Non-Profit and Community Event Photography in NYC

Public plaza programming, protests, street fairs, neighborhood photography, Business Improvement District events, community occasions: let’s show the world the human side of events.

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Trusted by organizations and hosts across NYC, including

National League of Cities | The Association for A Better New York (ABNY) | CITIBIN | CenterState CEO | Genius NY | Dumbo Business Improvement District (BID) | West Village BID | Coney Island BID | Myrtle Ave BID | Sunset Park BID | Hit the Books | New York Estonian House | New York Latvian Summer Camp | The New York Latvian Concert Choir | 2×2 Latvian Youth Seminars | New York Estonian Choir | Latvian Folk Dancing Group “Jumalīte”

Four women standing on a colorful mural of a flower on a city sidewalk near a traffic light at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Ohderdok Avenue. A 'Do Not Enter' sign is visible, and sidewalk art signs indicate a public art project in progress.
Crowd of people walking at a street fair with tents and banners, a man in a Yankees baseball jersey and baseball cap in the foreground.
Two men and a woman smiling as they hold a plaque that reads 'Schooley Square,' in an outdoor garden. The woman is in the center, with short dark hair, wearing a blue dress, and the men are on either side, one with a beard and the other with light br
A person in a black jacket participating in a traditional Chinese lion dance, with a red lion costume. The photo is taken outdoors during daytime, with bare trees and buildings in the background, under a clear blue sky.
Group of people sitting at a wooden table in a restaurant or bar, enjoying drinks and socializing. Some are smiling and looking upward, while one person is lifting a large metal lamp or cover above their head.
City street view with buildings, trees, parked cars, and pedestrians. A church with a tall steeple is visible in the background, along with a skyline of skyscrapers. A canopy with colorful graffiti art covers an outdoor seating area.
A group of people sitting at round tables in a lively indoor setting, some wearing yellow shirts, others in casual or sporty attire, engaged in conversation and eating, with a view of large windows and natural light in the background.
A person wearing sunglasses, a tan cap, and a red and dark blue jacket celebrating with confetti in the air, holding a trophy or award, outdoors against a bright blue sky.
Group of women participating in a protest or rally in a city area, holding signs with messages in Latvian, surrounded by a crowd with bright advertisements and digital billboards in the background.
A street performer playing a flute in front of a storefront with mannequins dressed in formal attire. Pedestrians walk by, some blurred due to motion, on a busy city sidewalk. A police line cordons off part of the street.
A man with a beard, wearing glasses and a backwards cap, looks into a heart-shaped mirror and smiles.
A group of women wearing red sweaters and coats, with one wearing a crown of red roses, standing in Times Square in front of large electronic billboards advertising a Young Adult event, 'Black Friday Youngla,' and the musical 'The Great Gatsby,' with
A man and a young girl dancing together at a street festival. The girl is dressed in a colorful traditional dress, and the man wears a pink shirt, jeans, a white cowboy hat, and jewelry, including a large cross necklace. The street is crowded with pe
A man wearing sunglasses and a blue checkered shirt speaking at a podium outdoors during a sunny day, with two women listening in the foreground. There are green leaves and a building with brick and scaffolding in the background.
Musician playing electric guitar on stage at a live outdoor event with an audience sitting at tables, under an archway, at night.
An indoor event space with a large open area under a bridge, filled with tables and benches. People are sitting, eating, and socializing. In the background, a neon sign says 'DUMBO' and a sign on the building reads 'POWER HOUSE BOO.' There is a woode
Two young adults sitting at a table outdoors, graffiti-covered tablecloth, surrounded by art supplies, smiling, and drawing.
A family of three with a woman, man, and young boy smiling and holding hands at an outdoor street fair or festival, with vendor tents and crowds in the background.

Check out full public space event photo albums:

Myrtle Ave BID Mural Painting
Sunset Park Street Festival
Schooley Square Dedication (West Village BID)
Estonian Summer Solstice
Lunar New Year - Sunset Park
Dumbo Drink and Draw: Figure Drawing
ABNY Podcast Recording at the Greene Space for WNYC/WQXR
World Cup in Dumbo

Mara Zalite is a public space and community event photographer for BIDs, foundations, and nonprofits covering street festivals, parades, plaza programming, mural projects, and public activations across NYC. She is a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved Public Realm Programming Partner.

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Mara Zalite Photography is a corporate event photographer based in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, serving Manhattan, Queens, and the greater NYC area.

No obligation. I’ll reply within 24 hours with your custom quote. Prefer to email? Contact me at marazalite.photography@gmail.com

Once you fill out the form above, you’ll hear back from me within 24 hours - I personally respond to every inquiry. Upon agreement of all of the details, there will be a 20% deposit and a contract to secure your date. Final payment will be due the week of the event.