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How to make the most of a short photography trip to New York
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[@ejbernal2]

Hi Roman, I'm a New Yorker. I love watching other people's opinions of where/when to shoot. You and Joe Allam really capture Manhattan the way I see it. I do recommend a couple of things. Fall is the best time to come here. The colors are vivid, along with the leaves, and the weather is perfect. Queens is an underrated place and a street photographer's dream, since it's so culturally diverse, and you can really get that working class industrial feel in places like Flushing (NYC's 2nd Chinatown), Jackson Heights, Astoria/LIC, etc. Obviously Brooklyn has Williamsburg, but you can get a lot of Brownstone shots in Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Clinton and Boerum Hills, even Bed Stuy. Go deeper into Brooklyn on the F, and then it starts to feel more like Queens. In Manhattan, both the Upper West Side and Upper East Side have different characteristics and plenty of places to eat. There's Central Park West (Ghostbusters Building, Tavern on the Green, Museum of Natural History steps). Museum Mile on the East Side has the Met Museum steps, Guggenheim, etc. Even further up, you can get remnants of old Harlem, Washington Heights, etc. I know I mentioned a lot, but definitely come back since there's even more untapped places to shoot.

[@cathanas82]

ejbernal2 love Jackson Heights and Flushing. Amazing for street photography.

[@robdinero9393]

glad you mentioned queens, I'm going out there in a few weeks and that's definitely an area i want to capture. a more local feel away from the usual manhattan

[@giovannymarquez4103]

Video Summary: 00:52 DAY 1: Lower Manhattan, Chinatown, Manhattan Bridge - Financial District (Wall St) - Oculus (Miday for sunlight coming through, Night - Brooklyn Bridge (Go early, for sunrise, later in the day filled with tourist) - DUMBO (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) - Head towards Chinatown/Start of Manhattan Bridge and take pictures over fence through cutouts on fence (70-200mm) - Once it dark, head for Chinatown when the night lights up - If you have time, go to oculus again at night when lights turn on (less people, you can isolate objects) - Daytime Advice: Follow the light, staying in the shadows will be blue/dark, keep moving around. If it’s an overcast/cloudy day, light will be more uniform. 07:35 DAY 2: Williamsburg Bridge, Midtown, Times Square - Walk towards start of WB Bridge (has raw, industrial aspect to it, and there are geometrical patterns there, trains run down the middle, you can get symmetrical view of trains down the middle running underneath you - After you cross the bridge, you can see bridge in the distance, you can get a shot from middle of the street (be careful not to put yourself in danger of cars) Ideal lens here is the 70-200 for compression - Head to Marsie station for more photo opportunities - Head back to Midtown on the Subway and on the way back you’ll see a backdrop of the city, and you can silhouette a person sitting next to window - Spend the rest of the day exploring midtown (5th Ave, 6th Ave, Rockefeller Center, walk across walk down, walk across walk down, etc. etc.) - Finish the day in times square, you want to be there when its dark so you can use all the lights to your advanctage 10:32 DAY 3: Vessel/ High Line/ Meatpacking District - Hudson Yards (The Vessel and The Edge) | You can climb The Vessel, Take pictures on it or with it, be creative (Important Note: Make reservations for either attraction in advance) - Use wide angle lens, and then use telephoto lens and create smaller compositions - Walk to the High Line (area where the trains Stop) - Walk back toward the vessel, walk towards the vessel on the highline and get off there onto the street level and take pictures under that structure that supports the highline. In that part of the structure you’ll get some nice compositions (Silhouttes, shadows, light) - Get back up on the highline, and walk it all the way to the end (when you look to your sides, you can get great photos of the streets running underneath. You can zoom in and get more ideal smaller compositions (70-200mm+) - When you get off highline, you’ll be in Meat Packing District (Quieter, warmer and polished look) Explore the area, nice and relaxing way to end the trip (24-50mm will be useful here) You can then go to Greenwich village for similar vibe - If you have energy, go to Pier 40 and walk around the bottom of the Island Extra Locations: - Central Park and areas around it - Work areas with Steam/Smoke Stacks for interesting pictures (winter thing) More Advice: - Summer is so hot and humid, and winter can be EXTREMELY cold (Dress appropriately; bring gloves) My Places/Suggestions: - Bleeker St Subway Station (Hexagon Lights) - Doyers St (Manhattan Chinatown) - Seaport District towards the water - Explore The Dumbo area under the bridge! It's so beautiful, and you can get some nice shots by the water. Theres also a carousel there too that lights up - If you're in Chinatown and hungry, go Nyonya Malaysian Cuisine (I made a video on it) Great food, service, and prices! (Bring Cash) Thank you so much Roman! I’m beyond grateful for this video, and I can’t express the gratitude I feel! You provided so much value on NYC photography in 18 minutes. It feels like I should be paying for this, haha! One last thing, this video needs more views! I recommend you to add tags to the video and edit the description for keywords, it's only a matter of time before this video takes off like crazy, especially once things start to settle down! You can use Vid IQ

