Design Groups New York

People and Buildings Under Stress: Neuro-Inclusive Design and Emergency Planning

Dealing with an emergency in the built environment—such as an evacuation or a sheltering in place—is stressful for almost everyone. But these situations, which are often accompanied by sudden, intense sensory input and other unexpected changes, can be completely debilitating for neurodivergent occupants. “People in Buildings Under Stress: Neuroinclusive Design and Emergency Planning” brings together design psychology, architecture, and lived experience to explore how emergency systems can better serve everyone. Through short provocations and case studies, speakers will unpack four critical dimensions of emergency response in the built environment: notification, evacuation, sheltering, and operations/first response. These dimensions highlight where current systems may inadvertently exclude or endanger some users. This participatory session, hosted at the Center for Architecture, will move quickly from ideas to action. After an analytical look at the Center for Architecture itself as a test case, participants will brainstorm in small groups to identify pain points and generate design responses. Guided by moderators from the [AIANY Social Science and Architecture Committee](https://www.aiany.org/committees/social-science-architecture-committee/), attendees will leave with strategies and questions they can bring back to their own projects—from rethinking alarms and wayfinding to designing calmer shelter spaces and more informed emergency protocols. This program is intended for architects, designers, planners, and allied professionals interested in making emergency planning more inclusive, evidence-based, and responsive to real human experience. Register: https://calendar.aiany.org/2026/05/24/people-and-buildings-under-stress-neuro-inclusive-design-and-emergency-planning/ **Speakers:** **Capria Berry,** Director of Disability Inclusive Culture, NYU **Jennifer Carpenter,** Principal, Verona Carpenter Architects **Melissa Marsh,** Founder and Executive Director, Plastarc **Alex Norman,** Founder and CEO, Access Built **About the Speakers:** **Capria Berry** is a student affairs educator whose work is rooted in the principles of disability justice. Throughout their career in student affairs, Berry has focused on building community and fostering inclusive environments where disabled students and staff can thrive. They are particularly interested in the complex work of driving institutional change within higher education, across silos and roles. Berry recently completed a four-year term on the disability leadership team for ACPA – College Student Educators International. As the annual convention’s Access Advisor for 2026, they were responsible for curating a low-sensory space, enhancing the accessibility-related guidance for session presenters, and coordinating accommodations for an event with over 1,000 attendees. An alum of the University of Illinois at Chicago (BA) and New York University (MA), their most recent writing highlights the intersections of identity across disability, race, and sexuality. Their engagement in disability inclusion is deeply personal and is informed by their research interests and student affairs praxis. **Jennifer Carpenter** is a founding principal of Verona Carpenter Architects. Through built work, research, and teaching, the firm centers neurodivergence and disability to design for the widest range of bodies and minds. Carpenter is a New York City Mentor for minority and women-owned businesses, a registered architect, and a LEED Accredited Professional. She is a co-author of the book *Inclusive Design for Structural Engineers* from the UK Institution of Structural Engineers. She earned her BA from Yale and her M.Arch. from Columbia GSAPP. **Melissa Marsh** is Founder and Executive Director of PLASTARC, a social research, workplace innovation, and real estate strategy consultancy. Her work leverages the tools of social science and business strategy to help organizations make more data-driven and people-centric real estate decisions. Marsh combines quantitative and qualitative social science research with architectural expertise and is dedicated to shifting the metrics associated with workplace from “square feet and inches” to “occupant satisfaction and performance.” This holistic approach enables PLASTARC to recommend evidence-based interventions that make the built environment more people-centric and responsive, promoting both individual wellness and business success. **Alex Norman** is Founder and CEO of Access Built, a human-centered inclusive design and technology firm helping organizations identify and remove hidden friction points in the built environment that limit participation for people of all abilities. His work brings together lived experience, universal design, accessibility strategy, and data-driven insights to help clients move beyond compliance toward environments that are more usable, equitable, and future-ready. Norman is the author of *Boundless: Real Stories and Practical Strategies for Inclusive Living* and the creator of Access Built’s Friction Point™ Method. Through Access Built, he is also developing emerging technology tools that help organizations better understand accessibility, sensory, and operational barriers across civic, nonprofit, residential, hospitality, and venue environments. Organized by AIANY Social Science and Architecture Committee

