Suggestions please - NYC Photos
Feb 12, 2012 08:34:14 #
I am in NYC quite a bit, and a friend asked that I capture one good photo from each neighborhood in Manhattan as she wants to use each photo for a table at her wedding. In other words, a couple would be directed to Table 5 - Chesea, or Table 6 - TriBeCa, etc....The table # and photo for that neighborhood would be displayed at the table. There are some neighborhoods where the photo stop is easier to determine, (e.g. Empire State Building), however it is not as easy in all neighborhoods. I thank you in advance for suggestions you could provide on where I can capture the best photo within a particular neighborhood.
Feb 12, 2012 08:43:59 #
Just a thought, don't know if it any good. I would good to Google Earth and see if you can find something there. They have a lot to offer as far as seeing the city from above. Might give you some of the locations.
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Feb 12, 2012 10:00:09 #
A real easy one off the top of my head would be the Flatiron Building. The surrounding neighborhood is named the Flatiron District, after the building.
The building is at 23rd Street, Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Interesting idea, I like it. 8-)
The building is at 23rd Street, Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Interesting idea, I like it. 8-)
Feb 12, 2012 10:25:20 #
How many tables? Pretty wide range of town. Reason for the theme? If the theme was chosen because the guests came from a particular area..it would be narrower...e.g. Tribeca, Chelsea, Empire State would indicate mid to downtown, while another reason might dictate the whole of Manhattan..
Feb 12, 2012 10:45:07 #
FYI - don't use a tripod while out taking pictures in New York. NY has a strange rule about pro vs. hobby photographer and the requirements for permits. If you use a tripod you are considered a pro and you need to have a permit.
Crazy NY politics.
Crazy NY politics.
Feb 12, 2012 11:26:22 #
Greenwich Village - I'd shoot Washington Square Arch.
Little Italy I'd shoot a scene on Mulberry Street taking in the many Italian Restaurants
The Financial District you have to shoot the Bull Sculpture at the south end of Broadway.
Lower East side you can shoot Delancy Street especially on a Sunday
Midtown - Gotta be the Empire State Building or Grand Central Station.
Upper West Side try the Museum of Natural History
Upper East Side - Central Park/Central Park Zoo
Hells Kitchen - The Intrepid Air/Space Museum
Meat Packing District - Highline Park (Park built on Elevated Railroad Tracks)
World Trade Center Memorial a must
Times Square - Especially at night
Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
The Guggenheim - Round Building that's really unique.
Don't forget Hotels - Waldorf - Magnificant Lobby, The Plaza Incredable.
The Metropolitan Museum and Grounds You'll be there all day
There ya go. That should keep you busy for a while.
Little Italy I'd shoot a scene on Mulberry Street taking in the many Italian Restaurants
The Financial District you have to shoot the Bull Sculpture at the south end of Broadway.
Lower East side you can shoot Delancy Street especially on a Sunday
Midtown - Gotta be the Empire State Building or Grand Central Station.
Upper West Side try the Museum of Natural History
Upper East Side - Central Park/Central Park Zoo
Hells Kitchen - The Intrepid Air/Space Museum
Meat Packing District - Highline Park (Park built on Elevated Railroad Tracks)
World Trade Center Memorial a must
Times Square - Especially at night
Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
The Guggenheim - Round Building that's really unique.
Don't forget Hotels - Waldorf - Magnificant Lobby, The Plaza Incredable.
The Metropolitan Museum and Grounds You'll be there all day
There ya go. That should keep you busy for a while.
Feb 12, 2012 11:43:32 #
[quote=MWAC]FYI - . If you use a tripod you are considered a pro and you need to have a permit.
I've lived and worked in the city most of my life and I've never heard of the need for a permit for a tripod. Where did you get that information? The only thing I can think of where its use might be prohibitive would be an event or something where it might intefere with the crowds flow.
I've lived and worked in the city most of my life and I've never heard of the need for a permit for a tripod. Where did you get that information? The only thing I can think of where its use might be prohibitive would be an event or something where it might intefere with the crowds flow.
