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Upcoming Events!
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.
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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.
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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.
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OnSet with Daniel Norton: Product Photography Made Simple
Date: Thursday, June 11th · 5 - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama YouTube
Photographing 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
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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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Jacqueline Tobin | Coffee with Creators
Date: Wednesday, June 17th · 11am - 12pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Jacqueline Tobin | 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.
🔘Former Editor-in-Chief of Rangefinder and Photo Editor, Jacqueline Tobin
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.
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Introduction to Camera Rigging & Multifunctional Filmmaking Gear
Date: Tuesday, June 18th · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama Events
Explore 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.
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Lighting for Narrative Cinematography
Date: Wednesday, June 24th · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama Events
Join 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.
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OnSet with Daniel Norton: Portraits with a Point and Shoot
Date: Thursday, June 25th · 5 - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama YouTube
Great 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
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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Agreeable Strangers: From Passion Project to Published Book
Date: Wednesday, July 1st · 5pm - 6pm ET
Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed Online
Livestream Link: Adorama Events
Charles 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.
Charles will show images and discuss:
- Knowing your "why".
- Hanging out in "good light".
- How to ask/connect with a stranger.
- The "why" of having a business card.
- Importance of offering to send a quality file.
- Working with the book's publisher, Snap Collective.
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.
Click here to RSVP for FREE!
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