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Friday, May 30

Polaroid Presents: PolaCon NYC 2025

10 AM - 5 PM (ET)|instantfilmsociety|Brooklyn, NY|$81

Ladies and gentlemen and everyone above and beyond: We are thrilled to invite you to the third annual PolaCon NYC! Instant Film Society, Brooklyn Film Camera, and Polaroid are joining forces once again to bring you the biggest and best PolaCon yet. Please join us from May 30 - June 1 for three days of instant film delight!

Photo Walk

12 PM - 4 PM (ET)|casestudy000|Colombus Circle, NY|Free

Join us for a fun and interactive PHOTO WALK at Columbus Circle! Grab your camera or smartphone and get ready to explore the city through a new lens. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this event is perfect for capturing the beauty of the city and meeting fellow photography enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to snap some amazing shots and create lasting memories. See you there!

Uptown Photowalk: Brooklyn Views

4 PM - 5 PM (ET)|uptownphotowalk|LES, NY|Free

Let’s walk through Brooklyn again! We will be crossing two bridges with some of the best views of the city. Heads up, this is a long walk, and you are welcome to leave the group at any point, but trust, it’s worth it! We’ll start in the Chinatown area and cross the Williamsburg Bridge, walk to Greenpoint and end the walk crossing the Kosciuszko Bridge. We’ll hopefully get a nice sunset to end the walk. See you there!

Spring Photo Walk in Washington Square Park

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (ET)|wspecoprojects|Washington Square Park, NY|$4

Welcome to the Spring Photo Walk in Washington Square Park! Join us for a leisurely stroll after work or before dinner to capture the beauty of late spring flowers & fruits in one of NYC's most iconic parks. Meet us at Washington Square Park on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to kick off the photo walk. All levels are welcome. Don't forget to bring your camera or smartphone. See you there! Meet-up details will be provided after registrations.

Photographic Printing with Canon

6 PM - 8 PM (ET)|bergencountycamera|Bergen County, NY|$12

In this class Ross Joseph from Canon U.S.A. will share some Best Practices in order to get a great result when printing. Centering on Canon’s imagePROGRAF PRO-1100, imagePROGRAF PRO-310 & the PIXMA PRO-200S printers, the discussion will also include the benefits of printing and some of the things to keep in mind when preparing to print.

PhotoHub: Headshots 201

6 PM - 8 PM (ET)|nyc_hub|New York, NY|Free

You may have the tech skills for headshots, but maybe you need a bit more help giving direction and managing your model. We're going to go over the techniques and psychology behind great headshots with Rod Goodman

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Saturday, May 31

Prospect Park Ballet Photography Walk

7 AM - 9 AM (ET)|msdakotalee|New York, NY|$175

We will be working with the dancer Ghislaine van den Heuvel who is a talented contemporary and ballet dancer from the Netherlands who works with the Martha Graham Dance Company.

Beacon Photo-Hike w/ Souls in Focus

10 AM - 6 PM (ET)|soulsinfocus,photodom.nyc|Beacon, NY|Free

We’re teaming up with @soulsinfocus for a Photowalk Hike in beautiful Beacon, NY on May 31st! Join us as we explore, shoot, and build community surrounded by nature. Meet us at Grand Central Station at 10AM — we’re hopping on the 11AM train to Beacon. Feel free to meet us there or take your own route. Bring your camera, your curiosity, and your hiking shoes!

2025 Spring Photo Expo

10 AM - 5 PM (ET)|bergencountycamera|New York, NY|Free

The Expo is back yet again! Join BCC for our biggest multi-vendor event of the year! Check out the latest gear from your favorite brands, event only specials, giveaways, raffles, & more!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-spring-photo-expo-free-rsvp-tickets-1312955508269?aff=idle.workshops RSVP today to get updates and first notice of event-only sales, specials, photo walks, and talks!

Photography Lighting in Studio Workshop

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)|levescere|Little Falls, NJ|$49

This workshop will introduce you to indoor / studio photography lighting and the tools to use with lighting to improve your photos.

ICP Photobook Club: Tommy Kha

11 AM - 12 PM (ET)|icp|New York, NY|Free

Explore ICP’s photobook library during ICP’s Photobook Club, a community meet-up for book enthusiasts, photographers, and lovers of printed images. Bring your favorite photobook, zine, or other image focused publication to share while exploring monthly selections from the ICP stacks during this community-building event.

Beginner's Photography Class

12 PM - 3 PM (ET)|Bronx Photography Group|Prospect Park, NY|$98

Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Beautiful Models in Studio

2 PM - 4 PM (ET)|manhattanphotographyworkshop|New York, NY|$108

If you're a photo enthusiast interested in photography, this is the event for you. Lighting, equipment, props and furniture will be provided at the event. Come join us and see what you've been missing. Message the organizer if you have any questions.

The Bronx Photo Walk| Puerto Rican Parade/Festival

2 PM - 5 PM (ET)|Bronx, NY|Free

Lee will be having his Photographers Weekly Meeting after the walk. Photographers you will get to review recent work. Share current and/or future projects.

