Event Archive: May 18 - May 24, 2026
Below is a recap of the photography events from the week of May 18 - May 24, 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 18
Join us for a hands-on demo to touch and try the latest Fujifilm gear. This is the perfect chance to get up close to the equipment and see how it performs in person.
Tuesday, May 19
Come to edit, co-work, or just hang out with us and our community! Help us build a Third Space for NY creatives.
Experience the new Profoto L600C at Foto Care Rentals. Test lighting, connect with creatives, and receive an exclusive $50/day rental offer.
Expect great conversations, networking, and meeting the people behind the brands, platforms, content, and ideas shaping this space. Please note space is limited. Apply to attend.
Join us for the NYC Event Organizers Meetup — a monthly gathering for connecting with the venue hosts and organizers behind New York’s art, DIY, and music events.
Wednesday, May 20
Jeremy Saffer joins Coffee with Creators to unpack how he’s spent 20+ years shaping the visual edge of music and horror, shooting icons like Metallica, Slipknot, and Johnny Depp, while bringing the same intensity to rising names.
A full day of panels with labor leaders, educational workshops, and networking with your freelance community.
Join Focus, Sony & Nanlite at Makerspace NYC to shoot, test Sony Alpha gear, and capture live artisans in pro-lit creative environments.
Please arrive early, as there is no planned route and we will be leaving promptly at 4pm. Photo gear will not be provided.
Go behind the scenes of music photography with Jeremy Saffer as he breaks down how iconic band portraits are created, often in unpredictable environments with limited time and space.
Thursday, May 21
The model will be in various styles including lingerie and nude poses. Price: $150: ($20 online payment + $130 cash at the door)
Join Sony Tech Reps Robbie Bulilan and Jason Etzel for an in-depth walkthrough of the camera’s key features, real-world applications, and workflow advantages.
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)
A talk about creativity, preparation, perspective, and finding significance in every moment before and after the whistle, as well as on and off the field.
Friday, May 22
Bring your camera or lens—of any brand for an exclusive and personalized trade-in offer. Our experts will be available to evaluate and purchase equipment from any brand, provided it’s in clean, working condition.
An incisive new exhibition, TRANSIT SERIES, looks at everyday movement through New York City’s public transit system. 5 photographers examine the quiet, repetitive rhythms of movement, observation, and fleeting connection.
Come and meet others and tell us who you are, what you are working on, what projects you need help with.
Saturday, May 23
Join us for our next Matcha Photo Walk!
From amateurs to professionals —if you have a vision, or you’re searching for one, this is where you need to be. Bring your camera. Bring your creativity. Bring your energy.
We'll have 8 fabulous models of all different styles, so you'll get a great variety of shots for your port!
We recommend bringing your favorite camera, your favorite people, and good vibes! Limited spots available. Free RSVP through link.
A bevel-edged window mat (supplied) is cut for each piece and students attach their work. Photos, drawings, collage and old newspaper articles can be matted.
A warm, story-filled introduction to archiving—explore how photographs, objects, and memories can become lasting legacies.
Join photographers Niamh Alarcon and Adán Huertas for an open conversation about portraiture, identity, and the stories that people carry.
This lecture and hands-on outdoor photographing will focus on making clean, artistic images of flowers.
MEETUP: Details provided via email two nights prior to walk by 8pm. DEADLINE TO RSVP: Thursday May 21, 2026 by 8pm or reached maximum RSVPs
MEETUP: Details provided via email two nights prior to walk by 8pm. DEADLINE TO RSVP: Thursday May 21, 2026 by 8pm or reached maximum RSVPs
This workshop is pure fun. No heavy theory, no pressure — just two hours of creative portrait shooting with a model who brings everything she's got.
The Camera Girls Kickback is a networking experience for women in media to connect, collaborate, build relationships, and grow together.
You’ll have the opportunity to photograph an experienced model who knows how to pose, and work with the camera, making this a great chance to create polished images for your portfolio.
Kick off the Summer 2026 season at FD Photo Studio! 3 bright photo studios to shoot Retro inspired looks.
A community meetup for photographers, book enthusiasts and image lovers. Space is limited, so we encourage you to RSVP promptly.
Join VIVA Studio for a 3-hour immersive dive into the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown.
- 5:30-8:30pm ET|Maya Moosh|New York, NY|Free
A community-building photography experience in New York City for photographers and photo lovers who want to sharpen their eye and connect with like-minded creatives!
A curated experience bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, and media professionals who are building, scaling, and shaping what’s next.
Dancer and model Myrthe brings raw kinetic energy to the frame. Your job is to capture it, bend it, blur it into something that feels more like a painting than a photograph.
Sunday, May 24
The community is back outside showing one of the City’s premier presentations of the City’s Hondas, event running from 9 am to 1pm.
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town looking for interesting subjects and candid moments.
KICKIN’ IT SINCE 2010, IMPORTEXPO BECAME A LEADING AUTOMOTIVE BRAND PRODUCING QUALITY INDUSTRY CAR SHOWS AND MOTORSPORTS EVENTS IN CANADA AND UNITED STATES.
A weekly pop-up cafe dedicated to the cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, and inspiration.
Join us this Sunday, May 24 at 3pm for a stroll through ever-changing Bushwick. No RSVP needed.
Photographers + content creators coming together for a creative walk through the city. Limited spots — don’t miss it.
Join us for a Brooklyn photowalk ending with a hands on black and white developing session using beer chemistry.
A structured, high-energy shoot experience — 1 hour of guided rotation shooting every featured model across 3 styled looks.
We'll work with model Barbora — striking, tattooed, completely at home in front of a lens — and push both light sources to their limits. This is a hands-on workshop.
Join us for our first ever Bring a Print, Pin a Print Group Show. All levels, genres, and styles are welcome. Simply RSVP using the Eventbrite link and bring your work(s) on the day of to put up using double-sided tape.