Blind NYC Street Photographer Flo Fox Leaves Behind a Legacy

Iconic New York City street photographer Flo Fox, 79, passed away on March 2, 2025.

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2025-3-11 23:46

Thief Steals Multiple Cameras From Photographers in NYC’s Central Park

Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed multiple cameras worth thousands of dollars over two days in New York City's Central Park last week. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-10 17:49

Former NYC News Photographer Performs One-Man Show About Traumatic Past Life

Being a news photographer can be incredibly stressful: tight deadlines, grisly murder scenes, and grieving families can take its toll. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-14 17:54

Revisiting the Work of Iconic NYC Street Photographer Arlene Gottfried

Arlene Gottfried was a striking street photographer of 1970s and 1980s New York City, when Times Square was more gritty than it was Disney, to say the least. The archive of her work amounts to hundreds of boxes of film which her family is working to preserve. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-2-2 21:22

NYC’s Mayor Says Social Media is Like Smoking: a Public Health Hazard

New York City is taking a strong stance against social media and becomes the first city in the United States to designate it as a "public health hazard" and using imagery that compares it to smoking. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-29 21:11

Photographer Finds Street Images of Japan on Used $25 NYC Camera

A photographer discovered beautiful street photos of Japan on a used $25 digital camera that she bought in New York City.

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2023-3-23 21:25

How to Photograph Stars Over NYC

The myth goes something along the lines of saying that the stars above NYC aren't visible. But that couldn't be further from the truth -- and more importantly, you can totally photograph stars over NYC. thephoblographer.com »

2023-1-14 02:00

Photojournalist Consistently Captures Unique Angles of NYC’s Skyline

Photojournalist Gary Hershorn has a distinctive flair for enchanting luminosity and utilizing unconventional vantage points. This is a persistent challenge when shooting one of New York City's most popular subjects: its skyline. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-9-24 22:08

Fujifilm X-T5 не будет анонсирован на X Summit NYC 2022

После того, как Fujifilm объявила дату следующего X Summit NYC 2022 на 8 сентября, мы пытаемся выяснить, что же именно будет представлено на этом мероприятии. Со 100% уверенностью можем утверждать, что анонса Fujifilm X-T5 в сентябре не будет, «главным блюдом» 8 сентября станет X-H2 с сенсором со сверхвысоким разрешением. mx-camera.ru »

2022-8-18 00:51

PhotoPlus Postpones 2022 Create NYC Event Until Next Year

PhotoPlus has postponed the Create NYC event that was originally planned for September of this year until sometime in 2023.

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2022-8-18 22:33

Fujifilm X-T5 не будет анонсирован на X Summit NYC 2022

После того, как Fujifilm объявила дату следующего X Summit NYC 2022 на 8 сентября, мы пытаемся выяснить, что же именно будет представлено на этом мероприятии.

2022-8-17 06:09

The PhotoPlus Expo Rebrands as Create NYC, Relocates to Brooklyn

Following two straight cancelations of its annual trade show, PhotoPlus has rebranded as Create NYC and is moving from the Javits Center to the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-5-5 18:36

Duck Runs the NYC Marathon Wearing Webbed Running Shoes

Photographers covering the New York City Marathon this year were treated to a strange and adorable sight: one of the competing athletes was a duck wearing webbed running shoes. The annual NYC marathon is one of the world’s major marathons and among the most prestigious long-distance races in the United States. It’s also the largest […] petapixel.com »

2021-11-16 19:41

30 лучших фотографий от фотопроекта NYC Dance Project

NYC Dance Project был основан семейной парой фотографов Кеном Броваром и Деборой Ори (Ken Browar и Deborah Ory), из Бруклина, Нью-Йорк, США. Кен — известный фотограф моды и красоты, а Дебора привнесла в проект опыт танцевальной и редакционной фотографии. photar.ru »

2020-12-24 21:23

New York City map makes it easy to find historical images of NYC from 1939 to 1941

