“My mother and I are native New Yorkers looking to do something fun and different. The experience was a lot of fun, we got to see the city through new eyes, checked out a location we had never been to, and have awesome photo souvenirs from the experience. Pilar is kind and knowledgeable. We would recommend this tour to tourists, and New Yorkers alike!”
-Danielle Tull, NYC

“I am a professional musician. During Covid shutdowns I concentrated more on home recording and making videos to put up on social media. This soon blossomed into a full-fledged interest into improving my photography skills. Picture the City was a fun afternoon excursion that combined a tour of my favorite metropolis and useful/easily applicable photography tips. I learned some new things, got some great shots for a video, and had a fun afternoon. Pilar is engaging, knowledgeable, and absolutely a delight. Whether you are a skilled photographer or just looking for a unique way to tour Manhattan, I highly recommend Picture the City. “

-@demasi318 ( Trip Advisor)

“I have to say this trip is unique and unforgettable. Pilar ( I hope I’m not making mistake of the name ) shows me a lot of fun place of the city with the story behinds. It is definitely more than a photography trip but also a story telling trip because I get to know a lot of histories about those interesting corner of the city as well.

She gives the photo I taken meaning, the bloody angle, the smallpox hospital so I feel whatever I have taken is more than a photo but a whole stories behind it.

I personally really like the spots she picked which are not crowded with tourists but shows the city of New York lively. I believe anyone with a explorer heart and want to take records of their exploration will enjoy the trip as much as I do.”
- Chloe Zhou (Viator)

“This is an awesome trip for NYC newcomers and those who have been many times. She has a wonderful selection of choices for photos and will personalize based on your desires. I am thrilled with my pictures of a graffitied subway tunnel and the lovely tile art in some of the subway stations. I loved the pace and that she worked with my choices. I will be booking again when I return to NYC to visit some of the other unique locations that she offers.”

-Dolores Alder, VA Member of Airbnb since 2015

“She is amazing! She gave a great tour of NYC’s hidden gems, as well as advice for my photographic work, which I desperately needed. It was very nice to get to know her, the amazing artist and an awesome person!”

-So Hyeon Bak, Seongnam-si, South Korea

"A great way to photograph New York. By the time I caught up with Pilar, I had spent about a week in New York and had been to the normal tourist areas, I wanted Pilar to find the out of the way places to explore, which she Did. I would not hesitate to do another shoot when I am next in New York."

—Alan