Edwina Hay Photography
@thisisnotaphotograph.com
NYC based photographer available for hire.
Contact via email (remove spaces in address):
hellothere @ thisisnotaphotograph.com
https://bio.site/edwina
Contact via email (remove spaces in address):
hellothere @ thisisnotaphotograph.com
https://bio.site/edwina
Pinned
Hello #BlueSky! My name is Edwina and I am a freelance NYC based photographer. Here are a few examples of my photography work and more is available at my website thisisnotaphotograph.com. I also have a monthly newsletter and share new work via this account too.
I spent Halloween with Little Simz 📸⬇️
Little Simz lit up Brooklyn Paramount on Halloween Night: pics, setlist, review www.brooklynvegan.com/little-simz-...
Little Simz lit up Brooklyn Paramount on Halloween Night (pics, setlist)
Little Simz remains in a league of her own.
www.brooklynvegan.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I spent Halloween with Little Simz 📸⬇️
Last night (Sunday, November 2, 2025), The Beta Band closed their first tour stateside in over two decades at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY. Photos from their set are now live on Bowery Presents’ “The House List” bit.ly/betabandbrooklynsteel
The Beta Band at Brooklyn Steel — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of The Beta Band during their concert at Brooklyn Steel on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The group performed a DJ set and this was their first tour in nearly 20 years. The Beta Band ended their tou...
bit.ly
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Last night (Sunday, November 2, 2025), The Beta Band closed their first tour stateside in over two decades at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY. Photos from their set are now live on Bowery Presents’ “The House List” bit.ly/betabandbrooklynsteel
Today’s the final day of Resilience (and four other shows) at Brooklyn Grain (one is located next door in Suite 301). All images are on view from 12-5PM today (Sunday, October 26th)
I am participating in a group exhibition called "Resilience" at Brooklyn Grain that will have an opening reception on Friday, 10/24. The exhibit, plus three others, will be on view all next weekend from 12-5PM at Brooklyn Grain. Hope to see everyone there! bit.ly/resilienceat...
Resilience at Brooklyn Grain — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Resilience photo show opening on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Brooklyn Grain in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit, plus three others, will also be on view on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th.
bit.ly
October 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Today’s the final day of Resilience (and four other shows) at Brooklyn Grain (one is located next door in Suite 301). All images are on view from 12-5PM today (Sunday, October 26th)
A reminder that the Resilience photo show that I will have a print in opens tomorrow, along with three other photography shows at Brooklyn Grain tomorrow evening. Details can be found in the below post ⬇️
I am participating in a group exhibition called "Resilience" at Brooklyn Grain that will have an opening reception on Friday, 10/24. The exhibit, plus three others, will be on view all next weekend from 12-5PM at Brooklyn Grain. Hope to see everyone there! bit.ly/resilienceat...
Resilience at Brooklyn Grain — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Resilience photo show opening on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Brooklyn Grain in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit, plus three others, will also be on view on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th.
bit.ly
October 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A reminder that the Resilience photo show that I will have a print in opens tomorrow, along with three other photography shows at Brooklyn Grain tomorrow evening. Details can be found in the below post ⬇️
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
I am participating in a group exhibition called "Resilience" at Brooklyn Grain that will have an opening reception on Friday, 10/24. The exhibit, plus three others, will be on view all next weekend from 12-5PM at Brooklyn Grain. Hope to see everyone there! bit.ly/resilienceat...
Resilience at Brooklyn Grain — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Resilience photo show opening on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Brooklyn Grain in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit, plus three others, will also be on view on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th.
bit.ly
October 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I am participating in a group exhibition called "Resilience" at Brooklyn Grain that will have an opening reception on Friday, 10/24. The exhibit, plus three others, will be on view all next weekend from 12-5PM at Brooklyn Grain. Hope to see everyone there! bit.ly/resilienceat...
I am participating in a group exhibition called "Resilience" at Brooklyn Grain that will have an opening reception on Friday, 10/24. The exhibit, plus three others, will be on view all next weekend from 12-5PM at Brooklyn Grain. Hope to see everyone there! bit.ly/resilienceat...
Resilience at Brooklyn Grain — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Resilience photo show opening on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Brooklyn Grain in Brooklyn, NY. The exhibit, plus three others, will also be on view on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th.
bit.ly
October 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I am participating in a group exhibition called "Resilience" at Brooklyn Grain that will have an opening reception on Friday, 10/24. The exhibit, plus three others, will be on view all next weekend from 12-5PM at Brooklyn Grain. Hope to see everyone there! bit.ly/resilienceat...