A newly-launched online mapping system called 1940s NYC makes it simple for anyone to find historical images of the city captured from 1939 to 1941 by the New York City Tax Department in collaboration with the Works Progress Administration. dpreview.com »

2020-8-18 22:38

Documenting the Pandemic in NYC with the Canon EOS R6

Living in the NYC area means you’re living around one of the greatest cities in the world — a city that now I’ve personally seen fall to its knees twice. Once on September 11th. And now during COVID-19. petapixel.com »

2020-7-20 17:13

Before-and-After Photo of NYC Shows the Impact of COVID-19 on Air Traffic

These two nearly identical star trail photos by New York City street photographer Eran Bendheim, shot one year apart, show something that’s really difficult to capture visually: the impact of COVID-19 on air traffic. petapixel.com »

2020-5-1 21:33

NYC Mayor’s Social Distancing ‘Photo Hotline’ Flooded with Obscene Pics

New York City’s mayor took to social media this past weekend to encourage New Yorkers to report each other for social distancing violations by snapping photos and texting them to a special tip line. petapixel.com »

2020-4-22 19:54

NYC Mayor: Take a Photo to Report Social Distancing Rule Breakers

As New York City — the US epicenter of the pandemic — continues to battle the coronavirus, mayor Bill de Blasio is now asking New Yorkers to report people and businesses who are breaking social distancing rules by photographing them. petapixel.com »

2020-4-21 20:53

When a NYC Fashion Photographer Becomes a Whiskey Maker

Michael Myers spent years as a fashion and beauty photographer in New York City. Then 9/11 happened, and the event was so life-altering that Myers left NYC and the photo industry. He then decided to blend his two passions: photography and whiskey. petapixel.com »

2020-3-26 19:47

Fotografiska NYC Is the Photography Museum That NY Really Deserves

New York has been waiting for Fotografiska NYC to open, and the doors are finally open to the public. Fotografiska NYC is a museum specifically dedicated to photography. With a restaurant, cafe, shop, and many levels of exhibits, this is honestly a photographer's dream spot. thephoblographer.com »

2019-12-25 08:00

Fotografiska NYC is the Photography Museum that NY Really Deserves

New York has been waiting for Fotografiska NYC to open, and the doors are finally open to the public. Fotografiska NYC is a museum specifically dedicated to photography. With a restaurant, cafe, shop, and many levels of exhibits, this is honestly a photographer's dream spot. thephoblographer.com »

2019-12-24 08:00

Watch Timelapse Footage of a ‘Snow Squall’ Swallowing Up NYC

Earlier today, a “snow squall” quickly engulfed the island of Manhattan in dramatic fashion. Fortunately, there are plenty of cameras set up around NYC, ready to capture something like this when it comes along. petapixel.com »

2019-12-19 02:44

This NYC Hyperlapse Was Made Using 1,272 Crowdsourced Instagram Pics

Art director Sam Morrison made this 57-second video titled “Typologies of New York City. ” It’s a hyperlapse of NYC created entirely out of 1,272 crowdsourced photos of the city found on Instagram. petapixel.com »

2019-11-20 20:40

Two Photographers Sue NYC Parks for Publicizing ‘Unearthed’ 1978 Photos

Two former photographers for the New York Times have filed a lawsuit against New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, accusing the department of copyright infringement after NYC Parks “unearthed” a long-lost trove of photos from the 1970s and then wildly publicized them without permission. It all started back in late 2017 when a […] petapixel.com »

2019-10-11 19:25

Фотопроект «NYC Dance Project»

Ken Browar и Deborah Ory – муж и жена, создавшие поистине один из лучших танцевальных фотопроектов современности — «NYC Dance Project». Художники объединили в своем проекте мастеров танца, дизайнеров одежды и аксессуаров. photar.ru »

2019-9-30 15:13

NYC’s New Vessel Landmark Has a Big Photo Copyright Grab

Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in the United States (by square footage) just opened to the public in New York City, and the centerpiece of the Yards is a permanent art installation and giant public structure called Vessel. petapixel.com »

