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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Gear Up with Pelican: Explore, Customize & Win!
Speakers: Pelican Event Type: Showcase Location: Adorama Event SpaceJoin Pelican for a hands-on showcase featuring a wide range of case sizes and interior configurations designed to protect your equipment. Explore customizable foam inserts, organizational solutions, and transport options while speaking directly with Pelican experts about your unique storage and protection needs. Best of all, the cases showcased are up for grabs giving attendees the opportunity to take home industry-leading cases. Don't forget to grab a raffle ticket on your way in!
Single Light Gravitas with Photographer, Justin Piccari
Speakers: Justin Piccari Event Type: Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceSometimes all you need is one light. Images can be very powerful. Rather than starting with big, bright light, shaping happens by drawing only select portions from the darkness. Classical masters like Rembrandt and Gentileschi used Chiaroscuro and Tenebrism to make their painting come alive and feel dimensional depth. Join Justin as takes you through different ways of creating powerful images with just one light.
Sony Demo Day featuring the NEW FX5!
Speakers: Robbie Bulilan Event Type: Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceWant to check out the latest gear that Sony has announced? Join Sony Tech Representative Robbie Bulilan who will have the Sony FX5, A7R VI, RX10 V cameras with him and more!
SmallRig Open Table at Adorama: Hands-On with the Latest Creator Gear
Speakers:SmallRig Event Type: Table Day Location: Adorama Event SpaceStop by the SmallRig Table at Adorama and get hands-on with the newest gear designed to elevate your workflow. Meet SmallRig reps Sergio and Vella, explore their latest innovations, and see how products like the SmallRig T99 V-Mount Power Bank 99Wh, Multifunctional Portable SSD, TRIBEX PRO X-Clutch Hydraulic Monopod, 36" Video Production Camera Cart, and more can help you create faster, shoot smarter, and stay production-ready. Come test the gear, ask questions, and discover the right tools for your next project. We look forward to seeing you there!
Ab Sesay | Coffee with Creators
Speakers: Ab Sesay & Seth Miranda Event Type: Podcast Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineStep into the world of lighting and commercial photography with Ab, a multidisciplinary photographer, creative producer, and director working across productions of every scale. Join us for a conversation on mastering light, translating creative ideas into compelling visuals, and building a multifaceted career across photography, production, and education.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
Chad Caruso: Skateboarding Across America - Board Signing and Meet & Greet
Speakers: Chad Caruso Event Type: Talk Location: Adorama Event SpaceJoin us for a very special evening at Adorama as Chad Caruso sits down with Seth Miranda to discuss his incredible journey skateboarding across the United States and breaking his own cross-country record. Hear firsthand about the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable moments from this remarkable adventure. Whether you're a skateboarder, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply someone who loves stories of perseverance and determination, this conversation is sure to inspire and excite. Skateboard fans are encouraged to bring their boards for a special signing following their conversation. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet Chad and celebrate an extraordinary achievement—only at Adorama!
Nigel Barker | Coffee with Creators
Speakers: Nigel Barker & Seth Miranda Event Type: Photography Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineOver coffee with Nigel Barker, internationally acclaimed photographer, creative director, author, and entrepreneur. Join us for a quick conversation on creativity, reinvention, and building a career that goes beyond the camera.
Mastering Light Shapers: Choosing the Right Modifier with Ab Sesay
Speakers: Ab Sesay Event Type: Photography Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceA practical guide to understanding modifiers, controlling shadows, and creating intentional lighting .Ab reveals how professional photographers use light shapers to control mood, texture, depth, and dimension.
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.
Reme Morales | Coffee with Creators
Speakers: Reme Morales Event Type: Podcast Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineTake flight with Reme Morales, a Queens-born FPV drone pilot and aerial filmmaker known for capturing perspectives few have seen before. Join us for a conversation on pioneering new approaches to aerial storytelling, pushing the boundaries of mobile-first filmmaking, and turning a passion for flight into a global creative career spanning more than 60 countries.
