Botanical Garden

Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton visit NYBG

I don't normally talk about politics or religion much, it's normally safer to change the topic, but in the past year I've started to speak my mind. When I got the call from the New York Botanical Gardens that I could be photographing a presidential candidate the day after Christmas (Boxing Day) I was both excited and terrified. Thankfully it was the Clintons and they were super charming. Bill came over and shook my hand, I told him it was an honor to meet him, and he exclaimed in his cooler than school, raspy southern drawl "Nice!"

Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton visit the New York Botanical Gardens on December 26, 2016 in The Bronx. (Photo by Ben Hider)

Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton visit the New York Botanical Gardens on December 26, 2016 in The Bronx. (Photo by Ben Hider)

NY Event Photographer - Ben Hider

NYBG Giant Pumpkins

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NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

NYBG Photographer Botanical Gardens NY The Bronx Pumpkin Halloween

Monstrous pumpkins from around the country—some weighing in at more than a ton—once again arrive at the Garden, arranged in collaboration with the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth.

Ben Hider - Event, Food and Portrait Photographer based in New York City and Westchester

New York Botanical Garden Holiday Tree Lighting

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Ben Hider - Event and Portrait Photographer based in New York City and Westchester

NYBG Bar Car Nights

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Batali Dinner at the Botanical Gardens

Commercial_Photographer_NY_059 Commercial_Photographer_NY_060 Commercial_Photographer_NY_061 Batali Dinner at the Botanical Gardens - Priceless New York presents a special series of four al fresco Family Dinners to celebrate and support the Edible Academy. Enjoy a garden-to-table meal prepared by chefs from the Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group’s acclaimed restaurants featuring a three-course, family-style menu designed by a featured chef using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Also enjoy hands-on gardening and craft activities alongside live cooking demonstrations by top chefs in the outdoor Whole Foods Market® Family Garden Kitchen. Programming geared for kids ages 4 to 12. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nybg.org/pricelessIn the Ruth Rea Howell Family Garden

Frida Kahlo Look-Alike Competition at the New York Botanical Gardens

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