What we’re about
A COMMUNITY FOR FINE ART 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 critique programs, our photo shoots and our 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 14,000 members worldwide. So many of whom have grown into fine art 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 Fine Art 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 200 albums created by our members. Thank you for your interest and good shooting.
Jack Wild, Founder MFA/MS Photography
Peter Barnick, Organizer
🔴 TAOP Papers and Articles
🔴 TAOP Glossary (A-Z)
🔴 TAOP NYC Photo Albums
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Lightroom Virtual Summit 2024Link visible for attendees
Dear members, Joe Deal the organizer of our Tampa/St. Pete group has brought this Lightroom program to our attention. This free program is very comprehensive and serves as an introduction to the complete collection (Lightroom Virtual Summit 2024). Sessions take place Mon, May 20 through Fri, May 24 between 8 AM-5 PM.
Class schedule: https://www.lightroomsummit.com/24Schedule
All information: https://www.lightroomsummit.com/
- Learn How to Improve YOUR Photography. Join Our Free Monthly Online Series.Link visible for attendees
Become part of our photography community and benefit from our many years of professional and teaching experience. We are here for you and our only interest is in helping you reach the goal you set for yourself as a photographer. In order for this program to work most successfully for you, it is very important that you post one (1) of your photos when you sign up for the session. (Don't forget to title your work.) It's impossible to help you improve your photos without your photos. The submission deadline is Monday, June 10 at 7 PM ET.
Our comments will be directed to your work to improve your photography. We promise that we will find something nice to say about each photo. When applicable, we will also gently suggest changes, that you can take or leave. They could improve your photos technically, artistically, or creatively.
What's in it for me?
- You could hear what is working well in your photos and constructive suggestions about what may improve them.
- You could see something interesting and learn something new.
- You could have fun with a community of people interested in better photography.
- The price is right (free).
- The quality is high. Our founder Jack is art school-educated (MFA/MS Photography) and a successful retired professional commercial/advertising photographer. Our co-founder Judy is an award-winning/published photographer with a master's degree in computer systems.
How do I participate?
- Select one (1) of your photos from our most recent photo shoot or any other photo for which you want constructive commentary.
- Click/tap the Attend button for this event so you can see the Zoom link.
- Scroll down to the Photos section of the event. (Alternatively, you could get to the album by clicking this link: https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-photography-nyc/photos/34490601/.) NOTE: The submission deadline is 7 PM ET on Monday, June 10, 2023.
- Click/tap Add photos for the photo from step #1 into this album.
- Title your work!! Type your title into the Caption text field below your photo.
- Click/tap the red Save Photos button.
- Between 6:45-7:00 PM ET on critique day, click/tap the Zoom link and actively take part in our review of about thirty (30) photos by participating members. Photos from our most recent photo shoot get preference. You must be present for us to critique your work.
- Attend our monthly group review of the work and receive additional tips and expert advice by your event hosts.
Security
Once the session is in progress, we use a waiting room for the first 15 minutes. If you arrive up to 15 minutes late, you'll have to wait for admission. Due to Zoom bombers, if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you will not be able to attend the event. Your Zoom and Meetup IDs must match; if they don't, then make us aware of the mismatch. We request identification from generic users (e.g., "iPhone") and if we get no response, we disconnect them. Do NOT click/tap on links in the chat unless they are posted by our event hosts.Note: Please be aware that according to Usage and Content Policies: Rules for Using Meetup, we cannot accept "nude or sexual photos" or "gratuitously graphic, disgusting, obscene, or violent content" for any of our albums.
- Join Us on Our South Street Seaport Photo Shoot (Sat, June 15, 2024)Pier 16, New York, NY
Let's meet, have a great time exploring the beautiful photo ops in and around the Seaport, and reconnect at Pier 16 to hang out and discuss the photo shoot.
The South Street Seaport is a designated historic district on the East River in lower Manhattan, just southwest of the Brooklyn Bridge. The area includes cobblestone streets, restored 19th-century buildings, four working historic ships, a maritime museum, a modern rooftop concert venue with panoramic views and aerial perspectives, and an array of places to eat, drink, and be merry.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
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Pier 17: Situated at 89 South Street, in the South Street Seaport area of Lower Manhattan, New York City. It’s just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. There are picturesque views of the East River and the Brooklyn Bridge from this beautiful pier.
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Seaport Museum: Located at 12 Fulton Street, the Museum preserves and interprets the history of New York as a world port city. Founded in 1967, the Museum includes maritime art, artifacts, gallery, and reference library, a working 19th-century print shop, and four historic sea vessels. Exhibitions, free Historic Ship Tours.
