Ayden's First Holy Communion - Manhattan

The sacrament of First Communion is an important tradition for Catholic families and individuals. As an NYC family photographer and NYC Communion Photographer, photographing a Holy Communion is special. I have the responsibility of documenting a families special moment, a memory they'll never forget.

Communion Photographers are documenting memories.

iPhone photos are nice. However, so is enjoying your own event and living in the moment. As professional NYC communion and baptism photographers, myself and my team of photographers make it our job to document life as it happens. Our event photos document the moment as they happen. Our years of experience as family photographers provide you the confidence to not only feel good when being photographed, but look good too.

being a professional NYC family photographer is my favorite job

As a professional family photographer, I love photographing the moments that make your family unique. NYC is one of the biggest cultural centers not just in the United States, but in the world. Each family I photograph is so vastly different from the previous family. It’s such an exciting experience learning about your family, your kids, and having the responsibility to photograph your individuality.

Joshua & Alyssa FIDI NYC EMS Proposal

“9-1-1, What is your emergency?” I need a NYC Proposal Photographer ASAP!

When two first responders come to New York City for the very first time. Their experience can be described as larger than life. For Josh, knowing he was going to propose to Alyssa and not being sure when put the pressure on. As a first responder he assured me he’d keep cool.

where to propose in nyc?

I told Joshua about all of the typical spots (Central Park, Grand Central, Battery Park), but he assured me those proposal locations were not true to him. After learning about Joshua and Alyssa’s career as first responders Josh asked about Downtown Manhattan.

The Perfect Place to Propose in New York - Ladies Pavilion Central Park, NYC

New York’s Central Park, A beautiful location to propose in any season: Part II

This past February, I wrote about photographing a secret proposal in Central Park at Cleopatra’s Needle in the dead of NYC winter. A few days ago as I photographed another marriage proposal at Ladies Pavillon with peak spring bloom all around, I couldn’t help but think about how great of a location Central Park is for a secret proposal photo session.

A Photographers Playground: Proposal Photos Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

No matter the time of day, month, or year, Central Park offers a timeless backdrop for proposal or engagement photography. During Winter, a couple may stand in the middle of a quiet Bow Bridge looking over an elegant sheet of ice covering The Lake, small snow flakes fall around them.

In Spring, they’ll walk through Cherry Hill surrounded with pink and white pastel tones of the Cherry Trees in bloom. On a Summer Eve, They’ll sit in Denne Summerhouse watching the sunset while listening to the Crickets start to signal dusk. Fall, they’ll perch atop of Cat Rock looking over the autumn foliage that fills the park, NYC Skyline peaking through in the distance.

Central Park has hundred of iconic spots like this, each with its own hidden beauty and special meaning for couples that may choose it as the place to signify starting a new life together.

Having an NYC secret proposal photographer hidden nearby to discretely capture this special moment is nearly priceless.

Central Park in Spring = A Sign of Life and New Beginnings

A few days ago I watched Rohan and his fiancée-to-be Nikita enter Ladies Pavilion and Rohan drop to one knee with the cheery blossoms behind them I was reminded why Central Park really is the perfect place to propose and how grateful I am to be a proposal photographer in NYC.

Nikita of course said yes!

It felt only fitting that the two of them start their next cycle of life together as nature starts its own.

Congratulations Nikita and Rohan here is too many more cycles and Springs together.

Make sure photos are captured of your Special Moment

Whether you need a secret proposal photographer in NYC, an engagement session photographer on Long Island, or anything in between, Jonathan Heisler Photography can help plan your moment.

Photographer: Trent Campbell

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Leah's Long Island Bat Mitzvah

A Pandemic Won’t Stop this Bat Mitzvah!

Last week I photographed Leah’s Bat Mitzvah in Bethpage, NY. Her Long Island Bat Mitzvah was different than her cousins, friends, and what she had envisioned thanks to the pandemic. So, Leah and her parents did everything they could to still recognize the important moment and meaning of the day.

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While the synagogue was not packed, Leah still had family and a few friends in attendance to celebrate her becoming a bat mitzvah woman, and even some attendees made the event via Zoom!

