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A portrait of Jason Alpert-Wisnia.

Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer

Jason Alpert-Wisnia is a senior majoring in Photography and Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts, primarily focused on photojournalism and documentary photography. His photography ranges from coverage of professional sports, to political protests and music festivals. When he is not pounding the pavement with a camera in his hands looking for the next story, you are likely to find Jason in a used bookstore looking for rare finds or in the park reading. You can find him on Instagram @jasonalpertwisnia and contact him at [email protected].

All content by Jason Alpert-Wisnia
A man in a gray crewneck and jeans puts his hands in his pockets while looking at the camera.

The Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest was a viral success. But who’s the man behind it all?

A conversation with content creator Anthpo about his recent New York City antics and what it takes to be creative on the Internet.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer November 6, 2024

On Oct. 27, content creator Anthony Potero, known as Anthpo on social media, hosted the first-ever Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Competition in Washington Square Park. Promoted...

Donald Trump in a navy suit and red tie gestures as he speaks to people behind the frame. Other formally dressed people stand behind him.

Photo: Opinion: The least convincing case for Donald Trump

November 4, 2024

Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photographed from behind hanging stage lights is an orange, white and pink stage set with the words “THE DATING GAME.” On one side of a partition is a standing man holding a microphone and a woman in an orange armchair. On the other side are three men sitting on stools.

Review: Anna Kendrick’s ‘Woman of the Hour’ teaches viewers to trust their instincts

Based on NYU alum and serial killer Rodney Alcala, the film advises audiences to be more careful in their dating lives.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer October 30, 2024

Cheryl Bradshaw won a date with Rodney Alcala on “The Dating Game” — the TV show equivalent of a blind Tinder date — and thought she had finally escaped the nightmare that...

People in a crowded bar wearing Mets gear cheer and clap.

The almost-miracle Mets

NYU students and alumni reflect on the New York Mets’ 2024 postseason performance.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer October 24, 2024

The New York Mets’ season began with its broadcasters lamenting a nearly empty Citi Field amid multiple consecutive home losses — fast forward to October, and the new era of...

Sabrina Carpenter stands in between two backup singers singing into a microphone on a stage.

Photo: Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ packs a witty punch

September 5, 2024

Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter was released on Aug. 23, 2024. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

Photo: From the archives: Trump talks tough at NYU

October 28, 2024

File Photo: Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads "NYU is Complicit in Genocide".

Photo: Protesters gather outside NYU Langone hospital condemning termination of labor nurse

Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor June 15, 2024

A counterprotester started shouting in front of the demonstrators at the rally. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man wearing flannel holding a microphone to his face.

Photo: 2024’s Gov Ball takes New Yorkers by storm

June 11, 2024

Post Malone (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man wearing flannel holding a microphone to his face.

Photo: 2024’s Gov Ball takes New Yorkers by storm

Julia Diorio, Arts Editor June 11, 2024

Teezo Touchdown (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A group of graduates at the Tisch ceremony held signs and Palestinian flags on stage. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Students protest war in Gaza at graduation ceremonies

Aashna Miharia, Bruna Horvath and Dharma Niles May 21, 2024

A group of graduates at the Tisch ceremony held signs and Palestinian flags on stage. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Paulson Center on lockdown after hundreds protest outside encampment

Bruna Horvath, News Editor May 1, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Protesters gather at Paulson in citywide march through university encampments

Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor May 1, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

(Krish Dev for WSN)

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU

WSN photographers documented protest and police activity from early morning to late in the evening on Monday, the day the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” was set up in Gould Plaza.

A man holding a red and blue pro-Trump banner in front of a building with the words "CRIMINAL COURT BUILDING" on it.

Photo: Max Azzarello, man who died after self-immolating outside Trump trial, distributed pamphlets with NYU-related conspiracies

April 22, 2024

File photo: A lone protester outside the Criminal Courthouse across the street at Collect Pond Park on April 16, 2024. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Betting on burgers: A new take on the American classic from The Happiest Hour

Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer April 12, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Three people sitting in front of a screen with bright, colorful strokes.

Photo: Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch

March 7, 2024

“AARON Gijon” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Three people sitting in front of a screen with bright, colorful strokes.

Photo: Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch

Dani Biondi, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

“Stephanie & Friend” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man in a suit cutting purple ribbon while N.Y.U. baseball players stand behind him and watch.

Photo: NYU Athletics unveils new indoor baseball training facility

Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor March 1, 2024

Donor John Branca and his son Dylan Branca standing in front of the new baseball facility with the team. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Museum display with headline “MARTA MINUJÍN: ARTE! ARTE! ARTE!” in green and red. Under the headline a glass display has a fabric sculpture of multicolored stripes.

Photo: Review: ‘Marta Minujín: Arte! Arte! Arte!’ explores the meaning of life through mattresses

Alexa Donovan, Deputy Arts Editor March 1, 2024

“The Parthenon of Books” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

The exterior of a marketplace where two neon light signs that say “ESSEX MARKET” are placed above the entrance.

Photo: Savor global flavors at these 5 vibrant food markets

Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer February 23, 2024

Essex Market on 88 Essex St. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A model walking down a runway with a red dress that has a blue protruding hand and cat.

Photo: Abstract constructions and sleek streetwear take on NYFW

February 13, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters march across Manhattan

Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor February 9, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

Photo: Trump PAC, org. paid Stern professor almost $900,000 to testify at trial

December 15, 2023

File Photo: Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man in a maroon shirt wearing a hairnet behind a counter reaches over the counter, handing two small spoons to a man in a black shirt and a woman in a white shirt.

Photo: Inside Tompkins Square Bagels: The East Village’s most cherished bagel shop

Andrea Lui, Dining Editor December 4, 2023

Over two dozen different cream cheeses are on display to customers as they decide what to order. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

An iPhone screen displaying an image of Lana Del Rey on a purple background. Various artist and song names are in white text. The phone is being held by a hand over a brown wooden table.

Photo: How unlimited music is changing our listening habits

November 30, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

There is a man sitting on a bench in a park. He is wearing a brown jacket and faded white pants.

Photo: Breeding entrepreneurship at NYU: Wesley Breed’s streetwear universe

November 6, 2023

Gallatin junior and content creator Wesley Breed. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A crowd of dozens of people standing underneath the Washington Square Park arch holding various colored signs and flags in a large mass.

Photo: NYU named twice in U.S. Senate resolution on Israel-Hamas war

October 31, 2023

Students walked out of classes and called for a ceasefire on Oct. 25, 2023 at a rally in Washington Square Park (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

From left to right: A representative from Wheated in a black shirt, a representative from Olmo in a blue shirt, Sam Silverman the founder of New York BagelFest in a beige pullover hoodie, and a representative from O’Bagel in a black shirt and black baseball cap with a green apron.

Photo: New York BagelFest taught me I was doing bagels wrong

Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor October 26, 2023

One of the appointed Bagel Experts rates the bagels at New York BagelFest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)