Videographers in New York
Vetted New York videographers for events, brand films, social and corporate video.
New York has 18 verified Spexster videographers for events, brand films, social, and corporate video crew — distinct from high-end cinematography / DP crews. Browse profiles or post a job.
Verified videographers in New York
Sam WilsonVerifiedDoPBrooklyn, New York, United StatesSam Wilson is an award-winning film professional based in NYC with 12 years of experience in narrative film, documentary…ReelFrom 800/day
Nathan Crane CohenVerifiedDirector of PhotographyNew York, New York, United StatesPark Bench Pictures is a full-service production company in New York City started by ASC Heritage Award-nominated…ReelFrom 1000/day
Andrew RavaniVerifiedProducer / DirectorNew York City, New York, United StatesFrom 853/day
Stephanie GawedaVerifiedCinematograperNew York City, New York, United StatesI am an NYC based cinematographer and producer with an encyclopedia of experience ready to pull together any type of…From 500/day
Parker FosterVerifiedDirectorBrooklyn, New York, United StatesFrom 10000/day
Charles GayVerifiedBrooklyn, New York, United StatesFrom 950/day
Maia KimadzeVerifiedCinematographerNew York, New York, United StatesReelFrom 800/day- Ryan CunninghamVerifiedContent Creator & ProducerBrooklyn, New York, United StatesBrooklyn based Producer, Director, and Drone Pilot, with significant experience creating content for broadcast, online,…From 500/day
Charles AdofoVerifiedFilmmaker/Cinemtographer/PhotographerNew York City, New York, United StatesExtremely motivated visual storyteller who tells compelling and immersive stories through the eyes of a lens. I am also…From 500/day
Alejandro VelizVerifiedBrooklyn, New York, United StatesReelFrom 1500/day
Tom SochanVerifiedTom SochanNew York, New York, United StatesCinematographer & Editor based in NYFrom 700/day- Egor SimonovVerifiedNew York City, New York, United StatesCorporate / Brand Videographer · Event & Conference Videographer · Social Media / Short-Form Content
- Edwin Lai YinVerifiedNew York City, New York, United StatesDP for Commercials · Director of Photography · Lighting Cameraman
- Daniel StanglVerifiedEditor and Camera OpNew York City, New York, United StatesFrom 700/day
- Hany OsmanVerifiedCinematographerBrooklyn, New York, United StatesFrom 400/day
- Brandon BakerVerifiedBrooklyn, New York, United StatesFrom 750/day
- Ace BouchardVerifiedQueens, New York, United StatesReelFrom 500/day
- Ricardo MassillonVerifiedFilmmaker/PhotographerMontclair, New Jersey, United StatesAdvertising Photographer · Product PhotographerFrom 1000/day
Before you hire
Hiring a videographer in New York
New York is the best city in the world for a small videographer shoot, because a hand-held crew on the sidewalk needs no permit at all. The trick is knowing when that stops being true.
Hand-held means no permit; a light stand means a permit
MOME's own test: no permit is needed if you are hand-held or on a tripod with hand-held gear only, claim no exclusive use of City property, have no prop weapons, stunts or actors in police uniform, and need no parking for production vehicles. That covers most walk-and-talks and street b-roll. "Equipment" is anything more than a hand-held camera, a tripod or hand-held items, so one light on a stand, or a van that needs a parking spot, puts you in permit territory: $500 for each 14-day period, $1 million of general liability naming the City, applied for at least two business days ahead. For a no-permit exterior, MOME's optional Letter in Lieu, free and valid 30 days, is worth carrying.
What New York videographers bring
The city has run a one-stop film office since 1966, and its videographers are used to shooting fast in public without a footprint: interviews on a bench, product in a loft, a conference at a hotel. The profiles on this page include cinematographers and producers who take videographer work between larger jobs, which is a good thing for a brand shoot. Ask for the full projects behind the reel and whether they edit.
Parks and the subway are separate
If the shot list includes a park, NYC Parks reviews its own requests and asks for ten business days. Anything on MTA property needs a location agreement with three weeks' notice, with one exception: a single hand-held camera that causes no disruption. Decide the locations first; the paperwork follows from them.
How hiring works
Two ways to hire a videographer in New York
Step 1
Post a job or send a brief
Share the dates, location, deliverables and budget range. Vetted videographers apply, or White Glove shortlists for you.
Step 2
Review vetted talent
Every professional on Spexster is vetted before appearing: a real, working professional whose portfolio, credits and professional presence have been reviewed. No paid placement.
Step 3
Hire, with the admin handled
Contracts run through the platform and payment runs through secure escrow, released when the work is delivered. With White Glove, a dedicated project manager runs the production end to end at no extra fee.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hire a videographer in New York?
Post your project on Spexster with your dates, location, and deliverables, and vetted videographers in New York apply directly — or browse the profiles on this page and invite the ones whose reels fit. Every hire includes contracts, secure escrow payment, and a dedicated project manager at no extra cost.
How does Spexster vet videographers?
Every professional in the Spexster network is vetted before appearing on the platform — we confirm they're a real, working professional and review their portfolio, credits, and professional presence. There's no pay-to-feature and no paid placement anywhere on Spexster: verification is earned, not bought, and we're continually strengthening the process.
Can Spexster handle a shoot in New York if I'm not based there?
Yes — that's our specialty. Spexster coordinates remote productions worldwide, including live remote video villages so you can direct and give real-time feedback from anywhere. US and international brands regularly run New York shoots through Spexster without traveling.
Does Spexster handle contracts and payment for New York shoots?
Yes. Contracts for New York productions are handled through the platform and payments run through secure escrow — funds are released when the work is delivered, protecting both you and the videographer. Payments are powered by Stripe.
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