Rickis Walking Tours & Photography

Fantastic experience: One of the absolute highlights of our trip to NYC! I found Ricki while searching for an opportunity to document a few pictures of my husband and I on our getaway, and when I saw that she also offered private tours, we were thrilled! Ricki was so easy to communicate with prior to our tour. We hit it off immediately upon meeting, and she made us feel comfortable. Walking and chatting between photo opportunities made the whole thing feel very natural. She shared a wealth of fun facts and favorite places in the various NYC neighborhoods that we walked through. We popped into coffee shops, bakeries, and cheese shops along our way - places we would never have found on our own. I just viewed the pictures she took, and absolutely love them! On top of it all, we made an awesome friend and I'd definitely book her for another tour on our next NYC visit!

Fantastic experience: My new favorite person!!! Truly does have a place in my heart!! The absolute BEST pictures and had the time of my life!! Want to go back and visit!!! Love love love her so big!!!!

Fantastic experience: We found Ricki on Google while planning a trip to NYC for my daughter’s 16th birthday, and I’m so glad we did! She not only took stunning photos of my daughter that captured her personality perfectly but also gave us an amazing tour filled with fascinating history and fun moments. I truly enjoyed every part of the experience—it was such a special way to celebrate a milestone birthday. Ricki is professional, talented, and has this effortless, cool vibe (even though she modestly calls herself a nerd!). If you’re looking for incredible photos and an unforgettable NYC experience, look no further. She’s a gem.

Fantastic experience: She was one of our favorite parts of the whole trip! Do this!! It’s so worth the time and money!

Fantastic experience: We were glad we chose Ricky to be our photographer, she was charming and professional. ❤️

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough great things about our experience with Ricki as our photographer! She captured our family photos on the Brooklyn Bridge and in Dumbo Park, and the results were absolutely stunning. Ricki’s eye for detail and the way she framed each shot truly brought out the essence of both our family and the iconic NYC backdrop. Not only is she an exceptional photographer, but she also made the entire shoot an enjoyable experience from start to finish. Ricki shared interesting historical tidbits about the city, which added a wonderful touch to our time together and made the day feel even more special. Her personable nature put us all at ease, including our son, who ended up having a blast! Ricki was amazing at engaging each of us, and her energy brought out the best in our photos. The entire session felt relaxed, fun, and tailored to us as a family. If you’re looking for someone who goes above and beyond to make your memories unforgettable, Ricki is the one! Highly recommend her to anyone wanting not just beautiful photos, but an experience you’ll always treasure. Thank you, Ricki, for capturing our family so beautifully!

Fantastic experience: Amazing Photographer There are no words to describe how thrilled we are with our experience with Riki. We had a family photoshoot with her during the fall foliage in Central Park, and from the very first moment, we felt we were in great hands. Working with her was fun and easy – we quickly found the perfect location, set a time that worked for everyone, and she was flexible and accommodating when it came to the number of photos we wanted and length of the session. Her work was professional and fast, and within just a few days, we received the beautifully edited photos that were simply stunning! We are so grateful to have these precious memories thanks to her. We wholeheartedly recommend her!

Fantastic experience: Great adventure.. Riki is super talented and nice She made me feel completely perfect during the photo shoot.her warm approach helped to create relaxed atmosphere . I highly recommend her

Fantastic experience: Hi Rickis, thank you SO MUCH. Can not wait to share with my friends and my family.

Fantastic experience: Ricki is truly the best photographer in town! We had an amazing time with her, and she perfectly captured all the beautiful moments of our girls' trip to NYC. This experience is definitely a memory we'll cherish forever!

Fantastic experience: We are so happy to have Ricky as our photographer and tour guide. She is very experienced and definitely knows how to capture the best moments through her pictures. We had so much fun and laughter during the tour. It was definitely one of the best trips I have ever had. Thank you Ricki!

Fantastic experience: Very nice and professional. I like the photography style. These pictures gave me good memories of the trip. Long last memories. Thank you Ricky!!

