NYBG Chihuly

The Chihuly Exhibit will be opening soon at the New York Botanical Gardens and I was so fortunate to be booked to create some of the photographs that will be released with the opening press release for the exhibit. Of course the final decision will be in the hands of the Chihuly team, but here are some of my favorite photographs from last night

Shot with the Fujifilm GFX 50S and 63mm F2.8 Lens

Malala Yousafzai

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I would say that generally my policy was to politely refuse a "celebrity" photo opportunity. Then years ago Bill Clinton asked if I wanted a photo and I politely declined and immediately felt like a rude idiot. How could I refuse the opportunity with Malala Yousafzai. I hope my daughter has even an ounce of her drive

““My great hope is that this will be the last time we must fight for the education of our children. Let us solve this once and for all.””
— Malala Yousafzai

NYBG The Orchid Show: Thailand

Sunday April 9 is the last day of The Orchid Show: Thailand at the New York Botanical Gardens and I would highly recommend grabbing your camera and heading to the Bronx.

First 4 images shot with the Fujifilm GFX 50S and 63mm F2.8 lens. the last 2 images shot with the Canon 5D Mark IV with 24-70mm F2.8 lens

Event Photographer Ben Hider

FX Upfronts

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Shot with a Canon 5D Mark IV and 24-70mm F2.8ii and 70-200 F2.8ii IS

Entertainment Photographer Ben Hider

Bluestone Lane Coffee in Hoboken

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There seems to be no stopping Bluestone Lane who are constantly opening beautiful coffee shops in great neighborhoods, this time they move to New Jersey where I was able to photograph the impeccably designed new coffee shop.

Shot with the Fujifilm GFX 50S with 63mm F.28 lens and a Canon 5D Mark IV with 16-35mm F2.8iii

Food Photographer Ben Hider

Minnie Mouse gets a makeover

Back when I photographed a lot more press events, I used to go to the empire state building and cover the lighting ceremony. I never really thought the Minnie Mouse photos were ever going to run and then Minnie gets a makeover! On the left is my photo from Getty Images.

Press Photographer Ben Hider

Guggenheim Museum

Definitely one of my favorite new clients this year is the Guggenheim Museum, I can't show any of the content I produce for them, but I always love photographing some exterior images of this incredible Frank Lloyd Wright building,

Shot with a Canon 5D Mark IV and 16-35mm F2.8 iii and 70-200 F2.8 ii

Event Photographer Ben Hider

Sirius XM at the Comedy Cellar in 2013

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Before I had kids I used to photograph much more entertainment jobs in the evening and some of these Sirius XM comedy nights were some of my favorite. Especially this particular evening in 2013 where Matt Damon was the surprise guest and Amy Schumer did some incredible stand up routine.

NYC Event Photographer Ben Hider