Why Participate

• Learn From the Best: Gain insights from the industry's top ambassadors as they guide you through the process of capturing stunning photographs. 
• Practical Experience: Practice your photography skills in real time. Go beyond the theories and learn the nuances of capturing perfect shots. 
• Explore: Discover the scenic views of NYC and use your camera to tell the story. 

How to Participate

• Come Prepared: Bring a camera with fully charged batteries and empty memory cards. Wear comfortable shoes. A wide or telephoto lens is recommended, but there's no need for super-telephotos or tripods. 
• Check-in: Arrive up to 30 minutes early to secure your spot at the location to be noted on schedule. Availability is first come, first served. Each photo walk has a maximum capacity of 15-20 attendees, and check-in closes when capacity is reached. 
• Follow the Schedule: The Photo Walk Schedule will provide you with all the details you need, including day, time, sponsor, meeting location, walk leader, and a brief description of each walk. 
• Each photo walk will take about 1 hour to complete.

Join us on an exciting photographic journey! Remember to check the detailed schedule below for all photo walks.. For any queries, please email [email protected]. Let's create memories, one snapshot at a time! 

Focus Round Tables

• If you’re looking for friendly, impartial feedback in a communal setting, stop by one of Bild Expo’s Focus Round Tables. Join group discussions dedicated to specific genres such as fashion, wildlife, street photography, portraiture, and more. These sessions offer a welcoming space to exchange ideas and learn from fellow photography enthusiasts. 
• Benefits: Gain insight into how experts evaluate your work
• Receive actionable advice to elevate your techniques
• Connect through meaningful conversations with like-minded creators

How to Participate

• Visit Room 409 on the 4th floor of the Javits North Hall
• Reviews and focus table discussions are first-come, first-served, so arrive early to secure your spot. No pre-registration required.
• Bring 10–20 pieces of work in a print portfolio (no larger than 13” x 19”) or organized in a folder on a tablet or laptop. Websites and online images will not be considered for review.
• For any questions, contact us at [email protected]

Tuesday, June 17

11am-1pm
General Film Workflow Discussion  

An introduction to the basic principles of shooting film and how to get started today. Covering both qualitative and quantitative aspects of film that help empower filmmakers at all levels of production. From S8 to 65mm, film is the gold standard in capture medium.  

1:30pm-4pm
Super 8 Movie Walk   

This program will begin with a concise KODAK Super 8 Camera presentation, including a review of its cutting-edge features, followed by a guided “film walk” around the Bild Expo with KODAK S8 cameras. Supervised by Kodak and B&H experts, allowing attendees to get hands-on experience with the S8 camera.  

Kodak will process and scan film for review the next day.

Wednesday, June 18

11am-1pm

16mm Film Loading Workshop

A hands-on motion picture film loading workshop addressing the basics of film capture. The workshop will cover the necessary steps to shoot on 16mm film and offer information about film processing and post-production. Instructed by seasoned professionals, attendees will receive hands-on learning with Arriflex 416 cameras, including 16mm magazine loading, and a variety of useful informational materials.

Participants are encouraged to attend the General Film Workflow Discussion on Tuesday.

1:30am-3:30pm

16mm Film Loading Workshop 

A hands-on motion picture film loading workshop addressing the basics of film capture. The workshop will cover the necessary steps to shoot on 16mm film and offer information about film processing and post-production. Instructed by seasoned professionals, attendees will receive hands-on learning with Arriflex 416 cameras, including 16mm magazine loading, and a variety of useful informational materials.

Participants are encouraged to attend the General Film Workflow Discussion on Tuesday.

3pm-4pm
Super 8 Movie Walk Footage Review 

Review footage shot during Tuesday's Super 8 Movie Walk.

Why Participate

• Learn From the Best: Gain insights into the film industry from Kodak, which has been the gold standard of filmmaking for over 100 years.  
• Acquire Practical Skills: Learn the complete 16mm film workflow, including film stock selection, loading, and operating an Arriflex 16mm camera. 
• Explore: Discover the unique aesthetic, tactile qualities, and storytelling advantages of Super 8mm and 16mm filmmaking. 

How to Participate
Join us in Room 410 on the 4th floor. The workshops are open on a first-come, first-serve basis, with no pre-registration required, while capacity permits.

We encourage you to take part in this cinematic journey that bridges a century of filmmaking tradition.

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]. 

• Hands-on Experience: Try out gear from multiple vendors, already set up and ready to use.

• Knowledge: Learn how to improve your techniques with professional guidance on gear.

• Experience: Take shots of our models along with our experts to add to your portfolio.

How to Participate: 

Join us at The Photo Lighting Experience. It's available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no pre-registration required. 

We look forward to supporting your photo exploration journey, both at Bild Expo and beyond, through the B&H SuperStore, video chats, and our online resources. For any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. See you there! 

What to Expect

Step into the Disco Experience, -- where you can capture dynamic dance scenes or explore the gear that brings the discotheque to life.  Discover a range of lighting options perfect for live productions, film sets, or even your next party! From entry-level to high-end fixtures, thre’s something here for every budget.

