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 Cloisters Photo Shoot (Sat, June 20, 2026 @ 10:30 am)
Perched above the Hudson in Fort Tyron Park, The MET Cloisters rewards a slow, observational approach--its pink Cuxa marble, carved capitals, vaulted chapels, and stained-glass windows offer some of the richest medieval textures in New York. Casual handheld photography is permitted inside the museum, but tripods, flash, and staged shoots are not, so plan to work mobile and discreetly.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Technique Focus: Architectural Repetition & Negative Space
- The whole museum is built on rhythm--arches, columns, ribbed vaults, herringbone tile.
- Use graphic minimalism, receding arcades, shadow play.
Human Scale & Storytelling
- A solitary visitor in a vast medieval space is a classic Cloisters image.
- Silhouettes against stained glass.
- Pre-compose in an archway or window. wait for someone to walk into the frame.
The Langon Chapel & Pontaut Chapter House
- Intimate, dim, vaulted spaces with carved doorways--the most "atmospheric" rooms in the museum.
- Doorway frame-within-frame. Shoot from outside looking through the carved arch into the lit chamber beyond.
- Vaulted ceiling. The ribbed vaults make graphic radial compositions.
- Capital and corbel details. Pick capitals where a window throws raking light across the carving.
Articles to Review Before the Photo Shoot
- Architectural Details: Architectural Details
- Building Interiors: Building Interiors
Meeting Location/Event Hosts
Your host will be Doug along with several organizers. We will meet outside of the entrance to the museum at 10:30 am. We will be wearing our TAOP hats and holding 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, June 25, 2026.
Eligible photos:
- Must be taken on Saturday, June 20th.
- 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 10:30 am.
Upcoming events
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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.
12 attendees- Network event
🌐 SUN 5/17 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline44 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.
_____________________________________________________7 attendees from this group 
The Leica 100 - Vernissage (May 28, 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 opening on May 28. In 2025, Leica celebrated its centenary worldwide—twelve galleries celebrated by pairing a Leica Hall of Fame winner with a contemporary talent.
In May, Leica Gallery New York hosted an exhibition with Bruce Davidson and Sara Messinger.
To commemorate this milestone, we created the Leica 100—a special publication and exhibition featuring the most compelling photographs from our Centennial weekend celebration in the Meatpacking district of New York City.
As image-makers and visual storytellers, photographers did more than document the moment—they gave it meaning. Their photographs captured the emotion, the energy, and the spirit of the Leica community as we marked a century of excellence in photography.
Ticket Links: The Leica 100 - Vernissage Tickets, Thursday, May 28 • 6 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite
Tickets for this event are going fast, so don't delay.
Meeting Location
Location: Leica Gallery is located at 406 W 13th Street, New York, NY
Dates: In-person exhibits: Thursday, May 28 - June 28, 2026Please Note: We will not be meeting as a group for this event.
10 attendees- Network event
🌐 SAT 5/30 at 10 AM ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
·OnlineOnline13 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.
_____________________________________________________3 attendees from this group
Past events
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