Grand Central Marriage Proposal | Sara and Tim

Proposing at Grand Central Terminal

Upon arriving to  Grand Central Terminal for Tim’s proposal, I knew I had to stake my spot. Tim and I had chosen the staircase overlooking the main terminal. If you’ve ever been to Grand Central Terminal right in the heart of New York City, you know it’s bustling with all sorts of activity. From slow-moving tourists “oooing and ahhing” while they snap their photos to city dwellers just passing through to musicians jamming out, Grand Central is bustling.

Just on time and just like we planned, Tim and Sara appeared.

Tim’s proposal plan was for him to ask me to take a photo of them with his phone. Just as I went to raise his phone up to snap a quick picture, he got down on one knee. In seconds, I put his phone away and picked up my camera.

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

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Ari and James - Pier 17 NYC Proposal

Congrats James and Ari!

How to plan a secret marriage proposal with a photographer

Several weeks before James’ proposal the two of us met at Pier 17 to rehearse where and how he’d propose to his girlfriend, Ari. The only thing we could not plan was the weather. Prior to James’ proposal, I asked him all of the key questions I needed to, so I could perfectly photograph the moment he asked Ari to marry him.

• What time are you going to propose?

• Which direction will you be coming from?

• How are you going to get her to the location?

• What’s your Plan B if it rains?

NYC Proposal Photographer in action

Right on time, James and Ari walked through Pier 17, and towards our planned location. The weather could not have been more perfect, nor could the view of the Brooklyn Bridge. The second I saw the couple approaching I started photographing. Ari did not suspect a thing!

Popping The Question - New York City Style

After James popped the question we took several posed photos and then did a mini-engagement shoot along Pier 17 and throughout South Street Seaport.

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Washington Square Park Proposal | Joel and Alexa

Secrets Marriage Proposals are in-fact a secret.

Photographing Joel and Alexa's proposal at a private wine bar overlooking Washington Square Park was a once in a lifetime experience. It was definitely a moment I will not forget as a photographer. Alexa did not a expect a thing as they entered the bar and as Joel proposed. It really was a true surprise proposal.

Washington Square Park Engagement Session

To be the first to wish a newly engaged couple a congratulations is always an honor. So is photographing the couple’s first photos as a newly engaged couple. Post proposal I always offer my clients a “mini-engagement session”. Because we were right along Washington Square Park and the weather was a 10 out of 10 we used the park for their engagement photos.

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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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Meatpacking Proposal NYC | Rice + Sarah

The Best NYC Proposal Photographer …

Photographing a marriage proposal involves a great guy, an amazing girl, and a plan. How and where will you propose are the top questions I ask clients. From the start, Rice knew how he was going to propose and where. He made my job of planning and photographing their proposal in the Meatpacking District of NYC easy and fun.

Knowing when to propose

The second Rice and Sarah stopped walking, passing by New Yorkers and tourists alike knew Rice was going to propose. Sarah on the other hand did not. She was SHOCKED as Rice got down on one knee! Photographing their proposal was genuinely exciting.

Engagement Session Photos

Post proposal, I photographed the newly engaged couple along the iconic cobble stone streets with a few simple poses. Having the honor of photographing a just engaged couple is a lot of fun and super easy. I never have to ask a couple to smile. The energy I capture in my photos is 100% real.

Luke and Maria Proposal | The Plaza Hotel NYC

Congrats Luke and Maria! … And a big “thank you” Ana for your help planning everything!

NYC Suprise proposal

Luke surprised Maria, his high school girlfriend, while on her work trip in New York City. The couple Is from Washington D.C. and rarely comes up to New York City. Luke told me it’s been their dream to stay at New York City’s The Plaza Hotel and he wanted to incorporate The Plaza in to the moment. So we chose just outside The Plaza in front of the Pulitzer Fountain.

How to surprise her with your proposal

Leading up to the proposal, Luke had Maria’s dad tell Maria that their friend was going to give her tickets to a special Ellen DeGeneres taping in New York City on Friday night. All Maria had to do was meet the friend outside The Plaza Hotel at 4pm. Unfortunately, there was no show and no tickets.

Luckily, Luke had something better.

I photographed every moment leading up to Luke’s proposal. I photographed Luke pacing until he saw Maria at a distance. I photographed Maria approaching Luke and the moment she saw him, and was shock he was in New York City. Photographing proposals are some of my favorite photo assignments!

After the question was asked and the couple had their time, we did a mini-engagement photo session in Central Park. On our way to the park, which is right across from the Plaza Hotel, they told me they’re “super awkward” in front of the camera. (Aren’t we all?!?). Once in Central Park, I had them just walk and forget I was there. I photographed Luke and Maria doing their thing and then I slowly worked in some easy posing.

Photographing at the Plaza hotel

From there we took a few photos outside The Plaza on the step and a few photos inside. Once inside the historic Plaza Hotel Luke had another surprise to share. The couple would be staying at the hotel for the weekend!

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