Proposal Photographer

Jacob's Lower Manhattan Pier 17 Proposal

Photographing this secret rooftop proposal was a real unique nyc moment

What makes Pier 17 rooftop in Lower Manhattan, NYC unique is, it’s free to access and open to the public. If you’re looking to guarantee your own closed off area and decorate the space, then I’d highly recommend working with The Greens Restaurant, as Jacob did for his private proposal.

How to plan a secret proposal?

Jacob worked with Ashley’s friends to make her believe she was going to a brunch.

How to plan your perfect proposal

KISS - Keep It Simple Silly | Don’t over think how you’re going to propose because plans change. When I helped Jacob plan his proposal we chose the rooftop of Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan because the restaurant atop Pier 17, The Greens, had a private outdoor seating area. We coordinated with the restaurant to use their private outdoor seating area and agreed to dine at The Greens restaurant post proposal, where the staff prepared champagne and a charcuterie board.

Choosing to propose on the roof of Pier 17 is a great choice. To start, the views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and Brooklyn are unobstructed. Next, the rooftop is never all that busy.

Decorating his 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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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.

Congrats!

Photographer: Trent Campbell

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

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