Congrats, Steven and Rebekah! | Steven’s choice of proposing outside of the Plaza Hotel and in front of the fountain was purely his idea. The couple lives just a few blocks and Steven knew he could convince Rebekah to go that way while heading to their favorite restaurant. Rebekah was in shock and in complete disbelief.
Post proposal we walked to a restaurant where both of their families were waiting.
I’m excited to have captured Roman and Lauren’s Washington Square Park evening proposal, as that night was the perfect fall night. It was not too cold and the park wasn’t too busy, and it was not raining. Roman chose Washington Square Park under the arch for its southern view of the World Trade Center and for its northern view of the Empire State Building.
The plan: Lauren and Roman would pass through the park on their way to dinner. On the way, they’d pass by the arch and he’d propose. His execution could not have been better!
That night, Roman and Lauren walked across the park on their way to dinner. As they passed through the arch Roman stopped and started to tell Lauren how much she meant to him. Then, he proposed.
With this being an evening proposal the arch supplied a little bit of light, but a hidden off-camera flash provided the bulk of the lighting. Post proposal and after giving the couple a few minutes to themselves, we walked around the block for a quick mini-shoot.
Congrats Richard and Nell! Both Richard and Nell are avid tennis fans and come September they always attend the US Open. Back in early August, Richard reached out with his plan to propose to Nell on center court of Arthur Ashe Stadium. As far as a date, it would have to be after the Open. Unfortunately, the US Open does not allow proposals on the court or any “pre-scheduled special events” outside of game play.
The story. Richard told Nell they were going on a private tour of the USTA grounds.
The surprise. At the end of the tour they were allowed to go on to the court of Arthur Ashe stadium. This is where Richard would propose.
I arrived early and was escorted to the stadium. I was told they’d enter from entrance “X” and I positioned myself accordingly. At 4pm, they entered the court and walked towards the net. Both Richard and Nell took it all in. (The facility really is amazing.)
Then, slowly Richard got down on one knee. Nell said “YES!”.
We then walked around the stadium and did a quick mini-shoot.
John proposed to Lauren on a cool September evening under a full moon at the Brooklyn Bridge View Park in Manhattan, NY. The night was truly unforgettable as the full moon rose behind them and just over the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
Photographing this NYC marriage proposal is one proposal I will not forget. We could not have asked for a more perfect evening.
Congrats, Matt and Abigail!
This was my first time visiting New York City’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards and seeing the Vessel. So, it was certainly my first time photographing a proposal at the Vessel. Matt and I scoped out the area a few weeks prior, just as the area opened to the public, which was super cool! We discussed where he’d enter, how he was going to propose, and why they were going all the way to the West Side.
I arrived an hour early and checked out the area. I texted Matt a few photos of the current scene and to assure him I was in position.
Matt and Abigail arrived, and Matt asked a passerby for a photo, but no one agreed to take a photo (CRAZY!?!?). Matt slowly started to tell Abigail about their first date, why he cared about her, and what she meant to him. Then, he got down on one knee. A crowed gathered and cheered!
The big moment was a success. Once emotions settled, I spent some time with the couple photographing them with the Vessel in the background. Then, we walked right on to the High Line, which runs by Hudson Yards, for additional photos to provide several different looks/styles to their photos.
Kiro reached out to me in late March with his plan to propose to Rebecca in June. “There’s going to be a sketch artist, and rose petals, and a pianist… and it’ll be in Washington Square Park.. and while her friend gets her to sit down for a sketch, I’ll be setting up the proposal scene behind them.”
It was a vision alright, and it sounded like a dream, a dream I suggested Kiro simplify. “How are you going to ensure she sits for the sketch artist?” I asked. And he agreed with me. Most New Yorkers would not sit down for a sketch artist. That’s a NYC tourist thing. But, Kiro was adamant about his vision and he ensured me Rebecca’s friend would make it happen.
The day arrived. As Rebecca and her friend entered Washington Square Park, “on their way to a friend’s birthday party”, a sketch artist offered a free sketch session. After some convincing, Rebecca and her friend sat down. Rebecca thought the artist was sketching the two of them. Instead, she was finishing a pre-made sketch of Kiro proposing to Rebecca. The artist just needed a final look of Rebecca to complete the photo.
Behind Rebecca was Kiro, friends, and family laying out a rose filled walkway lined with photos and candles. The crowds started to gather. After 10 minutes, the sketch artist revealed her sketch to Rebecca. She was confused until she turned around. She was in shock.
Rebecca slowly walked down the rose petal walkway picking up and reading the notes Kiro had written. The pianist played, the crowed snapped photos and cheered. Rebecca met Kiro just at the fountains edge. He asked the big question.
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Videography: ProperPix
Pianist: Mikhail Romanov
