Brooklyn Bridge View
If you’re visiting NYC or a local looking to take the best photos of the Brooklyn Bridge and the massive New York skyline, there are a few helpful tips to help you create the perfect photographs.
The Brooklyn Bridge is a New York icon, annually attracting millions of visitors. On a given day, thousands walk its promenade to take everything from travel selfies and wedding portraits to fitness photos and landscape photography, with the bridge’s recognizable arches and Manhattan high-rises as the backdrop. If you’re visiting NYC or a local looking to take the best photos of the bridge and the massive New York skyline, there are a few tips to help you create the perfect shot.
Tourists photograph the Brooklyn Bridge
Capturing the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan
Hudson River and East River bridges provide iconic skyline views from unique vantage points around New York City. But the view from the Brooklyn Bridge is arguably the best. Skyscrapers such as One World Trade Center, Frank Gehry’s 8 Spruce Street, New York City Hall, and the historic Woolworth building are just a sample of the architectural gems on display. The skyline is perfectly framed behind the Brooklyn Bridge’s famous Neo-Gothic arches, making for beautiful compositions for landscape photography, portraiture, or selfies.
Midtown and the Manhattan Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge Promenade's center section delivers breathtaking views of Midtown Manhattan and the Manhattan Bridge. Though not quite as famous as the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge is no slouch. The blue suspension bridge is a hit with travelers as it is the focal point in the artwork for Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America. Those instantly recognizable suspension towers, and the ability to frame the Empire State Building between them, spurs millions of tourists to flock to Washington Street in the DUMBO neighborhood for selfies and other stylized travel photos.
Cars cross the Brooklyn Bridge with Manhattan Bridge in the distance
But if you want to capture the city and Manhattan Bridge from a different perspective, the view from the center of the Brooklyn Bridge is unbeatable. The Empire State Building and Manhattan Bridge are visible from this vantage. With good composition, you will easily capture a Brooklyn Bridge arch and or spans, the Manhattan Bridge, the Midtown Manhattan Skyline, and the Empire State Building in a single frame.
Facing east on the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade offers views of Downtown Brooklyn, the New York Harbor, Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan Bridge
Photoing the Brooklyn Side
An overlooked photography opportunity is snapping the eastern side of the Brooklyn Bridge. Most tourists focus on Manhattan, but, the Brooklyn side offers views of architectural gems. The contemporary steel and concrete skyscrapers in Downtown Brooklyn, classic pre-war architecture in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO's renovated warehouses, and new stylish mid-rises are visible when facing Brooklyn. Additionally, you can capture Manhattan Bridge and the spectacular Jane’s Carousel from this viewpoint.
Photographing the Brooklyn Bridge
Across the River from Manhattan
No session is complete without photos of the Brooklyn Bridge itself. There are key areas around the bridge with incredible angles and sight lines that will make your photos pop.
Brooklyn Bridge Park is a noted spot to take pictures of Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Skyline, and the action along the East River. Walk to the waterfront area beneath Brooklyn Bridge to snap a spectacular shot of the span against the Manhattan Skyline. The DUMBO side of the park offers impressive views that incorporate Jane’s Carousel.
Nearby St. Ann’s Warehouse has a triangular garden that frames the Brooklyn Bridge arch overhead. These locations are ideal for fitness photography, travel photos, and engagement/wedding photos.
The Brooklyn Bridge overlooks St. Anne’s Warehouse in DUMBO
Walk up the Brooklyn side of the Manhattan Bridge pedestrian path for beautiful shots of the Brooklyn Bridge. Enter the pedestrian path at Jay Street and Nassau Street, then walk to the first tower. Peek your lens through the openings of the chainlink fence to capture the photograph. This angle provides unobstructed, panoramic photos of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, and DUMBO, Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan and DUMBO
Getting There
Access the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan by entering the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade at Center Street and Park Row or via the Park Row staircase. From Brooklyn, enter the promenade at Tillary and Boerum Place or via the staircase at Washington Street and Prospect Street.
