Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 06 June
Greenwich Village, Manhattan - 10am - 2 Hours
Tyler Simnick
Join a beginner-friendly portrait photography walk in Washington Square. Capture people, architecture, and scenes around the arch, practice composition and lighting techniques. Guidance provided throughout. Suitable for all skill levels.
Untermyer Gardens Photography Walk
Sunday 14 June
Yonkers, NY - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Den
Join photographer Den for a guided photography walk through the historic and visually stunning Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers. Perched above the Hudson River, these gardens feature terraces, fountains, columns, reflecting pools, hidden pathways, and dramatic vistas. Designed for photographers of all levels, we will explore composition, natural light, architectural details, garden landscapes, and storytelling through photography.
Street Photography
Saturday 06 June
Jersey City waterfront - 4pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Street Photography
Saturday 13 June
Greenwich Village - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Nicolas Perez Castelblanco
Join us for street photography at Washington Square Park. We'll explore techniques for capturing everyday moments, people, urban details, camera settings, focusing methods, and lens choices. The host will provide guidance and feedback.
35mm film photography workshop
Saturday 13 June
Wolfs pond park - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Discover the magic of 35mm film photography in this hands-on workshop. Learn to load film, master manual exposure settings, compose shots creatively, and capture the unique textures of film in the botanical garden setting. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts. We'll cover shooting techniques, film choice tips, and basic development advice. Bring your own camera and film - no equipment provided. A fun way to slow down and appreciate analog photography.
Beginner Photography Class
Sunday 14 June
Van Cortlandt Park - 4:30pm - 3.0 Hours
Jerome Brissett
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!
Beginner's Photography Meetup Foundations in Focus
Saturday 20 June
parking lot - 2pm - 3 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Perfect for beginners, this session will cover essential camera settings, composition, and basic techniques to build confidence behind the lens. Clove Lakes Park offers serene landscapes and easy access, making it an ideal starting location.
Portrait Photography
Sunday 28 June
Van Cortlandt Park - 4:30pm - 2 Hours
Jerome Brissett
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you understand the fundamentals of portrait lighting, posing, and composition.
Street Photography
Saturday 11 July
Jersey City waterfront - 5pm - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
The City at Night
Sunday 19 July
St. George Neighborhood - 7pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Rule of Thirds and Image Critique
Sunday 26 July
Wolf's Pond Park - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
Sharpen your composition skills with a focused session on the rule of thirds, then put it into practice on a short photo walk. We will finish with a friendly image critique where you will get practical feedback on framing, balance, and storytelling. Ideal for beginners and a solid refresher for experienced shooters. Bring your camera, a charged battery, and a memory card.
Nature and Depth
Saturday 08 August
Runnymede Rd. - 9:15am - 2 Hours
Jayashri Vemuri
Explore the nuances of depth and dimension in nature photography. This workshop will guide you through leveraging depth of field, creating a sense of layering, and incorporating foreground elements to add depth and storytelling to your nature images.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 15 August
Wolf's Pond Park - 12pm - 3 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Prime Lens Meet-up 35mm or 50mm
Sunday 16 August
Wolfs pond park - 12pm - 2 Hours
Qinza Malik Khan
No zoom lenses - only prime lenses 35mm or 50mm. Join us to explore the benefits of primes through hands-on shooting. All levels welcome. Bring your prime lens, charged battery, memory card, water, and umbrella if rainy. No zoom lenses. Only primesNo zoom lenses. Only primes
No zoom lenses. Only primes