[@_dxbc_]

this is the most helpful comment, thank you. I hightly appreciate you.

[@kimjexziel]

I’m confused with your Day 1. You want to start in BB early, cross it, then Dumbo, then go cross again BB to Oculus midday? Then go back cross again BB to start at Manhattan Bridge on DUMBO side? And so on…

[@giovannymarquez4103]

@@kimjexziel To clarify the confusion, I put midday in parenthesis to communicate that you have the option of either skipping or going back to the oculus at midday to get a different look to your photos compared to the photos you’ll get there early in the morning, as the sunlight at midday will give your photos a different look.

[@kimjexziel]

@@giovannymarquez4103 thanks for clarifying. However, Roman’s guide is inaccurate. He didn’t go to DUMBO that day as it will be time consuming. You will need to cross BB 2x if you follow that path.

[@giovannymarquez4103]

@@kimjexzielThe BB and Manhattan Bridge are right next to each other on the Brooklyn Side. So after you’re done with Dumbo, you could walk towards the Manhattan Bridge entrance to end up back in Manhattan, specifically Chinatown.

[@MaryD321]

This is fantastic - the step-by-step detail that you've given is outstanding. It's no wonder this video got so many views! I'm saving it as an itinerary for my next trip to NYC. Well done!

[@thewanderingbo]

Can't tell you how many times I've watched this video. Great stuff! In NY and will be checking out those places.

[@TheJairoObando]

Born in NYC and still here for now, this was a great little guide man, subbed and liked 👌🏽 keep it up

[@ola.bergman]

Great shots! Thanks for sharing.

[@victor-ferreira]

Absolutely fantastic video vs New York guide!!! And incredible photos!!!

[@PedroE1112]

Hi Roman! I have only been once to NY but you highlighted lots of good places to make street photography. Thanks and you just got a new follower!

[@Screlon]

Would love love love to see more videos like this for more cities!!!

[@EnglishLanguageLessons101]

Thanks for the tips. I have a trip coming up to NYC and these will help a lot.

[@thetheo5309]

this is the most informative video about New York thank you so much!

[@paulstevenson200]

A first class piece of work and excellent photographs - credit to you.

[@Oxbowphoto]

Great video thanks Roman! Heading to NYC in December now we are allowed to travel again. I’ve noted down all the places you’ve suggested and I’m even more excited now.

[@StreetsWideOpen]

Great video & photography. Enjoyed it 👍🏻📷

[@aboutphotography]

Great video! Thanks for tips!

[@daymonpearcey8468]

Great video. Really helpful guide and tips for NYC

[@meridiannet99]

Great vid! I'm in NYC right now and there are a lot of useful tips!

[@dhexistentialist5215]

Nice one, hope the video gets more exposure. Cheers.

[@luiz.angelo.peixoto]

Great video!! I’m going to NYC in a couple of weeks and it was so much helpfull. I Would love more videos with tips like theese. Cheers from Brazil ✌🏻🇧🇷

[@nicomphoto]

Excellent video ! Thanks for all the info, wish I would have seen it before going to NYC in January :) Next trip, cheers

[@youraveragejoe1]

About to go to NYC so this was very helpful! Some lovely images too.

[@TwinTowersForever]

Great video and tips! I’ve been doing photography for awhile but it’s mostly been in the American southwest. I want to do more urban. Hoping to hit NYC in January for my birthday to take a few days to shoot. This video was just the inspiration I needed. Gave me some great ideas!

