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A Winter Afternoon Proposal in Central Park, NYC

Iconic, is the first word that comes to mind when I hear “I want to propose in Central Park”. In late December New York City is a magical place in every sense. Christmas lights are strung, garland is wrapped, horse drawn carriages are clacking around the park, and the cold brisk NYC wind makes warmth feel so much more deserving. Whether it’s the warmth of a hot chocolate in your hand or your partners hand, something warm feels good.

While the leaves and greenery are long gone from Central Park, the views are abundant. The stark contrast between you and the environment stands out, and when photographed it just hits difference. For Matt’s secret proposal, we chose the area just past the Bow Bridge for it’s privacy and view.

Jonathan Heisler Photography is comprised of New York City photographers specializing in photographing private NYC proposals, as well as engagement sessions and weddings.

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Lyndon's Central Park NYC Proposal

Congrats to New York City’s newest engaged couple, Lyndon and Alissa!

Planning to propose in New York City? Where in NYC is the best place to propose?

When discussing where Lyndon was going to propose, I showed Lyndon some of my favorite locations in Manhattan. Instantly, Lyndon knew he wanted to propose in Central Park. However, he wasn’t sure where in the park would be best. I suggested the area just after Central Park's Bow Bridge near the iconic Bethesda Fountain, as seen in the above photos.

As a Central Park Proposal Photographer I know where and when iT Is best to propose!

No matter the time of the day, month, or year, Central Park offers a timeless backdrop for proposal or engagement photography. During Winter, a couple can stand in the middle of a quiet Bow Bridge looking over an elegant sheet of ice covering The Lake. In the summer, Central Park offers an escape from the concrete jungle with its shaded walking paths and deep green foliage creating amazing dramatic lighting. Central Park’s different moods, views, and looks all offer an amazing backdrop for your marriage proposal photos.

Setting the mood - Hiring a musician for your proposal

Lyndon really knocked it out of the park by also hiring a guitarist to learn and then play Alissa’s favorite song. Grant, the guitarist, played as the couple walked towards the cove to checkout the view. Lyndon hugged Alissa and then dropped down to one knee.

Guitarist: Grant Swift

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Central Park Bow Bridge Proposal - Hector and Janet

Congrats to New York City’s newest engaged couple, Hector and Janet!

Visiting New York City to Propose

Neither Hector or Janet had ever been to NYC before, but they both knew New York City was going to be a trip they’d never forget. Several weeks before the couple arrived in Manhattan from their home in San Diego, California, Hector inquired about our proposal photography service. Hector loved the photos we had photographed of previous secret marriage proposals across New York City; Central park, Long Island City, Hudson Yards.

When discussing how he was going to propose and where, I had showed him some of my favorite locations. Eventually, we settles on the area just after the Bow Bridge in Central Park near the iconic Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge.

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Central Park Picnic - Kraft Center

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There is no doubt about it that the post-COVID world is here. NYC is alive and Central Park, New York City’s backyard, is open for business. The Columbia-Barnard Hillel welcomed back current and former students with a Sunday brunch, setup by Perfect Picnic NYC, which was perfectly executed with blankets, lunch, pillows, and drinks. For some of the staff and guests they had not seen one another in 15 months.

Central park nyc event photography

Photographing a picnic in the park really made New York City feel alive once again. Guests were hugging one another, sitting closely together, laughing, and finally not wearing masks. I loved photographing open facial expressions, laughter, and all of the visual emotions that make a photograph memorable. As a NYC event photographer it felt great to openly be doing what I love doing, capturing great photos.

nyc is alive once again and so is jonathan heisler photography

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