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for your wonderful photos, Ricki! These are our beautiful memories in NYC. You are the best

Fantastic experience: Ricki was such a pleasure to shoot with! She made the whole experience really relaxed and fun, which helped me feel more like myself in front of the camera. I didn’t feel awkward at all, and by the end of it, I honestly felt beautiful and confident. The photos turned out amazing - better than I could have imagined! If you're looking for a photographer who knows how to bring out your best, I definitely recommend Ricki.

Fantastic experience: My friend and I booked Ricki for a best friend photo shoot to celebrate our birthdays. She was absolutely wonderful! I was especially nervous, but she made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I would absolutely recommend Ricki to anyone! She is incredibly talented, and carries such a passion for what she does.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a photographer who’s got magical skills and even better vibes, look no further as Ricki is your gal! We had an absolute blast during my solo trip—she’s got this amazing ability to capture stunning shots, and during the process, she'll make you feel like you’re hanging out with an old friend. Yes she’s got a magical touch with the camera and a knack for making you feel like you’ve known her forever, which helped capture magical photos that totally reflected the fun and connection we had. Seriously, she’s a gem both professionally and personally and deserves every bit of praise. I highly recommend Ricki... you'll get amazing pictures and an awesome friend in the process! Ricki rocks!❤️

Fantastic experience: Booked Ricki for a “best friends” photo shoot at the Brooklyn Bridge and walked away with beautiful memories, gorgeous photos, a fun evening itinerary, and a newfound friendship. Ricki is fun, energetic, so knowledgeable, and patient! Immediately we were having fun and easily moving through the shoot. Booking/planning/paying was easy and seamless. And photos arrived quickly. 100% recommend utilizing Ricki for your photography and fun in the city!

Fantastic experience: An amazing photographer and an amazing person

Fantastic experience: We took a tour of the Brooklyn Bridge and the DUMBO neighborhood with Ricki, and it was awesome! The tour was interesting and fun. It was great for all ages in our family. Highly recommend it for anyone who wants to explore and enjoy NY.

Fantastic experience: As a photographer myself I have to admit that it was my best experience being in front of Rickis's lens, she's funny, cool, creative and creating an amazing atmosphere on set, and above everything our final images came out very special. I highly recommend her and thank you for the beautiful memories, and the good time. Niv & Robert :-)

Fantastic experience: We had a fantastic experience working with Ricki before, during and after our NYC elopement! She responded promptly, was flexible with our evolving plans and created an instant vibe with us which allowed us to trust her insights and suggestions. The photos are fantastic and captured moments of our day perfectly!

Fantastic experience: We booked a photo tour with Ricki and this was the highlight of our trip. Pictures came out beautiful and our family love all the pictures. We are a family of 4. Two adults and two girls (16 and 12). It’s very hard to please the girls but Ricki managed to get great pictures by engaging with them. Will definitely recommend this tour.

Fantastic experience: Ricki was so much fun to work with. She brought this incredible energy that my teen girls were just loving. She knew all the "New Yorky" things to include in the background. The photos are amazing. I love them, the girls love them, tons of comments on our socials.

Fantastic experience: We did a food tour in china town and little italy. It was soooo tasty, and we tried new things that we were otherwise unaware of. You should come hungry, and dont make any dinner reservations...

Fantastic experience: Ricki is such a wonderful person and photographer. We traveled to NYC for a family vacation and thought it would be fun to get some family pictures while there. Ricki not only took amazing pictures of my family, she gave us some history of the Brooklyn Bridge while we were at it. She did a great job interacting with my kids which allowed them to feel very comfortable around her….huge plus IMO. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend Ricki if anyone wants photos while in NYC.

Fantastic experience: We had Ricki take some pictures of us on our 20th anniversary trip to NYC. Let me emphasize…we are not picture taking people lol! Ricki made it so easy though. She recommended a location, which was a very beautiful spot, and made us feel at ease from the beginning. The pictures turned out wonderful and I’m forever grateful to her for giving us this opportunity to mark 20 wonderful years. If you’re looking for someone to take pics, she’s the one! Thank you again Ricki!

Fantastic experience: Ricki is a pro. Our session was fun and she had some great ideas on capturing the best shots of me. I was more than pleased with the results. I would recommend all my people to Ricki. You won't be sorry.

Fantastic experience: Ricki is absolutely amazing!!! We enjoyed it so much!!!

