Nick and Aubrey Central Park NYC Proposal

New York City Proposal without the hustle of NYC.

Congrats Nick and Aubrey!

Nick reached out to me one week before he wanted to propose. He didn’t want anything fancy, just an intimate moment for the two of them to share. Together, we picked a quiet spot in the North section of Central Park, “The Pool”, which was private and had shared meaning for the two of them.

No one knows the park better than Central Park Proposal Photographer

After watching the weather and finalizing our plan, the day finally arrived. I made sure to get to The Pool early, so I could find the perfect angle to capture this big moment. I photographed several test shots and made sure my settings were set.

As I saw Nick and Aubrey approach, I made sure the spot was quiet for just the two of them. When Nick spotted me out of the corner of his eye, I put my finger on the camera. Before Nick had even finished kneeling Aubry screamed “YES!” and pulled him up to hug him.

Capture Every Moment. Post proposal we photograph a Mini-Engagement Session.

After giving the Nick and Aubrey their time together, I approached and asked if they wanted to take a handful more photos before they went off to celebrate. I lead them to Glen Span Arch, an “off the beaten path” spot of storybook proportions. Here I quickly shot a mini-engagement session with the two, complete with a few different posses and looks. Before long the two were off to celebrate.

Photos to Share with the World

As soon as I had finished the proposal and mini-session, I quickly selected a handful of photos that showcased the excitement of the moment. I rush edited the images, and texted them to Nick and Aubrey to share with family, friends, and beyond.

Whether you want your proposal photos to feel in the midst of NYC or a quiet moment in the park, we’ll help arrange it for you.

Photographer: Trent Campbell

NYC Proposal Ideas- Jeremy and Emma's Central Park, NY Proposal

Planning to propose can be stressful: Hire a Professional NYC Proposal Photographer to help you through it!

In March, Jeremy inquired about proposing to his long-time girlfriend Emma. He wanted to make sure his proposal was not only special but perfectly executed, and captured in full by a secret proposal photographer.

How to propose to that special someone in New York

Jeremy already had some great ideas to make his proposal unique. He had commissioned six paintings commemorating special moments in Emma and his’ relationship, and had devised a scavenger hunt around Central Park to get Emma to Denne Slope to find the paintings, and himself waiting for one knee!

Making your New York City Proposal even more memorable.

Here are some fun secret proposal ideas based upon the previous proposals we’ve captured:

• Scavenger hunt with relationship-related clues ending where you’ll propose.

• A romantic picnic in a park (NYC has a ton of beautiful parks)

• A sunset or early morning stroll around NYC’s iconic areas (The Highline, Central Park, Dumbo, Meat Packing District, and more!)

• Winter Ice Skating session at Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, Wollman Rink in Central Park.

• Dinner at one of 9th Avenue’s famous Hells kitchen Restaurants

• A trip to one of New York’s famous observations deck’s- The Edge, Top of the Rock, One World Observatory

• Tour one of NYC famous museums: The Cloisters, The MOMA, The MET, The Guggenheim

A Helping Hand to Plan and photograph your NYC Proposal

No matter where or how you choose to propose we can help you with the logistics and be your proposal photographer.

Congrats Jeremy and Emma!

Photographer: Trent Campbell

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John and Maylen Marriage Proposal - The Edge at Hudson Yards

Secret Proposal At The Edge In Hudson Yards

Just about every way you look in NYC you’ll see the perfect backdrop to propose. So, when the time comes to to drop down on one knee, pop the question, and propose, choosing can be tough. However, what if you could chose all of the view in New York City?

Proposing on The Edge..

John was looking for a secret proposal photographer who wasn’t afraid of heights and could coordinate proposal photography at THE EDGE Observation Deck in Hudson Yards. With our experience coordinating logistics and working with venues, planning this proposal was no different than capturing a proposal on the ground. Coordinating with the Staff at the Edge to plan the perfect “sky-high” secret proposal session was effortless. They were as excited about this secret marriage proposal as I was to capture it.

ON ONE KNEE 1000+ FEET UP

On the day of John’s proposal, I was waiting at the top of The EDGE at least 30 minutes before their arrival. Once they arrived on the deck, I followed behind them covertly with cameras in hand. I was ready to photograph the proposal the second John got down on one knee.

And then, it happened.

She said Yes! (How could you not?!)

After the moment I approached John and Maylen, we took the time to photograph a mini-engagement with all of New York City as a background.

Congrats you two!

Photographer: Trent Campbell

Nihar and Rhea - The Cloisters NYC Proposal

The Cloisters: Love and History in New York City

Many times my job as a New York proposal photographer is to help the guy or the girl pick select a spot to propose to their loved one. For a New York City proposal, we’ll often pick a quiet spot in the park or a breathtaking view of the skyline. When Nihar came to me to book a secret proposal photographer he had something quite different and special in mind.

