Photography Adventure New York City

Focus & Fire Photography Adventure in New York City
August 24–28, 2026
An Exclusive 5-Day NYC Portfolio-Building Experience
Step into the streets of New York City for a luxury photography adventure designed to ignite your creativity, elevate your portfolio, and give you unforgettable images in one of the most iconic cities in the world.
Join Suzanne Claire, Braulio Rocha, and VIP guest expert Henry Marte for a high-energy, hands-on photography experience featuring fashion, beauty, branding, cinematic portraits, storytelling, street photography, NYC nightlife, Broadway, live music, and unforgettable creative experiences.
This is not just a workshop.
This is a full NYC photography adventure.
Photographers will create powerful portfolio images using real city environments, iconic NYC locations, professional models, movement, available light, flash, street energy, architecture, nightlife, and cinematic storytelling.
You will photograph fashion editorials, luxury branding portraits, beauty-inspired images, dramatic night portraits, couples-style storytelling, movement portraits, street fashion, and powerful NYC lifestyle content.
Event Pricing
$595 Deposit
Your $595 deposit locks in your spot and is applied toward your total adventure package.
Final Pricing
$3,400 Single Room
$2,950 Shared Room — 2 photographers per room
All room packages include the photography adventure, model shoots, educational experiences, and included show/adventure experiences listed in the itinerary.
Final payment is due July 1st.
Please call Suzanne at 914-462-8608 if you need to discuss adjusting your payment date.
When signing up, please include your room choice in the memo section. If you are choosing a shared room, please include the name of your roommate.
Limited to 20 Photographers
This experience is limited to only 20 photographers to keep the event personal, organized, and creatively powerful.
Spots are extremely limited.
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Featured Models
You will photograph 5 incredible models throughout the NYC adventure:
Kristina Lin
Mimi Fulton
Sydney Webb
Kirsten Plonka
Surprise Guest Model
Your Creative Team
Hosts:
Suzanne Claire
Braulio Rocha
VIP Guest Expert
Henry Marte Westcott Ambassador
Assistant
Henrique Teixeira of Madeira, Portugal
What You Will Create
This NYC experience is designed to give photographers a diverse, high-end, marketable portfolio.
You will have opportunities to create:
High-fashion editorial portraits
Luxury branding portraits
Beauty-inspired business imagery
Cinematic couples-style storytelling
Dramatic night portraits
Boudoir-inspired fashion
Movement and editorial portraits
Street-style fashion images
NYC lifestyle content
Behind-the-scenes content
Fine art street photography
NYC background plates for future composites
This event is perfect for photographers who want images that feel editorial, cinematic, stylish, emotional, and unforgettable.
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ITINERARY OVERVIEW
DAY 1 — MONDAY, AUGUST 24
Arrival, Times Square Night Shoot + Comedy Show
Arrive in New York City, check in, meet the group, and get ready to start the adventure.
Day 1 Includes:
Arrival and check-in
Creative photo challenge
Group dinner — à la carte
Times Square night shoot
Comedy show — included
Shoot Focus: Dramatic Night Portraits + Boudoir-Inspired Fashion
NYC after dark is one of the most powerful parts of this event.
Photographers will work with city lights, neon, movement, flash, taxis, and dramatic backgrounds to create unforgettable night portraits.
CONCEPTS MAY INCLUDE:
Times Square glow
Taxi lights
Fashion portraits
Neon city energy
Cinematic nightlife images
Powerful city-glam styling
This will not be traditional lingerie boudoir. This will be tasteful, editorial, stylish, sexy, confident, and powerful.
Think oversized blazers, bodysuits, dramatic coats, boots, city-glam styling, and portraits that feel bold, elevated, and New York.
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DAY 2 — TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
GRAND CENTRAL, MIDTOWN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY + BROADWAY
Start the day creating elegant, fashion-inspired images in one of NYC’s most iconic locations.
Day 2 Includes:
Morning model shoot at Grand Central
Midtown street photography
Free explore time
Group dinner — à la carte
Broadway musical show — included
Shoot Focus: High-Fashion Editorial Portraits
Photographers will create bold, magazine-style images using the energy of New York City as the backdrop.
This day is about strong posing, fashion movement, designer-inspired styling, dramatic angles, architecture, and images that feel like they belong in an editorial campaign.
