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 20,000 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 Museum of Natural History Photo Shoot (Sat, Nov 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am)
Join us Saturday, November 7, for a morning photo shoot at the American Museum of Natural History. We will meet at 9:45 am at the Gilder Center entrance on Columbus Ave at 79th street, shoot the curved stone while we wait, and go in at 10. Inside, everything is handheld.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Technique Focus:
We will bracket the bright atrium skylight, freeze butterflies in flight, shoot the dinosaur skeletons from below, cut reflections in the glass dioramas, and use a braced slow shutter so the crowds blur while the mounts stay sharp.
Make sure to get an advance ticket & separate timed Butterfly Vivarium ticket for a 10:30 am slot.
Tickets & Admission | American Museum of Natural History
Itinerary:
A pdf was created so if you get lost or you're late, you'll know where to meet us. It's on the Photos Page: click on the link below:
November 2026 American Museum of Natural History Photos
Papers to Review Before the Photo Shoot
Meeting Location/Event Hosts
Your hosts will be Doug and Joe, and we will meet you at 9:45 am at the Gilder Center entrance Columbus Ave at 79th st. We will be wearing our TAOP hats and carrying our cameras.
Post-Event
If you have time, we will meet afterwards at the Gilder Center Restaurant at approximately 12:15 pm. Make sure to bring cash!
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 Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Eligible photos:
- Must be taken on Saturday, November 7th.
- 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 9:45 am.
Upcoming events
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Jeff Garlin Book Signing (Oct 22, 2026)
Leica Store & Gallery, 406 W 13th st, New York City, NY, USHello Fellow NYC TAOP Members
TAOP NYC invites you to a special Leica event on October 22, 2026--Jeff Garlin, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor and longtime Leica shooter, will sign copies of his first photography book, "Best Seat in the House: Moments No One Asked Me To Capture...But I Did Anyway."
The book collects his candid, behind-the-scenes photos of comedy's biggest stars along with his own stories about them. It has a foreword by Bob Odenkirk and anecdotes told in conversation with podcast host Sam Fragoso. To get into the signing line, you need to buy the book at the venue.
Ticket Links:
Oct 22
Jeff Garlin Exclusive Book Signing Event
Jeff Garlin Book Signing
Leica Meatpacking
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
Complimentary RSVPTickets for these events are free & going fast, so don't delay.
Meeting Location
Location: Leica Gallery is located at 406 W 13th Street, New York, NY
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026Please Note: We will not be meeting as a group for these events.
5 attendees- Network event
🌐 SAT 10/24 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline24 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 to Submit a Photo for a Zoom Session
✅ Go to The Art of Photography International, and click on the relevant Zoom session under Upcoming Events. Then scroll down to find the Welcome screen.
✅ 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).
✅ If you don't see a Welcome screen, you are either on the wrong page or too early to submit for the upcoming 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.
_____________________________________________________1 attendee from this group Join Us for Museum of Natural History Photo Shoot (Sat, Nov 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am)
Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation, 415 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA, New York, NY, USJoin us Saturday, November 7, for a morning photo shoot at the American Museum of Natural History. We will meet at 9:45 am at the Gilder Center entrance on Columbus Ave at 79th street, shoot the curved stone while we wait, and go in at 10. Inside, everything is handheld.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Technique Focus:
We will bracket the bright atrium skylight, freeze butterflies in flight, shoot the dinosaur skeletons from below, cut reflections in the glass dioramas, and use a braced slow shutter so the crowds blur while the mounts stay sharp.Make sure to get an advance ticket & separate timed Butterfly Vivarium ticket for a 10:30 am slot.
Tickets & Admission | American Museum of Natural History
Itinerary:
A pdf was created so if you get lost or you're late, you'll know where to meet us. It's on the Photos Page: click on the link below:November 2026 American Museum of Natural History Photos
Papers to Review Before the Photo Shoot
Meeting Location/Event Hosts
Your hosts will be Doug and Joe, and we will meet you at 9:45 am at the Gilder Center entrance Columbus Ave at 79th st. We will be wearing our TAOP hats and carrying our cameras.Post-Event
If you have time, we will meet afterwards at the Gilder Center Restaurant at approximately 12:15 pm. Make sure to bring cash!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 Sunday, November 15, 2026.Eligible photos:
- Must be taken on Saturday, November 7th.
- 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 9:45 am.
5 attendeesLes Fincher: Photographing Laurie Anderson's Concert Film (Nov 12, 2026)
Leica Store & Gallery, 406 W 13th st, New York City, NY, USHello Fellow NYC TAOP Members
Join us at the Leica Store and Gallery on Thursday, November 12th, at
6:30 pm for an evening with photographer Les Fincher. Les shot the cover photography for Laurie Anderson's 1986 concert film and album "Home of the Brave," and he'll sit down with Leica Gallery Director Michael Foley to talk about his exhibition, "Behind the Scenes of Laurie Anderson's Home of the Brave."
It is a rare chance to hear firsthand how he photographed one of the most inventive performance artists of the 1980s, and to see the work in person. It should be a good night for anyone into music, performance, or documentary photography.Ticket Links:
Les Fincher : Photographing Laurie Anderson's Home of the Brave Tickets, Thursday, November 12 • 6:30 PM - 8 PM | EventbriteTickets for these events are free & going fast, so don't delay.
Meeting Location
Location: Leica Gallery is located at 406 W 13th Street, New York, NY
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026Please Note: We will not be meeting as a group for these events.
7 attendees
Past events
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