Secret Proposal Photographer NYC

Photographing Sean's Secret Proposal at The Edge NYC

The Proposal Plan: As far as Megan knew, the plan was to checkout the amazing views of NYC atop Hudson Yards The Edge. Sean had something extra planned.

How to have a professional proposal photographer photograph your secret marriage proposal at The Edge Hudson Yards

To propose at The Edge and have your moment photographed by a professional proposal photographer book your tickets, and have your NYC proposal photographer book his/her tickets before you. That way they are up top before you. I have several recommendations on where up top you should propose and where, but I’ll tell you about that later! Using my experience as a professional NYC Proposal Photographer really pays off when it comes to photographing proposals at The Edge, or anywhere in New York City.

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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Parker's Christmas Proposal in Bryant Park NYC

Parker and I talked about finding the perfect spot for his proposal. We talked about the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, but I knew it would be way too chaotic and busy just two weeks before Christmas. If it’s hard just to walk at the Rockefeller Christmas tree, it’s going to be impossible to get down on one knee. Bryant Park features its own Christmas tree and countless holiday shops with festive decorations. The spot we chose in Bryant Park tends to be less crowded than other parts, and would feature the Empire State Building in the background of their proposal.

How Parker Proposed To Hannah

The Proposal Plan - On their trip to NYC, Hannah and Parker would checkout the Bryant Park Christmas popup shops. After touring the shops and watching the ice skaters Parker would propose.

Proposing in Bryant Park during the holidays

Bryant Park is very busy during the holiday season with both the ice skating rink attracting tourists and the numerous holiday shops. However, there are still some great vantage points for your proposal moment and for photographing beautiful posed photos. If you don’t mind having others around you for your big moment, then let’s photograph your moment in Bryant Park. My experience as a professional New York City Proposal Photographer has given me the confidence and skillset to capture your big moment.

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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Spencer's NYC Proposal at The Edge

The Proposal Plan: Spencer proposed to Hayden on their trip to New York City to kickoff the holiday season! We chose The Edge at Hudson Yards for its unobstructed views of the NYC skyline. The skyline would add context to their moment. Every time I photograph at The Edge, I love it more and more.

Hayden and Spencer arrived to the top of The Edge right on time! Upon seeing them, Spencer and I made eye contact. They walked over and Spencer asked me, “a stranger”, if I could take a photo of them with his iPhone.

I took several photos with Spencer’s iPhone and I offered a few instructions on how to pose. Then, Spencer turned to Hayden, and started to tell her about all of the reasons he loved her. Spencer dropped to one knee and popped the question. Hayden was so shocked, full of emotion, and simply ecstatic!

Proposing at The Edge, NYC Takes Some Planning

You’ll have to buy tickets to visit The Edge at Hudson Yards, and so will your photographer. Many people ask when is the best time to propose at The Edge, and the best answer is mornings or afternoons, just not mid-day The lighting is so good at The Edge, as the light reflects off of the building on to the viewing deck.

To propose at The Edge and have your moment photographed by a professional proposal photographer book your tickets, and have your NYC proposal photographer book his/her tickets before you. That way they are up top before you. I have several recommendations on where up top you should propose and where, but I’ll tell you about that later! Using my experience as a professional NYC Proposal Photographer really pays off when it comes to photographing proposals at The Edge, or anywhere in New York City.


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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Justin's Private SoHo Rooftop Proposal

As a professional NYC Proposal Photographer, I am often asked to photograph secret marriage proposals in some of New York City's most iconic spots; Central Park, Grand Central, The Edge at Hudson Yards. However, every here or there I am asked to photograph a truly unique proposal, a rooftop proposal. On tonight's proposal, Justin proposed on the penthouse deck of the Soho Grand Hotel.

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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Cory's Brooklyn Bridge Park Proposal

Photographing night time proposals in New York City, AKA “The City of Lights”

Cory and Bethan were visiting New York City from Whales for the very first time. Cory planned their trip to the tee with all of the top sites, attractions, and to-dos. As special as this trip was going to be, Cory knew this trip was going to be extra special as he would propose.

His Proposal Plan: The couple was staying in midtown Manhattan and had dinner reservations at The River Cafe at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. They’d UBER to Brooklyn and arrive early to checkout the iconic New York City skyline from Brooklyn. Upon checking out the view Cory would drop down to one knee and propose.

Photographing a nighttime proposal

To quote Kanye West, “All of the lights (all of the lights). (Lights, lights) all of the lights”, and for our nighttime proposals that’s what we are after, light; the city skyline and our flash to light the night. It’s certainly tricky photographing and lighting our night time proposals, and for that very reason we restrict where we photograph proposals after dark. The area around Brooklyn Bridge Park / DUMBO is one of the few areas we will photograph at night.

One of the big downsides of night time proposals is that our post proposal mini-sessions are shorter.

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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Steve and Karen Sunset Proposal at The Edge NYC

Proposing at The Edge is one of the best places to propose in all of New York City

That’s a bold statement. However, if you are proposing in New York City, and no matter if you are from New York or you are just visiting, NYC is a part of your story. And, it should make an appearance in your proposal photos. When hiring a professional proposal photographer to capture your moment, you want there to be context as to where and when you proposed. The Edge provides you unobstructed views of New York City facing South, East, West, and North.

How to plan a surprise proposal at The Edge in Hudson Yards NYC

First, you’ll have to buy tickets to visit The Edge at Hudson Yards, and so will your photographer. Many people ask when is the best time to propose at The Edge, and the best answer is mornings or afternoons, just not mid-day. The lighting is so good at The Edge, as the light reflects off of the building on to the viewing deck and the views face every which way.

To propose at The Edge and have your moment photographed by a professional proposal photographer book your tickets, and have your NYC proposal photographer book his/her tickets for a time slop before you.minutes before you. Please keep in mind, during the holiday season the line to get through security can take as long as 1 hour. Once up top, my favorite spot to capture proposals is facing East with the Empire State Building in the background.

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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