New York Real Estate Videography
Professional real estate videography in New York, New York
New York Real Estate Videography
In a city where buyers scroll through hundreds of listings before ever stepping foot inside a building, a compelling video can be the difference between a showing and a swipe. From pre-war co-ops on the Upper West Side to glass-tower condos in Hudson Yards, Candid Studios brings professional real estate videography to New York's most competitive market. Since 2016, we've captured more than 3,000 events and productions nationwide, and we understand exactly what it takes to make a property stop a buyer mid-scroll.
Videography Built for New York's Real Estate Market
New York real estate moves at a pace unlike anywhere else in the country. A listing that goes live on a Tuesday morning without video is already behind the curve by Wednesday afternoon. Our standard packages deliver a professionally edited 60-to-90-second walkthrough video — stabilized with gimbal equipment for the kind of smooth, flowing movement that makes small Manhattan apartments feel spacious and inviting — along with music-licensed tracks ready for MLS, YouTube, and social media, all turned around within 48 to 72 hours. We shoot everything in 4K and deliver your footage in multiple platform-optimized formats so your listing performs whether a buyer finds it on StreetEasy, Instagram, or a brokerage website. For longer-format needs, we also produce neighborhood tour videos that give relocation buyers a real feel for the surrounding area — the kind of content that answers the question every out-of-state buyer is quietly asking before they book a flight. For luxury listings in neighborhoods like Tribeca, the West Village, or along Billionaires' Row on 57th Street, we offer elevated packages that include drone transition footage, twilight sequences capturing the city skyline as a backdrop, and lifestyle staging segments that position a penthouse or townhouse as a home rather than a floor plan. Because in New York, buyers aren't just purchasing square footage — they're buying a lifestyle, and your video should reflect that.
Capturing New York Properties Across Every Borough and Neighborhood
New York's real estate landscape is one of the most architecturally and culturally diverse in the world, and our team knows how to work within it. In Manhattan, we've navigated the logistical realities of shooting inside pre-war buildings on the Upper East Side, loft conversions in SoHo, and full-floor apartments overlooking Central Park — spaces where natural light, ceiling height, and layout tell very different stories depending on the time of day and the angle of the lens. Across the East River, Brooklyn's market has its own character entirely. From the brownstone-lined blocks of Park Slope and Carroll Gardens to the waterfront developments in Dumbo with unobstructed views of the Manhattan Bridge, our videography team frames each property to highlight what makes its location genuinely special. We treat a Dumbo loft differently than a Crown Heights townhouse, because buyers in those neighborhoods are looking for different things. In Queens, we've worked on properties ranging from Astoria's charming two-family homes to the sleek new developments rising along Long Island City's waterfront — a neighborhood that offers Manhattan skyline views at a significant price differential, which makes strong video even more critical for conversion. The Bronx's Riverdale enclave, with its suburban character and Hudson River vistas, and Staten Island's North Shore neighborhoods present yet another distinct visual identity that we approach with the same care and contextual awareness. Whatever the borough, whatever the price point, we show up prepared.
Seasonal Strategy for New York Listings
New York's four distinct seasons create real strategic considerations for real estate videography, and experienced agents know how to use them. Spring is traditionally the most active selling season in the city — trees lining the blocks of the West Village come into bloom, rooftop terraces look their most inviting, and natural light floods interiors through windows that spent the winter shut. Scheduling your shoot to capture that seasonal energy is something we plan for together. Summer listings benefit from vibrant outdoor spaces — whether that's a private terrace in Gramercy, a shared roof deck in Williamsburg, or a backyard in Prospect Heights that rarely gets its due in still photography. Our videography captures the flow between interior and exterior living in a way that static images simply cannot. For fall shoots, the warm tones of foliage along Riverside Drive or the tree-lined streets of Forest Hills Gardens in Queens add a cinematic quality to neighborhood footage that resonates with buyers looking for a sense of place. Winter presents its own opportunities, especially for luxury listings. A twilight sequence shot against a January skyline — the city lit up in the early evening behind floor-to-ceiling windows in a Midtown high-rise — can be among the most striking real estate video content we produce. We work with the city's light and seasons rather than against them, and we'll advise you on timing that gives your specific listing the best possible visual presentation.
Our New York Real Estate Videography Process
Book
Contact to secure date.
Plan
We help plan details.
Execute
Professional coverage.
Deliver
Receive gallery.
Support
Ongoing support.
