Brian Hester

Brian Hester is a New York City based freelance photographer covering any nature of event including but not limited to; breaking news, sports, entertainment, fashion, nature and whatever may catch his wandering eye. Since 2011 Brian, has been covering community events and high school sports for North Jersey Media Group and their successor Gannett USA Today. His clients include Rutgers University and Monmouth Athletics. ​You can see more of his work at www.brianbehindthelens.com

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  Broadway

  He Says: A Soldier’s Play Tony Sleeper or Still to Soon?

  Forty years ago, a play by Charles Fuller premiered off Broadway as produced by The Negro Ensemble...

  Brian Hester March 13, 2020
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  Art

  The Nature of Color a “Must See” at The American Museum of Natural History

  Fifth grade students for NYC PS 87 in Manhattan are seen silhouetted against a backdrop of colors...

  Brian Hester March 4, 2020
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  Family

  What It’s Like To Fly

  I have always wanted to fly. Fly in planes. Fly in hot air balloons. Fly in helicopters....

  Brian Hester March 4, 2020
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  Family

  Walk in The Woods 2020

  Way back in 1845 Henry David Thoreau left behind “civilization” to begin a two-year experiment in living....

  Brian Hester March 3, 2020
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  Music

  Naughty By Nature Up Close and Personal at The Grammy Museum Experience

  Naughty By Nature memebers l-r Vin Rock, DJ Kay Gee, and Trench with moderator Mark Conklin Director...

  Brian Hester March 2, 2020
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  Busy, Busy, Busy, Broadway Brian Goes Off Broadway for a Week

  Broadway Brian boards a plane for his first flight along with a brave Issaic the instructor. Photo...

  Brian Hester March 1, 2020
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  West Side Story – Opening Night 2020 The After Party

  Shereen Pimintel, Isaac Powell Photo by Brian Hester The much-anticipated Broadway revival of West Side Story opened...

  Brian Hester February 24, 2020
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  Out of Town

  Freezin for a Reason Seaside Heights, NJ Polar Bear Plunge 2020 Raises Over $2M

  A group of land sharks pose for a photo prior to the Plunge. Photo by Brian Hester...

  Brian Hester February 23, 2020
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  Health

  Waiting on a Friend

  I have friends. Yes I actually do have friends. Some of my friends have issues. You think?...

  Brian Hester February 21, 2020
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  Broadway

  MSG to Host Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird for 18,000 Students

  Madison Square Garden will host a one time only production of the awarding Broadway production of To...

  Brian Hester February 20, 2020