new york city.

Marc Jacobs, YSL and michael kors tap Hypno for their highest-profile NYC  activations.

no sleep.

hypno has activated 1000s of events across manhattan, brooklyn and queens since our start in 2013.

what makes us different? what keeps us going?

our experiences look and feel native to every event while producing highly shareable takeaways for guests.

much more than a photo booth. much more than a photo shoot.

we deliver end-to-end brand experiences that people love to share.

and we do it instantly — because in the city that never sleeps, tomorrow is too late.

you know that tom ford, louis vuitton and stuart weitzman only work with the best.

street smart.

from Michael Kors,  Calvin Klein, Tom Ford, Tiffany and Prada to Milk Studios, Hudson Yards, Citi Field and the High Line, we're friends and collaborators with the city’s most important brands, parks, institutions and venues.

every year, we're the official content partner for MoMA's Party in the Garden, Brooklyn Museum's Artist Ball, the Whitney Studio Party and PS1's Warm Up series. and we work with new york mets season after season to power 1000s of fan photos at every home game.

when guests see Hypno, they know they're hanging with the best.

did we mention our agency partners? from big hitters like Bureau Betak, Matte Projects and MKG, to upstarts like Another A Story, Mirror NYC and SmallTalk, the best in the business call Hypno when only the best will do.

new york city from every angle captured by hypno.

swarovski x skims launched in the world's best city.

favorite venues.

New York can make almost anything a venue.

our work lives inside museums, hotels, studios, stores, theaters and clubs — and outside in some of the most visible public spaces in the world, from the meatpacking district to citi field.

boom @ the standard

One of our favorite settings for fashion, hospitality and late-night events. Between its skyline views, High Line location and range of intimate and large-scale spaces, The Standard can move easily from polished brand activation to iconic New York party.

new york fashion week

Not one venue, but an entire city operating at full speed. Runway shows, presentations, dinners, afterparties and pop-ups require teams that understand compressed schedules, fast turnovers and content that needs to move before the next show begins.

musem of modern art

An iconic midtown setting where art, architecture and culture meet. Ideal for polished arrivals, editorial portraits and elevated brand moments in connection with seasonal shows and galas.

the high line

Elevated, editorial and unmistakably New York. The combo of industrial structure, natural light and greenery creates a strong setting for fashion, lifestyle and outdoor brand content.

moma ps1

Raw architecture, music, art and a crowd that brings its own visual energy. PS1 is particularly strong for candid photography, roaming portraits and culture-first brand partnerships.

brooklyn museum

Grand, cultural and visually distinctive. The museum creates an opportunity to build content experiences that feel ceremonial and contemporary without losing the character of the institution.

the box

Dark, theatrical and completely unpredictable in the best possible way. Its multi-level Lower East Side space is ideal for content with drama, nightlife energy and a little danger around the edges.

milk studios

A classic Chelsea environment for fashion, beauty, photography and production. Milk works best when the experience needs to feel controlled and plugged directly into New York’s creative industry.

the twenty two

Old New York architecture with a new downtown point of view. Set inside a landmarked Union Square townhouse, The Twenty Two brings intimate rooms, rich interiors and members-club energy.

times square

Maximum visibility. maximum complexity. Times Square rewards simple, graphic creative and team that can keep capture fast while navigating crowds, lighting changes and demanding logistics.

rockefeller center

A cinematic stage for New York's finest. With landmark architecture, sweeping plazas and nonstop foot traffic, Rockefeller Center is built for high-visibility moments that match the pulse of the city.

25 howard

A light-filled SoHo storefront with floor-to-ceiling windows and visibility from the street. made for fashion launches, pop-ups and brand experiences that want to become part of the neighborhood.

duggal greenhouse

A monumental waterfront warehouse where industrial Brooklyn becomes a blank canvas. Its soaring scale, raw structure and skyline views make it ideal for immersive productions, fashion shows and brand worlds built from the ground up.

one world trade

New York from the top down. Set high above Lower Manhattan, One World Trade Center turns the entire city into the backdrop—an unforgettable setting for milestone events, global brands and content with a true sense of scale.

le tigre

A seductive Lower East Side cocktail lounge with the polish of a private residence and the energy of downtown after dark. Rich, intimate and slightly mysterious, it is made for stylish parties, late-night gatherings and brand moments with edge.

roxy theater

A hidden downtown cinema with old-school glamour and true Tribeca character. Intimate, cinematic and effortlessly cool, it is a natural setting for screenings, premieres and culture-led events.

spring studios

A natural home for fashion, editorial and beauty experiences. The architecture is clean enough to transform, while the location and production infrastructure make it especially useful during NYFW.

national arts club

A landmark Gramercy Park mansion with rich Gilded Age interiors and deep creative history. An elegant setting for cultural events, private dinners and polished brand gatherings.

terminal 5

Big, loud and built for energy. A go-to venue for concerts, launches and large-scale events that need content to move as fast as the crowd.

45 grand

A flexible SoHo blank canvas with soaring ceilings, street-level access and room to transform. Ideal for fashion events, product launches, pop-ups and highly branded experiential installations
at the smaller end of the spectrum.

jazz at lincoln center

A room with rhythm built into it. Overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park, Jazz at Lincoln Center brings world-class acoustics, dramatic city views and a distinctly New York sense of occasion to performances, galas and unforgettable brand events.

madison square garden

The arena where New York goes full volume. From Knicks games to Z100’s Jingle Ball, Madison Square Garden turns major concerts, cultural moments and brand activations into citywide events.

billie jean king national tennis center

The home of the US Open and a huge global stage. stadium scale, electric crowds and unmistakable sporting identity make it ideal for major launches, fan experiences and high-energy moments.

nyc event faq

Does Hypno offer photo booth rentals in NYC?
Yes, however Hypno is not a low-budget photo booth system. We provide premium photo and video experiences with custom creative, professional lighting, secure data capture, tech support and instant content delivery.

Can Hypno provide photographers for a New York event?
Yes. Hypno has a deep roster of professional NYC event photographers for red carpet arrivals, step-and-repeats, roaming coverage, editorial portraits, candid photography and large multi-photographer events.

How quickly are photos and videos delivered?
everything we shoot is branded and delivered to guests in seconds through our instant QR code workflow.

Can the experience match our campaign?
Yes. Hypno provides scenic, lighting, branded interfaces, graphics, overlays, effects, music, prints and live feeds.

Do you work throughout New York City?
Yes. We activate events across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens and all other locations worldwide.

Can Hypno support multiple experiences at one event?
Yes. we can combine premium booths, live photographers and luxury video moments — all connected through one seamless delivery system.

Marc Jacobs and friends captured in Soho nyc