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Beauty Photography on a Budget: OnSet with Daniel Norton
Speakers: Daniel Norton Event Type: Photography Location: Adorama Event SpaceWe've all seen the classic beauty dish or hard reflector that costs an arm and a leg, not to mention those huge parabolic reflectors that cost more than my car. Do we need all that for a clean beauty portrait? No, one of the best tools for beauty light happens to be one of the most inexpensive modifiers.
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From Fear to Flash: Pack Small. Shoot Big with JC Carey
Speakers: JC Carey Event Type: Photography Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceThink you need big lights to make big images? Think again. Learn how to create bold, professional-quality images with compact strobes and speedlights while getting an exclusive first look at the all-new FJ100 Speedlight and FJ100 Strobe.
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100th Episode Coffee with Creators | Daniel & Seth
Speakers: Daniel Norton and Seth Miranda Event Type: Podcast Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineOn August 12, we're celebrating a major milestone with the 100th episode of Adorama's Coffee with Creators! To mark the occasion, we're turning the tables. Instead of hosting, Seth Miranda will step into the guest seat as longtime friend and fellow educator Daniel Norton takes over the interview.
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Character Lighting | Live Photography Demo with Seth Miranda
Speakers: Seth Miranda Event Type: Photography Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceCharacter explores how lighting choices communicate tone, atmosphere, personality and story. Instead of relying on standard portrait setups, Seth demonstrates how to analyze a subject’s features, wardrobe, attitude, and mood, then builds lighting that reinforces who that person is. By changing the quality, direction, color, and control of light, photographers can create portraits that feel intentional and cinematic rather than simply well lit.
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How to Create Cinematic Portraits Anywhere with Brett Garamella
Speakers: Brett Garamella Event Type: Photography Location: Adorama Event SpaceWhat does it take to create a cinematic portrait in a Cuban tobacco drying house, on a steep Colombian mountainside, or inside a smoke-filled bamboo house in India? Brett will take you inside the real stories behind the images: the trust that had to be earned, and the lighting setups that turned real places into cinematic sets.
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Power Your Workflow with Glyph Storage Solutions
Speakers: Steve Hitchcock Event Type: Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceJoin Steve Hitchcock and discover the new "Best-in-Class" (according to the New York Times' Wirecutter) Capture+ CFexpress Type B cards and Capture+ Card Reader and new award-winning Atom EX80 drive.
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Photowalk: Layering in Street Photography with Jarrett Esaw and Fujifilm
Speakers: Jarrett Esaw Event Type: Photowalk Location: Adorama Event Space (Meet-up)Create visually compelling street photographs that emphasize layering and depth. Compose each scene with distinct foreground, mid-ground, and background elements that naturally overlap. Consider using people interacting within the scene, reflections, passing vehicles, or foliage to create multiple layers. Light, shadows, color, and depth of field can also strengthen the story you're trying to tell through your images.
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Portraits in Motion: OnSet with Daniel Norton
Speakers: Daniel Norton Event Type: Photography Location: Adorama Event SpaceA photograph freezes a moment in time. What if we stretched that moment out a bit and added the expression of movement? Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he explores techniques to add movement and life to the moments we capture.
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Necessity Is the Mother of Invention: Frankensteining Cameras with Geoffrey Berliner
Speakers: Geoffrey Berliner Event Type: Demo Location: Adorama Event SpaceIn this engaging talk, Geoffrey Berliner explores the art of "Frankensteining" cameras – combining parts from different systems to create unique tools for analog and hybrid photography.
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Bill Bernstein | Coffee with Creators
Speakers: Bill Bernstein Event Type: Podcast Location: Adorama Event Space + Livestreamed OnlineStep back into the dance floors, backstage moments, and cultural movements that shaped an era with Bill Bernstein, the photographer behind some of New York nightlife’s most enduring images. From Studio 54 and Paradise Garage to nearly two decades on tour with Paul McCartney, Bill reflects on a five-decade career capturing music, community, and creative expression—and on the responsibility of preserving those stories for future generations.
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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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