Event Archive: February 2 - February 8, 2026
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Below is a recap of the photography events from the week of February 2 - February 8, 2026. This archive serves as a resource for our community, offering a look back at the workshops, photo walks, networking events, and creative opportunities that took place.
Monday, February 2
Bring your own art for our first art critique event of the year!
Tuesday, February 3
Calling all artists to exhibit in the February show at Focal Point Gallery 321 City Island Ave. Submission deadline is February 3rd, 2026.
Free TFP shoot, fun atmosphere, and portfolio building for ALL levels!
Come create printed cyanotype portraits with our new resident artist Brandon Thomas Brown
Books will be available for purchase, light refreshments will be served, and featured artists will be in attendance at this informal event.
Wednesday, February 4
Grab a coffee with Geoffrey Berliner, an NYC photographer working with historic and analog processes.
Thursday, February 5
This is an event that meets at the intersection of Art x Entrepreneurship — Chill, Community-Led Vibes:
Join Stephen as he shares his wisdom and experience, along with plenty of helpful tips and useful hacks, to help you get your work seen by your target audience.
Can Ab Sesay build 10 studio setups inside of one hour? Go behind the scenes as photographer Ab Sesay races the clock to build 10 distinct lighting setups in just one hour
Create a nostalgic safe-haven by personalizing your own photo album! Fun materials will be provided to customize the cover page and to collage with. Participants are encouraged to bring their own memorabilia.
Friday, February 6
A high-end black & white glamour experience featuring suit jackets, upscale lingerie, and luxury editorial styling. Designed for creators ready to shoot, earn, and level up for #NYFW. Photographers are paid per edit
Looking for your next creative bestie, collaborator, or just a new vibe?Pull up and meet your people — because community is the real flex.
Hangout and meet NYC based creatives, build connections and friendships.
Join DRP Meetups & Workshops for an evening photo walk through the waterfront, streets, and skyline as daylight fades into night.
Oji Haynes is a contemporary Brooklyn-based artist and photographer known for his conceptual, image-based work exploring identity, culture, and Black life in America.
Join us for a sexy commercial glamour shoot! Photographers are paid per edit.
Saturday, February 7
- 9am-5pm ET|bronxphotographygroup|New York, NY|$98
Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.
Join us for the 2026 Cars & Coffee Season Opener for great coffee, good friends and of course fantastic cars!
A workshop hosted by the AAH on creating love stories with found photographs and other ephemera such as old letters, receipts, etc.
Bring your triggers, and let’s do some studio work. Yes studio lighting will be used.
- 1-5pm ET|Giovanni|New York, NY|$23
Join us at rare studios for a chill night of photo ops, video chats, and good vibes in person!
Live music, open mic, art market, food + vendors. Limited space..........RSVP NOW!
In this workshop, we’ll work with slow shutter speeds, combining ambient light with strobes to create images where movement becomes part of the image itself—blur, flow, and timing over technical perfection.
Discover powerful images and stories from 42 award-winning photographers capturing the defining issues of our time.
Get ready to experience the edgy and glamorous world of EYECAM GOTHAM GLAMOUR - NYFW, where fashion meets art in the heart of NYC!
Get ready to experience an unforgettable event to kick off New York Fashion Week with world renowned models and breath taking designers!
A cozy winter night for artists, creatives, and neighbors who want real connection. Live music, open mic, local art, food, and warm energy inside Sanger Hall. No pressure. No hierarchy. Come as you are, share space, meet new people, and leave feeling a little less alone. Saturday, February 7, 2026 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Doors at 7:30 PM Sanger Hall, Queens This is a pay what you can, community powered gathering. Your RSVP helps cover the space, sound, and support for artists. Every contribution matters. Space is limited. Tickets move fast.
Recurring: Monthly, find all events here: https://www.lailanigibson.com/event-list
Sunday, February 8
You will be shooting 1 on 1 with all the models in a rotation. Over 1 hr of shooting total!
Perfect for models for new shots for your portfolio and for talented photographers to capture some quality shots of some gorgeous models for your lens!
On February 8, I’m hosting an In-Studio photography workshop at @studio3knyc that marks three years of running these sessions. The focus will be on studio lighting, shooting with intention, and building confidence in a controlled environment.
Join Us on Our Whitney Museum Photo Shoot. A free photography meetup for urban/architectural portrait photographers.
Take your portrait photography to the next level! Join us on February 8th for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of studio lighting
Get hands-on with film photography basics and camera tips at Exposure's free workshop.
We offer photographers from all levels of experience the opportunity to attend fun shoot-outs which allow them to further develop their skills