Jack's Thanksgiving Central Park, NYC Proposal

Asking a Central Park Proposal Photographer where to propose

This Thanksgiving we all had a lot to be thankful for. For Jack, he was thankful for his family and most importantly his girlfriend, now fiancee. Jack knew he wanted to propose on their trip to New York City. However, he needed some helping picking a place to propose without a crowd. Proposing in Central Park meant finding somewhere private and not generic, meaning we wanted to capture parts of the New York City skyline for context. Ladies Pavillion on the West Side is fantastic place to propose and have your moment photographed by a professional photographer.

Where to propose in Central Park for a beautiful moment and for the best proposal photos

The best place to propose in Central Park is Ladies Pavilion on the West Side. It’s only short trip in to the park from Manhattan’s West Side and you’ll be transported to another place. We really like photographing proposal at Ladies Pavillion for the following reasons:

• You’ll have bits of the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop to your moment.

• You’re surrounded by water.

• It’s not terribly crowded because it’s off the beaten path.

How to convince them to go to the park?

• Get a coffee and pastry outside of the park, and then walk the park

• Watch the sunset

• Meet friends at X location

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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Photographing Dave's Secret Proposal at NYC Central Park’s Ladies Pavilion

Trying to pick the perfect fall day in New York City is an elusive task. “Will it rain?” or “Will it be super windy and cold” are the two big questions we are often asked when helping plan fall proposals. For David’s proposal at Ladies Pavillion on the West Side of Central Park, NYC these two questions were real factors as the day arrived. The temperature had dropped and that very morning it was drizzling, when the forecast mentioned no rain. I assured David the weather was going to improve, and it did.

I’m so glad he chose us to photograph his special moment. Our years of planning and experience photographing proposals all throughout New York City really came together. Photographing proposals in New York City during the fall is such a treat.

Where to propose on the West Side of Central Park?

The best place to propose in Central Park on the West side is Ladies Pavilion. Here you’ll take a short trip in to the park from Manhattan’s West Side and you’ll be transported to another place. We really like photographing proposal at Ladies Pavillion for the following reasons:

• You’ll have bits of the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop to your moment.

• You’re surrounded by water.

• It’s not terribly crowded because it’s off the beaten path.

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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Max and Abby's Central Park New York City Proposal

New York City is the perfect getaway no matter where you are from. Even native New Yorkers living outside of the city limits (Long Island, Westchester or the Hudson Valley) will plan staycations in NYC. So, it’s no wonder why people travel from far and wide to visit New York City for just a weekend, and there’s no better time to visit New York than in early fall.

For Max and Abby, of Miami Florida, this was the perfect weekend to visit NYC. The leaves were mid-foliage and the temperature had yet to drop. This weekend’s getaway trip was going to be a memorable one.

Propose first thing in morning so you can enjoy the day!

We love photographing surprise proposals all throughout New York City, and getting to meet new people over and over again. Max and Abby’s proposal was emotional, passionate, and surely genuine. As I photographed their moment, I quickly looked around to see a crowd cheering, and even some women wiping back tears. Photographing proposals in NYC is such a rush.

When helping Max plan his proposal I suggested proposing first thing in the morning for the following reasons:

• You won’t be nervous all day leading up to the moment!

• The morning light makes for great photos!

• You’ll have the whole day to celebrate.

Where to propose in central park?

As a proposal photographer, I’ve photographed countless moments all throughout New York. I always recommend picking a place that offers the following:

• Intimate and private setting - Find somewhere off the beaten path. Even in New York City, it’s possible! (Ladies Pavilion, Just after the Bow Bridge, or by the Gapstow Bridge)

• Somewhere with meaning - For some couples, the routine and normalcy of a typical Sunday morning is what they’re looking for because it has meaning. Last week, we photographed a proposal in Central Park at a couple’s usual Sunday morning bench where they drink coffee and play with their dog.

• Go for a view! - The Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Long Island City Gantry Plaza, The Edge in Hudson Yards, and Williamsburg, all offer amazing views of the city, which make a perfect backdrop to your 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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Photographing Emma and Thomas’s Secret Twilight Proposal around Central Park’s Ladies Pavilion

Photographing Emma and Thomas’s marriage proposal was one of the most perfectly timed proposals I’ve photographed in awhile. The couple had been dating for 7 years, and although Emma was expecting Thomas to propose, she had no clue Thomas was going to propose tonight.

Thomas couldn’t have chosen a more perfect evening to pop the big question, as this late October evening felt more like an early September day. I’m so glad I was chosen as their proposal photographer to document their moment in Central Park. Both of their reactions were so genuine, and their connection with one another so apparent.

Proposing in Central Park, NYC at the Ladies Pavilion

The best place to propose at sunset is Ladies Pavilion on Central Park’s West Side. Here you’ll take a short trip in and out of the park from Manhattan’s West Side, you’ll have bits of the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop to your moment, and water from the boat lake surrounding you.

Tips about working with a Proposal Photographer at Dusk

For tonight’s proposal I was chasing daylight from start to finish. Luckily, Thomas arrived right on time (No what, matter we always come prepared with a small flash). On tonight’s secret proposal, I still had some daylight to work with as the couple approached and I did not need to use flash, so the element of surprise remained. Once Thomas got down on one knee and popped the question I used my flash to light the moment. Later, for our mini-engagement session with the posed photos I used flash.

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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