Farm photographer

Stone Barns Harvest Feast 2023

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Stone Barns Spring Feast

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Working as a photographer for Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture has been a rewarding experience. I’ve had the privilege of capturing the incredible work being done by dedicated farmers like Jason Grauer and Jack Algiere. From documenting the growth of sustainable farming practices to capturing the beauty of the land, it’s always inspiring to see how passionate individuals are making a difference in the food industry. Every photo tells a story of hard work, dedication, and the connection between people and the land. It’s been an honor to document their efforts and share their impact through my lens.

The Stone Barns Spring Feast is an annual culinary event held at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, located in Pocantico Hills, New York. Stone Barns Center is a nonprofit farm and education center that focuses on sustainable agriculture and food systems.

The Spring Feast is a celebration of the spring season and the abundance of fresh, locally grown food. It brings together renowned chefs, farmers, and food enthusiasts to showcase the flavors and techniques that highlight the farm-to-table movement. The event typically features a multi-course dinner prepared by guest chefs using ingredients sourced directly from the farm and the surrounding Hudson Valley region.

Guests at the Spring Feast can expect an exquisite dining experience that emphasizes seasonal and sustainable cuisine. The menu often includes a variety of dishes that showcase the best produce, meats, and dairy products available during the springtime. The chefs work closely with the farmers and artisans associated with Stone Barns Center to create a menu that highlights the flavors of the season and supports the principles of sustainable agriculture.

In addition to the meal, the Spring Feast may also include educational components such as farm tours, workshops, and presentations that explore the importance of sustainable food systems and the work being done at Stone Barns Center.

Attending the Stone Barns Spring Feast offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for good food, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship. It's a chance to support the mission of Stone Barns Center while enjoying a memorable dining experience in a beautiful farm setting.

Stone Barns Harvest Feast

The inaugural fundraising event celebrating 15 years of collaboration between Stone Barns Center and Blue Hill through an interactive, roving meal. A feast of small bites, shared items, plated dishes, and beverages by Blue Hill at Stone Barns. It was great to photograph the unique relationship between field and kitchen with farmers and chefs.

Blue Hill Restaurant and Stone Barns Farm photography by Ben Hider

Stone Barns Bee Keeping and Baby Pigs

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Stone Barns just had a new litter of Red Wattle Piglets and it was perfectly timed for my scheduled shoot with Maggie in the Apiary. All images shot with a pair of Canon 5D Mark IV's, one with a 100mm F2.8 macro and the other has the amazing lighting setup you see below with a Canon 24-105mm F4 lens.

Stone Barns Photographer Ben Hider

Holding the Canon 5D Mark IV with the Canon 24mm-105mm F4 IS ii surrounded by the Promediagear Boomerang bracket and Profoto B1 and beauty dish

Holding the Canon 5D Mark IV with the Canon 24mm-105mm F4 IS ii surrounded by the Promediagear Boomerang bracket and Profoto B1 and beauty dish

Stone Barns Sheep Shearing Festival 2018

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Stone Barns Sheep Shearing Festival on April 28, 2018 in Westchester, New York. (Photos by Ben Hider)

Photographer Ben Hider