Field notes
Notes
Production stories, gear, lighting, and the work behind the work.
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Brand activation event photography in NYC: behind the camera at sponsor-driven events
A NYC event photographer's notes on shooting brand activations and sponsor experiences. What's different from a gala, what marketing teams actually need, and how to get content that runs for months.
- events
- brand-activation
- corporate
- process
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What I charge for a photo shoot in NYC
Honest pricing notes for a NYC photographer. Theater, event, portrait, and corporate headshot ranges, and what actually moves the number.
- pricing
- hiring
- business
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How to hire a theater photographer in NYC
How to hire a theater photographer in NYC. A working theater photographer's guide for producers and directors choosing one for production stills, performance imagery, and promo shoots.
- theater
- hiring
- production photography
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What to wear for a portrait shoot in NYC
A NYC portrait photographer's practical guide to choosing outfits for editorial portraits, corporate headshots, and personal sessions.
- portraits
- prep
- corporate headshots
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What to expect from a portrait session in NYC
NYC portrait photographer Hunter Canning walks through how a portrait shoot runs, what to bring, and how to use the images you end up with.
- portraits
- process
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Why I shoot Off-Broadway on a Sony
Notes on shooting NYC theater in low light without a flash. Mirrorless silent shutter, lens choices, and why the gear is the boring part.
- theater
- gear
- process
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Hiring an event photographer vs. a friend with a camera
When a real NYC event photographer earns the line item, and when your gala can get away with a friend who knows their way around a Canon.
- events
- hiring
- galas
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How I shoot a corporate headshot session in 90 minutes
Inside the run-of-show for a NYC corporate headshot session. How to prep your team, what we shoot, what you get back.
- corporate headshots
- portraits
- process
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Why I still shoot polaroid portraits in 2026
Notes on instant film as a creative practice in NYC. Why analog still beats another perfect digital frame for certain commissions.
- analog
- polaroid
- process
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Photographing a gala: five things to lock in before the night
A NYC event photographer's checklist for nonprofit galas and fundraisers. Run-of-show, shot list, donor coverage, room logistics.
- events
- galas
- process