About us
A COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY.
Welcome New York to The Art of Photography! Our purpose is to spark creativity, open new doors, incite discussion and learn from each other in a positive and sharing environment. The basis of which is to facilitate the merging of the principles of art and graphic design with excellent camera craft. To take each one of us, no matter what level of experience, to places, levels and worlds that are out of our comfort zone. To grow, to see, to inspire unique visions. Our review/discussion programs, our photo shoots and educational sessions are free. Your submissions for discussion are for you to choose without regard to theme or genre.
The Art of Photography began as a museum art school program in 2002 and has expanded to over 18,000 members worldwide. So many of whom have grown into exceptional photographers that are hugely represented in international award shows. New York, we are truly excited for your participation and look forward to your development as Artistic and Creative Photographers. Be on the lookout for some very exciting photo shoots and presentations that will be posted on an on-going basis. Also join our International Site to check out over 300 photo albums created by our members. Thank you for your interest and good shooting.
Jack Wild, Founder MFA/MS Photography
Peter Barnick, Network Organizer
Doug Caroli, NYC Organizer
🔴 TAOP Papers and Articles
🔴 TAOP Glossary (A-Z)
🔴 TAOP NYC Photo Albums
Featured event
Join Us for the High Line Photo Shoot (Sat, May 16, 2026 @ 11:00 am)
The High Line is one of NYC's most dynamic photography locations. The park's elevated perspective gives you a unique urban vantage point unlike anything at street level, with long canyon-like views down the cross streets of the Meatpacking District, curated greenery framing the skyline, and architectural details from the preserved railroad tracks to Zaha Hadid's building at 520 W 28th street.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Technique Focus: Urban Nature & Street Portraits
- Juxtapose nature against the built environment: The High Line's design--native plantings growing alongside exposed steel, rail ties, and concrete--is made for this. Use a wide-angle lens to pull both elements into sharp focus at f11-f16.
- Use selective focus to "suppress" the city: Switch to a longer focal length and open up the aperture to f/2 or f/2.8. this isolates a flower or grass cluster against a completely blurred urban background.
- Shutter priority for moving objects: Use shutter priority at 1/250s or faster to freeze pedestrians cleanly.
- Seek light, then wait: Pick a spot with compelling light--a patch of sun cutting between buildings and simply wait for the right subject to walk into it.
- These are just suggestions but use whatever equipment you may have or even an iPhone.
Videos to Review Before the Photo Shoot
- Urban Landscape: Bing Videos
- Street Photography: Bing Videos
Meeting Location/Event Hosts
Your host will be Doug. We will meet at Gansevoort Plaza at 11:00 am. We will be wearing our TAOP stickers, hats, or t-shirts and carrying our cameras.
Post-Event
TBD.
PHOTO CHALLENGE
Once this Meetup event ends, we will create an album on the Photos page. Please post up to five (5) of your best photographs from the event before 7 PM (ET) on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Eligible photos:
- Must be taken on Saturday, May 16th.
- Must be posted before the deadline
- Must have a title
- Must NOT be sexually explicit or suggestive
This album will be reviewed. The winning image will become the permanent album cover of the event. The name of the winning photographer will appear in the album title.
We welcome your participation and look forward to meeting you at 11:00 am.
Upcoming events
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- Network event
🌐 SUN 5/3 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline16 attendees from 5 groups👉 This is your Invitation to another great Online Photography Event 👈
💥 Please follow our Event page as we are now alternating our Sat/Sun sessions.
Notes:
· You do not have to be a member of the Art of Photography International to attend this event.
· However, to submit a photo to the session photo album, you must be a member of The Art of Photography International site.
· You can join with this link The Art of Photography International, then click on the red "JOIN THIS SITE" bar icon.
Instructions:
✅ Upload only ONE photo to the Session album AFTER you see the “Welcome …” photo slide (AFTER 5 pm on Sunday and BEFORE the day of the Sat/Sun of the Session).
✅ You must be attending in order for your image to be reviewed during a session.
✅ A maximum of 30 photographs will be considered for review as time and content allow.
✅ Following the sessions the albums will be deleted after 5 pm on Sunday. If you wish to save your image and comments move your photo to the PHOTOGRAPHERS OPEN FORUM album.
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As part of the larger Meetup Community, pay particular attention to “Usage and Content Policies” at
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
Remember, with all your comments and downloads on The Art of Photography Meetup site, act with Integrity, Kindness, Compassion, Respect and Be Safe. Thank You.