You’ll find:  

1. Moving lights with 3-pin & 5-pin connectors 

2. Lighting bars with 3-pin and ethernet connectors 

3. DMX boards  

No disco experience is complete without music! Visit the DJ booth to experience live audio gear demonstrations featuring:

1. Mixers 

2. Decks 

3. Headphones 

4. Speakers 

5. DJ Booth 

At Bild Expo we don't just give you a scene to shoot – we show you how it was build and highlight all the gear behind it. 

Benefits

• Capture stunning photo and video content in a retro-inspired setup

• Test your camera or mobile gear in a fully lit, dynamic environment

• Create share-worthy content for Instagram, TikTok, and your portfolio

• Learn practical lighting, audio, video, and framing tips from B&H experts

• Get hands-on with gear from Videndum, ETC, Chauvet, Shure, American DJ, and more!

How to Participate

Join us at The Disco Experience on the Bild Expo Floor at the B&H Village on June 17th-18th, from 10am to 5pm. It's available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no pre-registration required. We look forward to enhancing your photo, video, and audio with hands-on experiences, both at Bild Expo and beyond, through the B&H SuperStore, video chats, and our online resources. For any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. See you there!  

Benefits

• Test and compare top camera and accessory brands in a controlled, side-by-side environment.
• Gain expert insight on each product from pro video specialists.
• Make informed decisions when purchasing complete camera systems and setups.
• Interact with live models to evaluate real-world performance, including sensor readout speed and skin tone rendering.

How to Participate

• Visit the Camera Shoot-Out on the Bild Expo floor in the B&H Village, June 17–18 from 10 AM to 5 PM. No pre-registration is required.
• We look forward to supporting your video journey—at Bild Expo and beyond—through the B&H SuperStore, virtual consultations, and online resources.
• For questions, contact us at [email protected]. See you there!

The Studio invites you to experience the convergence of cinema and broadcast through a fully operational virtual production (VP) stage. This immersive installation will demonstrate a wide range of content creation workflows, from 2D plate projection to high-end 3D environments, showcasing the power of real-time engines in professional production. 

Attendees will witness firsthand the tools transforming modern media, including cameras, lenses, real-time camera tracking, image-based lighting (IBL), and dynamic graphics pipelines designed for live environments such as newsrooms, sports broadcasts, and weather segments. Whether you are a filmmaker, broadcaster, or content creator, this experience will provide hands-on insights into how VP technology is reshaping visual storytelling. 

Benefits

• Explore a fully functional virtual production stage 

• Discover real-time workflows used in high-end film and broadcast production 

• Watch live demonstrations of tools like camera tracking and image-based lighting 

• Learn how 3D graphics and virtual sets enhance live content delivery 

• Participate in live panel discussions with industry professionals (schedule to be announced) 

How to Participate

• Visit The Studio Experience at Bild Expo on June 17 and 18, 2025 

• Explore the virtual production set and observe real-time demonstrations 

• Connect with Studio experts and ask questions about your specific workflows 

• Attend scheduled panel discussions on key production topics (details coming soon) 

• No registration is required. Stop by anytime during show hours 

The Macro Experience welcomes you with a fun and interactive close-up environment. We’ll be showcasing gear suitable for your new close-up hobby to high-tech macro professionals. Here, you will find several macro equipment solutions to help bring out the tiniest details in your subjects with:  

• Close-up lenses, extension tubes  

• True macro lenses to bring you 1:1 with your subject 

• Extreme close-up, bellows, and reversing rings for that extra close shot. 

• Precision focus rails for image stacking 

• Shooting tables and macro studio systems  

We invite you to explore the Macro Experience booth at your leisure where a variety of macro photo stations will be available for you to experience.  We’ll have guest photographers stopping by the Macro Experience to share their insight and philosophy into impactful macro storytelling.

Benefits

• Creativity: Acquire invaluable insights, tricks, tips, and skills to help you explore the tiny worlds around you. 

• Knowledge: Get hands-on time with unique macro photo and video tools from close-up filters to focus rails, helping you to make informed equipment purchases  

• Experience: Gear from Novoflex, Laowa, Bolt, Nisi, Vello, Hoya, Edelkrone, and more! 

How to Participate

Join us in The Macro Experience booth at Bild Expo inside the B&H Village – Booth 1062 on the show floor on June 17-18, from 10am to 5pm.   

We look forward to supporting your journey into the world of macro, both at Bild Expo and beyond, through the B&H SuperStore, video chats, and our online resources. For any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. See you there!  

Level up your Game Day Portraits at the B&H x Westcott Sportraits Experience at Bild Expo. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of models dressed in different sports uniforms who will pose for their "media day" portraits. Lighting will be key, and we will have the best coaches to help you nail the shot. Westcott Top Pro Dani Mack and JC Carey will show you how to incorporate multiple strobes to create stunning portraits that feel like they were taken right before kickoff. You'll also level up your posing techniques to make sure your sportrait session is a slam dunk.

Benefits

• Work with models in a variety of sports uniforms 

• Strengthen your lighting and posing skills

• Expert advice from Westcott Top Pro Dani Mac and Lighting Guru JC Carey 

• Add variety to your portfolio with these sport portraits

• Take the skills you learn here to your next local sports event  

How to Participate

Visit the Sportraits Experience. Because we will be using Strobes, 1 person will be photographing with the strobe triggers at a time.