The worldviews we build with: Why good design starts in the spirit

This event will be online on [YouTube](https://youtu.be/0KA1MIUltLo) and in-person (New York City). **The speaker and live stream starts at 7:30 pm ET**. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET. If arriving late, please leave a comment on this page and someone will come down ASAP. **Description** Every product we ship carries a worldview. "Efficiency is paramount." "Scale is the goal." "User engagement is the gateway.” Most of us don’t pause to reflect on what foundations we're building within ourselves. Stuff that feels too nebulous and exists out there, instead of in us, in here. This isn't a talk about "bad actors." It's about the rest of us. The well-intentioned designers, PMs, and engineers whose unexamined defaults quietly shape what gets built, who it serves, and who it harms. Drawing on indigenous learnings from Aotearoa New Zealand, and examples from accessibility and AI design, we'll explore what happens when we treat worldview work as foundational rather than optional. Elina Ashimbayeva is determined to find hope amid humanity's existential crisis! Join Elina! This session will focus on examples and allow people to interact with each other to reflect on our individual and team practices and worldviews. Because you can't change a practice without first changing the soil it grows in. Attendees will leave with ... * A clearer view of the worldviews running underneath your own work * Language to name them with your team * Examples of how different worldviews produce radically different products - especially in AI and accessibility * A small set of tools and prompts for doing worldview work as part of practice, not separate from it. **Presenter bio** [Elina Ashimbayeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elina-ashimbayeva/) is a product manager, community builder, and facilitator with over a decade of work across healthcare, education, and social impact. Originally from Kazakhstan and Aotearoa New Zealand, she is now based in New York. Elina has led product and discovery work at Health New Zealand, designed the Equitable Product Cohort on ethics and equity in tech, and run a storytelling community, Storyo. Her practice sits at the intersection of human-centred design, values-led leadership, and the harder, slower work of shifting the worldviews underneath how teams actually operate. She recently launched Making Good Money, a podcast on financial transparency with founders of mission-driven ventures, where she talks about the values that we make decisions from, in life and in work. Elina loves dancing, poetry and, notable mention, mayonnaise. **Accessibility** The presentation will have human captions [CC], not automatic captions. For ASL preferred speakers, learn about the [Aira ASL App](https://aira.io/aira-asl-app/), and download it before the event. For the Blind and Low Vision community, learn about the [Aira Explorer App](https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/) and download it before the event. To access the online webinar for audio description, use the A11yNYC Access Offer to call, or simply inform your Visual Interpreter that you'd like that offer applied when you connect. For additional accessibility requirements, please email meryl@equalentry.com **two weeks** **before** the event. **Livestream** [YouTube link](https://youtu.be/0KA1MIUltLo) Provided by Internet Society Accessibility SIG. **Location details** The event is at 72 Spring street on the 4th floor. Everyone must be accompanied to the event on the 4th floor. Because everyone needs to be escorted, please arrive early or on time. When you enter the ground floor, a representative from A11yNYC will be there to provide elevator access. **Transit** The building 72 Spring street is near several transit stops: 6 train * Spring Street (non-accessible stop): 100 feet * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.4 miles B/D/F/M trains * Broadway-Lafayette Street (accessible stop), 0.2 miles N/Q/R/W trains * Prince Street (non-accessible stop): 0.2 miles * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.3 miles M1 / M55 Bus lines * Broadway/Spring Street stop: 500 feet Cabs and rideshares can let passengers out right near the building entrance. **Finding the building** In Google Maps, find 72 Spring street. It shows the correct location of the entrance: on Spring Street, halfway between Crosby and Lafayette. It’s also between the Glossier store and the Krewe Eyewear store. Inside and over the reception desk in our building 72 Spring st, it says “Marc Jacobs.” **Traveling to the event?** We recommend [Hotel on Rivington](https://www.hotelonrivington.com/) or [Crosby Street Hotel](https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/crosby-street-hotel). **Accreditation** All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC). **Sponsors** Thanks to [Aira](https://aira.io/), [AKQA](https://www.akqa.com/), [Deque](https://www.deque.com/), [Evinced](https://www.evinced.com/), [Equal Entry](https://equalentry.com/), and [Fable](https://makeitfable.com/) for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact meryl@equalentry.com

