Photographing a Late December Family Session

One of my favorite places to photograph family sessions in Central Park is the Model Boat Sailing Pond

As a NYC family photographer, I have a lot of different options as to where I can photograph and when. When choosing a location for family photos I always like to pick a place that is convenient for you, provides different looks to your photo session, and has good lighting for that time of the day.

My top 5 tips for a successful family photo session with children:

• Snacks - Snacks are a great mood booster for little kids. Sometimes all it takes is some sugar to turn a frown upside. And other times, snacks act as a good-ole-fashioned bribe.

• Toys. I love having toys on photoshoots because the best thing a kid can do is play, and just be a kid. Not all of our photos have to be posed “look here and smile” type photos. Candids make the best photos!

• Relax - There’s instagram and then there’s reality. Not every photo will be perfect.

• Time of day - Think about when your child/children are the most attentive

• Don’t rush - Let’s take our time.

Adam's Fall Foliage Family Session in Central Park

Family Photos make the best Holiday gifts.

If you’re visiting New York City during the fall and you are looking for the longest lasting holiday gift with meaning, consider family photos. Central Park in the fall is so rich with color and energy as the city transitions in to the holiday season. As a professional family photographer I love capture family photos during this time of the year.

Tourists Can Take Family Photos In Central Park Too!

Central Park Is Not Just for New York Families - Visiting New York City is the perfect time to have your family photographed by a professional family photographer.

Picture this. It’s the weekend after Thanksgiving, you’re visiting New York City for the first time ever, you only have 3 days left in New York, and there’s still fall foliage in Central Park. For Jacqui, a Central Park family photo session was the one Christmas gift no NYC retailer could offer. Photos are simply the best souvenir.

My favorite place for family photos in Central Park on the East Side is around the Model Sailboat Pond.

As a NYC family photographer, I have a lot of different options as to where I can photograph and when. When choosing a location for family photos I always like to pick a place that is convenient, and provides different looks to our photo session. Today’s session, was at the Model Sailboat Pond.

Alex and Becca's Central Park Model Boat Pond Proposal

Hiring a Secret Proposal Photographer In NYC

After 3 years of dating, Alex had made the decision to solidify his relationship with Becca. Alex reached out to Jonathan Heisler Photography, New York City’s most experienced proposal photographer, to help plan and later photograph his proposal. Upon approaching us to photograph the moment, Alex was certain on how, where, and when he would propose to Becca.

To start their morning off, they’d walk through the Central Park Conservatory just like they do every weekend when they are together in Manhattan. Then, they’d make their way down to the Central Park Model Boat Pond to meet Becca’s sister for brunch.

Proposing in Central Park is a picture perfect New York moment.

Alex and I discussed all of the benefits of proposing first thing in the morning. To start, the lighting is amazing for photographs. Next, once you ask the big question you have the whole day to celebrate; grab brunch with friends and family, spend the day together, or go somewhere. On today’s proposal, Alex had invited both his family and Becca’s family to Central Park to discreetly watch as he proposed, and to later celebrate.

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Central Park Proposal - Patrick and Maggie

Congrats on your engagement Patrick and Maggie!

A “picture perfect quintessential New York City Fall proposal” is how I’d describe photographing Patrick’s proposal to Maggie in Central Park. Patrick was confident in knowing where and how he’d propose. Choosing Central Park’s Model Boat Pond first thing in the morning on a Saturday was ideal for lighting, foliage, and limited crowds.

Proposing in central park during the fall is one of the perfect places to propose in nyc

Just on time Patrick and Maggie approached the pond like we discussed. Maggie didn’t suspect a thing. They took in the views and watched the sailboats whisk around the pond. Then, Patrick got down on one knee and it was clear Maggie was in shock.

As a proposal photographer with years of experience, i still get excited every time i photograph a proposal. Photographing each proposal feels like a new and unique experience.

Post proposal, their family and friends rushed in for hugs and a proper champagne celebration. Once emotions settled, I photographed a mini-engagement style shoot with the newly engaged couple around the pond. We switched up the look by dressing down (jackets off).