The Bronx Photo Walk - Chinatown

4 PM - 6 PM (ET)|Bronx, NY|Free

The Bronx Photowalk will march and capture all the beautiful souls on this day.

Red Hook Photo Walk

4 PM - 6 PM (ET)|Brooklyn, NY|Free

Join for a walk around Red Hook!

Hoboken Waterfront Fashion Shoot ft. Alexandria & Ankit

4 PM - 8 PM (ET)|asharma4490,bohemiansongstress|Hoboken, NJ|$102

Come on out and shoot with us at our upcoming Hoboken Waterfront Fashion Shoot!! Our featured models for this event will be: Alexandria Pascucci & Ankit Sharma, who are fresh off of their new short film. Group shoots and 1x1 available.

Bring Your Own Photo Show

6 PM - 8 PM (ET)|bushwickdkrm|Bushwick, NY|$2

Free to attend. $10 per print hanging fee for Non-Members, $0 hanging fee for members. We've got everything you need to hang prints on hand whether they're framed or not.

Sunday, June 1

2nd Annual NYC Summer Photowalk: Roosevelt Island Takeover!

1 PM - 4 PM (ET)|Justicenhb|Roosevelt Island, NY|Free

Join us for the 2nd Annual NYC Summer Photowalk on Roosevelt Island - let's take over the island with our cameras!

NYC Instant Photowalk

1 PM - 5 PM (ET)|pola.con,instantfilmsociety,nycinstantphotowalk,the_bronx_photowalk|Brooklyn, NY|Free

Two photo walks available - Photo Walk: Williamsburg and City Views and Onward to Chinatown

NDC | Summer Nightz Part II: Groove Theory

3 PM - 7 PM (ET)|New York, NY|$30

Celebrating 1 year since Summer Nightz! Join us for Part II: Groove Theory - a themed TFP photoshoot with music, food & drinks!

New Heat Studios Content Day

5 PM - 8 PM (ET)|nhstudios.bk|Brooklyn, NY|$45

Join us every Sunday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for a dedicated Photo & Video Content Creation Day. We’ll have a collaborative space to plan, shoot, and edit content, helping each other elevate our skills and produce high-quality material. Whether you're working on personal projects or collaborating on something new, this is your chance to work in a creative, supportive environment.

Monday, June 2

Networking for All Creatives

6 PM - 8 PM (ET)|rc109artists|New York, NY|$55

Our mission is to give artists, students, and professionals a place to meetup, network, and share their knowledge and personal works.At this event, you may present your work and projects to a panel of various relevant professionals, who will give their feedback and provide any help that's needed. If you would like to present your work, please email robert@rc109.com.

Tuesday, June 3

Make Pretty Workshop Central Park

10 AM - 5 PM (ET)|New York, NY|$1450

You’ll have a full day surrounded by an iconic setting, with striking subjects to work with, stunningly curated aesthetics down to every little detail, and full access to an experienced mentor who’s there to help you succeed.

The Art of Street Photography

5 PM - 7 PM (ET)|leowuzhere,nyc_hub|Brooklyn, NY|Free

Capturing Life’s Rhythms - Learn about street photography and go on a mini photo walk around Industry City!

Urban Nature Photo Walk

6 PM - 7:30 PM (ET)|unknown|New York, NY|$65

Come join us for a fun and relaxing photo walk @ Elizabeth Street Garden on June 3, 2025. We meet @ Washington Square Park at 6.00 pm and walk togethr to Elizabeth Street Garden

Wednesday, June 4

Lighting for Photography with Cliff Hausner NYC

3 PM - 7 PM (ET)|lightbulb_rentals,cliffhausner|Brooklyn, NY|Free

Expert photographer Cliff Hausner is joining us in our NYC Warehouse to teach the ins and outs of photography lighting and Profoto equipment! We encourage you to bring your cameras to get hands on experience with the lights and to walk away with some great shots!

Friday, June 6

Unique Photo Expo!

10 AM - 5 PM (ET)|uniquephoto|Fairfield, NJ|Free

RSVP for this 3-Day Show Floor Pass and attend our Unique Photo Expo at 123 US Hwy 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Each day will feature different photographic opportunities, classes, raffles, and much more. Join us for one, two, or all three days!

First Fridays: Studio Lighting Techniques w/ DeAndre Mitchell

7 PM - 9 PM (ET)|photodom.nyc,teesnd_sneaks|New York, NY|$15

An open-studio experience focused on tips & tricks for advanced lighting. Held at the Photodom studio & led by studio resident / photographer DeAndre Mitchell.

NYC Fashion Networking Mixer

7 PM - 11 PM (ET)|plentyofparties|New York, NY|$17

Networking with some of the most talented and creative professionals in the fashion industry. NYC Fashion Networking Mixer at The Sentry.

NYC Artist Networking

7:30 PM - 9 PM (ET)|nyartistsnetwork,creativeperformances|New York, NY|Free

Calling Creatives of all backgrounds and all disciplines to come and network, connect, share your events/projects, explore ideas, learn about other projects and learn how to be involved, and have fun! This is a great opportunity to come together to find ways to collaborate and cross-pollinate.