UX Happy Hour irl (open to all levels)

######## You need to bring a physical Government Issued ID to be allowed to stay. It's the Law. ######## Whether you're a seasoned UX pro, just breaking into the field, or simply curious about design — this is your invite to pull up a chair and join the conversation. UX Happy Hour is a laid-back, no-agenda gathering where designers, researchers, product thinkers, and anyone design-curious can connect over drinks in a low-pressure setting. No slides. No networking theater. **Why attend:** • Meet new connection in organic way • Get feedback and fresh perspectives on your work (i.e. portfolio) or advice for your career • Stay sharp on what's happening in UX, AI, product, and tech right now • Meet potential collaborators, mentors, or future coworkers • Cheap drinks ($5 Guinness) **What to expect:** • Warm, welcoming crowd across all experience levels • Candid conversations about design, careers, tools, and everything in between • A great chill bar in the East Village to do it all in **Where to find us:** We're usually tucked in by the ATM at the back of Mona's. If you're not sure where we are, just ask the bartender — they know us! Come solo, bring a friend, or drag a coworker along. The more the merrier. Interested in sponsoring this event? Reach out to Danny (one of the organizers) for our sponsorship rate card.

Ayse Polat: Building Beyond Completion-Leverage Design & Construction Data

**Building Beyond Completion: Leveraging Design and Construction Data for Smart Buildings, Digital Twins, and AI Integration** Sponsored by Graitec, Ayse Polat will be presenting: Project data generated during design and construction is often underutilized once a building is occupied, despite its potential to support long-term operational performance. This session explores how information created throughout project delivery can become a valuable resource for facility management, smart building systems, digital twins, and emerging artificial intelligence applications. Participants will examine how smart building technologies use connected data to enhance building operations, improve occupant experiences, and support more efficient decision-making. The presentation will also demonstrate how digital twins create a continuous link between design intent, construction outcomes, and operational performance by maintaining a dynamic digital representation of the built asset. Finally, attendees will explore how AI can leverage historical and real-time building data to identify trends, predict maintenance needs, and optimize performance across the asset lifecycle. The session provides practical insights into transforming project information into long-term operational value. **Learning objectives:** · Understand the value of design and construction data after project completion. · Learn how smart building systems improve building operations and user experience. · Explore how digital twins connect design, construction, and operations. · Identify how AI can support better building decisions and lifecycle performance. **Microsoft Teams meeting** **Join:** [https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25524332788594?p=sJ8FZgzCVZ2Rf2Izbi](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25524332788594?p=sJ8FZgzCVZ2Rf2Izbi "Meeting join") Meeting ID: 255 243 327 885 94 Passcode: DL3o8hv9 *** [Need help?](https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting?omkt=en-US) \| [System reference](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Mzg3MzQzYTQtMTYxMy00YjIyLTg4YTUtODIzYTE1MjFhZWY3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220fc6889f-bf23-4c66-a071-f35150aabdfa%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225f7aa5b0-d1e9-40e0-8c9d-74b0d20c89d6%22%7d) **Dial in by phone** [+1 531-205-2209,,136886768#](tel:+15312052209,,136886768) United States, Omaha [Find a local number](https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/e1607c7c-f4af-4edc-9d47-10ce22c20bfb?id=136886768) Phone conference ID: 136 886 768# For organizers: [Meeting options](https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=5f7aa5b0-d1e9-40e0-8c9d-74b0d20c89d6&tenantId=0fc6889f-bf23-4c66-a071-f35150aabdfa&threadId=19_meeting_Mzg3MzQzYTQtMTYxMy00YjIyLTg4YTUtODIzYTE1MjFhZWY3@thread.v2&messageId=0&language=en-US) \| [Reset dial-in PIN](https://dialin.teams.cloud.microsoft/usp/pstnconferencing) 

