As long as you keep your camera on your person, theft will not be a concern. This is one of the safest big cities in America and one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world. You’ll be surrounded by thousands of other people with all kinds of cameras, especially in Manhattan.

The real safety concern (that visitors sometimes overlook) is moving vehicles and people. Please try to be aware of pedestrians in a rush, bikes, delivery e-bikes, and cars whenever you’re shooting. It’s easy to step off the curb with your eye up to the viewfinder not realizing you’re stepping in front of a bike lane, for example.

But have a blast! Shooting in New York is absolute best.

This seems like a good approach to me. I’ve largely stopped including strangers in my photos, but when I do they’re usually unrecognizable, and if there’s a chance they could be recognized, I make sure it’s not a situation that could hurt their dignity at all