First Coffee, PhotoWalk & Talk: The Oculus + Brookfield Place
About this Event
First Coffee, PhotoWalk & Talk is a monthly gathering for photographers who want to slow down before they shoot and see the places they know well, just a bit differently
We start with coffee. A few minutes to arrive, settle in and meet the people walking with you. Then we head out together for a 90-minute observational walk through a different corner of the city each month, guided by a simple idea: See. Interpret. Create. Before you lift the camera, you learn to actually look...at light, at gesture, at the small moments most people walk past.
This isn't a technical workshop. There's no gear checklist, no rush to get "the shot." It's simply a chance to practice awareness alongside people with a shared passion. Then talk through what you noticed over a final coffee before we part ways.
Whether you're picking up a camera for the first time or you've been shooting for years and want to reconnect with why you started, this walk meets you where you are.
This month: The Oculus + Brookfield Place
Saturday, January 2 at 10:00am. We start the new year back where First Coffee began, at the Oculus, then walk over to Brookfield Place and the Winter Garden. The exact meeting spot will be sent to registered guests before the walk. This month we'll be indoors, inside the Oculus and the Winter Garden. We'll only head outside if the weather allows or the group asks to.
$5 to join + an optional tip after the walk
First Coffee is a community walk, priced to stay open to everyone. Your $5 holds your spot. At the end of the walk, if you found value in the morning, a tip for your guide is warmly welcomed. It's what keeps these walks going each month. Tip whatever feels right to you, and only if you're moved to.
Coming up: save your spot early
Sat, Nov 7: Grand Central Terminal
Sat, Dec 5: Bryant Park Winter Village
Sat, Jan 2: The Oculus + Brookfield Place
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 7.18