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Lethal tour featuring Rico Nasty (riconasty.bsky.social) & SadBoi arrived to Irving Plaza in NYC for a sold out show. I covered the high energy show for BrooklynVegan and the full gallery is now live on their website: bit.ly/riconastyirv...
Rico Nasty and SadBoi at Irving Plaza — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of Rico Nasty and SadBoi at Irving Plaza on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in New York, NY. The sold out show took place during Rico Nasty's "Lethal" tour.
bit.ly
October 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Lethal tour featuring Rico Nasty (riconasty.bsky.social) & SadBoi arrived to Irving Plaza in NYC for a sold out show. I covered the high energy show for BrooklynVegan and the full gallery is now live on their website: bit.ly/riconastyirv...
The Brick in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is currently having a run of performances of "Vivian Oblivion." I captured the first performance on Thursday, 10/9 and sharing some of that work in a gallery on my site. The final show will take place on Sunday, 10/12: bit.ly/vivianoblivi...
Vivian Oblivion at The Brick — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, I documented the first performance of “Vivian Oblivion” at The Brick Theater in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The show is based on a performable book by Cameron C. Stuart , an...
bit.ly
October 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
The Brick in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is currently having a run of performances of "Vivian Oblivion." I captured the first performance on Thursday, 10/9 and sharing some of that work in a gallery on my site. The final show will take place on Sunday, 10/12: bit.ly/vivianoblivi...
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
I don't even know what to say about @aaron.bsky.team announcing that actually they feed all images posted on Bsky into an AI that just a year ago they told everyone they had banned from using Bsky images
October 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I don't even know what to say about @aaron.bsky.team announcing that actually they feed all images posted on Bsky into an AI that just a year ago they told everyone they had banned from using Bsky images
On Saturday, October 4th, Patio celebrated the tenth anniversary of their first live set with a show at Union Pool in Brooklyn. They were joined by Washer for an opening set. Photos of their live set plus Polaroids of both acts are now available on my website: bit.ly/patiotenyear...
Patio and Washer (solo) at Union Pool — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of Patio and Washer performing at Union Pool on Saturday, October 4, 2025. This show was held on the 10th anniversary of Patio's first live performance at Palisades in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
bit.ly
October 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
On Saturday, October 4th, Patio celebrated the tenth anniversary of their first live set with a show at Union Pool in Brooklyn. They were joined by Washer for an opening set. Photos of their live set plus Polaroids of both acts are now available on my website: bit.ly/patiotenyear...
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, London's Fat Dog returned to NYC to headline Market Hotel in Brooklyn. They were joined by Chicago's Godly the Ruler and Brattleboro, VT's Thus Love. Photos from all three sets are now live on my site: bit.ly/fatdogatmark...
Fat Dog, Thus Love, and Godly the Ruler at Market Hotel — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of Fat Dog, Thus Love, and Godly the Ruler at Market Hotel in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
bit.ly
September 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, London's Fat Dog returned to NYC to headline Market Hotel in Brooklyn. They were joined by Chicago's Godly the Ruler and Brattleboro, VT's Thus Love. Photos from all three sets are now live on my site: bit.ly/fatdogatmark...
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Brighton's Lambrini Girls (@lambrinigirls.bsky.social) returned to NYC for the second time this year in support of their debut album. They were joined by Chicago's Edging for a fun punk show at Racket that was over by 10PM: bit.ly/lambrinigirl...
Lambrini Girls and Edging at Racket — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of Lambrini Girls sold out show at Racket in New York, NY on Wednesday, September 25, 2025. The concert featured an opening set by Edging, a band from Chicago, and was the second NYC Lambrini G...
bit.ly
September 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Brighton's Lambrini Girls (@lambrinigirls.bsky.social) returned to NYC for the second time this year in support of their debut album. They were joined by Chicago's Edging for a fun punk show at Racket that was over by 10PM: bit.ly/lambrinigirl...
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
had a really nice chat about the new book for vol 1 bk~~
Interviewed the great @mattielubchansky.com about her new graphic novel, utopian communities, and balancing SF and horror. www.vol1brooklyn.com/2025/09/23/m...
Mattie Lubchansky on “Simplicity” and the Mystery of Utopias
How best to describe Mattie Lubchansky’s new graphic novel Simplicity? It’s a nestled narrative about how a futuristic society remembers the past; it’s an unsettling account of an…
www.vol1brooklyn.com
September 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
had a really nice chat about the new book for vol 1 bk~~
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
Artists are losing work, wages, and hope as bosses and clients embrace AI
Visual artists, illustrators and graphic designers share their stories about how AI is being used to lower wages, degrade work and even replace it altogether, in this installment of AI Killed My Job.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
September 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, TV on the Radio's curated show called "There Goes The Neighborhood" took place with sets by TVOTR, Flying Lotus, Sudan Archives, Moor Mother, and SPELLLING. The show was hosted by Hannibal Buress and my photos can be found on BrooklynVegan: bit.ly/tvotrtherego...
