Proposal

Stephen's Brooklyn Bridge Park Morning Proposal

When is the best time to propose?

Proposing in the morning has so many benefits, especially in New York City. My top reasons to propose in the morning are:

  • Get it done and have the rest of the day to celebrate! Plan a post proposal brunch and then call your family/friends to share the news.

  • Beat the crowds - Most NY’ers and tourists alike don’t really start their day until noon. That’s when all the good spots start to get busy.

  • Lighting - The morning has GREAT light and lets us photograph in places we could not otherwise.

I know not everyone is a morning person, however the best way to get your partner out and about is by promising a coffee and a pastry. Real New Yorkers can’t say no to a good pastry and a coffee. Walk the park or that special place with a coffee in one hand and your partners hand in the other. I know it may be a bit cliche, but nothing beats a morning coffee and an empty city. Your partner will forget about the early wakeup when you ask the big question.

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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Secretly Photographing Mitchell's Pier 17 NYC Tropical Storm Marriage Proposal

Why you should choose pier 17 for your nyc proposal

Pier 17 on Manhattan’s East side is such a great place to propose, day or night. Close to the beautiful and historic cobblestoned Fulton Street, revitalized Pier 17 offers not only an amazing view of the Brooklyn Bridge, but top notch restaurants. And for the icing on the cake, this area is not heavily visited by tourists unlike DUMBO Brooklyn Bridge Park, Central Park, or other parts of the city where we frequently photograph.

When helping clients plan their secret marriage proposal anywhere in NYC my tops questions are:

  • How are you going to convince your partner to look nice?

  • How are you going to get them there rain or shine?

  • Why do you have to be there at exactly or close to “Y” time?

The answer to these questions: make a brunch or dinner reservation and make it somewhere with a view. This is exactly what Mitchell did for his Friday night proposal on Pier 17.

How do you plan a proposal when you can’t plan the weather in new york city?

Rain, Rain, Go away… and maybe come back another day? I am always looking at the weather and I am always trying to plan ahead. However, I never look too far ahead. At most, I look 2-3 days ahead to gauge what could happen on an hourly basis. Two days before your proposal is when I start to come up with a plan. Is it going to rain all day, just in the morning, between 2pm and 4pm, or is it going to rain for just a few minutes?

Working with Jonathan Heisler Photography you get a team of photographers offering you flexibility. If it’s going to pour at 1pm, let’s move your NYC proposal 12pm or 2pm. If you were going to propose after dinner and now it’s going to monsoon, let’s propose before dinner and call dinner a celebratory dinner.

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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Brendon's Fulton Street Proposal

Selecting a place with meaning and taste in New York City for your proposal can be a daunting challenging. Finding a place with privacy, intimacy, and character can be an even harder task. For Brendon’s proposal he chose the South Street Seaport on Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan. The area is abundant with character, while skipping out on the crowds found elsewhere in Manhattan.

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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Jake's Private NYC Yacht Proposal

Proposing with an unobstructed view of the New York City skyline behind you is a view you won’t ever forget. It’s iconic. But how does one make that moment even grander, more private, more intimate, and more unforgettable? How about proposing on your very own chartered yacht as you sail around Manhattan. That’s just what Jake did for his NYC secret proposal.

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

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Austin's Picture Perfect Central Park Fall Foliage Proposal

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What a beautiful fall afternoon in Central Park! During the work week/ work day is my favorite time to photograph in the city, and although the lighting can be tricky at times, the challenges reap a good reward. It’s so worth some of the lighting limitations to be able to capture timeless proposal and engagement photos for our couples, without having to dodge endless tourists.

We helped Austin select Ladies Pavillion “Cove” on the West Side of Central Park for the following reasons:

  • Glimpses of Manhattan’s skyscrapers

  • Privacy

  • Foliage

  • Lighting - In the afternoon the lighting would be soft and in the correct direction

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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