Our Guide to Planning and Photographing Your NYC Proposal
Having captured over 2,500+ surprise marriage proposals throughout New York City has proven invaluable when helping new clients plan their big moment. We know where, when, and how to propose when crowds, lighting, and the view are just some of your concerns. Even how to get your partner to “X” spot at “Y” time is a task we know how to handle.
Step 1
Let’s talk on the phone or over email. Once we get the details ironed out, I’ll put together an agreement summarizing your proposal plan; Date, Time, and Location with an “X” marks the spot. Along with the agreement, I will also ask for a photo of you both, so I know who to photograph.
Step 2: Once we receive all the necessary information we are confirmed!
As we get closer to your NYC Proposal date (Week of, Day prior, Morning of, and upon our arrival) we’ll text you confirming all the information for your proposal plan is still correct.
Step 3: The Day of Your NYC Proposal
Upon the photographer’s arrival, 30minutes ahead of you, your photographer will text over a marked up selfie (see below). This marked up selfie is crucial in helping you 1) know who to look for and 2) with where to stand, so we capture optimal photos. We always prioritize your partner’s reaction in our photos.
FAQs on how we capture a picture perfect surprise marriage proposal in NYC
FAQ #1 - All proposals on our website are real, and are NOT staged
FAQ #2 - NO - We do not hide in a bush! This is NYC and every tourists has a camera in their hand or at their side. We sit close by with our camera at our side and wait.
FAQ #3 - We don’t start photographing until you are clearly proposing - We don’t want to ruin the surprise.
FAQ #4 - We have a photo of you, and you have a photo of us - Your partner has no idea who we are!
Tips and tricks to being a ROCKSTAR NYC Proposal Photographer
TIP #1 Let us know what you’re wearing and text us when you’re 5minutes away, so we can ensure spot is ready for you and not crowded.
TIP #2 The photographer will stand in the spot, so no one else is there. As you approach the spot, your photographer will walk out of the spot, and you’ll walk in to the spot.
TIP #3 Ask us for a photo of you both on your cellphone. We’ll help you pose, take the photo on your phone, and then you’ll propose. Don’t worry, out camera is at our side and we’ll quickly swap to the real camera.