Photo published in New York Times

There's nothing like getting a photo published in the New York Times, especially when it illustrates a feud between two rich celebrities who seem to be ignoring each other. So sad :(

The designer Giuseppe Zanotti and Nicki Minaj in 2011, during happier times. (Credit Ben Hider/Getty Images for Giuseppe Zanotti)

This image was taken for Giuseppe Zanotti on a paid assignment for Getty Images on the final Fashion Night out that happened back in 2011. There were many celebrities that came that evening, but by far the most buzz was around the arrival of Nicki Minaj in her faux Geisha outfit.

Celebrity Event Photographer - Ben Hider

City Harvest Event

It's always a pleasure to work with City Harvest and help bring awareness to the campaign of feeding hungry New Yorkers. Their food rescue efforts are unmatched.

New York City Food Photographer - Ben Hider

India Gallery of Favorites

India - Outtakes

Here are some images that I like and didn't post while I was traveling.

Atman

Atman is a Sanskrit word that means inner self or soul. "That which is the finest essence - that this whole world has as its Self. That is Atman. That is Reality. That art thou"

Mumbai - Final Days in India

As my final days come to a close in India, I end on a high note. The beautiful city of Bombay (Mumbai) has so many amazing sites and some great food to offer.

Mumbai

Mumbai is a fantastic city in the middle of the country and is the first real start of what feels like South India. There are cleaner roads, more shops, less beggars, great food and some nice beaches.

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

Udaipur

Udaipur is another amazing city within Rajasthan. They say it's like the Venice of the East, and with all of the lakes you can understand how it got that name

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

Street Food in Jodhpur

The street food across most of India is very impressive, but there was something about this Samosa shack in Jodhpur that really caught my interest. They were the best Samosa's and Kachori I've ever had.

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

Jodhpur - Day 2

We ventured out of town with our local guide Praveen, into a small village outside of Jodhpur where we saw local artisans hand spinning pots, hand weaving carpets and a truly fascinating opium ceremony with a Bishnoi caste member.