[@mattwinkler6572]

Watching this video on a bus to NYC. Thanks so much! Definitely going to hit up a lot of these places.

[@keepitreal3363]

Wow what a great adventure!! Absolutely loved your video and good advice mr Fox. Carnt wait to see your best photos! I would have used my fuji xf10-24 lens along with some prime lenses and 3 days i would have definitely got carried away shooting away and burnt myself out!

[@baxterbradford7063]

Thanks, really helpful in starting my location research for upcoming trip.

[@lloydwilliams6855]

Excellent summary - thanks!!

[@tima.4040]

Thank you. Very cool. Very motivational. Happy i found your content. When I can I'll give back, one day. Keep inspiring.

[@dirksparenberg294]

Thanks for your good proposals. My Trip to NY will start soon, and I am very excited about exploring the city,

[@wesleylo4777]

Planning on going to New York for a few days. So glad this video is on KZbin :)

[@crashryanphoto]

Excellent shots and good advice. I'm from New York, and there is always a good shot to be taken around every corner.

[@thedigitalnicholas]

Heading there in two weeks. Thanks for this!. I'm definitely going to check out the Williamsburg bridge.

[@marczoller9505]

First time watching this Channel. Awesome video

[@anirudhrao4227]

Thanks! this is really great!

[@JJ_Photo]

Great video and thanks for good advice! And nice to see a youtube guy that actually can take street photographs. So many just talk and talk... ;)

[@StephenDevine]

Exactly what I had in mind when we talked about this video on Instagram.

[@dinagalall]

Really good photos! great quality!

[@goodfellas5702]

Phenomenal! Thank you Roman. You’ve inspired a trip

[@jamesjackman5214]

Great tips. I got nice photos. Thanks Jim

[@mateorubiomarchetti6849]

Amazing Giovanny, thank you for this

[@liammulligan4872]

Great video full of useful information - thanks.

[@fcandidobarros]

I love the style of your pictures. Id love to watch a video about that

[@richreid4642]

Great video, lots of good tips

[@ScottSpear-qn9uk]

Central Park is a great place to photograph, particularly around the Bethesda Fountain. From there it is easy to get to the Upper West Side and the Hudson River around the 79th Street Boat Basin which is great for watching people in the summer and utilizing light off the Hudson, particularly in the late afternoon. Lincoln Center is close by and it has some very classic modern art structures in the Metropolitan Opera House and the NY Philharmonic buildings. I also like photographing in the area around the Metropolitan Museum and the Guggenheim Museum along Fifth Avenue.

[@kurkageza7942]

Thank for this incredible helpful video.

[@francis_cw]

Literally have 3 days in NYC in 2 weeks. This video is perfect for me ! Thanks

[@stuartsilverman3797]

Absolutely wonderful presentation. You really hit the highlights.

[@stuartsilverman3797]

Roman Fox Well earned!

[@terrytracey3486]

Nice one Roman it's my dream to go to NY either this year or next. Great insight 👍👍👍

[@derric2963]

Dude this is an amazing Video

[@macrobin72]

Wow! I am glad to find your channel. 👌🏼

[@PaulyReact]

I learn a lot man thanks. I'll be going to NY this Nov😤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 can't want. First time ever

[@Kleinholz235]

thank you very much!

[@danielmarcussen714]

Stunning pictures. Nive video Roman

[@AlexOnStreets]

Fantastic useful video. 💯 Well organized man.

[@AlexOnStreets]

Roman Fox ..Very welcome. But I forgot to mention the photos you took were equally well executed and tasteful. 👌

[@joseuribe430]

thank you for sharing. I'll have to hit NY and get some of the places you mentioned.

[@ChristopherFisher-il2xc]

Good video! I'll be going there for about a week in June

[@sbutler66]

Enjoyed the virtual photography walk/guide, be cool to see for some other cities and locations

[@krzysztofzwolinski956]

Great video! Idk how to discribe it, but its comfortable to watch. Cool commentary follow great pictures (youre not another talking head guy). Keep up with your work, its amazing.

