





Red Carpet
Photographing the Hulu red carpet for the Jon Bon Jovi premiere was such an epic experience! I’ve shot red carpets before, but there’s something extra exciting about one for a legend like Jon Bon Jovi. The energy in the air was electric as the stars walked the carpet, and capturing those moments up close felt like being part of the action.
As the photographers lined up, I was ready to snap shots of the big moments—Jon himself, of course, as well as all the other celebrities and guests who were there to celebrate. There’s always this rush when the stars start arriving, and getting those perfect candid moments of excitement and smiles is what makes the job so fun. But, honestly, it was the vibe of the whole event that made it special. You could feel the anticipation as everyone was excited about the show’s premiere, and it’s always a thrill to be in the middle of that buzz.
The setup for a Hulu premiere had that mix of glamour and coolness that felt just right for Bon Jovi’s legacy. The lighting, the backdrop, the crowd—it all came together perfectly to capture the essence of a star-studded night. While the red carpet can get a little hectic, it’s the little moments, like when someone’s genuinely excited or sharing a laugh, that make the best photos.
Overall, it was a night full of energy, rock ‘n’ roll spirit, and some seriously awesome people to photograph. Getting to shoot the premiere of a show with someone as iconic as Jon Bon Jovi is definitely one of those experiences I’ll remember for a long time!
Happy covering the occasional red carpet at Tribeca Film Festival. It was really cool meeting Matty Matheson, one of my favorite people to watch on YouTube. His cooking shows are the right amount of silly, informative and funny.
NEW YORK CITY - MARCH 15: Desmin Borges attends FX Networks 2018 Annual All-Star Talent Party and "Trust" screening at the SVA Theater on March 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/FX)
NEW YORK CITY - MARCH 15: Desmin Borges attends FX Networks 2018 Annual All-Star Talent Party and "Trust" screening at the SVA Theater on March 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/FX)
Screening and after party for the new FX Show called "Trust"
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
Last night was the National Geographic Further evening at Jazz at Lincoln Center
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: A view of atmosphere at the 31st Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel on September 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/Getty Images for The Buoniconti Fund)
Ben Hider - Event, Food and Portrait Photographer based in New York City and Westchester
2016 MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet at Madsion Square Garden on August 28, 2016. (Photos by Ben Hider)
Ben Hider - Event, Food and Portrait Photographer based in New York City and Westchester
An MTV Video Music Award (commonly abbreviated as a VMA) is an award presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in the music video medium. Originally conceived as an alternative to the Grammy Awards (in the video category), the annual MTV Video Music Awards ceremony has often been called the "Super Bowl for youth", an acknowledgment of the VMA ceremony's ability to draw millions of youth from teens to 20-somethings each year. By 2001, the VMA had become a coveted award. The statue given to winners is an astronaut on the moon, one of the earliest representations of MTV, and colloquially called a "moonman". The statue was conceived by Manhattan Design—also designers of the original MTV logo—based on the 1981 "Top of the Hour" animation created by Fred Seibert, produced by Alan Goodman, and produced by Buzz Potamkin at Buzzco Associates. The statue is now made by New York firm, Society Awards. Since the 2006 ceremony, viewers are able to vote for their favorite videos in all general categories by visiting MTV's website.
The annual VMA ceremony occurs before the end of summer and held either in late August or mid-September, and broadcast live on MTV, along with simulcasts on MTV's sister networks to nullify in-house competition. The first VMA ceremony was held in 1984 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. The ceremonies are normally held in either New York City or Los Angeles. However, the ceremonies have also been hosted in Miami and Las Vegas.