Event Archive: May 11 - May 17, 2026
Below is a recap of the photography events from the week of May 11 - May 17, 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 11
Join us at Heart Central Station for our main showstopping, heartstopping event of the year— an electrifying night where we turn-style like no other, and the red carpet is open for all who choose to own it.
If you were part of last month's Midtown West Photowalk, we're taking this one step further by bringing models along for some urban portraiture. Join Sony Artisan of Imagery, Tony Gale, to learn how to take the ordinary locale and convert them into eye-catching, stunning portraits.
Learn how to fine tune your pictures through post-processing. Topics include adjusting Brightness & Contrast, Color Balance, Levels, Curves, Clone Stamp, Filters and more. Within each class, students will receive practical instruction as they are guided through the software and editing process using both in-class images and their own.
Join us for an evening with pioneering photographer Coreen Simpson, in conversation with Michael Famighetti of Aperture.
Tuesday, May 12
Come to edit, co-work, or just hang out with us and our community! Help us build a Third Space for NY creatives
- 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.
Join us in Central Park to elevate your wedding photography portfolio. Independent 1:1 shooting time, with guidance as desired, Intimate group (limited to 8 participants), Personalized feedback and guidance if requested (digital + film), Professional models, Luxury beauty team, Stunning floral elements, Unique bridal fashion, 2 looks (think: engagement/wedding)
In this 60-minute workshop, you'll build your custom client avatar so you know exactly who to reach out to, and what they actually need from you.
Bring your own art for this month’s art critique event! There is limited space! Please RSVP
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.
RSVP now for Studio 05, an Artist Talk with Rabab Tantawy: On Building a Sustainable Career in the Arts
Wednesday, May 13
Grab a coffee with Neil Leifer as he looks back on a 60+ year career capturing some of the most iconic moments in sports history.
Photograph woodlands, swamps, marshes, wild grasses, deer, birds, turkeys, maybe ospreys and views toward the Long Island Sound in late-day light.
This class is for photographers of any level who want to learn more about using continuous light to craft images that all kinds of clients will love.
We want freelance creatives to be able to meet and grow their personal networks!
Thursday, May 14
From independent voices to a global platform, Clio Art Fair returns with its 22nd and 23rd editions in NY!
Join Sony Alpha for a one-of-a-kind two-day community creative experience in the heart of New York City! Please check back closer to the event day for the latest information.
This class will cover the New York City Freelance Isn’t Free Act and the New York State Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which both protect independent contractors when individuals and companies that hired them fail to pay for the work performed.
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.
An engaging salon hosted by TenBerke exploring how images shape the way architecture is imagined, communicated, and remembered.
In this live event photographer and lighting expert Joe Addison is going to tackle one of the biggest shifts in the world of image making.
Join this 5-session seminar led by Claudia Sohrens and dive into critique, experimentation, and portfolio development in a supportive, artist-centered space.
Friday, May 15
Join us for an evening full of cars, cameras, and good vibes!!
Hangout and meet NYC based creatives, build connection and friendships.
ROC brings together emerging artists and designers whose works move between sculpture, photography, installation, computational media, illustration, and experimental object-making.
All materials are provided, and participants are welcome to bring personal objects to incorporate into their prints.
Saturday, May 16
This immersive weekend workshop is designed to guide participants through the full creative direction process.
Join “Master Your Camera Controls - Little Island” with Instructor Richard and learn how to capture the world through the lens of your camera.
- 10am-5pm ET|East Flatbush Community Partnership|New York, NY|Free
Join us for an exciting 6-week Youth Photography Program designed for young people ages 13–18 to explore creativity, storytelling, and self-expression through photography.
Learn to shape daylight, work with models, and create timeless images in a historic daylight studio.
Figure study shoot with Makayla. One-On-One and Group Sessions.
Step into a premier luxury streetwear event designed to bring together fashion, culture, and community under one roof.
This workshop is for photographers who want cleaner highlights and better skin detail. If lighter skin tones keep blowing out or losing texture, this is for you.
Photography Workshop led by Professional Photographer
This one-day class covers the basic process of prep, choosing photos/objects, and exposure/printing. Cyanotype 101 is beginner-friendly and perfect for those who haven’t experimented with the medium before.
A personalized, one-on-one film developing workshop led by Photodom.NYC Lab Manager Tahja Winfrey designed to guide photographers through C-41 film development process.
- 11am-12pm ET|austinhummel|New York, NY|Free
Bring any kind of art or photos or just bring yourself and enjoy the pies at Four and Twenty Blackbirds.
Join us for an invigorating presentation with photographer Charles Peterson in Conversation with publisher Michelle Dunn Marsh of Minor Matters as they unravel the stories behind the making of photobooks, We're All Pros Here, and Charles Peterson's Nirvana.
Join us for a guided photo tour of Long Island City as we document overlooked and underrepresented places for Wikimedia Commons.
Join us in the park to learn photography techniques on your digital camera or phone and take pictures of city nature!
In this unique session, we’ll create photographic prints using light-sensitive paper coated with plant-based emulsion.
Please join us for a day of community & photography!
Lighting, equipment, props and furniture will be provided at the event. She will be modeling fashionable dress, lingerie and artistic nude looks.
Join us for a hands-on studio portrait shoot designed for new and hobbyist photographers who want real experience working with lighting and an experienced model.
Join VIVA Studio for a 3-hour immersive dive into the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown.
- 4-6pm ET|the bald dude co.|New York, NY|$161
This is the first in a 4 part portrait workshop series built around the lighting language in my chiaroscuro portrait work: close character studies, tonal control, direct presence, and strong black-and-white potential.
Join VSCO for a community photo walk through the 2026 Photoville Festival. Connect, create, explore exhibitions and more.
Preserving what matters most: empowering individuals and communities to preserve their photographic history by learning memory work, archival techniques, understanding the importance of photographic preservation, and creating a lasting archive of personal and community images.
Sunday, May 17
Get a look behind the lens of award-winning photographer Lauren Welles at Photoville during this street photography photo walk.
Mark your calendar for May 17th and come celebrate with us! From 12–5 PM, our doors are open for you to explore the space, connect, and get inspired.
Join us for a morning of caffeine and creativity as we explore the world of digital photography in a casual and fun setting.
Join us on Sunday, May 17th, 1–4 PM for an intimate 3-hour shoot with two professional NYC burlesque performers in our beautiful White French Loft studio.
Late 90’s, early 00’s street themed. 1-4pm Jersey City NJ. Message me for details on how to purchase a ticket.
A weekly pop-up cafe dedicated to the cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, and inspiration.
Join us at Photoville for Cameras + Coffee bringing photographers and creatives together. Complimentary coffee and pastries available.
Discover how your camera really sees! A 90-min hands-on workshop in Fort Tryon Park. All levels welcome.