A HISTORICAL BACKDROP TO A HISTORICAL MOMENT

Nihar reached out to me the weeks before he wanted to propose. He had the perfect plan in mind for a full romantic day, the pinnacle of which would be his proposal to his girlfriend Rhea with the MET Cloisters serving as a historical backdrop. With the MET Cloisters currently operating on a reservation-only basis, Nihar and I had to plan everything in advance, making sure that I would be there to capture the moment when Nihar dropped to one knee in the beautiful Cloisters Gardens.

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT TO photograph THE PERFECT secret marriage proposal SHOT:

I arrived at The Cloisters about 30 minutes before I knew Nihar and Rhea would arrive, scoped out the point in the Gardens that would make a great backdrop for Nihar to drop on one knee.
Through text, I communicated to Nihar that I was in position and waited in plain sight posing a tourist for the two of them to round the corner.
As they did Nihar passed, he recognized me and when the time was right, he popped the question!

Rhea said Yes!

After giving the couple some time to take in the moment, we took some more photographs in the Gardens before going outside to use the Clositers’ beautiful stone exterior as a background.
After mini-photo engagement sessions, I left Nihar and Rhea to go on and enjoy their special day. Later sending them some photos just of the moment shortly after.

Congratulations Nihar and Rhea!

David and Elise - Grand Central Park (Manhattan, NY)

New York’s Central Park: A Beautiful Location to propose in any season.

Just because there is snow on the ground and a nip to the air doesn’t mean you can’t propose. In fact, the snow makes the moment that much better for memories and for photos. It’s an ideal and picturesque New York City proposal! In the city that never sleeps love has no season and no reason to stop, a winter Central Park Proposal can be a beautiful way to start the next chapter.

How to Plan a Last-Minute Secret Proposal

David got in touch with me to photograph the big moment just a few days before he wanted to propose. The plan was, he and his now fiancée-to-be, Elise, would be walking Central Park before their date at the MET. Little did Elise know, David had picked the perfect spot in the park to pop the question: Cleopatra's Needle.

Even though the day was closing in fast, David and I coordinated the logistics making sure I would be waiting to capture the moment and Elise’s friends would be waiting nearby to celebrate afterward!

Winter Engagement Photo Shoot Magic:

Hidden in the snow I waited for David and Elise to walk up the stairs to the Needle and when David dropped on one knee I was there to capture it.

She said Yes!

Elise’s friends jumped out with balloons and champagne in hand! After a toast with friends, we walked through Central Park for a mini-engagement session capturing the winter wonderland. We finished up with a few photos on the steps of the MET and then David and Elise were on their way to Celebrate.

Congrats you two!

Photographer: Trent Campbell

Doug and Mackenzie - Christopher Street Pier Proposal (Manhattan, NY)

Planning a Manhattan Proposal in New York's Unpredictable Winter Weather.

Sometimes, even in the face of disaster, everything just comes together and works out. Such was the case with Doug’s plans to propose to his girlfriend Mackenzie last week.

Doug reached out a few weeks before “taking a knee” looking to hire a proposal photographer to photograph his NYC proposal.

He had already set things in motion: unbeknownst to Mackenzie, her best friends would be in town the day of to surprise her, Doug and I had picked her favorite view of the city skyline (Christopher Street Pier on the West side of New York City). Doug had ordered food from her favorite restaurant, which his brother would pick up while we were out, and make sure both the friends and food were waiting at their midtown apartment when they returned! With every detail thought out All that was left to do was… propose!

However, New York weather had other plans.

Cloudy with a chance of a Ring - Planning a proposal no matter the weather.

As the date got closer and closer ,so did the torrential rain headed to NYC, which might ruin this perfectly planned Manhattan proposal.

Doug and I watched the weather, I helped him develop Plan As, Bs, and Cs…we consulted different locations that might be better if the weather turned sour: A Grand Central Station Proposal, A High Line Proposal, A Washington Square Park Proposal. Anything that would stand out as a beautiful and meaningful New York City proposal spot that Mackenzie would remember forever.

Finally, the day came and with some stroke of luck or love, the skies cleared just in time for us to move forward with our original plan of a sunset proposal at Christopher Street Pier.

Mackenzie said “yes!”.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside…but not too cold for a Mini-Engagement Session.

Although the temperature was rather cold as the sunset, I had arrived early and scouted a few spots on the edge of the Pier for us to quickly take some posed photos with the Freedom Tower and downtown New York skyline as the backdrop. Within 15 minutes, Doug and Mackenzie were off to celebrate their engagement with friends and food.

Congrats Doug and Mackenzie!

Photographer: Trent Campbell

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