Concert photographer

Band of Horses at the Capitol in Port Chester

in ,

I’ve been thinking lately about getting back into photographing more concerts. In the past, I had the opportunity to photograph music events for Getty Images, and those were some of my most exciting shoots. There’s something about the energy of a live performance that makes concert photography so unique. The challenge of capturing the intensity of the crowd, the raw emotion of the artist, and the drama of the stage lighting is something I really miss.

Having worked with Getty, I had the chance to cover a wide range of music events—from intimate gigs to massive festivals. Those experiences taught me how to work quickly in dynamic environments and how to use lighting, angles, and composition to tell the story of the performance. Concert photography is all about timing and creativity, and I’d love to dive back into it and capture more of those high-energy moments.

If you're looking for a photographer who knows how to capture the magic of live music, I’d love to collaborate. I’m excited about the idea of working with more artists, festivals, and venues to bring the energy of live performances to life through my lens.

NYBG Celebrating 100 Years of Jazz

in ,

Despite the light rain and grey sky the jazz concert at NYBG last night was awesome. A Centennial Tribute to the first recording and the international roots of Jazz led by powerhouse Latin jazz trombonist Chris Washburne and Brazilian virtuoso pianist André Mehmari.

Event Photographer Ben Hider

NYBG Chihuly and Jazz

in

Drawing from Catskill Jazz Factory’s smashing sold-out The French Connection series, this world premiere takes audiences on a journey from the vibrant energy of European swing through the wonders of French mélodie and chanson. Traveling across four decades of Franco-American music, swing to the hot jazz rhythms of Django Reinhardt to the playful melodies of French chanson. Horne’s ensemble pulls influences from traditional folk to Debussy, Ellington, and Porter, to the enchanting French Songbook, from Edith Piaf to Jacques Brel to Serge Gainsbourg.

NYBG Photographer Ben Hider