ABOUT TIME-LAPSE NOW
Documenting construction, transformation, and the passage of time
THE COMPANY
Time-Lapse NOW is a New York City–based video production company specializing in long-term time-lapse documentation of construction and architectural transformation.
Using professional camera installations and carefully selected vantage points, Time-Lapse NOW captures the full evolution of projects—from demolition and groundbreaking through completion.
These time-lapse records serve multiple purposes:
• Documenting the construction process
• Creating compelling visual material for marketing and presentations
• Preserving a permanent record of complex projects
Time-lapse can also document artistic installations, urban activity, and natural phenomena where the passage of time reveals patterns invisible to the human eye.
THE TIME-LAPSE NOW PHILOSOPHY
“Time-lapse is a hybrid between photography and video. Some subjects remain still while others move endlessly through the frame. The result is a haunting world where stillness and frenzy exist at once.”
— E. James Smith
E. James Smith installing a time-lapse camera in New York City
E. JAMES SMITH
Founder, Time-Lapse NOW
E. James Smith is a filmmaker, editor, and photographer based in New York City. Through Time-Lapse NOW he focuses on documenting construction projects and urban transformation using long-term time-lapse photography.
Smith’s background in video production and editing informs the visual storytelling approach used in Time-Lapse NOW films—balancing technical documentation with cinematic presentation.
In addition to commissioned work, Time-Lapse NOW footage is distributed internationally through Getty Images and iStock, reaching global editorial and commercial audiences.
Time-Lapse NOW is also a service partner with Brinno, a manufacturer of professional time-lapse camera systems designed for construction documentation.