Community-Focused Photography Events in NYC and Beyond
Experience photography workshops, live gear demonstrations, photo walks, creative experiences, and networking events hosted in Adorama’s NYC destination event space and throughout the city. Learn from industry experts, get hands-on with the latest equipment, expand your skills, and connect with a vibrant community of photographers and creators.
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Jared Tapy | Coffee with Creators
Speakers: Jared Tapy Event Type: Podcast Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineGrab a coffee with Jared Thomas Tapy, a New York City-based street and documentary photographer, writer, and educator, on the practice of observing, documenting, and shaping stories over time.
Agreeable Strangers: From Passion Project to published book with Charles Chessler
Speakers: Charles Chessler Event Type: Talk Location: Adorama Event SpaceCharles started his lifelong passion project, Agreeable Strangers, on a photowalk in July of 2011. His book is a selection from the first 15 years of the project. A copy of the book will be available for attendees to check out and to order. If you've ever wanted to photograph people on the street and were a little nervous about it, this presentation is for you.
Portraits with an Edge Featuring photographer, Joe McNally
Speaker:Joe McNally Event Type: Photography Location:Adorama Event SpaceThe human face is as expressive and unique as any landscape—and light is what brings it to life. In this fast-paced live demonstration, Joe McNally will transform a single subject through a series of lighting setups, revealing how subtle changes in direction, quality, and intensity can dramatically shape mood, character, and visual impact. Join us for an inspiring presentation and interactive Q&A that will deepen your understanding of portrait lighting and expand your creative possibilities.
OnSet with Daniel Norton: Portraits with a Point and Shoot
Speaker:Daniel Norton Event Type: Photography Location:Adorama Event SpaceGreat for walking around and documenting your day, point-and-shoot cameras are making a comeback. But can you make great portraits with a tiny camera? Yes, you can! Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he shows you how to get the most out of your compact camera while creating compelling portraits. Daniel Norton is a New York City photographer, educator, and podcaster. Learn more about his work at http://www.dnphoto.com
Lighting for Narrative Cinematography
Speaker:Andrew Trost Sponsored by: Adorama Rental Company Event Type: Filmmaking Location:Adorama Event SpaceJoin cinematographer Andrew Trost for a live demonstration and discussion on lighting for narrative cinematography. Learn how to creatively approach breaking down a scene and use lighting to enhance the story unfolding in front of the lens. This session will focus on lighting for day interiors, exploring theories and techniques for a strong foundation in how to approach your next shoot.
Introduction to Camera Rigging & Multifunctional Filmmaking Gear
Speaker:Sergio Santiago Sponosred by: SmallRig Event Type:Photography Location:Adorama Event SpaceExplore the world of camera rigging and multifunctional filmmaking tools with photographer and Smallrig Retail Management Representative Sergio Santiago. From professional filmmaking and photography to content creation, the right gear can transform the way you shoot. In this hands-on session, Sergio will introduce you to a range of SmallRig products designed to enhance stability, efficiency, and creative flexibility across multiple mediums. Learn the fundamentals of building out your camera rig and discover practical tools that can support your creative vision in any production environment.
Getting Out of Your Head: A Photo Walk with Photographer Omar Robles
Speaker:Omar Robles Event Type:Photo Walk Location:Adorama Event SpaceLearn how to stop overthinking and start seeing. What keeps us from making the photographs we want to make? In this photo walk, Omar Robles shares insights on moving past self-consciousness, managing creative uncertainty, and developing habits that support long-term growth. Participants will gain practical techniques for approaching street photography with greater confidence while cultivating a healthy, sustainable relationship with their craft.
Jacqueline Tobin | Coffee with Creators
Speaker:Jacqueline Tobin with Seth Miranda Event Type:Podcast Location:Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineJoin host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more. Grab a coffee with Jacqueline Tobin, a respected photo editor, author, juror, and longtime advocate for photographers. From her early days at Photo District News to leading Rangefinder as Editor-in-Chief for 12 years, Jacqueline has spent decades shaping how photography is covered, celebrated, and understood. In this conversation, she shares insights from her career in photo publishing, portfolio reviewing, competition judging, and supporting photographers as they build meaningful, lasting careers.