Capturing a New York Bat Mitzvah

Spring on Long Island, NY means unpredictable rain and while the days leading up to Leah’s Bat Mitzvah were looking good, the day of her Bat Mitzvah was a different story. While torrential rain outside meant we couldn’t do family photos in the Bethpage park before the ceremony as planned, I was able to pivot and set up a nice spot in the synagogue. Inside the synagogue, I setup a mini studio with my lights for family photos and photos of Leah.

A Professional Bat Mitzvah Photographer knows what to do

For Bar and Bat Mitzvah’s to-be, the ceremony itself can be a little nerve-racking and the last distraction you need while reading Torah is a loud photographer. Knowing this, I set my camera to “silent shutter” mode and quietly photographed from the back of the synagogue, while still capturing all the important moments! I was conscious not to block the view of guest both physically attending and virtually attending.

After the ceremony was Leah was officially a Bat Mitzvah! And as if to celebrate the occasion, the skies briefly opened up long enough for me to take some nice portraits of her outside with a green nature backdrop.

Afterward, Leah and her family and friends were off to celebrate this great accomplishment!

Congrats Leah!

Photographer: Trent Campbell

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Sachet and Lina's Lincoln Center Proposal

Finding the Perfect Proposal Spot During COVID-19 - It’s complicated.

Even with restrictions in New York City slowly easing up, it can still be difficult to find a great location to propose. With this in mind, both Jonathan and I work personally with every one of our clients to find the perfect location to propose and have the moment photographed by a professional secret proposal photographer. Being New York City proposal photographers, we have extensive knowledge of all areas of NYC, and can help you find / think about a spot that is meaningful. Photographing the moment is a lot of fun, but so too is planning the moment.

A True Lincoln Center Performance

A few weeks ago we helped Sachet plan his surprise proposal to his long-time girlfriend Lina. After looking into various locations, we found most had limitations due to COVID. We decided Lincoln Center would serve as the perfect backdrop for their surprise proposal and for their post-proposal photos. Sachet and I planned for a near sunset proposal in the square with the iconic Lincoln Center Theater in the background.

The day came, Sachet rocked it. Lina said yes!

No matter the place or time, in midtown New York City or beachside on Long Island, we guarantee the same professionalism, results, and helping hand in planning your secret marriage proposal. We always:

• Help you a chose a location and time convenient for the both of you.

• Arriving at least 30 minutes before the proposal.

• Capture our proposal discretely

• A mini-engagement session after the moment

• Deliver 5-7 quickly edited photos after the proposal for you to share with the world!

• Remainder of the photo complimentary retouched and delivered by email just days after

Jonathan Heisler is a New York City photographer who specializes in photographing private proposals, as well as engagement session and weddings.

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Photographer: Trent Campbell

Shawn and Dusty Springtime Central Park Marriage Proposal

How to find and plan a Central Park NY proposal

Shawn reached out to Jonathan Heisler Photography about a month before he and his partner, Dusty, would travel from Colorado to visit New York City. Since it was their first time visiting NYC, for both of them, Shawn needed a well-versed proposal photographer to help plan and photograph the moment.

Does the perfect spot to propose also make great proposal photos?

Knowing that Shawn wanted a quiet spot that still had the essence of NYC, we recommended a private spot in Central Park with a view of the manhattan skyline behind them. Supplying Shawn with reference photos of prior proposals and engagement sessions he had a very good idea of where he’d like to pop the question.

Photographing the planned proposal

On the day of the proposal, I communicated with Shawn to let him know where I’d be hiding and that I had arrived, and was in position before he arrived. Both Jonathan and I, arrive at least 30 minutes before the big moment. As Shawn and Dusty walked through Central Park and approached the agreed upon spot I snapped away. Then, Shawn got down on one knee and asked “Will you marry me?”

Dusty said Yes!

Afterward the big moment and introducing myself, we walked through Central Park, photographing a mini-engagement for the two of them. We picked out a bunch of different and beautiful backgrounds throughout the park, all iconic and unique to New York.
Congrats Dusty and Shawn!

Photographer: Trent Campbell

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