May 14 - 15
Alpha In Residence
New York City
When:
May 14 - 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Academy Mansion NYC
Address:
2 E 63rd St.
(between 5th & Madison Ave.)
New York, NY 10065
Join Sony Alpha for a one-of-a-kind two-day community creative experience in the heart of New York City!
- Try Sony's latest cameras and lenses, no purchase required
- Panels and presentations featuring Sue Bryce, Chris Burkard, Colby Brown, Hannah Rheaume & Jake Guzman
- Stage shoots with Brooke Shaden, Dana Scruggs & more
- Photowalks led by Colby Brown, Dani Hamm, Tony Northrup, Hannah Rheaume, Emmett Sparling & Jared Vandermeer
- Gear cleanings (2 items per person)
- Share your photos using @SonyAlpha and #AlphaInResidence
- And much more!
Important Event Information
Please check back closer to the event day for the latest information. You will also receive an email before the event with the most up-to-date details.
Location Details:
Academy Mansion NYC
2 E 63rd St.
(between 5th & Madison Ave.)
New York, NY 10065
Event Dates & Times:
May 14: 10:00am - 5:00pm
May 15: 10:00am - 5:00pm
What to Bring:
• Photo ID if you would like to check-out one of the gear kits for a photowalk
• SD Card for any camera you use at the event
Thursday Stage Schedule
| Time | Event |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Chris Burkard Presentation + Book Signing |
| 11:45am-12:15pm | Panel: Chris Burkard + Jake Guzman |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm | Brooke Shaden Photo Shoot |
| 2:00pm-2:30pm | Panel: Colby Brown + Hannah Rheaume |
| 2:45pm-3:45pm | Sue Bryce Photo Shoot |
| 4:00pm-4:30pm | Panel: Sue Bryce + Dana Scruggs |
Thursday Photowalk Schedule (10:20am-3:20pm: Depart every 20 minutes)
| Time | Photowalk Leader |
| 10:20am | Jared Vandermeer |
| 10:40am | Dani Hamm |
| 11:00am | Hannah Rheaume |
| 11:20am | Colby Brown |
| 11:40am | Tony Northrup |
| 12:00pm | Jared Vandermeer |
| 12:20pm | Dani Hamm |
| 12:40pm | Emmett Sparling |
| 1:00pm | Tony Northrup |
| 1:20pm | Jared Vandermeer |
| 1:40pm | Dani Hamm |
| 2:00pm | Emmett Sparling |
| 2:20pm | Tony Northrup |
| 2:40pm | Hannah Rheaume |
| 3:00pm | Colby Brown |
| 3:20pm | Jared Vandermeer |
Friday Stage Schedule
| Time | Event |
| 10:30am-11:30am | Dana Scruggs Photo Shoot |
| 11:45am-12:15pm | Colby Brown Presentation |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm | Brooke Shaden Photo Shoot |
| 2:00pm-2:30pm | Chris Burkard Presentation |
| 2:30pm-3:30pm | Chris Burkard Book Signing |
| 2:45pm-3:45pm | Sue Bryce Photo Shoot |
| 4:00pm-4:30pm | Sue Bryce Q&A |
Friday Photowalk Schedule (10:20am-3:20pm: Depart every 20 minutes)
| Time | Photowalk Leader |
| 10:20am | Hannah Rheaume |
| 10:40am | Jared Vandermeer |
| 11:00am | Dani Hamm |
| 11:20am | Emmett Sparling |
| 11:40am | Tony Northrup |
| 12:00pm | Jared Vandermeer |
| 12:20pm | Dani Hamm |
| 12:40pm | Emmett Sparling |
| 1:00pm | Tony Northrup |
| 1:20pm | Colby Brown |
| 1:40pm | Dani Hamm |
| 2:00pm | Jared Vandermeer |
| 2:20pm | Emmett Sparling |
| 2:40pm | Tony Northrup |
| 3:00pm | Colby Brown |
| 3:20pm | Jared Vandermeer |