If you are visiting NYC or a local needing more than a selfie at the Brooklyn Bridge, Marques Jackson Photography is here to serve your needs. Services include portraiture, travel and lifestyle photography, fitness photography, and social media photography that will capture you, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the New York skyline in their best light.
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Finding the Best Brooklyn Photography
Whether you want to capture your street style in the iconic avenues of Brooklyn for social media or schedule corporate event photography, New York photographer Marques Jackson will deliver.
Wonder Wheel. Coney Island, Brooklyn
If you need Brooklyn photography services, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you want to capture your street style in the iconic avenues of Brooklyn for social media or schedule corporate event photography, Brooklyn photographer Marques Jackson will deliver. Marques has spent over 10 years documenting the people, style, businesses, and events of New York City, leveraging his unique perspective and expertise to produce stunning photos that capture the essence of the city’s spirit.
Brooklyn Photography In the Streets
Washington Street. DUMBO, Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York City’s most populous borough, is home to the creative soul of New York City. With artists, innovators, makers, creators, and shakers, Brooklyn serves up its own unique style that is world famous. From the iconic Brooklyn Bridge to stately brownstones and epic street art, Brooklyn offers a one-of-a-kind photography backdrop that attracts millions of visitors from around the world.
Whether you want to capture the uniquely retro beach vibe of Coney Island or showcase your Brooklyn small business in the best light, Brooklyn photographer Marques Jackson will memorialize the scenes for you. Immerse yourself in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn for social media or capture the magic of your Brooklyn event with the best Brooklyn photography services.
Best Places for Brooklyn Photography
Capture your street style in the world’s hippest place or get an unforgettable travel photo with stunning professional photos. There are so many incredible places in Brooklyn to bring out the best look and feel for your photos. Here are the best places for Brooklyn photography:
Dumbo offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan Bridge, all set against a gorgeous backdrop of Brooklyn Bridge Park, complete with greenways, piers, sailboats, and waterfront perspectives.
Williamsburg is a funky, colorful place to capture street style and life, with eclectic cafes and eateries, vibrant murals, and a funky vibe.
Downtown Brooklyn is the bustling hub of life in the borough, with a mix of unique shops and restaurants, brownstones, murals, and the buzzing Barclays Center.
Brooklyn Bridge is the perfect place to shoot next to Dumbo. The stunning historic landmark draws millions of tourists a year for good reason - it offers beautiful views of the NYC skyline against the backdrop of stately lines and architecture on the iconic bridge.
Williamsburg Bridge is a great addition to any Williamsburg shoot. Capture a uniquely funky vibe on the graffiti-covered pink and concrete bridge, which makes for amazing social media photos and travel photos that will stand out in everyone’s social feeds.
Fort Greene, Park Slope, Bed-Stuy and Prospect Heights are distinctly Brooklyn neighborhoods that feature the famous historic Brooklyn brownstones. If you want a uniquely Brooklyn street shot, these neighborhoods offer the perfect backdrop.
Bushwick is home to the most murals in NYC, with the street art mecca of the Bushwick Collective drawing international artists to paint massive walls for blocks and blocks. If you want an art-filled Brooklyn photography shoot unlike any place in the world, head to Bushwick.
Brooklyn Social Media Photography
Face off. Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The best Brooklyn photography depicts more than the look of a person or place - it captures the true spirit. If you need a Brooklyn photographer to capture your best self for your social media feed, Marques Jackson offers special social media packages. Marques’ social media photography experience with influencers, influencer events, corporate events, and small businesses has uniquely positioned him to be able to create iconic, unforgettable images for social media. Create a story, a vibe, and a tribe with Marques’ Brooklyn photography for social media.
Marques’ photos have helped catapult small businesses and influencers to stardom and success, as he has the unique ability to capture a person’s and brand’s true spirit in a unique, exciting, and iconic way. If you want your social media feeds to stand out from the crowd and stop the scroll for double takes, likes, comments, and saves, then Marques’ social media photography is your best bet.
