Photographing Abraham’s proposal atop The Edge at Hudson Yards during sunset was a moment I won’t forget. Although we missed photographing the pure warm golden hour light, the moments after sunset proved to be just amazing as well. It was the type of light we photographers chase and hope for.
The Proposal Plan: Abraham and Valerie arrived, and Abraham asked me, “a stranger”, if I could take a photo of the two of them with his iPhone. I took a several photos and gave them a few instructions. Then, Abraham turned to Valerie, and started to tell her about all of the reasons he loved her. Perfectly, just as the sun was hitting the horizon Abraham dropped to one knee and popped question. Valerie was so shocked, full of emotion, and simply ecstatic. Her reaction was so genuine.
How to plan a proposal at The Edge
You’ll have to buy tickets to visit The Edge at Hudson Yards, and so will your photographer. Many people ask when is the best time to propose at The Edge, and the best answer is mornings or afternoons, just not mid-day The lighting is so good at The Edge, as the light reflects off of the building on to the viewing deck.
To propose at The Edge and have your moment photographed by a professional proposal photographer book your tickets, and have your NYC proposal photographer book his/her tickets for 20 minutes before you. That way they are up top before you. Once up top, my favorite spot to capture proposals is the one facing East with the Empire State Building in the background.
Jonathan Heisler Photography is comprised of Professional New York City photographers specializing in photographing private NYC proposals, as well as engagement sessions and weddings.