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[In-person] Meet for SPEED

Join up for an opportunity to work together on optimizing our sites. Have a site you'd like us to analyze? Add it here - [https://bit.ly/meet4speed-submit](https://bit.ly/meet4speed-submit) You can benefit even if you can't edit your site right now - we will be happy to share the knowledge. We'll all learn how to see what's slow and how to make it fast! Here is what you can learn: * Identify optimization opportunities using WebPageTest and Chrome DevTools * Become a master in reading the network waterfall. * Understand the most of the performance flame chart. * Learn the latest trends in measuring site speed. To be able to attend our events, you will need to show your ID at the security desk. Please make sure to provide your full name if your name on Meetup platform doesn't match your ID.

Search, Streams, and System Design Tradeoffs

Join us to learn something new and meet others who are passionate about search, observability, and security. **Agenda:** * 5:30 pm: Doors open; say hi and eat some food * 6:00 pm: **“12 Levels of Search — Easy to Complex”**, by Jon Avezbaki, Developer Advocate at Elastic * 6:30 pm: Q&A with Jon * 6:40 pm: **"One Does Not Simply Query a Stream"**, by Viktor Gamov, Principal Developer Advocate at Confluent * 7:10 pm: Q&A with Viktor * 7:20 - 7:30 pm: Networking and event wrap-up **Abstracts:** **“ 12 Levels of Search — Easy to Complex ”** You can’t learn calculus without arithmetic. Search is no different. In this talk, we’ll go over a full, high-level overview of search engineering. We’ll start with the basics, and then make our way through more intermediate and advanced topics, like RAG and agentic memory. This is not a talk that will dive into any one area of search in great detail. Rather, it aims to provide a birds-eye prespective of the field so that we can begin to understand what topics and best practices we may be lacking in our understanding. These potentially unexplored avenues can significantly benefit our search and AI systems by expanding our technological toolkit. **Bio:** Jon worked for 8 years as a software engineer in the finance and traffic engineering industries before pivoting to developer advocacy at Elastic. He now empowers developers through education, outreach, and community engagement. **"One Does Not Simply Query a Stream"** Streaming data with Apache Kafka® has become the backbone of modern applications. While streams are ideal for continuous data flow, they lack built-in querying capabilities. Unlike databases with indexed lookups, Kafka’s append-only logs are designed for high-throughput processing—not for on-demand queries. This necessitates additional infrastructure to query streaming data effectively. Traditional approaches replicate stream data into external stores: relational databases like PostgreSQL for operational queries, object storage like S3 accessed via Flink, Spark, or Trino for analytics, and Elasticsearch for full-text search and log analytics. Each serves a purpose—but they also introduce silos, schema mismatches, freshness issues, and complex ETL pipelines that increase system fragility. In this session, we’ll explore solutions that aim to unify operational, analytical, and search workloads across real-time data. We'll demonstrate stream processing with Kafka Streams, Apache Flink®, and SQL engines; real-time analytics with Apache Pinot®; search capabilities with Elasticsearch; and modern lakehouse approaches using Apache Iceberg® with Tableflow to represent Kafka topics as queryable tables. While there's no one-size-fits-all solution, understanding the tools and trade-offs will help you design more robust and flexible architectures. **Bio:** Viktor Gamov is a Principal Developer Advocate at Confluent, founded by the original creators of Apache Kafka®. With a rich background in implementing and advocating for distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, Viktor excels in open-source technologies. He is passionate about assisting architects, developers, and operators in crafting systems that are not only low in latency and scalable but also highly available. As a Java Champion and an esteemed speaker, Viktor is known for his insightful presentations at top industry events like JavaOne, Devoxx, Kafka Summit, and QCon. His expertise spans distributed systems, real-time data streaming, JVM, and DevOps. Viktor has co-authored "Enterprise Web Development" from O'Reilly and "Apache Kafka® in Action" from Manning. Follow Viktor on X - @gamussa to stay updated with Viktor's latest thoughts on technology, his gym and food adventures, and insights into open-source and developer advocacy. **Where**: Elastic NYC Office 1250 Broadway, Floor 16, Training Room New York, NY 10001 **When**: June 2nd \| Doors open at 5:30 PM If you’re a long-time Elastic user or just starting your journey, this is the perfect opportunity to share ideas, meet new people, and get inspired. See you there!

