Chef Photographer

Old Mates Food Photography in Lower Manhattan

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Photography of the Old Mates menu near Southstreet Seaport in New York City

MAD in New York City

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Photographing the MAD event for NOMA was hands down one of the coolest gigs I’ve had. I mean, how often do you get to capture culinary legends like Dan Barber, René Redzepi, and a bunch of other top chefs in one room? The whole vibe was electric, with everyone there talking food, creativity, and what’s next for the culinary world. It felt like being in the middle of something really special, and I loved being able to document it.

I brought my Sony A1 to the event, which was the perfect choice. The lighting wasn’t exactly the easiest to work with, but the A1 made it a breeze. It’s quick, sharp, and handled the low-light moments like a champ—so I could focus on getting the candid shots and little details without missing a thing. Whether it was capturing the chefs deep in conversation or those quick, fun moments between the guests, it was just a blast.

The best part, though, was the people. Dan Barber, René Redzepi, and all the chefs were genuinely awesome to photograph. Seeing them interact with each other, sharing ideas and insights, was inspiring in itself. Plus, getting those behind-the-scenes moments of them being so focused or having a laugh made it feel like I was part of the action.

In the end, it wasn’t just about snapping cool photos—it was about capturing the energy and passion of the event. It was all about creativity, collaboration, and, of course, great food. Can’t wait for the next one!

Dan Barber and Jack Algiere

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Chef Dan Barber and Farmer Jack Algiere during a Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture event for Young Farmers

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City Harvest Food Rescue Facility Dinner

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City Harvest hosted a dinner at their Food Rescue Facitly in Long Island City with Chef Michael White. The event was beautiful and the food was delicious. It's always a pleasure to see the facility and learn more about the good work they do to help feed New York City's hungry

Food Photographer Ben Hider

City Harvest - A Night of Practical Magic

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City Harvest are just good people, my favorite client and an organization I'm proud to work for. Last night was their big spring party at Cipriani's in midtown New York City. 

Shot with a Canon 5D Mark IV and 16-35mm F.28 lens and 70-200mm F2.8 lens

Event Photographer Ben Hider

Carla Hall at the New York Botanical Gardens

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Carla Hall Chef Portrait Chef Carla Hall attends the Edible Academy at the New York Botanical Gardens

Ben Hider - Event, Food and Portrait Photographer based in New York City and Westchester