Madison Square Park

Kalil's Madison Square Park Morning Proposal in New York City

Should I Propose In The Morning Or Afternoon?

Proposing in the morning has so many great benefits, especially in New York City. My top reasons to propose in the morning are as follows:

  • Get it done and have the rest of the day to celebrate! Plan a post proposal brunch and then call your family/friends to share the news.

  • Beat the crowds - Most NY’ers and tourists alike don’t really start their day until noon. That’s when all the good spots start to get busy.

  • Lighting - The morning has GREAT light and lets us photograph in places we could not otherwise.

I know not everyone is a morning person, however the best way to get your partner out and about is by promising a coffee and a pastry. Real New Yorkers can’t say no to a good pastry and a coffee. Walk the park or that special place with a coffee in one hand and your partners hand in the other. I know it may be a bit cliche, but nothing beats a morning coffee and an empty city. Your partner will forget about the early wakeup when you ask the big question.

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

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Mike + Molly NYC Proposal | Madison Square Park Marriage Proposal

Congrats Mike and Molly! Mike proposed to Molly in Madison Square Park after 4 years of dating. The couple met while in law school at Georgetown University. Prior Mike’s proposal, he sent me several , so I knew who to photograph. At precisely 1:30pm, I saw Mike and Molly enter Madison Square Park and I got my camera ready.

PROPOSING IN MADISON SQUARE PARK

As the couple approached our agreed upon proposal location I photographed them from a distance. Suddenly, Mike stopped walking and patted himself down in search for his “wallet”. Molly was in shock that Mike “forgot his wallet”. Then, he stopped, pulled something out of his pocket, and dropped down to one knee to propose. Molly was really in shock and awe.

THE BEST NYC PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHER captures the moment as it happens with authenticity and emotion.

As a NYC proposal photographer I get to capture the real moments. There’s no “smile” or “ turn this way”. It’s all candid and 100% real. Molly’s face says it all as Mike proposed and as she saw the ring.

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

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Hank + Kristen Madison Square Park Proposal

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Congrats, Hank and Kristen! The plan: After brunch with Kristen’s parents, her sister Kasey, and their friend Alex, would all walk through Madison Square Park where Hank would propose. The Spot: The northwest corner of the park in front of the fountain with the clocktower in the background.

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At 2:30pm just as we planned, the group walked in to the park. As they all approached the fountain, Kristen’s family and Alex stopped, and Kristen and Hank walked ahead.

Hank proposed.

POST PROPOSAL ENGAGEMENT STYLE SESSION PHOTOS ARE MY FAVORITE

After a few candid moments, several posed shots, and a family photo, we captured a great mini-session throughout Madison Square Park. This area of Manhattan really captures the essence of NYC and the Flatiron District. We took full advantage of the perfect late Fall afternoon light, remaining foliage, and the Christmas lights throughout the proposal shoot.

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

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Justin's Madison Square Park Proposal

Justin proposed late Wednesday night just before his now fiancé, Ashley, left work for a long 4 day Thanksgiving break. Justin chose to surprise Ashley outside of her office in Madison Square Park and have me photograph the moment for several reasons. First, Madison Square Park is where they ended many of their first dates. Next, Ashley and Justin work opposite schedules, and Justin knew he had to catch Ashley when she’d least expect it. So, after work going in to a holiday weekend when they were both off was a perfect time.

But, how would Justin know when and where Ashley would be after work? Well, Ashley always texts Justin when she’s leaving work. Second, Ashley leaves work at the same exact time everyday, so she can catch her commuter train home. Lastly, Ashley always walks to the train the same exact way everyday.

With the help of Justin’s sister we laid rose pedals around the area Justin would ask Ashley to marry him. A few minutes before Ashley left work I made sure my cameras and flashes were set correctly for the very low-light proposal. Justin’s sister held their dogs and watched from afar.

Right on the dot, at 5:30pm Ashley left her office and by 5:35pm she was saying “Yes” to Justin’s big question.