Meet in the Arts

Our preferences in art reveal more about us than we often realize. Long before personality traits were formally categorized, psychologists studied personality differences through individuals' ratings of various paintings. If you find yourself drawn to the same piece of artwork, there's a strong chance you share a deep connection. Meet in the museum for an excursion. Sign up on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and predict your next art buddy before you meet. Find out if you're right when you meet onsite. Or, if you fancy other museums, pin them at times that work for you on [favr.town](https://favr.town/) and discover who you might meet there. Note: This is a [Favr.town](http://favr.town/) member exclusive event. [Join](https://favr.town/events/meet-and-shop-trader-joes-trader-joes-2026-06-15-17-00) [[https://favr.town](https://favr.town/) ] Hint: Fans of abstract art tend to be creative, pop art lovers are often optimistic, impressionism enthusiasts are more likely to be conscientious, and those who prefer traditional art tend to be, well, more traditional. Something extra: Why do these traits matter? See how [optimism](https://favr.town/blog/the-power-of-optimism-in-relationships-how-a-positive-outlook-strengthens-resilience-emotional-health-and-lasting-love-2025-11-20), [conscientiousness](https://favr.town/blog/how-responsibility-and-reliability-build-trust-and-lasting-love-2026-04-19), [traditional values](https://favr.town/blog/prioritizing-family-values-for-lasting-commitment-and-love-2025-12-17), and [excitement](https://favr.town/blog/how-novelty-play-and-shared-adventure-keep-love-alive-2025-12-14) influence relationships. You can also measure how your sense of [optimism](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=1&b=OPTIMISTIC), [conscientiousness](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=CONSCIENTIOUS), [traditional values](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=TRADITIONAL), and [excitement](https://app.favr.town/we?t=1&s=2&b=EXCITING) stack up against others.

Tall Ships Sail4th 250 (July 3-8 2026)

**Hello Fellow NYC TAOP Members** Mark your calendars--the Tall Ships are coming to NY Harbor, and it's shaping up to be the photo event of the decade. From July 3-8, 2026, Sail4th 250 will bring the largest-ever international flotilla of tall ships to NYC for America's 250th birthday, with 50+ majestic vessels from 30+ nations joining U.S. and allied naval ships in the harbor. The festivities kick off Friday, July 3 with a Parade of Class B Tall Ships down the East River, followed by the main event on Saturday, July 4--the international Parade of Sail beginning at 9:30 am. From July 5-8, the ships will be docked across the harbor (South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Governors Island, and Hudson River piers) and open for free public visitation. **Link:** [Schedule | Sail 4th 250](https://sail4th.org/schedule) **Please Note:** We will **not** be meeting as a group for these events.

