New-York Photography Meetup & Photo Studio Events

Halloween Photo Mixer in NYC

Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM EDT

4020 22nd Street, 40-20 22nd St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA, Queens, NY, US

Join us on Wednesday, October 28th, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM for a Halloween-themed photo mixer at FD Photo Studios Long Island City for a night of eerie aesthetics, spooky snapshots, and creative connection.

Shoot your costume before celebrating Halloween weekend in a photo creative studio space designed for connection and collaboration. Whether you're building a portfolio, testing out a costume concept, or just having fun during spooky season, you’ll be surrounded by fellow creatives.

We’re opening three completely different studios so you can shoot your costume in multiple distinct backgrounds in one evening:

• LIC 2 - Wood Platform
• LIC 4 - Blackout & RBG
• LIC 7 - Moroccan Tile

Tickets

Photographers $30

Cosplayers & Models $20

Duo Ticket for Two $40

Trio Ticket for Three $55

Who this is for

Open to models, photographers, videographers, cosplayers, actors, HMUAs, dancers, brands, stylists, designers, producers, and anyone building a portfolio or looking for fresh content. If you've been meaning to book studio time, try a new collaboration, or meet the NYC creative community, this is the way to do it.

Halloween attire is strongly encouraged (but not required). Bring your own costumes or collaborate with others on-site.

How it works

This is a collaborative group mixer. Please share the space respectfully and work together creatively.

A few things to know going in:

• Studios are shared. Please rotate between the studios so everyone gets time.
• Studios won't have additional Halloween-themed decorations.
• Models and photographers are not provided or guaranteed. You may bring your own team or collaborate with creatives you meet at the event. FD provides the space, available lighting, and grip equipment.
• Photo participation. By default, attendees may photograph and be photographed.
• Model releases or commercial agreements are handled directly between participants. FD provides the space but does not mediate individual arrangements.
• Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need.
• Prop weapons are okay to bring.

Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need.

Please note: The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the event if needed. All registered participants will be notified promptly.

Join us for a night of costumes, creepy captures, and creative collaboration!

Cosplay Photo Mixer in New York

Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM EST

4020 22nd Street, 40-20 22nd St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA, Queens, NY, US

Join us on Friday, November 6th, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM for a high-energy Cosplay Photography Mixer at FD Photo Studios, LIC.

We’re opening three completely different studios so you can shoot your character in multiple distinct worlds in one evening:

LIC 2 - The Urban Loft

Wood platform, exposed-brick details, and a stylish lounge chair. Ideal for character storytelling, contemporary cosplay, fantasy-inspired looks, and editorial portraits.

LIC 4 – The RGB Action Stage

Blackout studio featuring RGB lighting, illuminated X-walls, and concrete textures. Perfect for cyberpunk, anime, superheroes, villains, and dramatic cinematic portraits.

LIC 5 – The Artistic Set

Bright studio featuring a hand-painted artistic wall, natural light, wood floors, and a circular LED installation. Great for colorful characters, creative concepts, anime-inspired portraits, and playful editorial shots.

Whether you’re a cosplayer who wants to finally get the shots your character deserves, a photographer looking for unique environments and strong portfolio pieces, or a creative team wanting fresh content, this event is designed for you.

Tickets

Photographers $30

Cosplayers & Models $20

Duo Ticket for Two $40

Trio Ticket for Three $55

Join this event on Meetup, and we will send you payment instructions.

Who this is for

Open to heroes, villains, and everything in between… cosplayers, photographers, videographers, models, actors, HMUAs, dancers, brands, stylists, designers, producers, and anyone building a portfolio or looking for fresh content. If you've been meaning to book studio time, try a new collaboration, or meet the NYC creative community, this is the way to do it.

Cosplay is strongly encouraged (but not required). Bring your own costumes or collaborate with others on-site.

How it works

This is a collaborative group mixer. Please share the space respectfully and work together creatively.

A few things to know going in:

• Studios are shared. Please rotate between the studios so everyone gets time.
• Models and photographers are not provided or guaranteed. You may bring your own team or collaborate with creatives you meet at the event. FD provides the space and available lighting, and grip equipment.
• Photo participation. By default, attendees may photograph and be photographed.
• Model releases or commercial agreements are handled directly between participants. FD provides the space but does not mediate individual arrangements.
• Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need.

Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need.

Please note: The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel the event if needed. All registered participants will be notified promptly.

See you at the studio on Nov 6th!

Photography Masterclass with Tony Northrup in NY

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM EST

Location not specified yet

Join us on Saturday, December 5, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at FD Photo Studio in Long Island City. Three professional studios are open just for this masterclass:

LIC 1: A large daylight studio with a white cyc wall and big west-facing windows
LIC 2: A daylight studio with a wood platform
LIC 4: A blackout studio with RGB lighting
Four hours. Three studios. Natural light, flash, and RGB color. One ticket.

