Practical, no-fluff guides for photographers and filmmakers working in New York — permits, timing, paperwork and the local knowledge that keeps a shoot on track.
PermitsWhen you need one, when you don't, what it really costs, and how long it takes — the whole permit picture without the bureaucratic fog.
LocationsGolden hour, blue hour and the crowd-dodging clock for DUMBO, the parks, the bridges and the skyline. When to show up, and when to skip it.
BusinessEditorial vs. commercial, minors, property releases and the myths that get photographers in trouble — plus how to paper it in two minutes.
GearThe bag, tripod, lens, backup drive and weather protection that hold up to the streets, the subway and the crowds.
Permit changes, fresh locations and production know-how for shooting in New York. No spam — just the useful stuff.