Free Photography Workshops & Events in NYC.
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Upcoming Events!
Adorama LIVE Community Image Review with Seth and Daniel!
Date: Tuesday, May 26th · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space
Please Note: This is a don't-miss in-person event only.
We 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.
Submit up to 3 of your best shots & receive in person constructive feedback from pro photographers Seth Miranda and Daniel Norton!
Photographers must be present at time of event or the work will be skipped over during discussion if selected.
For more information and guidelines, click the link below.Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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Jillian Lenser | Coffee with Creators
Date: Wednesday, May 27th · 11am - 12pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Jillian Lenser | Coffee with Creators
Join 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.
🔘 Brooklyn-based Commercial Photographer, Jilian Lenser
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.
Click here to get notified when we go live!
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Beauty Photography with Jillian Lenser: Lighting Techniques + Composition
Date: Wednesday, May 27th · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama Events
Join 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.
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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OnSet with Daniel Norton: Inspired, Not Copied
Date: Thursday, May 28th · 5 - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama YouTube
June 1st, 2026, marks the 100th birthday of Marilyn Monroe—one of the most photographed and influential figures in history.
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. You’ll learn how to draw from legendary imagery while crafting something uniquely your own.
If you’ve ever struggled with the line between copying and creating, this workshop will change the way you approach inspiration.
Daniel Norton is a New York City photographer, educator, and podcaster. Learn more about his work at http://www.dnphoto.com
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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One Light, Big Impact: Outdoor Flash Photo Walk for Beginners with JC Carey
Date: Thursday, June 4th · 4:30pm - 6:00pm ET
Meet-up: Adorama Event Space
Please Note: This is a don't-miss 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.
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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Jordi Koalitic | Coffee with Creators
Date: Wednesday, June 10th · 11am - 12pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Jordi Koalitic | Coffee with Creators
Join 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.
🔘Creative Photographer and Visual Storyteller, Jordi Koalitic
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.
Click here to get notified when we go live!
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Creative Portraits with Light & Motion with Photographer Jordi Koalitic
Date: Wednesday, June 10th · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama Events
Step 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.
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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Understanding Light: The Path to Great Photography
Date: Tuesday, June 16th · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama Events
Join 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.
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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