Sunday afternoon’s proposal at Old Westbury Garden on Long Island, NY. I was able discretely capture Alex’s proposal as I blended in as just another tourist.
Alex's Old Westbury Garden Marriage Proposal
Akram's Lower Manhattan Marriage Proposal
Congrats Akram and Alex! Akram chose 10am Saturday morning to propose to his girlfriend Alex. We spoke about several different locations and agreed upon a location with a view of the New York City skyline. Our options were Long Island City’s Gantry Plaza, Hoboken, and Pier 25 on Manhattan’s West Side. We chose Pier 25 simply because of its convenience and for its multiple views, World Trade Center looking downtown and the Empire State Building looking uptown.
Joey + Marissa | Upper East Side Proposal NYC
Congrats to New York City’s newest engaged couple, Joey and Marisa!
With the craziness of the Corona Virus going on we were restricted as to where Joey could propose. Not all place would allow a photographer in to their establishment and not all places (restaurants, hotels, venues) could guarantee they’d even be open. Instead, we chose Marissa’s parents beautiful apartment on the Upper East Side for their secret marriage proposal.
I arrived 30 minutes early to photograph detail photos of Joey’s decorations.
As an experienced NYC Proposal Photographer, I appreciate photographing every proposal because each proposal is unique.
Right on time the apartment door opened. Marissa was shocked. Joey led her down the rose and candy lined path. Without any hesitation, and not even in the heart shaped spot he intended to propose in, Marisa said “YES!”
Brooklyn Bridge Park Secret Marriage Proposal | Adam and Genna
The Brooklyn Bridge is a great Place for any couple, especially for a proposal.
The Brooklyn Bridge park in DUMBO is one of my favorite locations in New York City. From here you have an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. No wonder Adam chose this spot to propose to Lauren. Congrats!
NYC Rooftop Proposal | Alex and Lauren
Congrats to New York City’s newly engaged couple, Alex and Lauren!
Lauren, I think it was worth going up to the 23rd floor rooftop on a windy 18* February day to “checkout the New York City skyline”. Alex’s proposal was worth freezing for a bit.
Proposal Photography - Not my first rodeo.
Having photographed countless marriage proposals both here in NYC and throughout the New York Metropolitan area, one would assume I’m a bit jaded photographing secret marriage proposals. However, I still get excited being part of a secret proposal. From helping to plan the moment, to waiting for the couple to arrive, and finally photographing the moment as he proposes I still smile. Every marriage proposal is unique, just like how every couple is unique.
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.
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