CONCEPTS MAY INCLUDE:
Fashion on the move
Model lost in the city
Powerful street editorial
Luxury woman in Manhattan
Cinematic city fashion
Grand Central glamour
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DAY 3 — WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
DUMBO NIGHT SHOOT + NYC PIZZA NIGHT
Enjoy a slower morning, explore the city, then get ready for one of the most cinematic locations in New York.
Day 3 Includes:
Open morning to explore or rest
Creative street photography challenge
NY pizza dinner — included
Evening model shoot in DUMBO
Manhattan Bridge night portraits
Shoot Focus: Cinematic Couples + Storytelling Images
NYC is the perfect setting for emotional, romantic, and cinematic storytelling portraits.
Photographers will create images with connection, movement, mood, and story.
CONCEPTS MAY INCLUDE:
A couple running through the city
Almost-kiss moments
Romantic date-night portraits
A luxury city love story
Moody street romance
Editorial couple posing
Movement, emotion, and connection
DUMBO gives photographers one of the most iconic NYC backdrops, especially at night.
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DAY 4 — THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
CENTRAL PARK MORNING SHOOT + ZAC BROWN BAND CONCERT
This day brings movement, nature, city contrast, and a powerful evening experience.
Day 4 Includes:
Morning shoot in Central Park
Free afternoon to rest and recharge
Early group dinner — à la carte
Zac Brown Band concert — included
Shoot Focus: Movement + Editorial Energy
NYC is made for movement.
Photographers will capture walking shots, flowing fabric, dramatic posing, wind, motion, and portraits that feel alive.
CONCEPTS MAY INCLUDE:
Dancer-inspired portraits
Flowy dress movement
Running through the city
Coat movement in the wind
Fashion walking shots
Editorial motion portraits
Central Park lifestyle portraits
This is perfect for photographers who want images with emotion, energy, and life instead of stiff posing.
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DAY 5 — FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
BRANDING, HEADSHOTS, B&H SHOPPING TRIP + FAREWELL
The final day is designed to give photographers fresh content of themselves and a stronger understanding of how to create marketable branding images.
Day 5 Includes:
Branding and headshots on the streets of NYC
Participants photograph each other for fresh content
Luxury branding portraits
B&H shopping trip
Farewell brunch and reflection
Shoot Focus: Luxury Branding Portraits
This portion of the event will focus on creating strong, polished, elevated images for entrepreneurs, creatives, influencers, beauty professionals, speakers, coaches, and high-end personal brands.
Photographers will create images that feel useful, marketable, modern, and professional.
CONCEPTS MAY INCLUDE:
Luxury walking shots
Taxi or car-service inspired images
Power poses in the city
Entrepreneur portraits
Street-style branding
Creative business content
Fresh headshots and personal brand imagery
This is especially valuable for photographers who want to attract branding clients in their own markets.
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*STREET PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO CHALLENGE CONTEST*
During free time, photographers will also be encouraged to build a full NYC visual library without models.
This challenge is designed to help you see and capture the city like a storyteller.
PHOTOGRAPHERS CAN CREATE:
NYC street storytelling
Architecture and luxury city details
Reflections in glass, puddles, and windows
Background plates for Photoshop composites
Fine art black-and-white city images
Behind-the-scenes content
Mood-board images for future shoots
NYC lifestyle and travel imagery
These images are perfect for social media, marketing, fine art, composites, reels, and future creative projects.
WHY THIS EVENT IS DIFFERENT
Focus & Fire NYC is more than a photography workshop.
It is a creative experience built around portfolio-building, real education, powerful locations, model photography, street photography, entertainment, connection, and inspiration.
You will not just leave with photos.
You will leave with stories, confidence, new creative energy, stronger portfolio images, and an unforgettable NYC experience.
SIGN UP
A $595 deposit is due now to lock in your spot.
Final Pricing:
$3,400 Single Room
$2,950 Shared Room — 2 photographers per room
Final payment is due July 1st.
Please include your room choice in the memo section when signing up. If you are sharing a room, please include your roommate’s name.
For payment questions or to discuss your final payment date, call Suzanne at:
914-462-8608
Only 20 photographer spots are available.
This exclusive NYC photography adventure is designed to sell out.