5 of the Best Locations to Photograph the New York Skyline

[@luismartins5383]

Fantastic locations thank you sharing 👍

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Luis!

[@lakile3]

Great great shots, really liked the images

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@josh2k4]

Thanks man! I'm heading to NYC in a few months and found your video to find the best places to take pictures of the manhattan skyline

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Great Josh! Good luck and good shooting!

[@warren4261]

Great video Jay .. thank you. Another good spot in NJ is Hoboken, near or along Frank Sinatra drive. One good thing here too is Hoboken is a transit hub, so easy access via train in NJ, then just a short walk to the waterfront

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Great tip Warren! Thanks for watching and contributing!

[@jeromec3725]

Very interesting video to plan a trip to NYC 👍

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Jerome! If you are planning a trip to New York let me know. I can give you tons of other advice.

[@joekennedy1842]

Not sure I'll ever get back to New York to photograph but thanks to you Jay I got some of those locations last year.... Thank you.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Joe. Would love to see you some of the shots you got. Do you post on Instagram?

[@FRANKSVLOGS]

Great location scouting. I will be in New York from September for 11 Month. And i will try all of your locations. Greets Frank from Germany 🇩🇪

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Frank! Good luck with the trip! Are you on Instagram?

[@FRANKSVLOGS]

@@JCImagesBehindtheShot Yes Franks Vlogs on Instagram

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Following you now

[@FRANKSVLOGS]

@@JCImagesBehindtheShot me too 👍🏻

[@ahmedfahmyphotography6317]

Great video Jay! I am heading to NYC in April 2022 and your video is already SAVED because it will be my photography guide then! Thanks

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Fantastic Ahmed! Any questions, let me know.

[@ahmedfahmyphotography6317]

@@JCImagesBehindtheShot Thank you so much 🙏 I am arriving 5th of April midday and I wonder if we could meet and do a video and some shooting together! Please let me know so I can schedule uppon that.

[@martinfisher5865]

Perfect, a Real video about shooting the city skylines on the water... I use this as a guide this coming August for my visit. Thank-You Much.......

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Wonderful! If you have any questions about shooting in the City, please reach out to me.

[@ginooliva5280]

Thanks a lot Jay!

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

My pleasure Gino!

[@tpiorkowski]

Really enjoyed watching all five locations. Great shots, 🔝

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Tom!

[@agarriga]

Another great video, Jay! I can't wait to check out some of the spots. I won't wake up as early as you, though.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks so much! Some cool spots and fairly easy to get to

[@agarriga]

@@JCImagesBehindtheShot You're welcome!

[@DrEye-be3pj]

Great Job, great photos, good music, thank´ s a lot!!

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks so much Ralph! My son wrote, produced, and performed most of the music.

[@flipflopsleica]

Thanks for sharing your favorite places. Made my list for my next NYC trip. Enjoyed viewing your images.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks for the kind words! If you have questions before you come feel free to run them by me

[@KevinSiyuan]

nice behind the scene video, great choice of locations and tips!

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Kevin!!

[@dmonaghan99]

Easily the best guide to NYC photography spots on KZbin

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Oh man, so kind of you to say! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@christianbarba8129]

Merci pour ces précieux conseils.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

je t'en prie!

[@stefanoferreira]

Spetacular views Jay. The last one over the rocks at Astoria Park was stunning.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

That was my favorite of the bunch! Thanks for the kind words.

[@richardrizzo_photography]

Stunning shots and great info Jay. Stay well !

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Rich. You too my friend!

[@billbaker4970]

Great shots Jay love to go there one day I could spend days there taking photos.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks very much Bill I hope you make it here one day!

[@Nasarullahbaig]

Beautiful images, love your photography, keep it up and thanks for sharing the lovely spots, definitely going to explore all of them during my visit to NYC.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@PaulKer]

Well done Jay

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Paul!!

[@KeanBurke]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks JC, always wanted to shoot from these locations but couldn’t find them.

[@antonioarias6293]

Gran vídeo!!! Me gustaría un segundo vídeo de localizaciones de New York tan bien explicado como este. Saludos desde España. Gracias

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Muchas gracias Antonio!

[@brianlogan685]

Thank you for the tips. The Weehawken spot is a real gem. It worked out very well, parking is usually a nightmare in the area and I was able to park right near the water. Plus, I plan to explore the Astoria location. Great channel, well done.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Brian!!

