Event Archive: October 5 - October 11, 2026
Below is a recap of the photography events from the week of October 5 - October 11, 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, October 5
Sony Artisan of Imagery will be demonstrating some ways to add creativity to portraits. Using in camera techniques, lighting and many other things he will show how he makes portraiture a little more creative and fun.
Point and shoot cameras have made a serious comeback; come learn what all the settings mean and how to get the most from your P&S camera.
Join us for our monthly Creative Check-In meeting. We will discuss our creative practices, share work, set goals, and connect with other artists.
Bring your favorite outfits, props, instruments, costumes, or creative ideas. Whether you're going for fashion, beauty, character, casual, glam, or something totally unique, this is your chance to express yourself.
Tuesday, October 6
- 7:30am-9am ET|New York Photo Explorers|New York, NY|Free
For this 90-minute photography session, we'll explore the Financial District, looking for the intersection of people, architecture, light, shadows, reflections, and the energy of the morning commute.
Start your design journey — learn Photoshop tools and techniques to create, edit, and enhance images like a pro.
Sony Artisan of Imagery, Tony Gale, will be leading us on a walk-through Prospect Park in Brooklyn, exploring the landscape of the park.
Join photographer, author, and Sony Artisan Chris Orwig for an inspiring presentation on the art of authentic portraiture.
- 3:30-6:30pm ET|Rebeca G|New York, NY|Free
Let’s go to a Phone Photo Walk in Central Park and Free Nat Geo Central Park Conservancy Film Festival. We plan to walk some 2 to 2.5miles with stops to practice some fun phone photo and video skills.
Learn how to identify the visual thread that connects your work, decide what belongs create a compelling sequence, and tailor your portfolio to the clients, publications, and opportunities you want to pursue.
Wednesday, October 7
In the spirit of lantern exhibition culture, this salon will bring together unique and rarely-seen images presented in the context for which they were originally created.
From familiar city birds to seasonal visitors, we’ll practice observing behavior, habitat, light, and the small details that make compelling photographs.
Frame x Frame welcomes all levels and cameras- just bring your curiosity!
In this live demonstration, Chris Orwig pulls back the curtain on his complete portrait process, from the first conversation to the final image.
Photographer and filmmaker Neal Slavin will be in conversation with artist and author M. Leona Godin
Thursday, October 8
- 7:30am-9am ET|New York Photo Explorers|New York, NY|Free
We're heading to the Brooklyn waterfront to photograph one of New York City's most spectacular urban environments. For approximately 90 minutes, we'll explore the DUMBO/Brooklyn Bridge Park area.
Join the B&H Event Space and OM Systems Technical Manager Mike Amico for an in-depth workshop exploring the revival of this iconic camera system.
Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he explores how to achieve natural-looking portraits without limiting yourself to natural light.
Friday, October 9
Photography’s most prestigious workshop returns this October. 4 days, 100 photographers, tuition-free. Apply by May 24.
Join us on Friday, October 9 at 10am for Coffee & Conversation, a space to decompress and tap into the power of collective confidence.
A show exploring the relationship between the two worlds: fashion and photography. This relationship is portrayed by mixing printing techniques and applying the photos to various fabrics.
A small-group portrait/figure workshop. What to expect: small group, hands-on shooting — max 4 photographers, so everyone gets real-time and space with the model and the light.
Saturday, October 10
- 9am-11am ET|Ocie Clelland|New York, NY|$28
Whether you shoot film, digital, or a smartphone, all cameras and skill levels are welcome.
This three-session (October 10, 17 & 24) hands-on photography workshop gives teens ages 14–18 the opportunity to explore photography while developing a body of work that can be used for personal portfolios and high school and college applications.
We’re bringing Philly photographers, videographers, and creatives together for a relaxed morning of coffee and conversation.
This essential workshop covers electrical safety, on-set vocabulary, and principles of light, all while providing hands-on opportunity.
A creative meet-up with 2 main goals...collaboration and networking with other creatives. We all come together and take photos, make videos and share ideas.
This course will teach you the fundamental basics of photography such as the relationship between f-stops and shutter speeds, and much more.
This session of Cameras and Coffee features an information table by the local Lower East Side camera store, K&M, who will be featuring a printing demo presented by Hahnemühle, a legacy fine-art paper company.
- 11am-1pm ET|The Art of Photography NYC|New York, NY|Free
Join us for a relaxed photography outing aboard the Staten Island Ferry! We'll photograph the Lower Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty, harbor activity, and everyday moments aboard the ferry
We are excited to highlight this creative hobby! Join us for an event of socialization, learning, and creativity.
Join us for a fun day out capturing the amazing birds and wildlife right in the heart of Central Park!
This will be a hands-on session with cameras, with participants practicing changing camera settings, compensation for varying light conditions
This workshop is an essential mix of Landscape, Cityscape, and Street Photography, making it ideal for the frequent traveler, the photojournalist, and the photographer who loves shooting anywhere, everywhere.
NYC is rich with opportunities to capture the street. In this workshop, we will focus on different techniques & methods of shooting & seeing.
Build your photography portfolio with an experienced model who knows how to pose, move, take direction, and help you get stronger images faster. Group shoots and 1-on-1 sessions available.
Meetup Details / Start & End/ Teams & Timing / How It Works/ The Goals/ The Riddle Clue List will all be provided via email two nights prior to walk by 8pm.
Join us for an in-person workshop diving into bridal boudoir & art nude photography with live models!
Join the creative minds in-person for 'POWERLINES.', a fun photo mixer brought to you by thejoevisuals. It's all about connecting with fellow models and photographers,
In this conversation, he talks about how the project began, what it was like to photograph from an icebreaker, and why the photographer's role is to document what is there and what is disappearing.
Grab your camera and come explore Manhattan with us for our Street Photography Workshop on 10/10 led by Angela Cappetta.
Sunday, October 11
- 9:30am-5pm ET|the 1 or the 9|New York, NY|Free
A chill, fall photo walk. Get outside and make some new friends. film. digital. cameraphone. All are welcome.
No RSVP needed, all are welcome, any camera (including your phone), any skill level. Good vibes only!
- 3:30-5:30pm ET|NYC Curiosity Collective|New York, NY|Free
Explore the High Line with curious New Yorkers. Bring a camera or phone for a relaxed photo walk—no experience needed.