Fantastic experience: A perfect tour with Ricki!!! Highly recommended!!!

Fantastic experience: My husband and I did a Brooklyn Bridge/Dumbo walking tour with Ricki, and we LOVED it!!! She is a wonderful tour guide and an amazing photographer! I highly recommend her, my husband and I would definitely use her again if we are ever back in NYC

Fantastic experience: The tour was amazing!!! Riki is so nice and we learned a lot HIGHLY RECCOMEND

Fantastic experience: Riki is a great tour guide, She knows a lot of fascinating facts and stories, and tells them in a lovely way. She is full of energy and very funny. And she is also a gifted photographer. Don’t miss a tour with Riki!

Fantastic experience: It was such a pleasure having the photography tour with Rickey in New York City! She was not only friendly and easygoing but also made my particularly shy daughter feel incredibly comfortable. we got Beautiful photos that truly captured the essence of our time in the city. Highly recommended!"

Fantastic experience: Excellent tour to Brooklyn bridge and dumbo!! Ricki is fantastic!!!

Fantastic experience: A lovely tour of Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo!! Ricki is perfect! very lively and funny! My three teens loved the tour too!

Fantastic experience: Ricki was our photographer for today morning and she made it a truly special experience for us! Her energy and positivity shine from far away! Ricki is very professional, so thoughtful and caring! You can feel she wants you to be 1000% happy with the result and she does that from the bottom of her heart! ❤️ If you need an AMAZING photographer to capture the special moments in New York, I highly recommend Ricki! ❤️❤️❤️

Fantastic experience: Ricki was amazing! Definitely recommend her photography/tour. She was full of knowledge and the pictures she took of my husband and I are beautiful! She’s super sweet and funny, really enjoyed getting to hang w her while she took such beautiful pictures.

Fantastic experience: We reached out to Ricki to capture the memories of our 25th anniversary trip. She was quick to respond and very accommodating. She answered questions and sent help re: what to wear & where to get the best photos. She was a delight to work with and helped us enjoy the shoot and capture some great photos. Her turn around time for the edited pictures was amazing. If you need a NYC photographer, reach out to Ricki!

Fantastic experience: Ricki was absolutely amazing! We were a family of 8 and she showed us all of NYC had to offer and then some. We ate cheese, had a cronut, tasted dumplings, learned about architecture, walked the Brooklyn Bridge and so much more! Oh and bonus she took pictures of us so we have amazing photos of our memorable experience . I would highly recommend booking a tour with Ricki!

Fantastic experience: I recently had an incredible headshot session with Ricki. She immediately put me at ease with her warm and friendly approach, making the entire experience enjoyable. Despite my initial shyness, she went out of her way to ensure we captured a variety of shots I'd be happy with. She is highly attentive to details and confidently guided me to finding my best angles. The final photos amazed me and surpassed my expectations, reflecting her talent for capturing authentic moments. I highly recommend Ricky to anyone in need of professional headshots!

Fantastic experience: I’ve met a wonderful person l, and mostly a professional photographer, Thank you so much for lovely time!

Fantastic experience: Nothing but the best! My fiancé and I did a central park photo session with Ricki and absolutely loved it! we felt so comfortable and laughed so much and the pictures are just AMAZING!!!! Its hard to find a photographer that can bring the energy to make shoots so fun but Ricki is the one!!!

Fantastic experience: Ricki is really the best tour guide and photographer you can hope for! Everything felt so natural and easy going, even though we are not so good in photo shoots. Besides being an amazing photographer she is an awesome person, funny and has a lot of great ideas of where to travel. We highly recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: Ricki is an amazing photographer. We - rocked a Bar Mitzvah in Manhattan. She was amazing to work with. Looking forward to working with her on future events - DJ Zap

Fantastic experience: Top professional! The results we got exceeded all our expectations. And the photoshoot session was so smooth and easy. Ricki made us feel comfortable and was very generous and accommodating. It felt like a fun outing in the city and at the end you get supper professional beautiful photos.