Understanding Light: The Path to Great Photography
Speaker: Ian Spanier Event Type: Portrait Photography Location:Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineJoin celebrity portrait photographer and Westcott Top Pro Ian Spanier for this in-store session, Ian breaks down the essentials of both natural and artificial lighting, showing how to see it, shape it, and use it to elevate your images. Through an open-book approach, he shares the stories behind his work and simplifies complex lighting concepts for photographers at every level. You will walk away with practical tools to train your eye, capture light with intention, and immediately improve your photography.
OnSet with Daniel Norton: Product Photography Made Simple
Speaker:Daniel Norton Event Type: Photography Location:Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlinePhotographing products for e-commerce is a great way to start a small photo business. Websites and marketplaces all need photos that show what they are selling clearly and in a consistent style. Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he walks you through a simple setup that can be used to photograph a wide range of products and can be set up in just about any space. Daniel Norton is a New York City photographer, educator, and podcaster. Learn more about his work at http://www.dnphoto.com
Jordi Koalitic | Coffee with Creators
Speakers: Jordi Koalitic with Seth Miranda Event Type: Podcast Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineJoin host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more. Grab a coffee with Jordi Koalitic, the globally recognized creative photographer and visual storyteller behind one of social media’s most influential photography brands. Together with his brother Arnau Puig, he has built a community of more than 40 million followers by transforming simple ideas into extraordinary visual content. In this conversation, Jordi shares the creativity, techniques, and mindset that helped turn everyday concepts into a global phenomenon.
Creative Portraits with Light & Motion with Photographer Jordi
Speakers: Jordi Koalitic Event Type: Photography Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineStep beyond traditional portrait photography and discover how to create stunning visual effects live and entirely in-camera. Jordi Koalitic will show you simple, repeatable techniques that transform ordinary portraits into cinematic works of art using light, motion, reflections, and practical effects. This workshop is designed for photographers and creators who want to produce high-impact imagery without relying on heavy post-production, CGI, or AI-generated visuals.
One Light, Big Impact: Outdoor Flash Photo Walk for Beginners with JC Carey
Speaker:JC Carey Event Type:Outdoor Photography Location:Meet at Adorama Event Space (In-Person Event Only)Adding flash outdoors can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to confidently use a single off-camera light outdoors to create natural, dramatic, and professional-looking portraits anywhere. In One Light, Big Impact, photographer and educator JC Carey introduces photographers to the fundamentals of off-camera lighting in a fun, approachable, and hands-on workshop designed specifically for beginners.
Beauty Photography with Jillian Lenser: Lighting Techniques + Composition
Speaker:Jillian Lenser Event Type:Beauty Photography Location:Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineJoin Jillian Lenser for an in-store demonstration where she'll share her workflow for creating beauty portraits that feel authentic and editorial. She'll take you through setups that enhance skin tones, handle detail, and capture genuine moments. The session centers on practical choices - understanding how different lighting shapes your subject and recognizing which tweaks elevate your images. If you're building your beauty portfolio or want to strengthen your existing approach, you'll walk away with techniques ready to implement in your next shoot.
Jillian Lenser | Coffee with Creators
Speaker:Jillian Lenser Event Type:Coffee with Creators Series Location:Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineJoin host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more. Grab a coffee with Jillian Lenser, a Brooklyn-based commercial photographer working across product and lifestyle for global brands. Self-taught and endlessly curious, Jillian shares how intention shapes her process—from lighting decisions on set to mentoring photographers finding their footing. A candid conversation about craft, growth, and building a career without shortcuts.
All Access: Creating Iconic Band Portraits with Photographer Jeremy Saffer
Speaker:Jeremy Saffer Event Type:Music Photography Location:Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineGo 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. This live demo will feature Jeremy lighting and photographing a band in real time, walking through his full process from setup to execution. From arriving early and building your setup in advance, to testing lighting and locking in a clear shot list before the band steps on set, he’ll show how preparation drives consistency.
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Speaker:Jeremy Saffer Event Type:Coffee with Creators Series Location:Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineJoin host Seth Miranda (@LastXwitness) LIVE on Wednesdays at 11 AM ET from the Event Space at Adorama in NYC for an insider conversation with fellow creators, professionals, industry peers, and more. 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. Known for pulling something raw and unmistakably real from every subject, he breaks down the mindset, direction, and precision behind images that don’t just capture artists, they define them.