[@salman534]

Great video man

[@sexysilversurfer]

Your videos are AWESOME as the Americans say. 😁 I hated NYC when I went about 15yrs ago but you have made me reconsider. 👍🏼

[@elpinto7]

Thanks Roman! This video was awesome. I am planning to go on a trip to NYC and this gives me a good summary of what sort of lenses and gear to bring with me on the trip. I love how you gave a breakdown of the itinerary as well. If you have visited any other cities (eg London, Paris etc), this would make a great series.

[@user-rb8wt4jo8y]

Just caught this video. Great job covering most of the highlights in Manhattan and Brooklyn. I'd add Union Square when the farmers market is there (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). Go early or in the early evening when the light is better.

[@KenyattaDavisPhotography]

I guess google suggested this to me because of the obsessive amount of research ive been doing on photographing NYC for my up coming trip this May. Great video.

[@richardtierney7724]

Excellent !! Loads of great info and advice. Your images real;y show the place off to a T :-)

[@billrankin]

Great video I photographed quite a few of them places last year and going back March this year.

[@billrankin]

Freezing last year lol 👍

[@lol-vq8dh]

This is awesome

[@jennifergrainger2480]

Awesome, I've never been to NY great photos and tips

[@amsworld08]

Good advice. Spent a week in NY over the Xmas break with the family, so photo / vid time a little limited but managed to get a bit of everything. If you get time take a look at the NY vid. Thanks

[@ericblade1971]

Great video I love your way of talking and presentation keep up the good work ...... currious how much you spend for those couple of days including flight hotel ect ect

[@gegomez]

This was great ! And I'm from NY!

[@derekschmalenberger1204]

Did you just go by yourself on the trip? Great pics! Your the man!

[@brianmchugh6145]

Hey Roman, I really enjoy your no BS approach in your videos. I've been planning a photo trip to NYC (flying out tomorrow). Ive watched this video like five times. Thank you for sharing so much of your research regarding shooting in NYC. I planned on shooting in Brooklyn, East Village, Lower East Side, Midtown, and Manhattan. Unfortunately, it looks like it will rain most of the time I will be there. If you were going to NYC tomorrow, how would rain change how/where you would shoot? Thanks, Brian

[@clintwoosley9512]

Heading there this weekend. We are looking forward to spending some time at the vessel. 70-200 wouldn’t have been in the bag if this video didn’t come along. Thanks!

[@KBRC81]

Chinatown is my favorite place to take photos. The markets, the signs, the people, it's all beautiful.

[@set32281]

Thank you my friend! Amazing shots! Now I don't need to go in NY!

[@bhatigaurav]

How do you not have more subscribers mate. I live in nyc and couldn’t have done better. Awesome stuff

[@snapsbyfox]

Cheers!

[@proach3]

Great vid. Next time you visit the states, try chicago. My fav for street

[@peterabbott3438]

Great video. Anyone who has never been before will get so much value out of this, Only thing I would add is that if you can time it right going up the Rockefeller Centre at sunset/blue hour is well worth it.

[@peterabbott3438]

Ah good point about the price.

[@vertix6375]

Thankyouu you saved me because im going to new york after 2 weeks 😅

[@thankyouforhearingme]

Thanks!

[@snapsbyfox]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@rjayesperon2924]

this was great bro.. got you with a follow on IG 👍🏽

[@blakkcigarstud]

I never thought I’d hear the meat packing district described as a “nice posh area!” LOL definitely wasn’t that way back in the 80’s-90’s!

[@snapsbyfox]

Same here in London. Areas which you wouldn’t never dream of walking through 20 years ago are now full of celebrities

[@lynnekrueger9056]

Love your videdos...consice and no annoying fluff. Given this itinerary, what section of the city would you recommend for hotel accomodations?

[@charlierivera5725]

Awesome video. Going to New York on August 29th 2023. I have the Sony A7iv, Tamron 80-150, Tamron 150-500, Sony 90mm macro, Sony 24-70 so I’m excited to bring a variety of lenses and create images. Thank you

[@19501960]

Marvellous

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

cracking images :-)

[@Barbara-kg9cq]

Nice video! Thanks! What lens are you using for these photos?

[@DustinNuttall]

Definitely go early for sunrise, because when the fog surrounds the bridge, it makes it look like a bridge in Heaven.