Brooklyn Event Photography
Runstreet X JMZ Walls event. Bushwick, Brooklyn
If you need Brooklyn photography for your next corporate event or small business function, Marques is an experienced local photographer who has helped many businesses capture their events and offerings. Whether you are hosting a fitness event or an evening soiree, Marques will bring his stunning photography skills, easygoing personality, and ability to capture people’s positive aspects to work for you.
Runstreet X Luna Bar Northside Festival. Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Marques’ skills in making people feel comfortable and enjoy themselves are an asset at any event. Keep your guests and sponsors smiling for years to come by capturing your next Brooklyn event with the incredible skills of a creative photographer.
Brooklyn Portrait Photography
Smoking Break. Williamsburg, Brooklyn
If you need a Brooklyn portrait photographer, Marques can capture you at your best in the streets of Brooklyn, in your home or business, or studio. Marques offers his signature humor and ability to bring out the best in people to each portrait session. Whether you need a new professional headshot or want to capture a high-quality portrait of yourself for social media or business purposes, you will never have to dig through your device again in search of a headshot.
About the Photographer
Marques Jackson is a creative Brooklyn photographer who has been capturing the people and streets of New York City for over a decade. Marques’ roots in fashion photography and street style photos have helped him bring a stylish and vibrant perspective to everyone he photographs.
Brooklyn photographer Marques Jackson has shot everything from New York Fashion Week to corporate events and products for global brands like IHG Hotels, Whole Foods Market, Clif Bar, Reebok, Kotex, Saucony, and many more. Marques has also helped local small businesses expand their reach and brand with incredible social media photography, product photography, and event photography, working with growing local brands including ConBody, Runstreet, and NYC Racquet Sports.
Marques Jackson Photography in the Press
Marques’ photography has been featured in USA Today, the Evening Standard, Dove Magazine (Italy), Buzzfeed, the New York Post, Time Out New York, Playboy, Thrillist, Dauphine Magazine, and Runner’s World.
Book a complimentary consultation with Marques about your NYC photography needs. To inquire about a specific Brooklyn photography service, check out Marq’s Services page.
Check out Marq’s past photo shoots here.
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Labor Day Weekend in DUMBO
One of the city’s more aesthetically pleasing historical districts, DUMBO’s converted warehouses, cobblestone streets, pristine waterfront, and majestic bridge views are immortalized in dozens of films, television series, and classic photographs
Labor Day Weekend in Brooklyn Bridge Park. New York, 2020
Holidays have been a blur in 2020 as COVID-19 continues to alter the ways we mark the passage of time. Labor Day Weekend was different in Brooklyn this year. The annual Jouvert Celebration went virtual and organizers cancelled the West Indian Day Parade. So instead of dancing, people watching, enjoying incredible food, and marveling at the colorful cultural garb, I grabbed my camera and biked to DUMBO.
Parallel Lines: The Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge tower over DUMBO. New York, 2020
Brooklyn’s posh waterfront neighborhood was buzzing with activity as locals and a scattering of tourists enjoyed outdoor dining and gathered in Brooklyn Bridge Park. I avoided the area’s busier sections, spending the day admiring architecture on DUMBO’s quieter streets and in nearby Vinegar Hill.
One of the city’s more aesthetically pleasing historical districts, DUMBO’s converted warehouses, cobblestone streets, pristine waterfront, and majestic bridge views are immortalized in dozens of films, television series, and classic photographs. Luckily, the weather was perfect this weekend, bathing the neighborhood in crystal blue skies, warm sunlight, and deep shadows.
City Bikes and the Manhattan Bridge. New York, 2020
The subway trains rumbling over the Manhattan Bridge and boats zipping by on the East River reminded me of simpler times in the city.
Manhattan Bridge. New York, 2020
As I walked around the neighborhood, it felt like any other day. A stop along the river’s pebbled shore offered a stunning glimpse of New York’s impressive skyline. But, COVID-19 was omnipresent, as most people wore face coverings and signs reminded park goers to socially distance and mask up.
A man walks through Brooklyn Bridge Park wearing a mask. New York, 2020
Regardless, I felt better than I have in months by engaging in one of my favorite activities: photographing New York City.