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Pier 16: Currently, this is the location for four out of five of the Museum's historic ships. With a free Museum ticket and registration, you can take a free tour of the 1885 Wavertree tall ship/freighter and 1908 Ambrose lightship (combo lighthouse and ship). With a free Museum ticket, registration, and $25-50, you can sail on the 1885 Pioneer schooner or ride on the 1930 W.O. Decker tugboat; capacities are 35 and 10, respectively.
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Pier 15: The southernmost main pier of the South Street Seaport includes the riverside Watermark restaurant and a beautiful roof deck with fantastic views.
Directions/Parking
- Subway: The A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4 and 5 trains all stop at Fulton Street. The E train stops at Chambers Street-World Trade Center. The Seaport is a 10-minute walk from the station.
- Ferry: The NYC Ferry stops at Pier 11/Wall Street. Walk north along the waterfront until you get to the Seaport.
- Parking: 147 John St, 1667 Front St, 299 Front St, 251 Pearl St
Meeting Location/Event Hosts
We’ll meet at the Pier 16 ticket booth at 9:30 am. Your hosts will be Gail Williams and Doug Caroli. We will be the ones holding our cameras! Please try to arrive around 9:30 am to say hello and discuss the shoot.Post-Event
For those of you who would like to join us after the event, at approximately 12:15, we will meet back at the Pier 16 ticket booth and decide where to get drinks and something to eat.PHOTO CHALLENGE
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 20th.Eligible photos:
- Must be taken on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 at the South Street Seaport area
- Must be posted before the deadline
- Must have a title
- Must NOT be sexually explicit or suggestive
This album will be judged. The winning image will become the permanent album cover of the event. The name of the winning photographer will appear in the album title.
Learn How to Improve Your Photography
Don't forget to sign up for "Learn How to Improve YOUR Photography" our free monthly online series. We invite you to submit one (1) of your South Street Seaport photos (or other photos) and participate in our supportive review.
We welcome your participation and look forward to meeting you around 9:30 am at the Seaport.
* Photo from AAMCAR.com.
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- Learn How to Improve YOUR Photography. Join Our Free Monthly Online Series.Link visible for attendees
Become part of our photography community and benefit from our many years of professional and teaching experience. We are here for you and our only interest is in helping you reach the goal you set for yourself as a photographer. In order for this program to work most successfully for you, it is very important that you post one (1) of your photos when you sign up for the session. (Don't forget to title your work.) It's impossible to help you improve your photos without your photos. The submission deadline is Monday, July 15 at 7 PM ET.
Our comments will be directed to your work to improve your photography. We promise that we will find something nice to say about each photo. When applicable, we will also gently suggest changes, that you can take or leave. They could improve your photos technically, artistically, or creatively.
What's in it for me?
- You could hear what is working well in your photos and constructive suggestions about what may improve them.
- You could see something interesting and learn something new.
- You could have fun with a community of people interested in better photography.
- The price is right (free).
- The quality is high. Our founder Jack is art school-educated (MFA/MS Photography) and a successful retired professional commercial/advertising photographer. Our co-founder Judy is an award-winning/published photographer with a master's degree in computer systems.
How do I participate?
- Select one (1) of your photos from our most recent photo shoot or any other photo for which you want constructive commentary.
- Click/tap the Attend button for this event so you can see the Zoom link.
- Scroll down to the Photos section of the event. (Alternatively, you could get to the album by clicking this link: https://www.meetup.com/the-art-of-photography-nyc/photos/34600514/.) NOTE: The submission deadline is 7 PM ET on Monday, July 15, 2023.
- Click/tap Add photos for the photo from step #1 into this album.
- Title your work!! Type your title into the Caption text field below your photo.
- Click/tap the red Save Photos button.
- Between 6:45-7:00 PM ET on critique day, click/tap the Zoom link and actively take part in our review of about thirty (30) photos by participating members. Photos from our most recent photo shoot get preference. You must be present for us to critique your work.
- Attend our monthly group review of the work and receive additional tips and expert advice by your event hosts.
Security
Once the session is in progress, we use a waiting room for the first 15 minutes. If you arrive up to 15 minutes late, you'll have to wait for admission. Due to Zoom bombers, if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you will not be able to attend the event. Your Zoom and Meetup IDs must match; if they don't, then make us aware of the mismatch. We request identification from generic users (e.g., "iPhone") and if we get no response, we disconnect them. Do NOT click/tap on links in the chat unless they are posted by our event hosts.Note: Please be aware that according to Usage and Content Policies: Rules for Using Meetup, we cannot accept "nude or sexual photos" or "gratuitously graphic, disgusting, obscene, or violent content" for any of our albums.