For $345, you get what a photographer would normally have to organize across three separate shoots:

• Four hours of instruction from Tony Northrup and Kash, together in every studio
• Natural light and flash portraits on a white cyc wall
• Window-lit portraits on a wood platform set
• Creative color in a blackout studio with RGB lighting
• Two professional models for all four hours
• Hands-on shooting in groups of 10, with real-time feedback and reproducible workflows

On top of that, one attendee will win a Godox iM30 Mini Flash on the day.

TICKETS

• Early Bird: $299 (just 7 tickets at this price)
• General Admission: $345

Limited to 20 attendees. Once we sell out, we're not adding seats.
Join this event on Meetup, and we will send you ticket purchase instructions!

HOW THE EVENT WORKS
All 20 attendees move through the three studios together with Tony, Kash and both models. Every studio follows the same format:
30 minutes of demonstration and teaching
45 minutes of guided shooting in two groups of 10, each with an instructor and a model
Check-in opens at 11:30 AM

• 12:00–1:15 PM: LIC 1, natural light and flash on the white cyc
• 1:15–2:30 PM: LIC 2, the daylight studio with the wood platform
• 2:30–4:00 PM: LIC 4, the blackout RGB studio, followed by Q&A and wrap-up

By the end of the afternoon, you'll have photographed both models in three very different studios and learned from both Tony and Kash.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Studio LIC 1: Natural light and flash (white cyc wall, west-facing windows)

• Reading and shaping window light for flattering portraits
• One-light mastery: building professional portraits with a single modifier and thoughtful placement
• Light control: adding reflectors and hair lights, making a white backdrop go dark
• Live tethered demonstration with shots streaming to iPad for real-time instruction

Studio LIC 2: Daylight interior (wood platform, west-facing windows)

• Blending window light with flash
• Composition and negative space using the set
• Directing models and posing micro-adjustments

Studio LIC 4: Blackout studio with RGB lighting

• Low-light shooting with RGB light, balancing highlights and shadow detail
• Color theory using colored light to shift mood
• Artistic shutter drag: combining long exposure with flash for light trails

ABOUT TONY
Tony Northrup is an award-winning NYC photographer and author of the bestselling Stunning Digital Photography. Known to his 1.6 million YouTube subscribers for his deep technical expertise, Tony brings 30 years of experience to his in-person workshops. His editorial portraiture studies connection, personality, light, and style, utilizing dramatic studio setups to tell compelling stories. Tony's workshops are designed for measurable improvement, alternating between live demonstrations and hands-on guided shooting so you can master reproducible workflows in a practical, engaging environment.
Follow Tony: @tonynorthrup

ABOUT KASH
Born and raised in New York City, Kash has spent the last 18 years mastering the art of photography. Starting at 19, she built her reputation on the streets of SoHo, turning brief encounters with strangers into cinematic street portraits. After nearly two decades of shooting, she has transitioned her deep understanding of light from the unpredictable streets to the controlled environment of the studio. Specializing in creative lighting and technical mastery, Kash uses her 18 years of expertise to show you exactly how to manipulate light to create mood, depth, and professional-grade imagery.
Follow Kash: @thesohoshooter

MEET MODELS
Two professional models will join us for all four hours. We'll announce them soon!

WHO THIS IS FOR
Beginner to intermediate photographers ready to level up their natural light, studio lighting and creative direction. You should already own a camera and a lens you're comfortable shooting with. An understanding of manual mode helps, but isn't required.

WHAT TO BRING

• Your camera and zoom or prime lenses, anywhere in the range of 24mm to 120mm full-frame equivalent
• A fully charged battery and a memory card with at least 32GB free
• If you already have one, a Godox or Flashpoint flash trigger (we'll loan you one if you don't have one)
• A notepad or phone for capturing setup details
• Comfortable shoes. You'll be moving between three studios on the 4th floor, and the building has no passenger elevator.

Limited to 20 attendees. Secure your seat now!

DISCLAIMER

• The event organizer reserves the right to reschedule the event, cancel the event, or change models if needed. All registered participants will be informed promptly via email.
• Attendees are responsible for their own equipment, personal items, and personal safety during the event. Our host will be on-site throughout to help with anything you need.
• Studios are shared. Please be respectful of other guests so everyone gets shoot time.
• Photo participation. By default, attendees may photograph and be photographed.
• By attending, you agree that behind-the-scenes photos and videos taken during the event may be used by the organizer for promotional and marketing purposes.
• Model releases or commercial agreements are handled directly between participants. FD provides the space but does not mediate individual arrangements
• Models are to be announced shortly!