Event Archive: May 25 - May 31, 2026

In this workshop we will explore how to; use composition to capture better photos, explore different styles of shooting street photography, choose optimal camera settings for street photography, learn techniques to overcome a fear of shooting street, practice seeing with new eyes.

Join us in the park to learn photography techniques on your digital camera or phone and take pictures of city nature!

Come to edit, co-work, or just hang out with us and our community! Help us build a Third Space for NY creatives

Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale as we explore Roosevelt Island. Please arrive early, as there is no planned route and we will be leaving promptly at 1pm.

In this talk, Sergio Meléndez will share how to define a personal photographic style through documentary storytelling¿from finding a clear direction in your work to building projects with coherence and depth.

Submit up to 3 of your best shots & receive in-person constructive feedback from pro photographers Seth Miranda and Daniel Norton! All skill levels welcome.

The model will be in various styles including fashion, lingerie and implied nude poses. Price includes a one time $20 online payment + $130 cash at the door

Join us for a hands-on demo to touch and try the latest Fujifilm gear.

Grab a coffee with Jillian Lenser, a Brooklyn-based commercial photographer working across product and lifestyle for global brands.

In this workshop, commercial photographer Megan Madden walks you through the process of estimating and bidding on photography projects.

Learn how immersive, hands-on workshops, combined with guided field experience, real-time feedback and proven techniques will help you shoot smarter, improve faster and create stronger bird images in days, not years.

Join Jillian Lenser for an in-store demonstration where she'll share her workflow for creating beauty portraits that feel authentic and editorial.

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)

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.

Join us this Wednesday for our monthly critique! Friendly faces, talented photographers, prints, wine & more

Mark your calendars for May 29th–31st, clean your camera’s rollers, and get ready for three glorious days of presentations, workshops, photowalks, and joyful gathering of the instant film community.

Award-winning wedding photographer Leandro Da Silva will be showing how he built a brand that doesn't compete on price, but on impact, emotion, and legacy.

Join Daniel Norton OnSet for a live portrait session where we’ll create a modern image inspired by Marilyn’s iconic style—without recreating it shot-for-shot.

Walk & Shoot is a monthly photography walk created to bring photographers, models, creatives, and anyone who enjoys documenting life together to explore New York City and create in community.

Do you have that camera in your closet! Bring it out and let's get it to a field trip. This is a full hands on course, with plenty of shooting practice.

If you have never worked with studio lighting, or just want to brush up, this will be a hands-on workshop where you can ask questions and familiarize yourself with the equipment in the space.

Please join us on Thursday, May 28th, from 6 - 8 PM as we celebrate the opening of THE LEICA 100 exhibition and publication at Leica Gallery New York!

Join this 5-session seminar led by Claudia Sohrens and dive into critique, experimentation, and portfolio development in a supportive, artist-centered space.

What to Expect: A welcoming vibe where you can meet fellow photographers, share stories, learn, and celebrate our work. RSVP & be part of the conversation. Space is limited!

Join Linus for a demonstration of how he creates his signature double exposures in the studio on film. Learn how he works with lighting, how to dial in your film exposures, and walk away with the confidence to take your studio work to the next level.

Celebrating Philly's photo history & the role of The Photo Review in promoting photography locally & nationally over its 50-year existence. Registration is free.

Curious about camera scanning? Ready to take control of your scanning workflow and gain full creative control over your shots? VALOI, in collaboration with Roberts Distributors and NYC Film Lab, invites the analog community to join us!

Friday, May 29th! UsedPhotoPro will be on-site at CRC Vista to turn your pre-loved camera gear into cash. Yes, that’s right, it’s your chance to sell all those dusty cameras you no longer use.

Inspired by the fast-paced energy of the coffee communities latte art throwdowns, photographers will battle it out through a series of on-the-spot photo prompts using instant film.

Join CineStill for an in-depth, live demonstration to see how you too can process virtually any Black & White film with a single chemical at room temperature in just minutes!

Join us for a live recording of BS Phototime, the film photography podcast dedicated to analog process, photographic culture, and the people keeping film alive today. Guests with Polacon or Film Forever tickets receive free admission.

Join Tim Ryugo & Matt Stoffel from Eastman Kodak on a Photowalk in Red Hook Brooklyn!