[@bcegerton]

Roman, that was great. The only place in the U.S I’ve ever wanted to visit, even before I was into photography. It’s a bucket list place for me as I’m unable to work due to health issues so on a very limited budget and going to New York on my own ( as going with my wife would get bored so I wouldn’t get the best use out of my time ) isn’t something I can prioritise.

[@bcegerton]

Roman Fox Thanks for that, even that’s pushing it for now but will wait and see

[@doctorstrobe]

I'd start with crossing both the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge at Dawn.

[@urbek10]

Really enjoyed your video Roman, which map app did you use on your smartphone looks kinda needy, thanks

[@firesrtorm57]

there's a lot more to NY than Manhattan. There's so much more to see in the outer borrows. If you are into landscape photography, The Bronx, Westchester County, and further north have some breathtaking places to photograph like the upper and lower Hudson Valley. The same can be said about Queen and Brooklyn and so on. Just about every video I see here regarding NYC and photography all say and photograph the same thing. Anyway, next time you come here or recommend to anyone to travel here don't forget, there are 5 borrows with plenty top see and photograph.

[@mishkathlay]

It's "buroughs," bruh. This video was a game plan for travelers coming to shoot street in NYC over a 3-day visit. People new to the City find it overwhelming and wanted this guidance from Roman to help us navigate/map out the historically famous hot spots. You can make us a video for the second visit, Firestorm, and branching into landscape. But we still have UES, UWS, Harlem, East/West Village, etc. Give it a minute, oh seasoned one.

[@firesrtorm57]

@@mishkathlay first off I'm not your "Bruh", I didn't disrespect you, don't do it to me, second thank you for the correction. Now, my comment wasn't a dig on video. I agree that NYC can be overwhelming, I've lived here almost all my life. I was just pointing out that there is more to this state than Manhattan.

[@mishkathlay]

@@firesrtorm57 yes, agree that’s what you were pointing out.

[@efromadler6624]

Central Park is a mandatory stop for any photographer. If you want to shoot the entire park figure at least a day. If you thing is shooting candid shots of people you'll love Bethesda Fountain in the warm weather. You can practice your wedding photography there as so many couples take photos there. Also lots of engagements take place there. Spend some time in the northern part of the park particularly the "Ravine" area.

[@stevenj2380]

2024. NYC changed and lots NOT for the better (street, subway crime), but still lots of sights. The 'agenda' did not include, Tribeca, Soho, Lower East Side, some uptown even Harlem. Other Brooklyn areas may be of interest to some. N.B.: Vessel closed. (Jumpers). I will need to go up to 'Edge' observation deck at 30 Hudson Yards tower. Other observations decks my be of interest; WTC1, 30 Rock, OneVanderbilt, Empire State!. Meat Packing area, nice places to add -on the Hudson are Pier 57 for foodies and great views from its roof. Little Island nearby too. One or both are 'musts'. Perhaps Chelsea Piers a few block N on the river may be of interest. I like DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park. One may walk over the bridge. Or subway to A-C t0o High St. or 2-3 to Clark. OR take NY Waterways Ferry (see their website for routes) over to a pier near the park, and excellent way to go especially in nice weather.

[@user-hp6lg3tm7d]

NYC is giant playground for photography. I live only about an hour away by train. Nice video btw.

[@fabienb]

You can never go wrong with NY :)

[@rsadeghian]

Greta video. You should have done Central Park too.

[@elunico97]

I would like to see what you could come up with in the Bronx and Brooklyn and I don't mean only the tourist parts. Rarely anyone goes there. Andre Wagner takes awesome street photography with people. Also Harlem is dope.

[@sajanshrestha1753]

Great shot Roman! I also shot some street photography! Have a look if u've got free time. Chao!

[@miaretana1357]

what lenses did you use to take these pictures? great video! going to NY in a couple of months! great to see what pictures i can take :)

[@snapsbyfox]

Fuji 16-55 and 50-140 Have a great trip!

[@miaretana1357]

@@snapsbyfox thank you so much!

[@guitarmeansfreedom]

Amazing video and insane pictures. I have 6 days there hope it's gona pay out for me 😄 My lenses are gonna be 18-135 3.5-5.6, 56 F 1.4, 12 F2.0 on apsc