There Goes The Neighborhood with TV on the Radio, Flying Lotus, Sudan Archives, and more at Under the K Bridge Park — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of There Goes the Neighborhood at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The event was curated by TV on the Radio (who headlined), and featured sets from Flyin...
bit.ly
September 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, TV on the Radio's curated show called "There Goes The Neighborhood" took place with sets by TVOTR, Flying Lotus, Sudan Archives, Moor Mother, and SPELLLING. The show was hosted by Hannibal Buress and my photos can be found on BrooklynVegan: bit.ly/tvotrtherego...
Pulp returned to NYC for a show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. They were joined by Hamilton Leithauser (of The Walkmen) for an opening set. I covered both sets for @bowerypresents.bsky.social's "The House List" and the full gallery is now live on that site: bit.ly/pulpandhamil...
Pulp and Hamilton Leithauser at Forest Hills Stadium — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of Pulp and Hamilton Leithauser performing at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
bit.ly
September 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Pulp returned to NYC for a show at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. They were joined by Hamilton Leithauser (of The Walkmen) for an opening set. I covered both sets for @bowerypresents.bsky.social's "The House List" and the full gallery is now live on that site: bit.ly/pulpandhamil...
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
Doechii has expanded her fall tour, including a headlining NYC show about a month after the All Things Go festival www.brooklynvegan.com/doechii-adds...
Doechii adds new NYC & Tampa shows to fall tour
Doechii has expanded her reportedly-sold-out tour, including a new NYC show about a month after she plays All Things Go.
www.brooklynvegan.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Doechii has expanded her fall tour, including a headlining NYC show about a month after the All Things Go festival www.brooklynvegan.com/doechii-adds...
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Lyricist Lounge celebrated their 34th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Raekwon The Chef's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. I covered the special free show at @briccelebratebk.bsky.social for Lyricist Lounge and shared some images to my website: bit.ly/raekwonob4cl...
Lyricist Lounge Presents: Raekwon The Chef Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...30th Anniversary Show at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Lena Horne Bandshell — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of Raekwon The Chef Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...30th Anniversary Show at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! on Saturday, August 9, 2025 featuring Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Smif-N-Wessun, Cella Dwellas, DJ Scr...
bit.ly
August 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Lyricist Lounge celebrated their 34th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Raekwon The Chef's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. I covered the special free show at @briccelebratebk.bsky.social for Lyricist Lounge and shared some images to my website: bit.ly/raekwonob4cl...
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
Rep. Rashida Tlaib will reintroduce the Living Wage for Musicians Act this September. This bill is a real, concrete way to make payouts fairer for musicians on Spotify and across the streaming economy. @reprashida.govpeeps.us
musically.com/2025/08/19/l...
musically.com/2025/08/19/l...
Living Wage for Musicians Act to be reintroduced in US Congress
Rashida Tlaib's Living Wage for Musicians Act aims to support artists with new streaming royalties. Learn more about it.
musically.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Rep. Rashida Tlaib will reintroduce the Living Wage for Musicians Act this September. This bill is a real, concrete way to make payouts fairer for musicians on Spotify and across the streaming economy. @reprashida.govpeeps.us
musically.com/2025/08/19/l...
musically.com/2025/08/19/l...
On Thursday, August 14th, clipping. (@clppng.bsky.social) returned to NYC for a sold out show at Elsewhere in Brooklyn. The group was joined by Fatboi Sharif & Cooling Prongs (@coolingprongs.bsky.social). Still recovering from the very loud show but photos are now on my site: bit.ly/clippingatel...
clipping., Fatboi Sharif, and Cooling Prongs at Elsewhere — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of clipping., Fatboi Sharif, and Cooling Prongs performing at Elsewhere in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
bit.ly
August 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
On Thursday, August 14th, clipping. (@clppng.bsky.social) returned to NYC for a sold out show at Elsewhere in Brooklyn. The group was joined by Fatboi Sharif & Cooling Prongs (@coolingprongs.bsky.social). Still recovering from the very loud show but photos are now on my site: bit.ly/clippingatel...
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
Music that moves you 🌀
Sat, Nick Hakim & Karriem Riggins transform the Bandshell into a world of sultry R&B, psychedelia, Brazilian rhythms, and the finest soul & hip-hop.
