Inside a NYC Protest: Street Photography & Photojournalism

What does a full day look like as a New York City photojournalist? In this video, I take you behind the scenes of documenting the third national No Kings Day protest in NYC. From preparation, to positioning, to the moments that actually matter when you’re in the field. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Throughout the video, we break down: How I approach photographing protests and large-scale demonstrations Real-time decision making in fast-moving environments Street photography and photojournalism tactics for capturing meaningful moments How to work a scene and anticipate moments before they happen You’ll see POV footage from inside the protest, documenting New York City as it unfolds in real time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The second half of this video shifts inward. We move away from the chaos of the protest and into a body of recent work I’ve been developing here in New York City. Making images that are part of an ongoing project and an upcoming book. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toward the end, I share something new: My portfolio and website are officially live! A space that brings together my photojournalism, street photography, and long-term projects in one place. If you’re interested in seeing the work more curated, you can check it out there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you’re into street photography, documentary photography, or want to better understand how to work in real-world environments like protests, this video is for you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IG: @JAREDTAPY TIKTOK: @JAREDTHOMASTAPY_ SUBSTACK @THECREATIVECONNECTION PORTFOLIO: https://www.jaredthomastapy.com/ #photography #photographer #streetphotography #streetphotographer #documentaryphotography #photojournalism #photographyphilosophy #learnphotography #photographytips #photographyeducation #filmphotography #analogphotography #35mmfilm #filmisnotdead #shootfilm #nycphotographer #newyorkphotography #nycstreetphotography #newyorkcitylife #madeinnyc #nycartist