Event Archive: August 24 - August 30, 2026
Below is a recap of the photography events from the week of August 24 - August 30, 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, August 24
Learn how to instantly find the best image, improve color & light, add creative effects, enhance portraits & landscapes, and expand creativity - anytime and anywhere!
Tuesday, August 25
Join Mike Foley as he shares his creative process and how a collaborative spirit can decide the trajectory of a photoshoot.
Wednesday, August 26
The immersive session goes beyond simply lighting a subject. It explores how color, shadow, timing, and direction can transform a dancer’s movement into a portrait with energy and emotional impact.
More than a runway show, this immersive experience brings together emerging talent, established creatives, industry professionals, media, and fashion enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening!
Creators. Entrepreneurs. Realtors. Filmmakers. Artists. Business owners. Professionals. We’re putting Jersey in ONE room!
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.
If you've been waiting for the right room to meet your next collaborator, client, creative partner, or friend... this is it.
Join us for our monthly photo critique! Friendly faces, talented photographers, prints, wine, and more.
Find your perfect creative partner and spark some fresh ideas in a chill, fun setting!
Thursday, August 27
Bring your favorite camera (mobile phone cameras included) and embrace this opportunity to work on your street photography, learn to see the city in a new way, or just brush up on your photo basics.
Share Your Vision. Capture Your World. Win Big. Photowalk Four: Scenes Through Sony — DUMBO Meetup
In this inspiring and practical lecture, Ian Spanier, former Photography Director for GQ, Esquire, Marie Claire, and ESPN, shares his approach to building a portfolio that gets noticed and gets you hired.
Come screen some video art, photographs, and even get your polaroid taken to add to the living archives we are compiling throughout this project development process.
By popular demand, we’re back for another night photoshoot! Grab your gear, drop your best fit, and join us for Chinatown II.
During this fast-paced, open mic event, photographers, the ICP community, and audience members are invited to compete in a live story telling competition, driven by photographs.
Network with entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, freelancers, and professionals from all backgrounds.
Saturday, August 29
Vagabond Archives is a tintype portrait pop-up exploring memory, culture, identity, and the ways people carry home with them. Each sitter/group will receive one handmade tintype portrait created through the historic wet plate collodion process.
Bring your camera, follow the morning light, and explore the city through observation.
This is a structured shooting experience. We’ll rotate:20 minutes per model 1 on 1. Everyone gets equal opportunities to shoot, create, and build standout portfolio content.
Explore photobooks from the ICP Library and connect with fellow photobook enthusiasts at ICP's Photobook Club.
A community-centered photography experience celebrating connection, creativity, and culture through portraiture.
Join us on Saturday, August 29, 1–3 PM at FD Photo Studio Astoria for a two-hour masterclass with Anya, known for her dreamlike, story-driven portraits. Only 10 spots available.
Feel free to join us as we explore Chinatown and the various colors the city has to offer. No pressure for perfection. All types of cameras welcome!
All levels are welcome! Bring your camera or just your phone. We’ll wrap up with a bite to eat afterwards.
Join us for this FREE Photo-Walk in the Lower East Side with Buzzkill NYC!
This intensive course consists of full hands-on shooting using professional photography equipment provided by us.
Photo shoot out event that is a big Networking creator filled space filled with professional lighting set ups, 4 studios, and 20+ models
Sunday, August 30
Three daylight studios open for three hours in Long Island City. Morning light, three completely different setups, and a room full of local photographers, models, and creators to shoot with.
Whatever you've been shooting since you joined this group, this is the day to show it. Coffee, conversation, and a room full of the images we usually only see on our phones.
Join us for an event for socialization, learning, and creativity.
- 12-5pm ET|CHNL|New York, NY|$7
Join CHNL at Hevn Studios for our first Open Studio in New York! An afternoon built around portraits, documentation, and the creatives shaping the city right now!
- 12-5pm ET|NY Pin Up Club|New York, NY|$92
Photographers will have the opportunity to capture creative, dramatic portraits while exploring poses, expressions, lighting, and retro aesthetics. Limited spots available. RSVP now!
For our photography enthusiasts out there, join us on a walk and ride on the Staten Island Ferry for photo capture and fun! Space is limited. RSVP to attend.
As always, this walk is primarily for instant photographers, but all camera types and curious minds are welcome.
Join us in Central Park on August 30th at 2:30 PM for a relaxed afternoon of photography, creativity, and community.
Join us for an outdoor portrait shoot designed for new and hobbyist photographers who want real experience working with lighting and an experienced model. Group and 1-on-1 sessions available!
Join us for the August Beers & Cameras meetup! We’ll be hanging out at Finback in Brooklyn at the end of the walk.
We’ll be photographing the vibrant boardwalk, beach, pier, amusement park rides, and everything else in between.