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 & Rhea — A Historic Proposal at The Met Cloisters, NYC

The Cloisters: Love and History in New York City

The MET Cloisters prohibits professional photographers - posed photo sessions! Professional photographers are NOT allowed here anymore. This session is from 2021. We now photograph at Fort Tryon Park (Example here) down the street and elsewhere through New York City (Checkout some of our favorite NYC proposal locations linked here!)

There’s something deeply romantic about being surrounded by history, architecture, and lush gardens—all in one place. For Nihar and Rhea, the Met Cloisters provided just that setting. He planned a full romantic day, but the highlight was the surprise proposal among the Cloisters’ gardens—stone pathways, ancient walls, and blooming greenery giving every moment a timeless feel.

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!

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Director of Emergency Operations Headshot Photo - NYC Headshot Photographer

Today’s assignment was to photograph professional headshots of New York City’s Director of Emergency Operations Center, Robert Cohen.

As a Binghamton University alumnus who has been working to keep NYC moving through the pandemic, SUNY Binghamton wanted professional headshots of Robert for their alumni publication. The scope of the assignment was to capture New York City, Robert, the importance of his job, and the times we live in all within as few photos as possible.

NYC PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS, Done quick.

As an important piece of the New York City Operations Department, Robert couldn’t be away from work long. This meant I had to work quickly.

I worked with Robert to organize a headshot session just blocks away from his office near the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. We worked quickly to photograph a variety of professional headshot photos with a few different backdrops, all within an hour.

Jonathan Heisler Photography captures professional headshots throughout NYC and on Long Island. We are flexible in both how, when, and where we schedule our headshot sessions. Whether it’s for a LinkedIn Profile Photo, a business contact page, a written piece about you (like this shoot) or something more informal; having a clean professional headshot is imperative for any working professional.

We’ll make sure your professional headshot suits you.

Photographer: Trent Campbell

Registered Dietitian Headshot - Marissa Campbell

Some recent Professional Headshot work photographed in Denver Colorado! No matter where we photograph headshots, the formula is the same. We photograph photos that make our subjects not only look good but feel good. Long Island, New York City, or Denver Colorado a quality portrait photo is key!

Marissa Campbell is a Registered Dietitian in Colorado. She works primarily with patients who suffer or are recovering from eating disorders.

Marissa was in need of updating her website and social platforms with a new photo of herself. She wanted something that looked clean and professional while still feeling casual and inviting.

To give Marissa options, we set up a neutral backdrop and an environmental setup. I worked on blurring the environmental shot and choosing generic, not distracting locations.

NYC or Long Island Professional Headshots

Luckily, You don’t have to travel to Colorado for great headshots. We shoot professional headshots right here on Long Island and in NYC. Whether it’s a standard corporate headshot, like for your LinkedIn profile photo, or an environmental portrait with NYC as a backdrop; having a clean professional headshot is a necessity for any professional looking to update their brand.


Hair and Makeup Artist: Lillian Hernandez
Photographer: Trent Campbell

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!

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