The Art Of Noticing with OM SYSTEM Photographer Maher Zi Ismail

Join OM SYSTEM Photographer Maher Zi Ismail for a guided photowalk through some of New York City’s most iconic parks: Washington Square Park, Union Square, or Madison Square Park. This session is designed to help you slow down, notice more, and create stronger, more intentional street photographs.

You’ll learn how to:

• Prime your brain to see visual patterns more clearly.
• Manipulate exposure to trick the eye and convey kinetic motion within a still frame.
• Explore respectful ways to approach strangers for street portraits.
• Use visual psychology to communicate a deeper story through your photos.

To keep the experience hands-on and ensure access to OM SYSTEM loaner gear, the photowalk is offered in multiple small-group sessions throughout the day. Please select one session when registering.

Meeting Point for All Sessions: Adorama Event Space

• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
• 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM

Each session includes a short briefing, a guided photowalk, and a return to the starting point for wrap-up and gear return. Capacity is limited to maintain a focused, hands-on experience.

Arrival & Briefing — Adorama Event Space
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected session. We’ll begin with a short introduction, review key concepts, and distribute loaner gear.

If you plan to borrow gear, please bring a valid state-issued ID and a valid credit card.

Guided Photowalk (1 Hour)
Head out as a small group for a guided photowalk through nearby parks. You’ll practice observing people and movement, using shutter speed to capture motion, and creating more intentional street photographs.

We strongly encourage you to bring your own memory card if you would like to keep your photos.

Return & Wrap-Up — Adorama Event Space
We’ll return to the store for a short wrap-up, key takeaways, and gear return.

In case of inclement weather, the rain date is scheduled for May 12, 2026. Registered participants will be notified via email in advance of any changes.

Please Note: This is a don't-miss in-person event only.

Maher Zi Ismail (Zi) is a world traveler, content creator, and storyteller based in the US. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering with minors in Astronomy and Psychology at the University of South Florida, which led him to work with NASA as a computer engineer. Through these experiences, he developed a propensity for photographic arts and filmmaking, specifically the critical roles that biology and psychology play in our ability to communicate through the arts. Originally from Egypt, he has used his passion for travel, photography, and filmmaking to tell others’ stories through a lens and bring people on journeys with him.

All photos are property of Maher Ismail

Maher Ismail Instagram: @maherzi_

Maher Ismail Website: maherzi.com

OM System Website: explore.omsystem.com

OM System Generation Instagram: @omsystem.generation

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