2019-3-19 21:45

Field Report: Using the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom in NYC

Testing drones here at the Phoblographer has always been pretty difficult; NYC has very strict rules about where you can fly, times, etc. and to that end it's not always as simple as setting up a camera and shooting. thephoblographer.com »

2018-11-13 08:00

11 Fearless Dancers Strip Down On NYC Rooftops, And The Result Will Make Your Heart Beat Faster

Inspired by his background, photographer Omar Z. Robles has been capturing the graceful and subtle movements of ballet dancers for over 4 years now. From Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, Omar lets the dancers bodies tell their own stories, often juxtaposing their elegant beauty with gritty urban environments. boredpanda.com »

2018-7-6 11:58

This Eye-Popping Flyover of NYC Was Shot in 12K

Over the past several years, director Phil Holland has been specializing in high-res, large-format aerial cinematography. This gorgeous video titled “Above NYC” is a flyover of The Big Apple shot in 12K using a special rig comprising 3 RED Weapon Monstro 8K VV cameras. petapixel.com »

2018-5-20 19:07

2,924 Photos of NYC Parks Found After Being Forgotten for 40 Years

A conservancy official in New York City was cleaning out an office in late 2017 when they came across two cardboard boxes. Inside were 2,924 color slide photos of NYC parks, shot in 1978 and then forgotten for exactly 40 years. petapixel.com »

2018-5-5 21:22

This Timelapse Imagines NYC Without Light Pollution

What would New York City look like at night if there were no light pollution to shroud the stars? That’s what this new 3-minute short film titled SKYGLOW NYC aims to answer. The video was created by photographers Gavin Heffernan and Harun Mehmedinovic of SKYGLOW, an ongoing project that raises awareness for endangered night skies […] petapixel.com »

2018-4-5 20:23

This Photographer Has Shot NYC with a 1940s Camera for 50+ Years

Walk around on the streets of New York City long enough, and you may come across photographer Louis Mendes. He has shot street photos in the city for over 50 years, and he’s easily recognized by his vintage camera and outfits. petapixel.com »

2018-4-1 21:00

We’re All Connected: Photography, the Internet, and the NYC Helicopter Crash

My youngest daughter and I are visiting New York City this week. After visiting the 9/11 Memorial in the late afternoon on March 11, we made our way to Battery Park to catch the sunset, view the Statue of Liberty, and take a few shots. I shot the above photo with a Nikon 28-300mm lens […] petapixel.com »

2018-3-15 19:11

Photo Shoot Helicopter Crash in NYC’s East River Kills 5

A private helicopter being used for a photography flight crashed into New York City’s East River on Sunday, killing the 5 passengers on board who were “tightly harnessed” when the chopper became submerged. petapixel.com »

2018-3-12 18:30

Eddie Adams’ Photo Studio in NYC is For Sale for $19.95 Million

Have extremely deep pockets? You could be the owner of the New York City photo studio created by famous American photographer Eddie Adams. Bathhouse Studios is on the market, and the asking price is a cool $19,950,000. petapixel.com »

2018-3-10 01:47

I Create Collages Of Plastic Bags I Found In Threes Around Nyc

Hi! I'm Dorothee. I play "I Spy" photographing litter, illustrating trash news & zero-waste solutions. I photograph trash to raise awareness about the Environmental Justice. boredpanda.com »

2018-2-21 21:23

What It Means To Be Crazy In Love, Captured By 15 Street Photographers Of NYC

Love is a beautiful thing. And yes, this is probably one of the most obvious sentences of all. But it might sometimes seem that showing affection or passion has become not that common these days in the world where everyone is attached to the technology so much, and the pace of life has reached some new heights. boredpanda.com »

2018-2-15 03:10

Street Photos of Coincidences on NYC Sidewalks

Street photographer Jonathan Higbee is a master of spotting fleeting moments on the sidewalks of New York City in which things come together in strange and curious ways. Higbee was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. petapixel.com »

