Signed Archival Prints
New York City Photography Print Gallery
Museum-Quality • Custom Sizes • Ships Worldwide
Wall Mockups • Framing • Installation Services
25-Year Searchable NYC Archive
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(1163 photographs currently — 2003 to Present)
Tip: try places, seasons, icons, or random words (e.g. Bow Bridge, winter, Lower East Side, subway).
Archival Photographic Prints
After studying photography and printing at the International Center for Photography in the early ’00s, I’ve been obsessively photographing New York City ever since. And as a part-time historian and NYC guide, I can’t imagine there are many who have walked the city more in that timeframe.
My archive consists of both the unique, daily life in the city, as well as the classic and popular views, including the skyscrapers, skyline, Central Park, and architectural marvels, in all seasons. I work with major firms, art buyers, interior designers, and architects. I love the art of printing, getting to create, experience, and then share a little treasure.
All prints are made with museum-quality archival photography paper, are signed, and come with a certificate of authenticity. Prints are offered in a variety of sizes, I can handle or advise on framing, and I offer installation planning and services. Installing the finished products on walls is one of the most satisfying parts of the job.
In my spare time, I am also a documentary and street photographer, and I have captured a large variety of happenings around the city. I can also send customized selections of work for review based on your interests and needs.
Documentary Projects
Glass City (2005-2025) is a 20-year study of the luxurification of Manhattan and its effect on the psyche of its inhabitants. The project explores the idea of what it means to be a creative neurogivergent survivor in a city of glass and capital—how ordinary people improvise meaning, dignity, and beauty in the shadows and reflections of a landscape built to pass them by.
What is REAL and what is FAKE? HYPE: 10 Blocks, 10 Years, 10 Sneakers (2013-2024) is an alternative history book tracing a path through SoHo and Canal Street, a neighborhood that became the physical manifestation of hype culture during the early social and influencer decade.
The walk takes us through the luxury capital of Downtown NYC, exploring the object of the sneaker, the luxury brand, the cast-iron SoHo factory building, and street style and fashion culture, to trace how hype and capital have reshaped the identity of the city, block by block.
Family Album (with Taisuke Sato)
Family Album is a collaborative project with the photographer and former salaryman Taisuke Sato, connecting Japanese and American working and domestic culture through the humble album and family photo—showing the profound harm and harsh mental impacts of societal norms, masked by the banality of everyday moments and family life.
Photographing the spirit of Brooklyn through its details.
All A Dream (2018-Current) is an ongoing quiet project of a Manhattanite exploring his new home of Brooklyn, seeking to integrate himself and understand his surroundings through the camera.
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About the Gallery
It’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is James Maher and this is my life’s work.
I hope it inspires you—and if you are interested in learning more about purchasing a print, please e-mail me and I would love to talk more.
I am a lifelong New Yorker focusing on creating unique and diverse work, both for documentary and aesthetic purposes. I photograph many aspects of city life.
I work with individual collectors, art consultants, corporate clients, and interior designers. I’m happy to provide you with customized gallery selections to help select your favorites or provide them to clients.
My archive is extensive and goes beyond what is shown on the website, so please email me if you have specific needs.
Gallery Descriptions
The portfolio consists of the more classic of New York City moments, although there are many unique views.
These signed New York cityscape prints include Manhattan skylines and landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge, Midtown, Lower Manhattan, SoHo, and more. Museum-grade on. This includes more traditional NYC wall art for homes, offices, and hospitality interiors.
Seasonal Central Park prints—Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, The Mall, Gaptsow Bridge, the Lake, the Ramble, snow scenes, spring bloom, and fall foliage.
Growing up, I loved to bring my camera and a friend out at night to explore the park, often in strong snowstorms. I recall sledding down the massive steps of Bethesda Terrace at midnight in a snowstorm on an inflatable mattress while my friend Peter watched my camera from below. Some of the greatest nights of my life.
I’m a fan of buildings, to say the least. On my daily tours and workshops around the city, I’ve come across a large percentage of the architecture in New York, and this folder is the result of that—the result of looking up.
Included are the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Flatiron, the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central, the cast-iron of SoHo, and much more.
Iconic and off-the-beaten-path Brooklyn photography prints—including from the Brooklyn Waterfront, Sunset Park, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Coney Island, and Bushwick.
Candid black and white street photography prints from New York—primarily Manhattan, Brooklyn, including SoHo, Chinatown, the East Village, the Lower East Side, the subway, and Midtown street life.
Timeless black and white cityscape prints—bridges, skyline, architectural details, and unique views. These stark prints are excellent for offices and hospitality interiors seeking elegant New York wall art.
Frequently Asked Questions
What paper do you use?
All prints are made as archival pigment (giclée) prints on top quality papers. I use a variety of papers, some fibers, some matte, some luster, even rice paper depending on the product.
Are prints signed and do they include a certificate?
Yes. Every print is hand-signed and includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity with title, date, and print details. Certificates are ideal for collectors and for keeping a record of the work over time.
Do you offer framing, mockups, or installation?
Yes. I can frame or give you advise for your local framer. For New York City clients, I can also installation the work. I have done many large walls before.
How do shipping times and packaging work?
Large prints ship in tubes and small prints ship in flat cardboard. Prints typically ship within 1-to-2 weeks, although rush shipping is usually possibly, just ask!
Can I license images for commercial use?
Yes. I license images for commercial and editorial purposes, including use in corporate communications, hospitality spaces, publications, and campaigns. Licensing is separate from print purchases—please share the usage and I will provide a clear quote.