New York Real Estate Videography Pricing
Starting at $350/hr.
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Awesome photgrapher. Ryan Showed up early and is easy to work with. Made my wedding day a whole lot better.
Marcos Nguyenin the last week - ★★★★★
We had an amazing experience with Ryan as our photographer! He was incredibly friendly, courteous, professional, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the entire process. His attention to detail and creativity truly showed in the final photos — they turned out absolutely beautiful. He captured every special moment perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend to anyone looking for high-quality work and a wonderful overall experience!
Mona Kaur3 weeks ago - ★★★★★
I would like to give Ryan M, A special shout-out for retouching, my best friend's mother's obituary this was the hardest thing that we had to go through and I Thank you so much. you have been such a blessing to our family, the memories will last forever. We call Ryan at the last minute and he got to work immediately. He was very professional and very patient and very understanding as well and the work he done for us was very outstanding and we really appreciate it. So if y’all need any work done please contact: Candid Studios Photography and Videography ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ask for Ryan M and you would not be disappointed Thanks
Sylvester King5 months ago - ★★★★★
We contacted Candid Studios to capture our wedding ceremony and reception. Ryan and Michael were friendly and attentive. They provided us the direction we needed on our special day and made sure we got all the shots we needed. Their turn around time to release the images was quick. The final photos were beautiful! Would recommend.
Joshua Ramos6 months ago - ★★★★★
My husband and I are amazed by the work that Ryan did. Not only did our wedding pictures and video exceed our expectations, Ryan was very patient, funny, and truly loves what he does. Thank you Candid Studios and Ryan for making our day extra special. I highly recommend Candid Studios and of course Ryan.
Jacqueline Rave7 months ago - ★★★★★
The Candid Studios team took pictures and videos of our wedding, and they did a great job. They were friendly, professional, and imaginative, and they gave us beautiful photos and movies that we'll always remember.
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New York Real Estate Videography FAQ
We offer a range of real estate video formats designed for the New York market. Our standard package includes a professionally edited 60-to-90-second walkthrough video with gimbal-stabilized footage and a licensed music track, ready for MLS, StreetEasy, YouTube, and social media. For luxury properties in neighborhoods like Tribeca, the West Village, or along 57th Street's Billionaires' Row, we offer premium packages that add drone transitions, twilight sequences, and lifestyle staging segments. We also produce longer neighborhood tour videos — particularly useful for relocation buyers who want to understand what life looks and feels like in areas like Astoria, Long Island City, or Riverdale before they ever visit in person.
Our standard walkthrough videos run between 60 and 90 seconds — a format that performs well on social platforms and holds buyer attention through to a call to action. For larger properties like full-floor Manhattan apartments, Brooklyn townhouses, or multi-unit buildings, we can produce longer-format videos that give each space the time it deserves. Neighborhood tour add-ons are typically two to four minutes and are especially effective for listings in up-and-coming areas like Bushwick, Mott Haven, or Sunnyside, where context and community character are a meaningful part of the value proposition.
We deliver all edited footage within 48 to 72 hours of the shoot date — a turnaround built specifically for the pace of the New York real estate market. We know that a listing going live in a competitive neighborhood like the Upper East Side or DUMBO can't afford to wait a week for video content. Your files will be delivered in multiple formats optimized for different platforms so you can post immediately to StreetEasy, your brokerage website, Instagram, and YouTube without any additional reformatting on your end.
Yes, drone footage is available as part of our premium and luxury listing packages. We handle all necessary FAA authorization requirements for shooting in and around New York City airspace, which has specific controlled zones given the proximity to JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports, as well as restricted areas near certain Manhattan landmarks. Drone footage is particularly impactful for properties with notable outdoor space, rooftop amenities, waterfront locations along the Hudson or East River, or those in outer-borough neighborhoods where showing the surrounding streetscape and skyline relationship adds meaningful context for buyers.
We've worked in enough New York buildings to know the drill — and to have a plan for every variation of it. Whether that means coordinating with a doorman building's service elevator schedule on the Upper East Side, navigating the tight staircases of a Williamsburg walk-up, or arranging parking and equipment load-in for a shoot in a Midtown high-rise, our team comes prepared. We communicate with you in advance about building requirements, HOA or co-op rules regarding filming, and any permits that may be needed for exterior or drone work. Our goal is to make the process completely seamless for you and your sellers, so the day of the shoot runs smoothly and the footage reflects the property at its best.