Feb 12, 2012 11:54:42 #
[quote=Elle]
It's complicated, as most laws are, with gray areas. In "general" you can use a tripod without a permit if it's for ten minutes or less and dosen't impede traffic or pedestrians and you are a hobbyist or tourist. There are other restrictions involving movie cameras, number of people in the group etc. Of course, this is determined by New Yorks Finest. If you really need to use a tripod and want to lug it around Manhattan just use common sense and if the officers tell you to take it down do so. 8-)
MWAC wrote:
FYI - . If you use a tripod you are considered a pro and you need to have a permit.
I've lived and worked in the city most of my life and I've never heard of the need for a permit for a tripod. Where did you get that information? The only thing I can think of where its use might be prohibitive would be an event or something where it might intefere with the crowds flow.
I've lived and worked in the city most of my life and I've never heard of the need for a permit for a tripod. Where did you get that information? The only thing I can think of where its use might be prohibitive would be an event or something where it might intefere with the crowds flow.
It's complicated, as most laws are, with gray areas. In "general" you can use a tripod without a permit if it's for ten minutes or less and dosen't impede traffic or pedestrians and you are a hobbyist or tourist. There are other restrictions involving movie cameras, number of people in the group etc. Of course, this is determined by New Yorks Finest. If you really need to use a tripod and want to lug it around Manhattan just use common sense and if the officers tell you to take it down do so. 8-)
Feb 12, 2012 12:07:03 #
Although there are certain places that you can't use a tripod like museums, St. Patricks Cathedral and other privately owned locations, there aren't any restrictions on the street other than common sense. The law in NYC is that you need a permit if you are engaged in photography or videography as a professional and producing a commercial product. So you would need a permit to photograph a model for a spread in Vogue but you don't need one to photograph a bride on 5th Avenue even if you are a pro wedding photographer because the end result is not a commercial product. NY's Finest are probably the friendliest cops in the world and I doubt you'll run into any problems. I know I never have.
Feb 12, 2012 13:24:39 #
Thanks to everyone for the reply's....very helpful, with great suggestions. The future bride lives and works in NYC, therefore, the neighborhood theme.
Right now there are 25 tables, however, this could increase slightly. I plan on taking a train into the City within the next few weeks on a Saturday to begin capturing the photo's. I expect it will be more than one visit though as I'd like to capture 30 good shots in the event the table count increases.
Many thanks again.
Right now there are 25 tables, however, this could increase slightly. I plan on taking a train into the City within the next few weeks on a Saturday to begin capturing the photo's. I expect it will be more than one visit though as I'd like to capture 30 good shots in the event the table count increases.
Many thanks again.
Feb 12, 2012 13:38:09 #
Lots of luck! What kind of camera and lenses? I think you're going to need some wide-angle shots, or else you're going to be zeroing in on "local color" rather than large-area scenes. How fast are you at setting up and taking shots from the middle of the street while the Walk signs are on? :)
Feb 12, 2012 13:54:56 #
RMM wrote:
Lots of luck! What kind of camera and lenses? I think you're going to need some wide-angle shots, or else you're going to be zeroing in on "local color" rather than large-area scenes. How fast are you at setting up and taking shots from the middle of the street while the Walk signs are on? :)
RMM:
Canon 60D; EFS 18-135 and EFS 10-22. I do have a EF 100-400 but I don't believe this would be that helpful for this??
I will have to move fast, as you suggest, given the traffic situation. Thanks RMM.
Feb 12, 2012 14:05:41 #
Take it from the locals. The fastest way to get around in the City is the Subway. It's the only way to beat the traffic.
Feb 12, 2012 18:16:47 #
How many photos are you planning to take, and for how many different neighborhoods? And how many days are you going to spend traipsing around NYC?
Feb 12, 2012 19:23:33 #
RMM wrote:
How many photos are you planning to take, and for how many different neighborhoods? And how many days are you going to spend traipsing around NYC?
RMM: I hope to complete this with two visits. I have until mid April to get it done. I will capture a shot or two in 30 neighborhoods and she can choose which one she likes. She already picked out 25 neighborhoods, I will go with 30 to be sure there re enough photo's in the event the # of tables increase.
Frank.....I agree with your recommendations on the Subway. When in NYC I use it all the time.
Thanks.
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