Event Photography

Hamlisch Awards - The First Annual | NYC Event Concert Photographer

The Hamlisch Awards were hosted and cosponsored by Queens College. The awards celebrate young emerging composers from around the world and were created to honor the late Marvin Hamlisch, paying tribute to his legacy as both an artist and an advocate for emerging musicians.

NYC Event Photography - Event Photographer is one of the best jobs.

My goal as a NYC based Event Photographer is to photograph the moments that matter. In doing so, I want to photograph the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of the event. My photos, in order to be successful, must show excitement, energy, and purpose throughout the event. These are the characteristics of great photos. Event photographers are hired to produce images that can be used in marketing and advertising materials. NYC’s best event photographs are hired because their images tell an interesting and engaging story, and get people interested in an event.

A History of the Hamlisch Awards

Started in 2013, the awards began as the Marvin Hamlisch Film Scoring Contest, presented by the Washington, DC-based nonprofit CINE. Hundreds of composers from around the world submitted their work to be selected as an emerging media composer. In 2019, the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards expanded their contest’s impact, adding three additional categories. Emerging composers can now apply for the following three categories: composition for musical theatre, film scoring, classical composition and jazz composition.

The evening included celebrities from across the media landscape. Stars such as the former New York Yankees Manager Joe Torre, home decor star and tv host Martha Stuart, Paul Schaffer, Robert Klein, and several others.

Venue: Queens College Lefrak Concert Hall

STG Casino Royale for SuitUp

The STG Casino Royale evening, hosted at Morton’s Steakhouse, benefitted SuitUp. SuitUp helps disadvantaged young people learn about and experience real world business. Students visit and compete at real NYC companies in a SharkTank like business presentations.

Upon entry guests received a complimentary starter casino chip. Throughout the evening, guests playedBlackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker in a purposefully built casino for the evening. At the end of the evening, guest cashed out there their winnings to win terrific prizes; televisions, computers, home wear, and gift cards.

Venue: Morton’s Steak House (Downtown Manhattan)

Sarah Hurwitz - Former Michelle Obama Speech Writer

Sarah Hurwitz, head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and author of the new book "Here All Along” joins Columbia-Barnard students at the Kraft Center. Besides discussing her new book, Sarah also discussed her experience as Mrs. Obama’s speechwriter, the challenges of writing for someone else while maintaining their voice, and her non-linear career path.

Grapevine Influencer Marketing Launch Event Photography

NYC Event Photographers are professionals!

Influencer Marketing group Grapevine launched their influencer community called the Village. The Village is comprised of influencer's across markets and genres. From makeup stylist to travel bloggers and musicians, attendees of the evening were a diverse and eclectic group. Jonathan Heisler Photography photographed the evenings celebrations.

The best NYC Event Photographers understand great photos make great advertising and marketing content work. Event Photography is about showing engagement and excitement.

Steven + Rebekah Engagement Party | Session 73 UES

Just the other week I photographed Steven’s proposal to Rebekah outside of the Plaza Hotel and two weeks later we meet again for their engagement party. They chose Session 73 for their party as it’s one of their favorite hangout spots. The couple and their friends live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan as well.

America's VetDogs - Dogs On The Catwalk

Dogs on the Catwalk, is an annual canine fashion show held at the Heritage Club of Bethpage (home of the PGA black course). This upscale event for dog enthusiasts and proud supporters of the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Models, designers, and the pups strut their stuff throughout the evening.

long island event photographer

As a corporate event photographer on Long Island and NYC I am often asked to photograph a wide array of events. Tonight’s event hosted by America’s VetDogs and Guide Dog Foundation, was a unique one. The event we photographed was a dog fashion show!

As a NYC-LI Event Photographer my goal and purpose remained the same, document the 5Ws of the event; Who, What, When, Where, and Why.