Fantastic experience: Our photos are amazing! Even better than I had imagined! Thank you thank you thank you! You were a highlight of our trip! We all three absolutely adore you!! My daughter is still talking about you and how much fun she had with you! You’re a gem thank you so much

Fantastic experience: I am not one who enjoys getting photos taken, but Ricki made it super fun and easy. She was very good with guiding us on poses, and getting the best shots! She was very thorough, and laid back with everything! Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Riki is first of all an amazing person and extremely talented photographer! We are so lucky to meet her and so grateful for the beautiful Bar Mitzvah pics she took. It was a great pleasure and amazing experience. Definitely not the last for us. Thank you Riki

Fantastic experience: Hired Ricki for indoor portrait photos & couldn’t be happier! Ricki made it so smooth and even fun thanks for the experience will be back for sure !!

Fantastic experience: Ricki is absolutely phenomenal! I genuinely cannot say enough good things about my experience. She was so easy to get along with and made me feel at ease so I could be myself as she took pictures. She listened to what I wanted and was quick to take pictures without making it look or feel staged or overly-posed. The best part is she is very accommodating. Thank you, Rick!

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t have asked for more from Ricki she was amazing, I booked her for a surprise proposal on the Brooklyn bridge disguised as a private photo tour. This made my job so much easier as she was so knowledgable about the history of Brooklyn and Dumbo that my now fiancé had no idea! She captured the moment so poignantly and clearly with ALOT of people on the bridge to contend with. Once again Ricki I appreciate you so much, thankyou!

Fantastic experience: Ricki is the best person to go to if you want to enjoy NYC night life. I followed her tour recommendations and had absolutely pure fun!

Fantastic experience: I don’t know where to start! Ricki is amazing-smart, funny, knowledgeable, genuinely interested in making your nyc experience memorable- and she does that with her astounding eye for a great shot. Her photographs are excellent and just watching her work is phenomenal. She makes it seem so effortless. I usually hate being photographed, having to stand there while someone takes a million shots to get one good one- but she is fast and precise. She knows what she wants from the shot and how to get it painlessly. AND HER PHOTOS ARE PURE BEAUTIFUL ART! Highly highly recommend! THANK YOU RICKI!

Fantastic experience: I have been to NYC a few times but had the best experience with Ricki’s photo tour. She has fantastic knowledge of the best places to see and has such an artistic eye behind the camera. My kids had so much fun and felt at ease expressing their individual personalities. Christmas time was super busy and she still got great pictures even battling the crowds. She was super accommodating . I’ll be sending friends her way.

Fantastic experience: Ricki was amazing she made my nyc experience one of a kind and made me feel at ease in front of the camera. Highly recommended!!!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend! Ricki has an amazing knack for capturing moments with a fun and friendly approach, making my 12 years old daughter feel at ease in front of the camera… If you're looking for a top talented photographer who can bring a sense of humor and warmth to every shoot, Ricki is the perfect choice.

Fantastic experience: Ricki is great!! Great tour, very informative and the restaurant tastings were wonderful! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Met Ricki at Washington Square park she took photos of me and was very kind :)

Fantastic experience: Ricki captured beautiful and special moments in our little family photoshoot in amazing locations. Ricki is very creative and had attention to detail. Being able to bring our dog along on this adventure and being so caring brought so much joy to us. Highly recommend anyone seeking extraordinary images and a memorable experience.

Fantastic experience: Had the most amazing wedding day with Ricki!! She made it feel light and easy, captured beautiful moments and I absolutely love the pictures we have! Thank you so much for making our day extra special!!

Fantastic experience: I took a photo tour with Ricki on the Brooklyn Bridge with my wife & got aaamazing photos!!! I can't take pictures so finally my wife was happy!!

Fantastic experience: We did a private tour in little Italy soho and china town ! We found all the best spots and tasted the best food! Ricki is fun and knowledgeable!! Recommended !!

Fantastic experience: Ricki takes amazing pictures that capture you in the best light. She's easy to work with and definitely helps you feel comfortable during the whole process. 10/10 recommend working with her, you'll have a great time and get awesome pictures!