2018-2-3 20:59

Nostalgic NYC Street Portraits on Film by Maxence Dedry

New York City remains a favorite of street photographers not only for its vibrant city life and iconic architecture, but also for the interesting faces, characters, and personalities of its residents. thephoblographer.com »

2017-12-6 17:00

NYC Layer-Lapse – Нью-Йорк днем и ночью в одном кадре

Казалось бы, какие новые эффекты или переходы можно придумать при съемки time-lapse видео? Мы уже все видели и удивить нас очень сложно. Но все таки кинорежиссеру и оператору Julian Tryba это удалось. kaddr.com »

2017-11-21 18:13

This Layer-Lapse of NYC Combines Different Times of Day in Each Frame

Back in 2014, time-lapse photographer Julian Tryba released a “layer-lapse” of Boston that showed different times of day in different parts of each frame. That video went viral and received over a million views. petapixel.com »

2017-11-16 18:36

The Photo Lessons I Learned from Getting Stuck in NYC for 2 Weeks

Let’s be honest: how can one be stuck in NYC? NYC was supposed to be a four- or five-day stop for my project Around the world in 80 followers, but it worked out quite differently. With this project, I aim to travel the world by staying on couches of followers of my Instagram or project […] petapixel.com »

2017-11-13 20:04

Watch the video live stream now: Sony A7rIII announcement in NYC (UPDATE: now over)

This is the live stream of the Sony event in NYC. They will show the new Sony A7rIII and the new 24-105mm lens. UPDATE: Now over. Join our new Sony a7rIII group if you plan to own this camera! Preorders (Preorder start October 26 at 10am NYC time): A7rIII at Amazon, Bhphoto, Adorama. sonyalpharumors.com »

2017-10-26 14:40

October 15th: Join Us At The Great NYC Film Photography Gathering

This October 15th, we encourage you to come out and join us at the Great NYC Film Photography Gathering! This isn't a film photography photo walk, or a workshop, but instead it's a film photography meetup. thephoblographer.com »

2017-9-19 16:51

Where to Get Your Film Developed in NYC

Yes, we obviously know that lots of photographers everywhere across the country and the world shoot film. But arguably, some of the most film development labs per capita are in NYC. So if you're in the tri-state area or want a lab that will develop your film, check out these offerings. thephoblographer.com »

2017-8-30 07:00

4 Top NYC Photographers Shoot the Same Model

Here’s a new 13-minute video showing a shootout recently done between four popular NYC-based photographers: Joey L, Dani Diamond, Brandon Woelfel, and Jessica Kobeissi. All four are extremely popular online, with hundreds of thousands of followers each just on Instagram (Woelfel has around 1. petapixel.com »

2017-8-18 22:21

Gene Altman’s Vintage Street Photography Showcases Candid NYC in the 1960s

"What drew me to street photography was the thrill of candid photography. " explains photographer Gene Altman about his candid street photography from the 1960s in NYC. "I was drawn to it because I soon found that giving people time to pose usually masked their truth. thephoblographer.com »

2017-7-20 19:00

Rare Photos Of NYC Underground In The 70’s And 80’s A.K.A “Hell On Wheels”

During the late 70's and early 80's, New York City's subway system was one of the most dangerous places a person could be. Lucky for those of us who never had the chance to see it, Swiss photographer Willy Spiller was there, and the dark and atmospheric series of photos he took has now come to be known as Hell On Wheels. boredpanda.com »

2017-5-11 11:51

Hell On Wheels: Fascinating Photos Of The Lawless NYC Underground In The 70s And 80s

During the late 70's and early 80's, New York City's subway system was one of the most dangerous places a person could be. Lucky for those of us who never had the chance to see it, Swiss photographer Willy Spiller was there, and the dark and atmospheric series of photos he took has now come to be known as Hell On Wheels. boredpanda.com »

2017-5-10 11:51