8 Best Photoshoot Ideas in New York City

The Big Apple. The Capital of the World. The Five Boroughs. Fun City. The City of Dreams. The City That Never Sleeps. Empire City. NYC is known by a lot of names and the city has a lot of particular vibes and looks impossible to replicate in other parts of the world. There's no shortage of photo location rentals in NYC, especially if you're using Giggster. Being a photographer in the city allows you to explore a plethora of different photoshoot styles and aesthetics. That's the beauty of New York. That said, here’s our pick of the top 8 unique photoshoots ideas and destinations in New York City.

Calm, peculiar and truly one-of-a-kind, this listing was the home of famed artist, Jasper Johns. A renovated barn with plenty of natural light coming in from the skylight, wall windows and floor-to-ceiling windows, there is an air of charm and sophisticated artistic charm about the home which sits atop a 1.29 acre hill lot. The grounds also have a wild, rustic look owing to an old stone wall, a babbling brook and rows of trees. If your photoshoot calls for quirky, artsy feels then this listing would be a great way to go.

A renovated warehouse perfect for small productions and photoshoots, the venue features an original exposed brick wall and a beautiful hardwood floor. The 16’ ceilings and closed setting gives you near infinite control over the lighting and frame. Perfect for planned sets, the studio space also has several amenities available on location to make your photography experience as trouble-free as possible.

An artists’ parlour lounge is pretty hard to find in many places across the world, but when you’re in Broadway City, there’s some spectacular lounges you can come across. Not many look as breathtaking as this. A lush artist's parlour with antiquated furniture, exposed brick walls and a dark wood floor, this decorated boutique space has its own flair and energy which permeates through all photos taken here.

Arguably one of the world’s most influential museums, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City is a lovely space to take your camera to. Get ready for all sorts of looks, lines, shapes and colors as you walk through the halls of one of the city’s best museums. However, you will need to take permissions for a commercial photoshoot here, but if you’re looking to bolster your portfolio and create non-commercial work, then MoMa is the place to go.

Art Deco is a style which still has its place in New York, and this elegant cocktail bar is just one of those spaces. The rich decor comes to life in a room filled with rare and vintage spirits adding a very old school, top hat, Italian mafia charm. This retro listing looks mesmerizing on pictures and the open floor plan allows you to cover all sorts of angles and frames on site. However, the place is subterranean, which means that you’d go a long way in bringing your own lights rather than relying solely on those at the venue.

If you’re tired of conventional locations no matter how stunning they are, then this sweet shop should be a listing you consider. Featuring white tiled floors and a orange-white decor scheme, this working confectionery and candy shop also provides delicious refreshments when you’re taking a break. But behind the camera, you can enjoy some truly wonderful frames, especially when you take the camera to the quaint patio section.

A jaw-dropping photo location with an immersive theatrical experience that can be transformed how you like, this one-of-a-kind space in Times Square has a very futuristic feel to it. Boasting a dynamic sound system with hundreds of speakers, 4K video displays and 2K DLP Laser projectors throughout, the fully immersive environment allows you to capture real looking photos in this multisensorial wonderland.

A beach-themed bakery isn’t a quintessential New York sight, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t around. A listing which looks as good on camera as it smells in real life, this bakery features a very beachy outdoor patio area and a cosy interior section. The blue walls and decor elements really help transport you away from the hustle and bustle of New York and take you to a place which looks calm, fun and vibrant - a trait which is very visible on camera as well.

So what’re you waiting for? Take your camera and explore these locations to enjoy a dash of something particular or extra in your images. However, this by no means in a fully exhaustive list. In case you didn’t find what you’re looking for in this photoshoot ideas list, then please click this link to explore more photoshoot locations in NYC.

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