About Bernstein Associates


About Bernstein Associates
Bernstein Associates is the leading provider of photographic services catering specifically to the construction and related industries. For more than 50 years, many of the finest builders, developers, architects and real estate owners have relied upon us for their photographic needs.

Offering a wide range of services including:
    •    Construction Progress Photos & Video
    •    Existing Conditions - Photo & Video Documentation
    •    Architectural Photography
    •    Aerial Photography
    •    Training/ Instructional Video Production
    •    HABS / HAER Historic American Buildings Survey
    •    NYC Landmark/ Art Commission Photographs
    •    Event Photography – ground breaking/ topping out/ dedication ceremonies
    •    Executive and Environmental Portraiture

We routinely cover most areas throughout the northeast, and extend service beyond where needed.  In addition to 4 full-time staff photographers, we have videographers, digital/ photo-lab technicians, plus administrative and additional support personnel to make sure we are always prepared to meet the demands of our clients.

Established in 1958, Bernstein Associates has photographed more than 9000 construction projects and unique industry related assignments.  PDK Commercial Photographers, Ltd. has owned and operated Bernstein Associates since 1990 and is a certified Woman Owned Business.  Our administrative office and photo lab facility is centrally located just north of New York City in Westchester County.  

Always looking to the future, we are continually expanding and improving our scope of services in order to keep up with the demands of today's fast-paced working environment. Please take a moment to browse our website where you can view some of our work, and see how Bernstein Associates may be of service to your organization.

Call us to document your site professionally - from preconstruction survey to job completion.

Offering visual documentation via digital media, prints, slides, negatives, and video - We are currently servicing and supporting over 250 construction projects each month. 

Safety is of the utmost importance to us.  All Staff Photographers are OSHA 10 certified, have supported scaffold safety training, and are equipped with appropriate PPE.

WBE / DBE CERTIFICATIONS

New York State Department of Economic Development / Empire State Development   
WBE ID #3841

New York City Department of Small Business Services    
WBE Certification #22410-12007

MTA/ LIRR/ NYCTA   
Certified DBE

NYC School Construction Authority   
Certified WBE

NJ Transit   
DBE Certification #0011221F0895

State of NJ Commerce and Economic Growth Commission    
WBE Certification #38755-15

NY State Department of Transportation    
Certified DBE

Maryland Department of Transportation    
MBE/DBE Certification #96-141

Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs   
MBE/WBE Certification #OMA-WBE-07-0292-09

The Port Authority of NY & NJ    
WBE Certification # PA-3278

WMATA    
DBE Certification #520

PDK Commercial Photographers, Ltd. 
Doing Business as:  Bernstein Associates