NYC Tech Connect: Moving From Digital Banking to Autonomous Finance

**\*\*\*Mandatory Eventbrite RSVP**: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-tech-connect-moving-from-digital-banking-to-autonomous-finance-tickets-1987860835270?aff=oddtdtcreator General Survey: https://forms.gle/reMFXkvQNtGyoynN8 Join the WhatsApp group here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BsABLwd6fmV5fwrpEY4fhK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BsABLwd6fmV5fwrpEY4fhK) Welcome to **NYC Tech Connect**, where the city's brightest minds in technology come together to meet, mingle, and move ideas forward. Whether you're a **developer, designer, founder, product manager, investor, or just tech-curious**, this is the place to build real connections in the heart of NYC's innovation scene. **What to Expect:** * Buy one drink, get one free * FINTECH PANEL co-hosted by CryptoMondays New York Chapter! * Casual, friendly vibes – no awkward icebreakers, just good conversation * A diverse crowd from startups to Fortune 500s * Opportunities to find collaborators, job leads, mentors, or co-founders * Free-form networking * Want to sponsor? Fill out form here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2iQonuKa4NiK6NZVu71X7IcCVcuaf5xER3VPiQvD2wobEtQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111489626977029260812](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2iQonuKa4NiK6NZVu71X7IcCVcuaf5xER3VPiQvD2wobEtQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=111489626977029260812) **Location:** Sugar Mouse NYC 47 3rd Ave, Level Lower, New York, NY 10003 **When:** June 29, 2026 6-9 PM **Who Should Attend:** Anyone passionate about tech: coders, marketers, product folks, founders, investors, designers, students, or career switchers. **\*\*\*Mandatory Eventbrite RSVP**:[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-tech-connect-monthly-networking-mixer-for-innovators-developers-etc-tickets-1464851914509?aff=oddtdtcreator)[NYC Tech Connect: Monthly Networking Mixer for Innovators, Developers, etc. Tickets, Monday, June 29 • 6 PM - 9 PM | Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-tech-connect-monthly-networking-mixer-for-innovators-developers-etc-tickets-1987860835270?aff=oddtdtcreator) You must join the WhatsApp group here for any updates/announcements: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BsABLwd6fmV5fwrpEY4fhK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BsABLwd6fmV5fwrpEY4fhK) **Let’s make NYC smaller, one conversation at a time.** Come with an open mind, leave with a stronger network. [NYC Tech Connect | Instagram | Linktree](https://linktr.ee/NYCTechConnect) \*\*\*You must RSVP on Eventbrite for entry. [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-tech-connect-moving-from-digital-banking-to-autonomous-finance-tickets-1987860835270?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-tech-connect-moving-from-digital-banking-to-autonomous-finance-tickets-1987860835270?aff=oddtdtcreator) Speakers: 1\. David Fung of Streamex and CryptoMondays New York is a Business Development and Web3 Executive Leader with 10\+ years of success in enterprise sales\, partnerships\, and community development across tech and web3 ai ecosystems\. A proven record of scaling startups\, building strategic partnerships with blockchain and Ai ecosystems\, and leading global community initiatives\. Driving over 300M\+ in sales growth\. Moderator: **Nik VRSI** \- Best known as a musician\, producer\, and performer\, Nik VRSI fell in love with the newfound solutions presented by Web3\. In allowing creatives to build new infrastructure\, enable stronger IP protections\, and establish experiential components to their visions\, the world of blockchain has fundamentally changed the scope of what is artistically possible\. Nik\, along with Bleu Pablo and Josh Sauceda\, created the online and print publication ARCHIV3\, to highlight the intersections of art\, technology\, and human interaction\. As Nik loves to say\, “everything exciting about Web3 comes from OUTSIDE of Web3\.” In highlighting stories\, people\, and platforms that look to empower and educate artists of all backgrounds about the wealth of resources available to them\, Nik has found a new singular passion as both an educator\, and as a student in the growing world of emerging technologies\.

