answer all your questions.

Industry Events

Understanding Your Camera II: Exposure and Metering

11am-1pm@uniquephotoFairfield, NJ$49

Understanding the basics of exposure and metering are the building blocks to becoming a good photographer.

Workshops & Education

City Portraits Photowalk

2-5pm@bhphotoNew York, NYFree

Join Sony Artisan of Imagery, Tony Gale, for a hands-on photo walk through the bustling streets of Manhattan.

Photo Walks

Bridging the Gap to Big-Budget Campaigns

5-6pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Join us for an informative conversation on what photographers need to know about representation, major brand deals, and the changing commercial landscape.

Workshops & Education

Monthly Meetup - Method-Acting Photo Club

6:30-8pm@pacstudiojcJersey City, NJFree

Expand your photography skills and network by studying and making images in the likes of great photographers.

Networking & Community

Wednesday, September 9

Coffee with Creators

11am-12pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Step back into the dance floors, backstage moments, and cultural movements that shaped an era with Bill Bernstein, the photographer behind some of New York nightlife’s most enduring images.

Networking & Community

Hands-On Fujifilm Table Day: Learn & Get More from Your Gear

12-5pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Join Fujifilm at Adorama for a hands-on Table Day built for photographers who want more than a product demo.

Industry Events

Intro to Astrophotography with Jack Fusco (Sigma)

4-8pm@uniquephotoFairfield, NJ$10

Join Jack at Unique Photo Fairfield as he guides you through the basics of astrophotography all the way up to some advanced techniques.

Workshops & Education

20 Lighting Setups, 1 Hour: Can Photographer Ab Sesay Achieve This?

5-6pm@adoramaNew York, NYFree

Understand why photographers choose different light shapers, how to work effectively in compact spaces, and how small adjustments can create big changes in your lighting.

Workshops & Education

One Story, Many Formats: Turn a Single Idea into a Multimedia Experience

6-7:30pm@freelancersuOnlineFree

Whether you're a writer, filmmaker, content creator, marketer, or creative entrepreneur, you'll leave with a repeatable process for generating more opportunities and more value from the stories you're already telling.

Workshops & Education

The Focus Cup: Focus Camera and Sony Alpha

6-10pm@focuscameraNew York, NYFree

Step into The Focus Cup—where photographers put their skills to the test across immersive shooting experiences, competing for the title of 2026 Focus Cup Champion and thousands of dollars in prizes.

Networking & Community

Capturing the Soul of NYC in Chinatown & Little Italy

6-8pm@photounoNew York, NY$150

Guided by a professional photographer and educator, you’ll explore two of NYC’s most photogenic neighborhoods while learning how to photograph confidently in low-light conditions.

Photo Walks
City/Street

Creator Mixer: Money Moves

6:30-9pm@creatoreconomynyc, @brettdash_New York, NYFree

We’re bringing together some of NYC’s top creators to break down how they’ve turned their audience, expertise, and creativity into real businesses.

Networking & Community

Thursday, September 10

Bunni Blaze and Carissa at Peak Photo Group NYC

Each photographer will work with each model in rotating groups between both studios and finish the group shoot with a duo set in the main studio.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

NYFW x International Heritage Fashion Week

10am-5pm@internationalheritagefwNew York, NY$55

Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, buyer, stylist, photographer, influencer, or simply love the excitement of New York Fashion Week, IHFW invites you to experience a runway where culture inspires couture and creativity knows no borders.

Other
Fashion

Canon Day & Photo Walk

12-6pm@kmcamera1976New York, NYFree

Canon will be providing a limited selection of camera bodies and lenses to loan out for the Photo Walk on a first-come, first-served basis.

Photo Walks

Faces of Ground Zero: 25 Years Later

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

Joe McNally shares the story behind his powerful portraits of 272 lives changed by 9/11. Firefighters, police officers, medical personnel, iron workers, volunteers, families—all came to the camera to have their story told in pictures and their own words.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Steve McCurry: Adagio - Vernissage

6-8pm@leicastorenyNew York, NYFree

The exhibition will feature work from McCurry’s new book, Adagio, as part of the Leica Libretto series of publications.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Friday, September 11

Escaping The Studio: NYC

10am-5pm@santafeworkshops, @boe_marionNew York, NY$2495

During this three day, in-person workshop in New York City, fashion photographer Boe Marion leads participants in discovering the limitless possibilities of studio photography and how to harness their inner creativity.

