Westchester Event Photographer

Tiny World at Iona University

Tiny World at Iona University shot with a DJI Air 2S

Creating a tiny world of Iona University using a 360 camera was one of those projects that made me feel like a kid playing with a new toy. The concept of turning an entire campus into a miniature version of itself is just so much fun, and when I saw the final result, I was honestly amazed at how cool it looked. The 360 camera captured everything in a way that felt almost surreal, like the whole campus was shrunk down into a tiny globe that you could spin around and explore.

As a drone photographer, I’m used to capturing sweeping aerial views, but playing with special effects like this really adds a new layer of creativity to the work. You can take something as familiar as a university campus and transform it into something completely new and unique. It's not just about getting the shot anymore—it's about experimenting and pushing the limits of what can be done with technology to tell a story.

Incorporating effects like these makes the job so much more interesting because it challenges me to think outside the box. Instead of just shooting from above or capturing traditional perspectives, I get to explore how to make the world look different. It’s like taking a bird’s-eye view and adding a whole new dimension to it. This tiny world effect gave Iona University a whole new vibe, and it was such a rewarding process to see it all come together.

Special effects in drone photography aren’t just a gimmick—they’re a way to make my work stand out and bring fresh perspectives to projects. Every time I use something like a 360 camera, it sparks new ideas and pushes me to keep evolving as a photographer. I can't wait to see where this kind of creativity takes me next!

First Communion Family Photography

First Communion Family Photography in New Rochelle, Westchester, New York. (Photos by Ben Hider)

Whippoorwill Country Club Holiday Party

Whippoorwill Country Club hired me to update their archive of photos for their website. The first night of the holiday parties was a good place to begin.

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

NYBG Giant Pumpkins

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NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

Monstrous pumpkins from around the country—some weighing in at more than a ton—once again arrive at the Garden, arranged in collaboration with the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth.

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

New York Botanical Gardens Aki Matsuri

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

The Spaces Between

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New York Botanical Gardens Kiku Exhibit

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

City Harvest Sponsorship Branding

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