Devin and Lindsay's Central Park Gapstow Bridge Proposal

Proposing to your partner in New York City’s Central Park can feel like something out of a movie. Whether your proposing in a secluded area or in the wide open, with a single conic building in the background or with all of the midtown Manhattan as your backdrop the moment is surreal. For Devin and Lindsay’s proposal, Devin chose the Gapstow Bridge in the southern part of Central Park.

I helped Devin decide where around the Gapstow Bridge to propose based upon a few concerns. We didn’t want other people in the photos, he wanted some privacy, and he wanted to capture the bridge in our photos. So, we decided the best spot to capture the Gapstow Bridge and to give them some privacy was just below the bridge. Here we I photographed the foliage, the bridge, and most importantly their intimate moment. Post proposal, we were able to wonder around for additional photos without having to walk all that far.

How do you propose to your partner in New York City? How do you even get them to wear something nice?

“Date night in New York City” is how Devin convinced his girlfriend Lindsay to wear something nice and how /when he was going to propose. However, the next part was the real challenge. He wanted to propose at the Gapstow Bridge in the southern part of Central Park. How was he going to convince her to walk in to Central Park wearing heals? As we discussed his proposal plans, I recommended Devin arrive super early for their dinner reservation, which was across from the park. Then, as a way to kill time go on quick walk through the park. Mission accomplished!

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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Photographing a Proposal in Central Park's Shakespeare Garden

Capturing Thomas’s proposal in Central Park’s Shakespeare Garden was a first for the Jonathan Heisler Photography team. This hidden spot is just off of the main loop near the 79th street Central Park West entrance. However, it’s beautiful with all of the woodworking, well manicured gardens, and a quiet setting. For some reason the Shakespeare Garden is not well traffic.

Marvin and Tessa's Central Park Proposal

Photographing Central Park Proposals

This summery Central Park Proposal was so much fun to photograph. I loved capturing the vibrant blue sky above the NYC skyline surrounding Marvin’s emotional proposal to Tessa. As New York City proposal photographers, Trent and I love helping couples plan and photograph the start to the next chapter of their love story.

How Marvin Figured Out Where to Propose in New York City

As NYC proposal photographers, we work hard to make sure that all planning is done discreetly and professionally as far in advance of the proposal day as possible. So, Marvin and I setup a time to talk about when and where to propose in NYC.

When Marvin was deciding on where to propose and telling me about his relationship’s story,, Central Park was high on his list. When proposing most people consider Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Times Square, and the Empire State Building, as some of the most popular spots to pop the question in New York. But what’s most important when choosing a proposal location is the significance a spot has within your relationship.

For Marvin and Tessa, Manhattan’s Central Park was and is there special spot. Hernshead Rocks, near Ladies Pavillion on Central Park’s West Side would be the exact spot in the park.

Proposal Photography is more than just capturing the big ask

When planning to photograph Marvin and Tessa’s proposal, Marvin mentioned they are taking salsa dance lessons. So, post proposal we took a bunch of fun engagement style posed photos. And of course, Marvin broke out the dance moves!

Photographer: Trent Campbell

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Lyndon's Central Park NYC Proposal

Congrats to New York City’s newest engaged couple, Lyndon and Alissa!

Planning to propose in New York City? Where in NYC is the best place to propose?

When discussing where Lyndon was going to propose, I showed Lyndon some of my favorite locations in Manhattan. Instantly, Lyndon knew he wanted to propose in Central Park. However, he wasn’t sure where in the park would be best. I suggested the area just after Central Park's Bow Bridge near the iconic Bethesda Fountain, as seen in the above photos.

As a Central Park Proposal Photographer I know where and when iT Is best to propose!

No matter the time of the day, month, or year, Central Park offers a timeless backdrop for proposal or engagement photography. During Winter, a couple can stand in the middle of a quiet Bow Bridge looking over an elegant sheet of ice covering The Lake. In the summer, Central Park offers an escape from the concrete jungle with its shaded walking paths and deep green foliage creating amazing dramatic lighting. Central Park’s different moods, views, and looks all offer an amazing backdrop for your marriage proposal photos.

Setting the mood - Hiring a musician for your proposal

Lyndon really knocked it out of the park by also hiring a guitarist to learn and then play Alissa’s favorite song. Grant, the guitarist, played as the couple walked towards the cove to checkout the view. Lyndon hugged Alissa and then dropped down to one knee.

Guitarist: Grant Swift

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Central Park Bow Bridge Proposal - Hector and Janet

Congrats to New York City’s newest engaged couple, Hector and Janet!

Visiting New York City to Propose

Neither Hector or Janet had ever been to NYC before, but they both knew New York City was going to be a trip they’d never forget. Several weeks before the couple arrived in Manhattan from their home in San Diego, California, Hector inquired about our proposal photography service. Hector loved the photos we had photographed of previous secret marriage proposals across New York City; Central park, Long Island City, Hudson Yards.

When discussing how he was going to propose and where, I had showed him some of my favorite locations. Eventually, we settles on the area just after the Bow Bridge in Central Park near the iconic Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge.

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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