Fantastic experience: I asked Ricki for an experience that will combine pro photo shoots and a guided tour as a birthday surprise for my mother. It was amazing- Ricki is super professional, nice and made this day so delightful. We needed up with tones of special moments, hundreds of excellent photos and had a chance to visit a few very unique locations in NY city. ♥️❤️

Fantastic experience: Great experience! Definitely going to recommend to my friends

Fantastic experience: The tour was awesome! I love jazz so I had a great time. Ricki is not only the best tour guide but also a kind human being. She knows pretty much everyone in the neighborhood, so we even tried the best pizza in NY! I feel like I made a new friend. She she is also a photographer, so she made sure I had a nice shot for me to remember my holidays. I highly recommend taking this tour.

Fantastic experience: Took the bar tour with my girlfriend, ricki was knowledgeable, fun & charismatic!!! We learn about spots that we would never get there on our own. A must tour in NYC!!

Fantastic experience: We did the Greenwich Village night tour with Ricki and this was such a fun little tour!! We had the best time. Ricki is lovely and knows so much about the area and what makes it special- especially at night. We had already done a village tour before that but it was a classic day time tour, so this nightlife tour was really different and unique! I would recommend it even if it's not your first time at the village! The pizza was the best :)

Fantastic experience: I normally don’t write reviews but Ricky is Phenomenal Photographer. So much talent and so patience. She was recommended by a friend and she didn’t disappoint. We had photo shoot for my daughter. She absolutely loved her!!!

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough good things. I wish Google had more than 5 stars to give. Ricki is who you want behind the lens. She’s so comforting and can put anyone at ease. She’s funny, sweet and so knowledgeable about lighting and angles. She took any opportunity for good shots of us and never missed a moment of our city hall wedding day. All the candid moments when we were truly just being “us” were captured. The communication leading up to the day were always quick and to the point, she knew so much with all her experience I called her our city hall ambassador :) We even received the photos from the shoot that night!! The world of finding a photographer online in NYC is overwhelming and scary and I feel so lucky to have found Ricki! I will use her for all future photography and cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Ricki for all of our beautiful memories

Fantastic experience: Ricki was THE best to work with! So polite and professional. She was very helpful in us out of towners preparing for our family shoot. Anytime I go to NYC I will absolutely book a shoot with her. She was so easy to talk with and was great with my 2 year old daughter. We had a blast with her and I would recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: First time in New York got the history tour in Greenwich Village. Ricki is super knowledgeable and it was a lot of fun!

Fantastic experience: Ricki is a great guide, would recommend!

Fantastic experience: My first time in NYC. So glad that we found this fun and informative tour. Made our trip much easier having her show us around. We also had pictures taken and love them. Thank you Ricki

Fantastic experience: Ricki was an outstanding guide and made sure my tour was a memory of a lifetime. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Ricki was simply amazing. So quick to communicate and able to help where needed. I hope and pray, anyone looking for someone to take their photo, are fortunate enough to find her. A true gem in nyc

Fantastic experience: Phenomenal photographer. A total natural at creating the best environment and just a wonderful disposition. Captured the emotions of the evening (wedding) perfectly and would absolutely recommend.

Fantastic experience: I was looking up to work with Ricki at a wedding, and it was such a pleasurable experience! The photos came out fantastic and she did such a great job capturing intimate moments without being intrusive - which is so hard to do. So Grateful for the experience!

Fantastic experience: Ricki’s loving,fun, and positive personality made me feel comfortable and confident. She is incredible at capturing beautiful candid moments.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful wonderful experience, she is absolutely amazing!!!!! her photos are incredible! She captures the essence of the real you and it’s beautiful to see!

Fantastic experience: Ricki is so amazing and gifted at her work. A true artist! She did the photography for my friend’s wedding and not only was she patient and generous, the pictures turned out amazing!

Fantastic experience: Ricki did my daughter’s engagement and wedding pictures and they were beyond wonderful! She listened to what my daughter wanted and she went beyond what was asked. She didn’t just give us pictures, she gave us treasures. She tirelessly covered the whole wedding and reception and captured magical moments we can look at with smiles and tears for years to come. Her rates were wonderful! I would highly recommend her for any of your photography needs.

