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Today the 9/11 Memorial marks the 19th anniversary of the end of the rescue and recovery period at Ground Zero. At 9:30 a.m. they held a special commemorative moment on the 9/11 Memorial Glade to honor all the rescue, recovery and relief workers and those who are sick or have died from 9/11-related illnesses.
It’s always great to photograph the closing bell at both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq in New York City, Unfortunately so many of those opportunities have become virtual. Thankfully I was hired by a marketing PR firm to document the exterior facade of the Nasdaq as a company rings the closing bell virtually. Its such an awesome thing to be in Times Square photographing an event again. To book me for closing bell photography at either Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange please email me.
Closing bell photography at Nasdaq in Times Square by Ben Hider
First Color Photograph:
The first color photograph was taken in 1861 by the Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell. He used a method called trichrome process to create the image. This pioneering effort paved the way for the color photography we know today.
Oldest Surviving Photo Studio:
The oldest surviving photo studio in the world is believed to be the "Daguerreian Miniature Rooms" in Philadelphia, established by Robert Cornelius in 1839. The studio has been preserved and is now part of the collections at the Library Company of Philadelphia.
First Aerial Photograph:
The first aerial photograph was taken from a hot air balloon by French photographer and balloonist Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (Nadar) in 1858. The photo captured the French village of Petit-Becetre from a height of around 262 feet.
Photography and Crime Scene Investigations:
Photography played a crucial role in crime scene investigations. Alphonse Bertillon, a French police officer, introduced the use of photography for documenting crime scenes and creating mugshots in the late 19th century.
World's First Photojournalist:
The title of the world's first photojournalist is often attributed to Carol Szathmari, a Romanian painter and photographer. He documented the Crimean War in the 1850s, capturing images of battles, soldiers, and war-torn landscapes.
Pioneering Female Photographer:
Julia Margaret Cameron, a British photographer, is considered one of the earliest portrait photographers. She took up photography at the age of 48 and gained recognition for her emotionally powerful and unconventional portraits in the mid-19th century.
First Celebrity Paparazzo:
Tazio Secchiaroli, an Italian photographer, is often credited as the world's first paparazzo. He gained fame in the 1950s for capturing candid shots of celebrities, paving the way for the paparazzi culture we see today.
First Digital Photograph:
The first digital photograph was taken in 1957 by Russell Kirsch at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It was a 176x176 pixel image of his three-month-old son, making it a groundbreaking moment in the history of digital imaging.
These lesser-known facts highlight the diverse and fascinating journey of photography, from its early experimental stages to its pivotal role in documenting history and shaping visual culture.
ihuman billboard in Times Square in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider)
NYSE IPO Photographer in Times Square
I can’t believe this IPO was 6 years ago now. I don’t own any of the photos from my time at the New York Stock Exchange, but lots of them got used in the press and put out into the world as handouts so occasionally I’ll see one being used in the press. This photo of Jack Ma on the trading floor is one of my favorites from the time I spent at NYSE.
Screenshot from BBCnews.com
It’s nice to get google search results that reminds me of work in the past and that people used to congregate and get close enough for a photo like this. I remembered Kylie Minogue and Naomi Campbell being together, but not Foxy Brown and Tyson Beckford as well. Some days I miss working more than others!