[@juliangreaves4727]

Really enjoyable video and some superb shots Jay. If I ever find myself coming to NY, I’m going to need some time!

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Jullian! If you do get to New York, make sure you let me know ahead of time!

[@juliangreaves4727]

Cool Jay. I sure will do.

[@RealEstatePhotographerPro]

❤thank you

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

My pleasure!!

[@scotty4418]

Great vlog Jay. Had a few of these locations marked out for last month so it was good to see these plus the other locations from your own perspective. Got me thinking about possibly extending my trip by an extra few days when its possible to travel to NYC

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Great Scotty! I’m sure another photographer would have five more locations they like but there’s always worked pretty well

[@paulscott9329]

Super vlog Jay! What awesome locations and images. I want to visit all the more now. The lockdown here in the UK forced a cancellation of a 3 day photo trip to London for me recently. So looking forward to my next architectural based photo trip. NYC is high on my bucket list. :-)

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks for the kind words Paul. Sorry to hear about your canceled trip to London. The world is crazy right now. If you do get to New York let me know-we can compare thoughts

[@themuzzuk]

Great video, definitely my next location. Maybe you could take me to one in exchange for breakfast 👍😊

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Absolutely! Thanks!

[@eoberman]

Wonderful video Jay. Super helpful!! For your long exposure shots at blue hour in Pebble beach in DUMBO, did you use a ND filter?

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Thanks Eric! I did not need a filter because it was fairly dark.

[@ryanblauvelt4623]

Great places and insight. I went to weehawken and liberty state park last evening. Where do you park when you go to Dumbo?

[@VictorReviewsGarage]

nice video, found out from the vid you have a 70-200. great man. do you have a sony?

[@trezegol2007]

Very nice video. You gave a calm and peaceful atmosphere to it that one really felt wanting to be right there taking pictures too. They are all great spots! If one is in New York for a couple of days only, I guess you have to make a decision which ones to choose from. The areas at Weehawken or Dumbo/Brooklyn Park, being closer from downtown Manhattan are they easy to access just walking towards there? They were like my personal favorite spots from your video. :)

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

You can walk across the Brooklyn Bridge between Dumbo and Manhattan. Weehawken is tougher to get to. You would need to Uber. (sorry for the delay!)

[@Messia90]

Thank you for the tips. I'll go to NY next month. Which lenses do you raccomend to bring with me? Is the 14mm wide angle necessary in your opinion? Thank you

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Sorry for the delay. I typically carry a 16-35mm lens and that is almost always wide enough. If you have other questions (locations, transportation, etc) feel free to reach out.

[@Messia90]

@@JCImagesBehindtheShot thanks!

[@tquist61]

Fantastic video! I have a few questions for you. I am thinking of going to Brooklyn on the morning of Sunday, 12/26 to photograph the Manhattan skyline. Do you have any recommendations in regards to parking in the area? Will I be okay just parking on the street in a nearby neighborhood in the pre-dawn hours on a Sunday? Thanks for all your awesome videos!

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

You will probably be able to find a spot at that hour. If you are desperate, there is a parking garage on Adams Street between Front Street and Water Street. Good luck friend!

[@Fotograf110]

I have not been to NYC and I will be in a month's time. Your video is just what I need for photographing the famous Manhattan skyline at night! Thanks for this. As I understand, I have to be in New Jersey to get a good shot. Can you tell me the mode of transport from Manhattan please? Is it safe to be walking around the waterfront with camera? Thanks again for the video and nice photos.

[@freddiew74]

Jay Next time try Williamsburg amazing views

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

On my list Freddie! Thanks!

[@freddiew74]

@@JCImagesBehindtheShot I have some pics of Williamsburg on my IG

[@bv52gyf]

Great video, I’m visiting at the rend of November and wondering if you are free to act as a guide, I’ve sent an email via your website

[@marcusanimation100]

New York Slyline? ;-)

[@KS-df1cp]

Thank you! I really want to give you location credit. Do you have Instagram handle?

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Yes! @jaycohen13

[@KS-df1cp]

@@JCImagesBehindtheShot Thank you. I am Ketki, that Instagram girl !! Huge fan of your work. Thank you for putting all the efforts in creating these videos. I love your work.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

@@KS-df1cp Thanks so much Ketki!

[@KeanBurke]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks JC, always wanted to shoot from these locations but couldn’t find them.

[@JCImagesBehindtheShot]

Fantastic. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!