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Joseph's Surprise Proposal at Gantry Plaza Proposal in Long Island City

Proposing in Long Island City captures nyc

The Long Island City waterfront captures New York City perfectly because of its iconic New York City views; Empire State Building, 59th street bride, the UN and our famous NYC Sunset. What I like most about photographing surprise marriage proposals in Long Island City and Gantry Plaza State Park is how private and intimate this area is when compared to other parts of New York City.

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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Pascal's Spring Proposal at Gantry Plaza LIC

Gantry Plaza Shows Off NYC Oh So Well!

Pascal and I started planning his proposals week ago. This well before his and Kara’s first visit to New York City from Germany. Since he had never been to Gantry Plaza in Long Island, and only saw photos of it, it was crucial to plan every detail, and make sure he was confident in the plan. I sent pascal a map screenshot of where to go and examples of what his big moment could look like. It could not have gone any better!

Proposing In Long Island City's Gantry Plaza | Pierre and Allyson

Photographing proposals at night in NYC

As an experienced professional NYC Proposal Photographer I know where you should propose and where you should not propose at night. Long Island City’s Gantry Plaza State Park is 110% where you should propose, day or night, if New York City is a part of your relationship. For Pierre, Gantry Plaza was the spot for him.

LONG ISLAND CITY’S GANTRY PLAZA CAPTURES NEW YORK CITY SO WELL!

Nothing beats a view and nothing beats a view of the New York City skyline, especially when the Empire State Building is positioned dead center of your view. That is why proposing on the piers of Gantry Plaza makes so much sense. If your relationship started or blossomed in New York City, then your big moment should include the city in it as well.

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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Mike and Amanda - Long Island Gantry Plaza NYC Proposal

Congrats Amanda and Mike!

Mike and I started planning how and where he’d propose week ago. Since Amanda and Matt live together, planning the secret proposal was done mostly while Mike was at work or while he was in the car commuting to his job as a teacher on Long Island.

Photographing a New York City Proposal at Gantry Plaza makes me love NYC that much more. The view.

Together, Mike and I scouted the area and sent texts discussing how he’d propose. We watched the weather, planned the day prior to the proposal as well as their post-proposal celebration at a nearby wine bar.

The day finally arrived and I made sure to get to Gantry Plaza early.

As I saw Mike and Amanda approach the pier, I asked several people if they wouldn’t mind moving to the side for a proposal.

Capturing a mini-engagement session after your proposal provides you not only additional photos, but different looks (jacket or no jacket, different poses, and different locations)

We took full advantage of the the beautiful New York skyline throughout our post-proposal shoot. My favorite part about a Gantry Plaza proposal is photographing the Long Island sign behind the couple if they are from, or live, on Long Island, NY.

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Where to Propose in NYC - COVID Update

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The best place to propose in New York City, COVID or no COVID, is outdoors. New York City provides countless iconic locations with uniquely New York backdrops. Outdoor Zoos (Central Park Zoo, Brooklyn Zoo, and the iconic Bronx Zoo), Botanical Gardens, skyline vistas, and parks (Central park, Gantry Plaza, Washington Square Park…) are some of the most popular places to propose, and the safest during COVID.

While proposing in a restaurant is romantic, it entails logistics and careful coordination with the restaurant staff. Most restaurants or indoor facilities will not allow you to take off your mask with others around. They also have ugly dividers and makeshift precautions that will be in your photos. While Grand Central Terminal is usually my go to indoor location when it rains or there is bad weather, during COVID you must wear a mask while in the terminal. This means, you’re going to have masks on in all of your photos.

Currently, there are no tourists in New York City. New York is now for the real New Yorkers, and because of this we now have unobstructed access to the city’s treasures; Central Park Bow Bridge, Gantry Plaza, Brooklyn Waterfront DUMBO, Brooklyn Promenade. When photographing your proposal we no longer have people staring, looking, and gathering with awkward faces in the background.

Gantry Plaza Long Island City - Sunset Proposal

Congrats Danielle and Nick!

The best Lic Marriage proposal photographer is one that comes prepared.

Nick chose Long Island City’s Gantry Plaza for his marriage proposal as the couple lives down the block and they spend most of their free time in the park, along the East River over looking Manhattan. The timing of the proposal couldn’t have been more perfect, as the sun set behind New York City on this early Fall evening.

long island city’s gantry plaza captures what makes nyc great. its view of manhattan is a favorite of mine. plus, its rarely busy.

Just as the sun was setting Nick popped the question and Danielle instantly said “YES!”. Prior the big night, I coordinated with Nick on the timing and location of his proposal. I knew I would be loosing lighting throughout the proposal and he wanted to take family photos afterwards as well. So, I brought a small flash.

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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Photographer: Trent Campbell