Event Archive: May 4 - May 10, 2026
Below is a recap of the photography events from the week of May 4 - May 10, 2026. This archive serves as a resource for our community, offering a look back at the workshops, photo walks, networking events, and creative opportunities that took place.
Monday, May 4
Join B&H’s Maria Perez and Lotta Milde for an honest, uplifting conversation about what it really looks like to pursue your passion for photography while raising a little one.
Experience the next level of medium format photography with the new Hasselblad X2D II camera and XCD 35-100mm lens. Brett Halladay will be on site to offer full walkthroughs and answer questions as you experiment with the new gear.
The final part of this series takes us to the culmination of the photographic process, bringing your work to life in print. We will discuss various avenues for printing and displaying your work, along with creative ways to repurpose your art.
Tuesday, May 5
Come to edit, co-work, or just hang out with us and our community! Help us build a Third Space for NY creatives.
Give your gear the refresh it deserves. Join us on May 5th from 1:00–5:00 PM for complimentary Sony sensor cleanings by Precision Camera—so you can get back to shooting with crystal-clear confidence.
Open Studio is your new industry hangout—a welcoming third space for creatives to create, connect, collaborate, learn and vibe.
Get hands-on with the latest gear from DJI during our interactive demo experience!
In partnership with Josephine Herrick Project, held at the Dream Center we are providing a 10 session course in learning the fundamentals in photography. This is a cross-generational photography program.
Wednesday, May 6
The model will be in various styles including lingerie and fine art poses. Price includes a one time $20 online payment + $130 cash at the door
Grab a coffee with Karen Haberberg, award-winning photographer and director, as she shares how she builds impactful visual campaigns at the intersection of health, wellness, and storytelling.
This class will inspire you to see the city in a new light, capturing the rhythms and stories that unfold around you every day!
This is a small group workshop limited to 8 photographers and 1 model who will pose mainly against a white seamless backdrop, and other areas of the studio. Price: $90: ($20 online payment + $70 cash at the door)
Thursday, May 7
- 10am-5pm ET|annai p|Newark, NJ|$26
Join the Mural Magic Mini Walking Photo Shoot Experience, a 90-minute guided city walk where you’ll discover beautiful murals and get creative.
From independent voices to a global platform, Clio Art Fair returns with its 22nd and 23rd editions in NY!
Get hands-on with the latest FUJIFILM gear. Meet reps, get real-time answers, and enjoy exclusive in-store deals, promotions, gifts, and giveaways.
This Photowalk starts at the B&H SuperStore's Event Space. Please arrive early, as there is no planned route and we will be leaving promptly at 11:30am.
Using the knowledge acquired in the previous parts of this series, attendees will have the opportunity to both give and receive constructive feedback from other creatives in attendance.
This Photowalk starts away from the B&H SuperStore. Please arrive early, as there is no planned route and we will be leaving promptly at 3:30pm.
Join Peter Davenport, president of the Linnaean Society of New York, and Sierra Club Photo NYC member, George Courtney, for a late afternoon spring migration bird walk in Central Park.
Benefits the Joe Harris Scholarship Fund. Compton-Goethals Hall, Room CG 134, Visiting guests must have a valid government-issued photo I.D.
Join us for an exclusive networking evening showcasing the GFX ETERNA 55, FUJIFILM’s IMAX certified large format cinema camera, along with the latest gear.
The Kota Alliance and Ruthy Valdez are proud to present ROOTED—a group exhibition exploring the visible and invisible roots that shape who we are, and the ones we choose to plant in the world.
Everyone's invited! Everyone's welcome! Bike or no bike!
Friday, May 8
The show gathers three artists who explore photography without ever stopping at the image itself. It’s pushed to be distorted, covered, or warped in ways where it shifts toward abstraction, moving away from the contents within the image.
This workshop is intended for intermediate and experienced photographers and artists that are interested in moving towards the creation of a body of work. Students will prepare a portfolio of 10-20 images prior to the start of the workshop for critique. There are a few scholarship spots available.
April is National Poetry Month! Embrace creativity and the changing seasons with Park Educator Martha on a stroll where your phone serves as your photography equipment and journal.
Join us for a photo tour around the City College campus in Harlem and its surrounding neighborhood to discover and photograph places for Wikimedia Commons. Registration is required for building entry.
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.
Join us for New York As You See It, a community gallery opening celebrating the city through the perspectives of local image makers.
Experience the incredible "VR of the 1950s." As featured in NYTimes, Atlas Obscura and WNYC. Introduced in 1947, the Stereo Realist camera and viewer brought full-color 3-D photography with astonishing realism to the masses.
Saturday, May 9
Hang out with us and enjoy Cars, Coffee, Tea, and a delicious breakfast sandwich and pastry. Our events are family friendly.
For over a decade, Brad Jacobson has been photographing one of the world's great collections of racing cars at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. Now he's teaching you how.
Penumbra Foundation is bringing their tintype studio to St. Lydia's (304 Bond Street), hosted by Cafecito Social. Each session produces a one-of-a-kind 4×5 photograph on enameled metal — hand-poured chemicals, real silver, no digital anything. The process takes minutes. The result lasts forever.
Stroll the 1.5-mile, self-guided ArtWalk from Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront and explore photography, paintings, drawings, and mixed media by talented local artists!
Connect with ICP's community during our monthly Cameras and Coffee social meet-up for photographers, collectors, and camera enthusiasts!
Your instructor will guide you, answer questions, and help refine your approach, ensuring you leave with a deeper understanding of travel photography and a collection of unique images. Smartphone users welcome.
No matter what your level of experience is, amateur to professional, there’s something for everyone. All digital cameras are good for the workshop. And film works too! Wide angle lenses are suggested.
Learn how to load and unload film, understand different camera types, and master core settings like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and light metering.
- 1-5pm ET|mary bel|New York, NY|$175
Join Mary Bel for an intimate, hands-on lighting workshop designed for photographers who want to better understand how to create depth, mood, and impact using constant LED light.
Join us for a walk through some of Manhattan's most vivid streets, where you'll learn and practice the art of the snapshot.
Join us for a fun Cyanotype Workshop where kids create cool blue prints using sunlight and nature!
Exhibition Walkthrough with Artists, Saturday May 9, 2-4 pm
MEETUP: Details provided via email two nights prior to walk by 8pm. DEADLINE TO RSVP: Thursday May 07, 2026 by 8pm or reached maximum RSVPs
This workshop is conducted with full professionalism and mutual respect. Chéri is an experienced model comfortable with fine art nude work. 4 spots only · 18+ only
Join VIVA Studio for a 3-hour immersive dive into the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown.
Sunday, May 10
Back outside with @lindustriebk to close out the opener weekend.
By the end of this event, you will learn the psychological strategies for capturing visually compelling images. The event is open to all photography levels.
A weekly pop-up cafe dedicated to the cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, and inspiration.
Accessibility: This walk has hilly and uneven terrain. Unfortunately, this walk is not recommended for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. If necessary, please DM us so that we can support your needs.
Join VIVA Studio for a 3-hour immersive dive into the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown.
We will be meeting in East Harlem and walking to Randalls Island to enjoy some views of the city, and get some great night time photos using long exposures.