Traffic Cameras in New York Are Watching You and Listening to You
Traffic cameras in New York are not only watching cars but listening to them, too.
A New Photo Show is Coming to New York, But it Won’t Replace PhotoPlus
The group behind Photofairs Shanghai, Asia's largest commercial event for photography, is bringing its event to New York. Called Photofairs New York, it promises to be a new contemporary art fair dedicated to photo-based works.
Filmmaker Reveals How Difficult it is to Get a Photo at NY Fashion Week
A filmmaker has revealed just how difficult it can be for a photographer to get the perfect shot at a red carpet event in New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
Influential and ‘Groundbreaking’ Photographer William Klein Dead at 96
American-born French photographer William Klein has passed away at the age of 96 in his home in Paris. Klein is considered one of the most influential and "groundbreaking" photographers thanks to his 1956 photo book Life is Good & Good for You in New York.
Pioneering Photographer Captured Bohemian Area of NY in the 1920s
Photographer Jessie Tarbox Beals would haul her 8x10 glass plate camera around the streets of New York where she captured the bohemian Greenwich Village in the 1920s.
PhotoPlus Postpones 2022 Create NYC Event Until Next Year
PhotoPlus has postponed the Create NYC event that was originally planned for September of this year until sometime in 2023.
Fujifilm to Host ‘Fujikina’ Photo Festival in New York This Fall
Fujifilm will host what it describes as a free and "interactive festival" for anyone interested in photography this September in New York. Called Fujikina, the event is making a location shift from its traditional home in Tokyo, Japan.
Footage of NYPD Cop on Horseback Chasing Suspect in Times Square
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has posted bodycam footage taken from one of their mounted police officers as they apprehend an alleged sunglasses thief in Times Square.
Gun Applicants in NY Must Provide List of Social Media Accounts
New York has passed a law that will ask those seeing a concealed handgun permit to submit their social media accounts so they can be reviewed for "character and conduct."
New NY Law Guarantees Freelancers Contracts and Timely Pay
The New York State Senate has passed S8369B, colloquially known as the "Freelance isn't Free" act, which guarantees that any freelancer hired by a company must be provided a written contract with a stated pay by date. If no date is provided, they must be paid within 30 days.
New York State Passes Landmark Electronics ‘Right to Repair’ Law
The New York state legislature has passed the Fair Repair Act, the first "right to repair" bill that requires all manufacturers who sell "digital electronic products" to make tools, parts, and instructions for repair available.
The PhotoPlus Expo Rebrands as Create NYC, Relocates to Brooklyn
Following two straight cancelations of its annual trade show, PhotoPlus has rebranded as Create NYC and is moving from the Javits Center to the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn.
Christian Photographer Must Accept Gay Weddings, Federal Court Rules
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Christian wedding photographer who claimed that providing services to same-sex couples goes against her faith and that New York's human rights law violates her First Amendment rights.
Photographer Snaps Close-Up Photos of Animals at a Bird Feeder
Wildlife conservation photographer Carla Rhodes set up a camera trap under a bird feeder and captured gorgeous close-up photos of the numerous small creatures that visited it in the winter.
Photographer Captures ‘Taboo’ Portrait Series of Hasidic Jews
Photographer Justin Bettman recently finished a portrait series that focuses on the Hasidic Jews in New York, an ultra-orthodox sect of Judaism that generally keeps to itself socially and is rarely photographed by those outside of its community.
Statue of Legendary Photographer Diane Arbus Erected in Central Park
A life-size sculpture of the legendary photographer Diane Arbus has been temporarily erected in New York's Central Park as a tribute to her impact on photography and because public statues have been typically male-dominated.
A 360° Panorama From Atop the World Trade Centers Shortly Before 9/11
It was a sunny day in August 2001. I was a high school student at the time, and my family had decided to take a day trip to New York City, which was about an hour away from where we were living at the time. I had been to New York many times before, but every single time, the sheer density and height of the buildings always struck me with awe.
Photo Series Documents 51 Years of The World Trade Center Site
Photographer Camilo José Vergara has created a set of 52 images that pay homage to the victims of the September 11, 2001 Attack on New York City, by looking back at the site over the course of the last 51 years.
Street Photographer Uses His Art to Combat Anxiety Attacks
Street photographer Eldar Khamitov immerses himself in his art in order to combat frequent anxiety attacks that he now experiences as a result of the stress caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Incredible Treasures Found Inside a 1800s Hidden Photo Studio
In February, David Whitcomb discovered an attic full of photographic treasures in Geneva, New York. Identified as the hidden studio of photographer James Hale, multiple rare photos -- including one of Susan B. Anthony -- were discovered. After six months, the full collection has finally been cataloged.
Photographer Wins Copyright Lawsuit Centered on Instagram Embeds
Renowned nature photographer and Sony Artisan Paul Nicklen has won a copyright lawsuit against the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which embedded a video from Nicklen's Instagram on its website and featured a screenshot from it without seeking permission.
International Photojournalists Sue NYPD Over Arrests and Beatings
A group of five photojournalists who were arrested and or beaten during last year's protests against racial injustice has sued the NYPD in an attempt to stop what they call egregious and repeated violations of journalists' right to record police activity on public streets.
Texas Tourist Arrested After Crashing a Drone into the World Trade Center
A Texas tourist was arrested after he accidentally crashed a drone into 7 World Trade Center, which triggered a massive city and federal law enforcement response.
Steeplejack Shares Dizzying Footage from Top of Chrysler Building Spire
James Marksbury is a steeplejack from Cole NYC who recently shared the dizzying perspective of where he works when performing routine maintenance on the spire atop the Chrysler Building in New York City.
Series Captures NYC Through the Pandemic: ‘The City that Finally Sleeps’
Well-respected photographer Mark Seliger has released a new book called"The City that Finally Sleeps" which features the jarringly empty and desolate scenes he photographed during the height of the pandemic in New York City.
This Historian Can Nail Exactly When Vintage Photos Were Shot
An urban history expert recently purchased vintage photos of New York City on eBay and followed several clues that led him to determine the exact month and year the images were taken.
New York’s Attorney General to Sue Kodak for Insider Trading
The attorney general's office of New York is preparing an insider-trading lawsuit against Eastman Kodak and its top executive which focuses on stock purchases that occurred before a deal with the Trump administration to finance a pharmaceutical venture during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Selling Photos with the I LOVE NY Logo Could Get You Sued
If you've ever been on the streets of New York City, you've likely seen the iconic I Love New York slogan and logo that has been around since 1977. But if you're a photographer who sells photos, here's something you need to know: that logo is trademarked by New York, and the state is quite serious about protecting it.
Man Discovers Trove of Historical Photographs in Secret Attic Studio
David J. Whitcomb had purchased a building in December 2020 but had no idea what lay hidden above it. After he and a friend noticed an odd portion of the ceiling on the third floor, they discovered an attic full of photographic treasure.
Ricky Powell, Photographer Who Chronicled Early Hip-Hop, Dies at 59
New York photographer credited with "era-defining portraits" of the Beastie Boys, Andy Warhol, and Run-DMC has passed away. The death of "the Fourth Beastie Boy" has been confirmed by his manager.