The B&H Event Space is a leading-edge learning environment designed to educate, inspire, and cultivate a community
of like-minded individuals, who aspire to be great at what they love to do. By offering free workshops and lectures in photography, video
and pro audio, it is our mission to help those in this community achieve their goals.
The B&H Event Space partners with major manufacturers in the imaging industry and academic institutions
in the arts to produce a wide range of workshops and seminars covering a vast spectrum of topics. B&H "Mavens,"
employees who are experts on a specific topic, teach classes in the Event Space. On Sundays, high-profile and
emerging photographers, as well as industry professionals, deliver inspirational lectures about their work and spin their personal tales of success.
The B&H Event Space is more than a physical space. We feature event videos online that are also available through podcasts, so that you can view them at home or while traveling.
Check out our testimonials to find out what people are saying about the Event Space.
Allan Weitz began taking photographs - commercial and
otherwise - when the term 'digital' meant doing something with your fingers. Primarily known
as a yachting and editorial photographer, his work has appeared in Life, New York Magazine,
Nautical Quarterly, Forbes, Yachting, Boating, Esquire, Popular Mechanics, and Philadelphia
Magazine to name a few. As a writer, his work has appeared in Popular Photography, Camera Arts,
View Camera, Picture, as well as advertising and promotional publications for Nikon, Epson,
Fuji, Hasselblad, and SinarBron. Allan currently serves as Senior Copywriter and Head Muckitymuck
of Creative Content for the B&H Website... and he loves every minute of it.
Andrew P. Byrd holds an MFA in Film & Television Production from the Savannah
College of Art and Design. His films have been awarded "Best of Show", "Best
Director", "Best Cinematography", "Best Actress", "Best Editing", and have been
recognized by the Student Academy Awards. Andrew’s first independent feature,
Johnny Appleweed, had its world premiere at The Tribeca Cinemas in New York
City. It was also an "Official Showcase Selection" in the 2008 From Here
To Awesome Festival. Johnny Appleweed is currently being distributed by
Indieflix and is available on Hulu.com. Andrew is considered an expert in both
the marketing and distribution of independent films. He teaches his DIY
Distribution and Film Festival Survival courses throughout the country. Andrew
is currently producing the international television series entitled Beer
Amongst the Belgians.
David Brommer is a NYC based photographer who
currently works as the B&H Event Space Manager. Well versed in photography from pixels
to platinum, David has created a body of work centering on portraits of fringe society
that is slated for a traveling exhibition and a book aptly titled, "Seattle Suspects".
David operated the gallery "Suspect Photography" in Seattle during the 90's and continues
to explore new technology and old techniques.
Gabriel Biderman is a travel and self-taught fine art photographer
for over 15 years. He states proudly, "I love the process of creating the image. Classic cameras,
Pinholes, and Plastic Cameras help push the visions along - I'm a big fan of choosing a specific
camera to get me into a certain mindset. I try to spend some quality time in my Darkroom every
week - though, thanks to Lensbabies, the digital darkroom is piquing my interest in pixels!" Gabe's
work has been featured in photography exhibits in San Francisco, New York, London, and Hawaii as
well as being published in print and on the internet. Currently Gabriel can be found on the road
at photo trade shows and industry events marketing for B&H Photo Video and Pro-Audio. He also
teaches workshops on night photography across the country.
Joey Quintero was born in Tucson Arizona, and schooled as a chemist.
Joey is known for his critical eye and applies his technical drive with his passion for photography.
The creative process was exposed to him at an early age, having grown up on movie Sets, while helping his
chef father cater for the Stars. He would sneak away to lend a helping hand to the Camera Operators and crew.
Over the years, he got hooked! Coinciding his studies in Chemistry at the University of Arizona, Joey has an
extensive background in Art History, and studied Photography at the Speos Institute in Paris.
Joey shoots for top independent Fashion Designers, and Look Books in New York City. In addition,
Joey also enjoys sharing and teaching at lectures and workshops and can be found in the Lighting
department of B&H offering his expertise to professional photographers.
Kelly Mena is a New York City based filmmaker with experience in both documentary and narrative films. Currently,
she is a Video Pro User in B&H’s marketing department. She has years of experience as a videographer and editor specializing in
high-end weddings. Kelly managed a top New York event studio before breaking out on her own as a freelancer. With a background in
film production, her approach to filming and editing a wedding is professionally artistic and focused on bringing a visually
appealing piece together.
Chris Gampat is the Lead Writer for BHInsights.com and the Editor in Chief of
ThePhoblographer.com. He’s been a photography and technology blogger for years
and has written for PCMag.com, DigitalCameraReview.com, PhotographyBay.com,
Geek.com and others. Chris has also worked for Magnum Photos and is a former
paparazzo, wedding photographer, and photojournalist. Chris has also had work
published in the NY Times, Gizmodo, Boston Globe, and others. He often talks and
helps other visually impaired photographers deal with the challenges they face
in the photography world.
Testimonials
I am grateful to you and B&H for hosting educational seminars in areas that are of considerable interest to me. I flew in from Kansas for 5 of them… 
I will remember today for a long time. I lot of valuable information presented in a wonderful friendly manner… 
Thanks for all that I've learned this year at B&H. It deserves all the credit--I've been part of various photography shows this year and had a show of my own (imagine that!)… 
This experience is inspiring me to really look at becoming a pro. I am getting about 2-3 gigs a month (not lots $ of yet), but people keep calling… 
This is just a little note to let you know how much I love you seminars. I've been to 3 (Joe McNally, Lumedyne and Canon 40D) of them and they have been great. They have been very informative and I've gain a tremendous amount of knowledge from them. 
The best part of the class is the instructors know and use the things they are teaching. When I left each class I was ready and confident to take good photographs…Just look at what B&H is doing, they are not only selling the camera and equipment they are showing me how to better my experience with my purchase. 
B&H Photo, Video and Pro-Audio events that are offered in the B&H Event Space are subject to cancellation with out any notice. While we are committed to providing a quality experience for our customers B&H is not liable for any expense incurred due to cancellation of an event for any reason. B&H will attempt to notify registered attendees that the event is cancelled as soon as possible.