Kyle Stevens

Multi-time winner has a nice ring to it. A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this happen. The work continues. 📸 If you are looking to bring your project or big day to life, the “Best of the Boro” (‘25 and ‘26) for ‘Best Photography Studio’ in Queens is currently taking bookings! See you out there. Let’s immortalize the special moments together.🤘 (Reposting because I got overly excited and didn’t screenshot the @fourleaffcu @bestoftheboro flash logo the first time. What can I say…on the rare occasion that I do post on the grid, I like to make it count. 🤣) #bestoftheboro #bestoftheboroqueens #queensphotography #queensphotographer #queensnyc

After a year and a half on the ground covering the rise of @zohrankmamdani , my work wound up as the cover story for the Queens Gazette last week. To see a local guy from Astoria turn into a worldwide phenomenon in such a short period of time has been nothing short of fascinating. What a ride it’s been! My photographs have been placed in a multitude of publications since Zohran announced he was running to become the next mayor of New York City. It’s always hard to pick standout moments that I documented. Here are a few I had on file ready to go (along with yours truly at the inauguration and in the borough). Thank you to everyone who believed in me and the power of photojournalism, and congrats to #zohranmamdani for pulling off what might just be one of the most successful political campaigns that define a generation. A new era, indeed. Now grab a copy of the newspaper before a new edition hits the stands tomorrow! 🗞️📸

I survived 2025. I like to live in the real world and be as present as I can in the moment when I’m out and about, so I’m not really sure what to write here. I post IG stories to remind people that yes, I am still at it and chasing the dream when most have given up a long, long time ago. I was writing a whole gigantic thing here about how I’ve been feeling over the past 12 months, but then I realized: who really cares. I don’t like what social media has become and what it’s actively doing to people. For someone who used to love writing, I currently don’t have much to say on this platform. I let my visuals tell the stories this year. Thank you to my clients, the agencies, and news organizations who believed in my artistic eye and helped showcase my work to larger audiences. Photography is the only thing that kept me going when all else felt lost. Looking back at my camera roll, these were the images that helped make me smile even in the darkest of hours. I appreciate everyone who snapped photos of the photographer in this post (those of us in this insane media biz are often the forgotten lot). My brain is fried, but you all know who you are. All of my love (that’s gotta be better than eXpOsUrE, yeah?). I’ll give this a ‘lil scroll whenever I need a good pick me up. 🫶 I am hoping that ‘26 will begin to bring me clarity in whatever shape or form that looks like. As a visual artist, I’m always trying to find the proper light for my lens. Looking ahead, I’d like to find the light for my own eyes, too. I am hoping that the new year blesses you, dear reader. Thanks for sticking with me. It ain’t over ‘till it’s over and your boy ain’t done just yet. I hope to see you on the outside and if I don’t: remember to be good to one another and never assume nothin’. 🫡 #goodbye2025

Hi all! I have not been campaigning in the last few months, but I’ve been up for nomination for the “Best of the Boro” competition under the category ‘Best Photography Studio’ in Queens. If I’ve ever given you my time, talent, work, or energy...I would appreciate a vote once a day until December 1. I won last year—with your help, we can run it back and make me a two-time, back-to-back winner. Your love and support will keep me in the game next year. Voting is free and only takes a few seconds to do. As always, thanks again for your thoughtfulness. Happy holidays, and I’ll see ya on the outside sometime, yeah? The link for voting can be found below and in my profile bio. You can vote once a day. Pass along the link to all of your friends and family! 📸 /og/75d49dd9-7cb1-4754-b525-b30921800144/gallery/502375988

always leave it to @thekylestevens to take some of my fave photos from @newyorkcomiccon #nycc #newyorkcomiccon #cosplay #cosplayer #princessleia #leiacosplay #princessleiacosplay #huttslayerleia #slaveleia #starwars

WWE knows how to get people talking. It’s been an insane three days out in NJ. I had my camera on me to document all of the action from SummerSlam weekend. It’s always hard to narrow down all of the photos I took. I feel the selects featured in this post capture many of the highlights that took place at MetLife Stadium and beyond. A big thanks to all of the WWE Superstars who gave it their all inside of the squared circle to make the magic happen for my camera. What was your favorite moment from the biggest party of the summer? Get the discussion going in the comments. I’ll see everybody on the outside again soon. 📸