Join Film Fatales members and partner filmmaker groups for an in-person cocktail gathering on Friday, May 29th, in New York to prepare for some good vibes as we head into summer.

Come meet and connect with creatives, filmmakers and all types of artists! RSVP in bio.

Presented by Kamerahaus & URTH: Experience a night of photography, collectible cameras and networking with peers while we take a deep dive into Chris Chu’s work & process

The workshop begins with foundational lighting theory, demonstrated by live demos. Then we will set up a product photo shoot with studio lights, and do an actual shoot.

We’re bringing Late Night Film Lab to NYC alongside Photodom and Cinestill during Polacon/Film Forever Weekend. A night of darkroom vibes with all your favorite film photographers, DJs, and drinks. Free with RSVP

Step into the scene at Shot for Shot, a creative night made for networking, capturing moments, and showing out in your best fit

This T1 event will continue with the them of our original session. “Storyline 2” will be the continuation of working with the idea of telling a story through a sequence of images.

In this introduction to the darkroom, we’ll teach you to print a contact sheet from a roll of B&W film.

A spring photoshoot where cottage-core meets witchcraft. Explore themed forest sets and capture moments with whimsical props.

Stop by and see your favorite brands for gear demos, event-only bonus savings and more! RSVP at the link in our bio!

Learn how to work directly on 16mm film with scratching tools, paints, and markers to create “instant cinema,” ready to project in the Film-Makers' Coop screening room during the workshop!

Join CineStill for an in-depth, live demonstration of color negative film developing with the CineStill JOBO DUO Film Processing Kit.

The workshop will begin at Photodom before moving into the neighborhood for a guided walk and live shooting demonstration, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Hosted in collaboration with CineStill.

Practice 3-point lighting among other basic setups, and get introduced to how cinematographers and gaffers use light to tell a visual story. Personal equipment is not permitted.

Come meet the artists, see where the work happens, and experience one of NYC’s most creative neighborhoods

Join us at Brooklyn Film Camera for a special Artist on Artist conversation during Polaroid Week. Guests with Polacon or Film Forever tickets receive free admission.

This program invites audiences into an open dialogue on the continued relevance of film photography today, highlighting the diverse ways artists build meaning through process, material, and image history.

Presented by Kodak: Photographer Taylor Pendleton talks about her work, inspiration and how to use film in the commercial world.

Join us for an outdoor portrait shoot designed for new and hobbyist photographers who want real experience working with lighting and an experienced model.

A networking experience built for the people shaping film, media, and culture behind the scenes and in front of the camera. RSVP REQUIRED

Flash On Film Workshop hosted by Exposure Therapy!

Join us for our City Gardens Sunset Event. In celebration of our country's 250th anniversary, our wardrobe will feature red, white, and blue.

Grab your lens & join Aneela Choudhary as we visually explore the meaning of arrival and survival within the Indo-Caribbean diaspora in NYC. Meet-up location provided with RSVP confirmation.

Join VIVA Studio for a 3-hour immersive dive into the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown.

Come network, shoot content, vibe out, and leave with industry quality visuals. Theme: Cop, Gangster, Sexy

Join us for a Film Forever Weekend x Beers & Cameras Meetup! Link is in bio for more details and to RSVP.

Join us for a photowalk hosted by photographer Beacasso. Come shoot, explore, and take photos with us through the streets of Brooklyn. RSVP is required to participate.

Dive into a cool night of capturing stunning photos under the stars with NDC guiding the way! Exact meet up location will be sent to ticket holders.

Join us for an immersive evening in a new gallery space featuring art installations by the Aura Collective, hosted by fine art photographer and music producer Alex Silver.

Hosted by Nice Film Club in their upstairs showroom, this program invites audiences into an open dialogue on the continued relevance of film photography today, highlighting the diverse ways artists build meaning through process, material, and image history.

NYC is rich with opportunities to capture street. In this workshop, we will focus on different techniques & methods of shooting & seeing

Everyone gets equal opportunities to shoot, create, and build standout portfolio content. Spots will go fast — secure yours now.

Get ready to dive into a gooey, wild night at Slimed Out Dreamz—where fun gets messy and dreams get slimed! If you’re tired of the same old portfolio shots, this is your playground.

Learn how to create your own cyanotypes at Bushwick Community Darkroom!