_____________________________________________________2 attendees from this group 
Photoville Festival - Sat-Sun May 16-17, 2026
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Pier 1, Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn, Ne, USHello Fellow NYC TAOP Members
The Photoville Festival 2026 will commence with an exciting opening weekend on May 16 and 17, 2026, located under the Brooklyn Bridge at 11 Water Street Brooklyn, NY. Other programs will run through May 30, 2026, including online professional development, safety clinics, and in-person tours and events.
The festival will feature a variety of photography exhibitions housed in shipping containers, complemented by open-air installations across New York city's five boroughs. Attendees can participate in artist-led walking tours, workshops, and other engaging activities. Home Page - Submissions Closed - Photoville Festival.
Photo Opportunities
There will be many photo opportunities in and around the Brooklyn Bridge/Dumbo area, including the spectacular views of Wall St across the Hudson.We will not be meeting as a group for this event. It's up to you if you want to participate.
11 attendeesJoin Us for the High Line Photo Shoot (Sat, May 16, 2026 @ 11:00 am)
Gansevoort Plaza, 38 Gansevoort St, New York, NY, USThe High Line is one of NYC's most dynamic photography locations. The park's elevated perspective gives you a unique urban vantage point unlike anything at street level, with long canyon-like views down the cross streets of the Meatpacking District, curated greenery framing the skyline, and architectural details from the preserved railroad tracks to Zaha Hadid's building at 520 W 28th street.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Technique Focus: Urban Nature & Street Portraits- Juxtapose nature against the built environment: The High Line's design--native plantings growing alongside exposed steel, rail ties, and concrete--is made for this. Use a wide-angle lens to pull both elements into sharp focus at f11-f16.
- Use selective focus to "suppress" the city: Switch to a longer focal length and open up the aperture to f/2 or f/2.8. this isolates a flower or grass cluster against a completely blurred urban background.
- Shutter priority for moving objects: Use shutter priority at 1/250s or faster to freeze pedestrians cleanly.
- Seek light, then wait: Pick a spot with compelling light--a patch of sun cutting between buildings and simply wait for the right subject to walk into it.
- These are just suggestions but use whatever equipment you may have or even an iPhone.
Videos to Review Before the Photo Shoot
- Urban Landscape: Bing Videos
- Street Photography: Bing Videos
Meeting Location/Event Hosts
Your host will be Doug. We will meet at Gansevoort Plaza at 11:00 am. We will be wearing our TAOP stickers, hats, or t-shirts and carrying our cameras.Post-Event
TBD.PHOTO CHALLENGE
Once this Meetup event ends, we will create an album on the Photos page. Please post up to five (5) of your best photographs from the event before 7 PM (ET) on Thursday, May 21, 2026.Eligible photos:
- Must be taken on Saturday, May 16th.
- Must be posted before the deadline
- Must have a title
- Must NOT be sexually explicit or suggestive
This album will be reviewed. The winning image will become the permanent album cover of the event. The name of the winning photographer will appear in the album title.
We welcome your participation and look forward to meeting you at 11:00 am.
51 attendees- Network event
🌐 SUN 5/17 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline8 attendees from 5 groups👉 This is your Invitation to another great Online Photography Event 👈
💥 Please follow our Event page as we are now alternating our Sat/Sun sessions.
Notes:
· You do not have to be a member of the Art of Photography International to attend this event.
· However, to submit a photo to the session photo album, you must be a member of The Art of Photography International site.
· You can join with this link The Art of Photography International, then click on the red "JOIN THIS SITE" bar icon.
Instructions:
✅ Upload only ONE photo to the Session album AFTER you see the “Welcome …” photo slide (AFTER 5 pm on Sunday and BEFORE the day of the Sat/Sun of the Session).
✅ You must be attending in order for your image to be reviewed during a session.
✅ A maximum of 30 photographs will be considered for review as time and content allow.
✅ Following the sessions the albums will be deleted after 5 pm on Sunday. If you wish to save your image and comments move your photo to the PHOTOGRAPHERS OPEN FORUM album.
_____________________________________________________
As part of the larger Meetup Community, pay particular attention to “Usage and Content Policies” at
https://help.meetup.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002897532-Usage-and-content-policies-Rules-for-using-Meetup
Remember, with all your comments and downloads on The Art of Photography Meetup site, act with Integrity, Kindness, Compassion, Respect and Be Safe. Thank You.
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Past events
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