Open House at Fat Cat Fab Lab

In-Person Open House at Fat Cat Fab Lab! Open House and Project Night: * Open House is casual and unstructured, come hang! * Get a tour of the space: Laser room, woodshop, metal shop, sewing area, 3D printing area, electronics lab, and more! * If you're looking for help with a project, stop by and meet members who may be able to help you with that cool new project you're totally stuck on! * If you're a non-member, this day is for you. You're welcome to use our space and hand tools to work on your projects! (Note: 3D printers available if your print completes during the meetup. Sorry, laser and CNC router reserved for members or those who've taken a class.) * If you're interested in joining as a Fat Cat Fab Lab member, in person participation at one of our Open House events is the first step towards becoming a member! See you there!

Professional Studio Lighting : Jun 25, Thursday 6:15 PM-8:00 PM. In-person

Learn lighting like a pro with our next workshop [Professional Studio Lighting - Creative product photo: Flash, Ambient & Motion Effects (1 session): Jun 25, Thursday 6:15 PM-8:00 PM. In-person](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se3-i-1.htm "Professional Studio Lighting - Creative product photo: Flash, Ambient & Motion Effects (1 session): Jun 25, Thursday 6:15 PM-8:00 PM. In-person, SLB-SE3-I-1") $ 195.- Meetup RSVPs don't reflect the number of attendees as most Registrations come from our site: https://www.photomanhattan.com Courses are limited to 8-15 people depending on the course. **This workshop is in Person.** The class will be in Chelsea or Midtown, The exact photo studio location will be selected based on the class size and emailed to you the day prior to class. For any questions, please call us at 646 820-3302 # PROFESSIONAL STUDIO LIGHTING CLASS: Mastery with Strobes & Modifiers.  Welcome to the professional studio environment! This intensive course consists of full **hands-on shooting** using professional photography equipment provided by us. It's an excellent opportunity to gain solid studio experience without the extra cost of photo studio rentals and equipment purchase. ## What You Will Master: * **Equipment Mastery:** Learn how to use and adjust all provided professional photo equipment, including **soft boxes, umbrellas, snoots, and flash-meters.** * **Classic Lighting Effects:** Achieve exceptional lighting effects and exact results, ranging from classic setups like **Key Light & Fill Light** to specialized techniques like creating a perfect **white-on-white** look. * **Advanced Techniques:** Learn to work with **mixed lighting** (ambient and flash) and creative techniques like achieving **motion blur with flash**. * **Real-World Application:** The top-notch lighting effects and skills learned in this workshop are fully applicable outside of the controlled photo studio environment. ## Course Structure: Classes will be fully hands-on experimentation. We highly recommend taking this course to fully understand lighting dynamics both in and outside of the studio. Content is split in 3 separate sessions to suit your schedule: * **The basics, Photo studio, Strobes & Accessories** **(this class):** Learn how to use and setup Strobes and accessories and create basic lighting setups. Includes: soft-boxes, barn doors, snoots, umbrellas, reflectors, flash-meters. For complete beginners. [View upcoming dates](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se1-i-6.htm). * **Lighting fundamentals, Classic light setups** (separate class): Learn standard lighting techniques, from 3-way lighting to backgrounds, tonality control, and portrait lighting. Prior classes are not required but recommended.[ View more upcoming dates.](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se1-i-6.htm) * **Creative product photography** (separate class): Bring your product or model and experiment with advanced lighting techniques, such as mixed lighting, ambient and flash, freeze, and motion effects for product photography. Prior classes are not required but recommended. [View upcoming dates](https://www.photomanhattan.com/product-p/slb-se1-i-6.htm). | Requirements & Availability | | --------------------------- | | **Requirements:** Digital SLR or Point & Shoot camera with **Manual options** (Aperture & Shutter speed control) AND a **Flash mount**. Studio equipment is not required as it will be provided. | | **Level of Knowledge Assumed:** Basic camera operation in Manual mode. | View more dates and classes at: https://www.photomanhattan.com/photography-classes-nyc-s/1814.htm