@gemellijewelers @herewegofitnessnyc & @thekylestevens — congrats to these winning businesses in attendance at the FourLeaf Best of the Boro 2025 Winners Party!🎉🏆 Contest sponsor @fourleaffcu also attended! FourLeaf Best of the Boro 2025 contest winners can tag us @bestoftheboro to be on our Instagram Story! We encourage people to follow our account. Start interacting today by posting and tagging! Use our hashtags #bestoftheboro and #bestofqns Take a look at the top Queens winners!! bestof.qns.com/winners Brought to you by @fourleaffcu #bestoftheboro #BestoftheBoro2025 #bestoftheborowinners #bestofqns #Queens #queenschamberofcommerce #queensny #thebest #best #SupportLocalBusiness #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #FourLeaf #gemellijewelry

…And just like that, it’s a wrap for Gov Ball this year! Day 3 saw an unforgettable headlining performance from @hozier with powerhouse sets from @raye , @keyglock , @kyledion , and a nonstop host of others. A big thank you to all of the energetic fans, talented artists, and helpful staff who helped make this year’s festival iconic. Check out my favorite photographs I took on Sunday. Who gave your favorite performance over the last three days? Let me know in the comments, and I’ll see everybody out in a photo pit again real soon. Let’s have a “too sweet” summer everyone! 😎

A rain delay could not stop all of the action and excitement of Gov Ball Day 2! From the nonstop charisma of @conangray to the blazing performance of @feid to @__thegarden__ owning the stage, there was something for every kind of music fan out there. Once again, the crowd kept the energy up and created a beautiful atmosphere in Queens. Here are some of my favorite photographs I took while working the photo pits on Saturday. Who was your favorite performer from last night and why? I’ll see all you beautiful people out there one more time in just a bit! Let’s make every last second of Gov Ball count and get to people watching. 🕺

Back at @govballnyc and hitting the ground running! It was great catching up with old friends in the photo pit and meeting new ones, too. Day 1 is officially in the books. Check out some of my favorite photographs I took. From @bensonboone to @tyla to @tpain , here are the sights from Friday! Who performed your favorite set from yesterday? Who are you most excited to see today? I’ll see everybody back out at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in a little bit. Let’s keep the vibes up!!! 📸🫡

It’s been a bit since I posted on the grid! I have lots of thoughts that are being typed out in real time, so thank you for following along. I want to thank everyone who participated in getting me over the finish line to win this year’s @bestoftheboro Photography Studio in Queens. When the victory was announced a few months ago, it legitimately came as a shock to me. I was already quite surprised getting nominated. When the news broke in March, I had a lot of different thoughts spinning in my head. I didn’t do a lot of promotion around it so it was really moving that people took time out of their day to place their belief in me and my abilities. I had a great time on Monday. I speak with radical honesty, for the better or worse. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but it’s how I operate at the end of the day. You’ll either love me or hate me for it. This was my least favorite year of my life. I know for some that will be upsetting to read, and I know for others I am giving them the biggest holiday present that they’ve been desperately clamoring for. If anyone knows the slightest bit about me, I’ve faced off against unique challenges at different periods throughout my life. When push came to shove, I’ve always managed to overcome the obstacles that appeared (usually) suddenly in my way. This time around, I’ve been in an almost year-long battle with my mind and my overall worth. The life of an artist is never an easy one. That is not breaking news, and it’s a tale as old as time. There are unseen sacrifices that are made along the way unless one is a legacy kiddo. While some dreams come closer to us the longer we stay on the winding road, others seem to be moving away…further and further out of reach. I’ve always had a certain vision for what would ultimately bring me sustainable joy. It’s a difficult pill to swallow when one feels he is entering the next phase of his life and there were elements that were turned upside down. While some days are harder than others, I get reminded on a constant basis that there is a reason for doing what I do. I’m fortunate enough to meet fascinating people along the way that make life interesting. On to the next chapter. 🫡

A big thank you to everyone who played an important role in helping me earn the title of Best of the Boro. Award-Winning Photographer has a nice ring to it, yeah? 📸 Perhaps I’ll have more to say at another time. For now…be good, and maybe I’ll see ya on the outside.