Workshops & Education

New York Fashion Week: Runway, Press, & Red Carpet

10am-5pm@fashionweekeventlistingsNew York, NY$55

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and style bringing together top independent designers from across the globe, celebrity guests, and elite members of the fashion industry for one night of pure glamour.

Networking & Community
Fashion

Portraits by Pompée

12-5pmStefen PompéeNew York, NY$75

NYFW portraits, complimentary drinks & snacks, plus acupuncture or cupping with every RSVP.

Networking & Community

Shooting Fashion to Boudoir

5-6pm@showupandshootny, @queengold.chainsNew York, NY$200

This is a structured shooting experience. We’ll rotate: 20 minutes per model you will shoot 1-on-1 only. Only 6 photographer slots are available.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

911 Tribute Lights Meet-Up and Photo Walk

6-9pm@nycprimeshotNew York, NYFree

Join us in New York City for our annual 9/11 Tribute Lights Meet-Up & Photo Walk as the PrimeShot family comes together for an unforgettable evening of photography, community, remembrance, and respect.

Photo Walks

Lux Loft NYFW Runway Fashion Show

6-10pmThe Lux LoftNew York, NY$49

This exclusive fashion experience brings together emerging and established designers, industry professionals, influencers, creatives, media, and fashion enthusiasts from around the world.

Networking & Community
Fashion

Saturday, September 12

Video Walk for Creatives in NYC!

11am-2pm@amauris.hernandezNew York, NY$268

Calling all photographers who want to level up in videography. Hosted by Amauris Hernandez and Samuel Bouret, this event includes 2–3 professional models ready to work with you. All you need to do is show up, shoot, and learn.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

Cameras and Coffee: Community Meet-Up

11am-1pm@icpNew York, NYFree

Cameras and Coffee is held at ICP in our cafe on the second Saturday of each month and is free to attend with RSVP.

Networking & Community

Open Studio

12-5pm@theloophole.co, @studiok.bkNew York, NYFree

This fashion week, Studio K and Loophole are coming together to offer free portraits. You’ll also get the chance to meet other like-minded creatives.

Networking & Community

Harlem Street Photography Workshop

12-4pm@leannemstaplesNew York, NY$161

Harlem Street Photography Workshop NYC is rich with opportunities to capture street In this workshop we will focus on different techniques.

Photo Walks

Andrea Modica: Italian Story

1-4pm@aliceaustenhouseNew York, NYFree

Rooted in Modica’s Italian American heritage, Italian Story brings together intimate portraits alongside photographs of landscapes, interiors, rituals, and everyday life.

Galleries & Exhibitions

Cyanotypes

1-5pm@artsclubnycNew York, NY$65

All materials are provided, and participants are welcome to bring personal objects to incorporate into their prints.

Workshops & Education

Editorial Edge Powershoot

2-5pm@8thecoloreventsJersey City, NJPrice Unknown

Each attendee will have the opportunity to create professional-quality editorial photos while meeting and networking with other creatives, models, entrepreneurs, influencers, and brands.

Shoots & Styled Sessions

The Art Meetup NYC Open Mic & Mixer at Lincoln Center

2-6pm@theartmeetupNew York, NY$10

NYC summer energy. Live music, open mic, artists everywhere, strangers becoming friends, and conversations that last all night.

Networking & Community

The Walk and Shoot 32: Governor Island

3-7pm@tkcpallcNew York, NY$12

This is the walk-and-shoot, a networking photography event for all models, photographers, and content creators alike! Govenor's Island!

Photo Walks

NY Couture Fashion Week Gala

3-5pm@smglobalcatwalkNew York, NYFree

Join SMGlobal Catwalk for an extraordinary evening of Luxury Couture, unveiling our newest Collections in a World‑Class Fashion Experience

Other
Fashion

Migi's Photo Walk

4-8pm@migisphotowalksNew York, NYFree

Come join us for a fun photo stroll around the neighborhoods of Little Italy and Chinatown in NYC. All creatives are welcome!

Photo Walks

Timeless Beauty Fashion Show

5-9:30pm@timelessbeautyshowNew York, NY$75

This show will not only be a great fashion show but a Broadway production; it is a must-see show during NYFW.

Other
Fashion

Design NYFW Emerging Brands Runway Event

6-9:30pmIndie Fashion CalendarNew York, NY$44

Step into Design New York during New York Fashion Week for fashion, vendors, models, networking, and creative industry connections.

Networking & Community

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