Fantastic experience: Ricki's street style photography walking tours, was exactly what I had envisioned to capture our trip to NYC. She was friendly, professional and accommodating. She knew exactly how to bring out the best in us to capture genuine smiles and candid moments. Thank you Ricki for making us feel so special. Natasha & Jake Reeves, Nova Scotia, Canada

Fantastic experience: Ricki is talented and very easy going. She has a great eye and works quickly. She is calm and sweet and that put me at ease. The whole experiences was perfect. My only difficulty was choosing which picture to post on my professional site! I highly recommend Ricki for naturalistic professional headshots.

Fantastic experience: We has such a great experience with Ricki taking pictures on our tour to NYC. She knows where yo find great spots and have great pictures! And she's just such a fun person, if felts like walking around with a friend we just happened to know a lot of facts and is a profession photographer. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: A warm recommendation, a tour with the amazing Ricky, we were this morning on the Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo neighborhood tour with three children aged 5, 7, 10 and it was simply excellent, if we were without children we would definitely book more of Ricky's tour, it was stunning, interesting, with pictures for a postcard and seasoned with a lot of laughter (you'll discover this at the beginning of the tour), fully enjoy New York Ricky M. Sofer

Fantastic experience: We had an amazing time on Ricki’s tour, she is a lot fun and had so much knowledge. Definitely going to more of her tours

Fantastic experience: Loved this experience! Ricki was super fun, accommodating, and an amazing photographer! If we were to go back, I'd totally book her again and just do different areas of the city!

Fantastic experience: Ricki provided an excellent photo experience. I helped my clients book a photo session with her, and they loved her style and end products. Ricki was so accommodating and made the whole experience from booking to receiving the photos so easy! Thanks Ricki!

Fantastic experience: Super flexible experience. Walk faster if you can not keep up! A plus experience you will meet amazing people and no parts of the city you never saw before in real life.

Fantastic experience: Riki is an amazing tour guide and professional photographer. We highly recommend getting a combo of a tour in NYC and photography session. She is the best!

Fantastic experience: We had a great time with Ricki, we booked her for two sessions a night shoot and and a day shoot. Both the times she was very accommodating, friendly and made us feel very comfortable. She gave us plenty of suggestion with the poses and all the pics turned out to be great and at the end we did not even get to edit the pics. We just loved the raw unedited pics and did not even ask to have them edited:) she is a great photographer and we were absolutely delighted working with her and would highly recommend Ricki if you are in NY and looking for a shoot she is the one to go for! cannot recommend more :)

Fantastic experience: Amazing

Fantastic experience: The tour with Ricki was more than perfect. Ricki is fun, knowledgeable and caring. We learned a lot, had an amazing time and met good people. Everything was beautiful and well organized. Would definitely do this again.

Fantastic experience: It was an excellent tour to brooklyn and dambo . Riki was lovely and professional and made the experience very unique

Fantastic experience: The Rickis Walking Tour was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Ricki's assistance was invaluable even before the tour began, and we appreciated her helpfulness. Opting for a private tour, we were impressed by Ricki's patience, especially with the little ones in our group. Her inclusive approach ensured everyone enjoyed the tour. Ricki's knowledge was remarkable, adding depth to the experience with her historical insights and engaging delivery. She made learning about the city a joy. What made this tour truly exceptional was Ricki's warmth and friendliness. Exploring with her felt like being with a knowledgeable and delightful friend. In short, Rickis walking tour is a must-do. Her assistance and patience, combined with her informative and friendly approach, make it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: We had a beautiful time w Ricki. Great places and really good vibe of a person, w lots of new info and background on this city

Fantastic experience: I heard about this tour from a friend that came as a tourist from Israel and told me that the day of the tour was the best they they spent in the city. I checked it out for myself and let me tell you, Ricky is hilarious, insightful and will let you on the little secrets of the town you will not hear in other places. I more than highly recommend this if you want an awesome, few hours in the city.

Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a FANTASTIC walking tour with Ricki’s Walking Tour & Photography. From start to finish, the tour exceeded our expectations and left me with unforgettable memories. On top of that, a set of amazing photos that I can share with friends and family. Ricki is knowledgeable, friendly and an awesome photographer. I would recommend to anyone wanting to take back great memories from New York. A++

Fantastic experience: We had an excellent time! She is extremely knowledgeable and takes her time to make sure you get the best shots. Book her for sure!!