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Upcoming Events!
Fujifilm Demo Day: Experience The Latest Gear
Date: Wednesday, April 29th · 11:00am - 3pm ET
Meet-up: Adorama Event Space
Please Note: This is an on-site event only.
Join Fujifilm at Adorama for a live Demo Day built for photographers who want real, hands-on experience.
Connect with John Haggerty, Field Product Technical Expert from Fujifilm North America, as he walks you through the latest cameras, lenses, and features across the Fujifilm system.
Bring your gear and take advantage of free firmware updates, while getting direct guidance on how to optimize your setup. Explore new tools, test equipment in real scenarios, and get answers straight from the source.
Whether you’re upgrading, switching systems, or just curious -- this is your chance to try before you buy and make smarter decisions with expert insight.
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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Jolene Lupo | Coffee with Creators
Date: Wednesday, April 29th · 11am - 12pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Jolene Lupo | 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.
🔘 New York City-based Artist, Jolene Lupo
Grab a coffee with NYC-based artist Jolene Lupo as she unpacks a practice shaped by over 15 years of experience and her unique role at the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner. Working primarily with wet plate collodion, Jolene explores death, memory, and identification—using photography not just to capture, but to investigate. She shares how her process influences meaning, and why the physicality of image-making still matters.
Click here to get notified when we go live!
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Beauty Portraits Like Campaigns with Tina Sokolovska
Date: Wednesday, April 29th · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama Events
In this live demo, Nikon Ambassador Tina Sokolovska will break down how to create beauty portraits that feel like real campaigns.
She will demonstrate how to use light to shape the subject, build depth, and achieve a polished, high-end look, while also sharing her approach to directing models and creating strong visual impact on set.
Perfect for photographers looking to elevate their work from simple portraits to editorial, campaign-level imagery.
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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The Art Of Noticing with OM SYSTEM Photographer Maher Ismail
Date: Thursday, April 30th · 10:30am - 5pm ET
Meet-up: Adorama Event Space
Please Note: This is a don't-miss in-person event only.
Join OM SYSTEM Photographer *Maher Ismail* for a guided photowalk through some of New York City’s most iconic parks—Washington Square Park, Union Square, or Madison Square Park. This session is designed to help you slow down, notice more, and create stronger, more intentional street photographs.
You’ll learn how to:
- spot meaningful moments by observing people and movement
- use shutter speed to show motion in a still photo
- approach strangers respectfully for street portraits
- create images that feel more thoughtful and story-driven
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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OnSet with Daniel Norton: The 3 Shots Clients Ask For
Date: Thursday, April 30th · 5 - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama YouTube
As creators, we approach each client and job as a unique challenge. That being said, clients hire you because they have seen your previous work.
Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he recreates 3 of his most requested portrait lighting setups.
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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Karen Haberberg | Coffee with Creators
Date: Wednesday, May 6th · 11am - 12pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Karen Haberberg | 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.
🔘 Photographer & Director, Karen Haberberg
Grab a coffee with Karen Haberberg, award-winning photographer and director, as she shares how she builds impactful visual campaigns at the intersection of health, wellness, and storytelling. From global pharma work to deeply personal documentary projects, Karen unpacks how to create images that carry both emotional weight and commercial value—while navigating an industry that demands both.
Click here to get notified when we go live!
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All Access: Creating Iconic Band Portraits with Photographer Jeremy Saffer
Date: Wednesday, May 20th · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama Events
Go 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.
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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