About the studio
We photograph
how a place feels.
NYCDN Pixels creates commercial hospitality imagery with atmosphere, intention, and a clear purpose.
Our point of view
More than a
beautiful frame.
Every project is planned and directed to help venues stand out across social, web, advertising, and press. We see hospitality from the guest’s perspective: the light, the details, the energy, and the cues that make someone want to be there.
Our eye is editorial; our process is practical. We work quickly, respect service, communicate clearly, and deliver organized libraries built for real teams.
Behind the studio
Built by two people
who know hospitality.
We’re Rishaad and Kassandra, the husband-and-wife team behind NYC Date Nights and NYCDN Pixels. Years spent discovering, photographing, and sharing New York’s hospitality scene taught us what makes people stop, save, share, and book. We bring that audience insight to every image we create for our clients.
Audience insight
We know what
earns attention.
Backed by 1.9M monthly reach and a combined audience of 200K+ across Instagram and TikTok, with clients including TAO Group Hospitality, Sugar Factory, Ophelia Lounge, One40 Rooftop, and many more New York venues.
Selected results
101K+ viewsA city worth looking up for.
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50K+ viewsThe kind of room people remember.
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47K+ viewsDesign that stops the scroll.
Watch on InstagramNYC Date Nights media-kit metrics and public Reel view counts. Performance varies by post and reporting period.
Anatomy of an image
Take the
ordinary apart.
Light travels through glass, aperture, instinct, and intention. It returns as a feeling.
01 · FOCUSHospitality first
We specialize in restaurants, bars, hotels, nightlife, and the experiences that connect them.
Editorial instinct
Every image carries mood and point of view while staying useful across your marketing ecosystem.
Commercial clarity
Clear planning, polished delivery, and licensing designed for the way hospitality brands work.
How it works
Simple.
Start to finish.
Discover
We learn what you need.
Plan
We set the shots, styling, and timing.
Shoot
We capture the space without disrupting service.
Deliver
You receive a polished, organized gallery.
Start a project
Show them what
makes you different.
Tell us what you need. We’ll recommend the right shoot.
Ready when you areStart your projectTell us about your venue