A Timeless New York City Holiday Engagement Shoot
New York City during the holiday season feels especially cinematic at night. As the crowds disappear, Madison Avenue glows with warm light, and the Upper East Side slows to a refined, intimate pace. As a New York City engagement photographer specializing in candid, editorial-style imagery, this quieter side of Manhattan is where I feel most inspired—particularly for elegant holiday engagement sessions in NYC.
Upper East Side Holiday Engagement Photos Inspired by Ralph Lauren
Mel and Brendan’s Upper East Side holiday engagement session was inspired by the classic Ralph Lauren aesthetic. And what better for this look than the flagship Ralph Lauren store. The shoot felt nostalgic, understated, and effortlessly simple—capturing soft storefront light, elegant architecture, and quiet moments that felt cinematic rather than staged.
The evening atmosphere gave the session an almost private feel, as if we had the neighborhood entirely to ourselves—something only possible during a nighttime holiday engagement shoot in New York City.
Luxury Holiday Engagement Sessions on the Upper East Side
For couples searching for a New York City engagement photographer offering simple timeless engagement sessions, the Upper East Side provides an elegant alternative to traditional Central Park portraits. This Ralph Lauren–inspired engagement shoots, regardless of Christmas, is ideal for couples drawn to classic New York style, cinematic imagery, and photographs that will feel just as meaningful years from now. There are no crazy poses. No trendy filters.
If you’re planning a holiday proposal in NYC—at Rockefeller Center or anywhere that holds meaning—Jonathan Heisler Photography would be honored to help you craft your moment and capture it beautifully.
Jonathan Heisler Photography is comprised of New York City photographers specializing in photographing private NYC proposals, as well as engagement sessions and weddings.