The Secret of Mixing Flash with LED: OnSet with Daniel Norton
Speakers: Daniel Norton Event Type: Photography Location: Adorama Event SpaceFlash lighting has always been the standard for photographers; the newest LED technology is making many creators consider a change. Why change? Flash and LED can be combined to create a light that is more than the sum of its parts. Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he shows you how to take advantage of the unique strengths of each light source in combination to make stunning portraits.
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Portrait Photography: Navigating the Light
Speakers: Seth Miranda Event Type: Photography Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceJoin photographer Seth Miranda for a live portrait session as he photographs a model and walks through his creative process in real time. From choosing modifiers and making lighting adjustments, Seth will explain the decisions behind every step, helping you better understand how to use light with purpose, confidence, and intention.
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The Myth of the Portrait Lens: OnSet with Daniel Norton
Speakers: Daniel Norton Event Type: Photography Location: Adorama Event SpaceWe've all heard the term "portrait lens." Typically, this title is reserved for things like the classic 85mm or a Telephoto zoom. Why can't just about any lens be used for a portrait? Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he explains the thinking behind portraits and portrait lenses, and debunks some myths.
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Turn Event Photos into Revenue: Live Capture and Instant Printing with Gary Hughes
Speakers: Gary Hughes Event Type: Photography Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceJoin Gary Hughes for a live demonstration of a modern event photography workflow that combines fast image delivery, instant printing, and a premium client experience. Using the same techniques employed at real-world events, Gary will show how photographers can create additional revenue streams while delivering something attendees genuinely value
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Gavin Hoey | Coffee with Creators
Speakers:Gavin Hoey & Seth Miranda Event Type: Podcast Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineJoin photographer Gavin Hoey for a fast-paced live studio portrait session where simple lighting setups are transformed into striking creative portraits with just a few tweaks. Perfect for photographers who want to create more dramatic, imaginative portraits without needing specialist gear or more space!
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Simple Portrait Lighting… with a Twist with Gavin Hoey
Speakers: Gavin Hoey Event Type: Photography Location: Adorama Event SpaceTransform Everyday Lighting Setups into Bold, Creative Portraits. Join photographer Gavin Hoey for a fast-paced live studio portrait session where simple lighting setups are transformed into striking creative portraits with just a few tweaks.
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In-Store: Adorama In-Person Photo Critique with Daniel Norton and Seth Miranda
Speakers: Daniel Norton | Seth Miranda Event Type: Photo Critique Location: Adorama Event SpaceWe talk so much about how to shoot and techniques while its happening but what about the finish product? No matter the skill level we all need another credible eye for feedback beyond that of comments on social media. At this event have your work viewed by two working professional photographers with over 40 years of experience between them. Daniel Norton and Seth Miranda.
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Travel Photography: Fujifilm Lenses with Bobbi Lane & Lee Varis
Speakers: Bobbi Lane & Lee Varis Event Type: Workshop and Photo walk Location: Adorama Event SpaceJoin Bobbi Lane and Lee Varis for an in-depth presentation on capturing compelling portraits and vibrant street scenes using Fujifilm's lens lineup — covering focal length selection, aperture choices for environmental portraits, and techniques for building authentic connections with subjects. From there, the group will head out to the streets for a hands-on PhotoWalk through the neighborhoods surrounding Adorama in the heart of Manhattan, where you'll put theory into practice by photographing the rich mix of people and urban energy that make New York one of the world's great photography destinations. Whether you're new to Fujifilm glass or looking to deepen your eye for storytelling, this workshop offers both technical grounding and real-world creative experience.
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Coffee with Creators
Join us for an invigorating and insightful journey into the world of creativity. In this captivating series, host Seth Miranda sits down for a cup of coffee with a new creative mind each week. From visionary photographers to masterful videographers and other visual storytellers, this show delves deep into their creative journeys, favorite gear, and the pulse of current events shaping the industry. In every episode, tune in for intimate conversations that pull back the curtain on the creative process. Uncover the stories behind the lens as we explore the inspirations that drive these artists’ extraordinary work.
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