Proposal

Old Westbury Gardens Proposal Photographer | Nick and Susanna

Proposing on Long Island at Old Westbury Gardens

Transport yourself to another time or perhaps another world, and back again. Old Westbury Gardens, situated just 30 minutes from the heart of Manhattan, is a sliver of what Long Island in the 1920’ was all about; over the top homes and magnificent grounds. Today, the property remains just as beautiful and serves as an escape from the modern world.

As a professional photographer, specializing in photographing proposals and engagements, I’m always asked “Where should I propose”. If you’re on Long Island, I first recommend a place with meaning and then, I recommend a place that is beautiful, intimate and relaxing. For Nick and Susanna, of Queens, NY, the gardens provided it all for their special moment.

Nick perfectly chose a mid October Friday morning knowing the weather would be cool and the garden grounds wouldn’t be busy. Since the grounds were not busy, Nick chose to propose in front of the main home on the big lawn, the most popular spot on the grounds.

How to have your Long Island proposal professionally photographed at Old Westbury Gardens

To start, you’ll need to obtain a permit from Old Westbury Gardens to have the moment professionally photographed. PURCHASE YOUR PROPOSAL PERMIT HERE. The staff at Old Westbury Gardens strictly enforces professional photographers photographing there. They will stop your photographer mid-proposal and ruin him/her from photographing your moment.

Next, think about the time of day you’d like to propose and where on their grounds you’d like to propose. Generally speaking, the most popular places will be the busiest. Although, one perk of hiring a professional photographing with the permit is the garden will provide an assistant close areas off for us. Meaning, people will not be in our photos.

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

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Photographing Carlos and Sabrina's Central Park New York City Proposal

I did not think “New York City Proposal Photographer” was a job option. As a professional photographer in nyc, it is.

What makes each and every proposal assignment unique are the couples, their stories, and how they decide to start the next chapter of their journey together. Sure, each proposal is kind of the same, as it’s always someone getting down on one knee to ask “will you marry me?”. However, all of the moments leading up to that single moment and how they design their proposal is genuinely unique. With every inquiry and every proposal we photograph, we learn so much about about our couples and their stories. It’s what we love about being NYC Proposal Photographers.

Photographing Carlos’s Secret Central Park Proposal

The plan was to go to Central Park for a private picnic with all of the fixings; blanket, wine glasses, picnic basket, food, and one another. The execution was just that and more.

From afar I photographed Carlos and Sabrina entering the area we discussed. The opened their blanket and setup their picnic. Sabrina reached in to the basket for one last item and discovered a hand written card Carlos wrote. As Sabrina read the card Carlos dropped down to one knee behind her. Sabrina looked up from the card and there Carlos was with a ring.

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

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Hampton and Anne-Marie's NYC Brooklyn Rooftop Proposal

It’s no surprise New York is one of the top destinations to propose. Couples travel thousands of miles to make their special moment that much more special. From the iconic Brooklyn Bridge to the peaceful serenity of Central Park to the dazzling lights of Times Square, New York City is truly the most romantic city in the world. It makes our job as NYC Proposal Photographers amazing and easy.

A private nyc rooftop proposal, Amazing.

To date, we’ve photographed hundreds of proposals all throughout New York City, Long Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey. However, one of our favorite types of proposals to photograph is a rooftop proposal. For Hampton, there was no better location to propose than the rooftop of his Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment terrace with its unobstructed views of all of Manhattan.

How to pick where to propose in NYC?

I always recommend the best place to propose as the one with meaning and significance. For Hampton, besides his awesome view of NYC, his apartment was where the two of them spend the most time together. It’s where they unwind after a long day of work, it’s where they make dinner together, and it’s where they shared their first apartment together.

Secret proposal Photographer, 007.

As a secret proposal photographer, I often don’t actually have to hide. In New York City, every resident and every tourist walks around with a camera. I’m just another guy. However, for a rooftop proposal the element of surprise can be hard, but there are exceptions. Often, I use this cover, “I’m with the building’s marketing team photographing the view. Just ignore me” or I just hide behind furniture.

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

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Central Park Proposal - Allen and Mata + Puppy!

As a Secret Central Park Proposal Photographer, we don’t often actually have to hide. We usually blend in amongst the tourists and the bird watchers with our camera. However, for Allen and Mata, Allen requested we be 100% out of site and not introduce ourselves post proposal. His hope was Mata would not know their moment was photographed until later.

Where to propose in New York City?

That’s often our most asked question. My answer is pick a place with meaning. For some couples, Central Park, NY is where they spent the most time getting to know one another. For others, it’s the Brooklyn Promenade waterfront overlooking all of Manhattan. Chose a place that is both beautiful and important.

For Allen, Central park was that special place as it’s where they take their dog everyday. Proposing in Manhattan’s Central Park made the most sense.

As a New York City Proposal Photographer I enjoy getting to know couple and I love photographing the moment their relationship enters the next step.

Today’s proposal session, was so cool! As the couple approached, I was hidden out of site photographing. First, Allen came with their new 10 week old German Shorthaired Pointer and then Mata caught up with their 4 year old Weimaraner. After some small talk, Allen got right down to business. He told Mata how much she meant to him. Then, he got down on one knee and asked.

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We are photographers specializing in photographing surprise proposals, engagements, and weddings throughout the NYC Metropolitan Area.

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