Our season finale — come celebrate. RSVP for free at bricartsmedia.org/event/closin... for a shot at 2 VIP Tent Passes.
Sat, Nick Hakim & Karriem Riggins transform the Bandshell into a world of sultry R&B, psychedelia, Brazilian rhythms, and the finest soul & hip-hop.
Our season finale — come celebrate. RSVP for free at bricartsmedia.org/event/closin... for a shot at 2 VIP Tent Passes.
August 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Music that moves you 🌀
Sat, Nick Hakim & Karriem Riggins transform the Bandshell into a world of sultry R&B, psychedelia, Brazilian rhythms, and the finest soul & hip-hop.
Our season finale — come celebrate. RSVP for free at bricartsmedia.org/event/closin... for a shot at 2 VIP Tent Passes.
Sat, Nick Hakim & Karriem Riggins transform the Bandshell into a world of sultry R&B, psychedelia, Brazilian rhythms, and the finest soul & hip-hop.
Our season finale — come celebrate. RSVP for free at bricartsmedia.org/event/closin... for a shot at 2 VIP Tent Passes.
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
Summertime sadness is temporary, but drip is forever 😎
We’re closing out the season this week, but you can still snag our limited edition BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! merch — only at Brooklyn Made at the Bandshell.
Fans. Hats. Ponchos. Get yours this weekend before they’re gone!
We’re closing out the season this week, but you can still snag our limited edition BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! merch — only at Brooklyn Made at the Bandshell.
Fans. Hats. Ponchos. Get yours this weekend before they’re gone!
August 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Summertime sadness is temporary, but drip is forever 😎
We’re closing out the season this week, but you can still snag our limited edition BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! merch — only at Brooklyn Made at the Bandshell.
Fans. Hats. Ponchos. Get yours this weekend before they’re gone!
We’re closing out the season this week, but you can still snag our limited edition BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! merch — only at Brooklyn Made at the Bandshell.
Fans. Hats. Ponchos. Get yours this weekend before they’re gone!
Reposted by Edwina Hay Photography
Celebrate Brooklyn recently hosted a screening of The Wiz with a pre-screening panel moderated by our own Dylan Green. Read excerpts from his conversation with musical director Schele Williams, musician Bobby Wooten III, and costume designer Dede Ayite
On Quincy Jones and the Legacy of 'The Wiz'
Excerpts from Celebrate Brooklyn’s recent panel on Sidney Lumet’s 1978 classic and Quincy Jones, moderated by our very own Dylan Green.
www.hearingthings.co
August 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Celebrate Brooklyn recently hosted a screening of The Wiz with a pre-screening panel moderated by our own Dylan Green. Read excerpts from his conversation with musical director Schele Williams, musician Bobby Wooten III, and costume designer Dede Ayite
On Friday, August 8, Adrian Quesada's Boleros Psicodélicos headlined @briccelebratebk.bsky.social with support by Trish Toledo, who also joined Adrian during his set. Some images I created for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! are now live on my website: bit.ly/adrianquesad...
Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos and Trish Toledo at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Lena Horne Bandshell — This is Not a Photograph - Photography by Edwina Hay
Photos of Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos and Trish Toledo at BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Lena Horne Bandshell on Friday, August 8, 2025. Special guests during Adrian's set were iLe, Mireya Ramo...
bit.ly
August 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
On Friday, August 8, Adrian Quesada's Boleros Psicodélicos headlined @briccelebratebk.bsky.social with support by Trish Toledo, who also joined Adrian during his set. Some images I created for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! are now live on my website: bit.ly/adrianquesad...
I created the below images of Adrian Quesada with Hermanos Gutiérrez in 2023 and looking forward to capturing his headlining performance on Friday at the Bandshell 📷
After his 2023 performance w/ Hermanos Gutierrez, Adrian Quesada returns!
A musical trailblazer Quesada of the Black Pumas brings his latest album to life w/ guests iLe, Angelica Garcia, Natalia Clavier, and more as Trish Toledo opens.
RSVP: bricartsmedia.org/event/adrian-quesada-trish-toledo/
A musical trailblazer Quesada of the Black Pumas brings his latest album to life w/ guests iLe, Angelica Garcia, Natalia Clavier, and more as Trish Toledo opens.
RSVP: bricartsmedia.org/event/adrian-quesada-trish-toledo/
August 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I created the below images of Adrian Quesada with Hermanos Gutiérrez in 2023 and looking forward to capturing his headlining performance on Friday at the Bandshell 📷