Jersey City Headshot Photos - Ryan

Tips for posing headshot photos

Finding a headshot photographer can be tough and becoming comfortable in front of the camera can be even tougher. When photographing headshots (or “portraits”, call it what you want) I keep it casual, relaxed, and open. Meaning, there’s no awkward posing and no uncomfortable moments of silence with a big camera pointing at you. When taking your photo I like to ask you questions about yourself, and what it is you like to do. If you think about the fun and happy things, you’ll relax and forget your being photographed. If you feel good, you’re guaranteed to look good.

Pier 25 Hudson River Park Secret Marriage Proposal

Finding the best spot to propose in New York City

I love finding unique places to photograph surprise proposals throughout NYC, especially in Lower Manhattan and along the waterfront of the Hudson River Park. There’s so much cool architecture in this part of the city and endless amazing views! Moynawk chose Pier 25 in Hudson River Park for his propsal for those exact reasons, and it was the perfect location for NYC summer proposal photos!

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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Ben and Jenn's Brooklyn Bridge Park Sunset Proposal

Why Brooklyn Bridge Park is the perfect place to propose NYC

Brooklyn Bridge Park offers magnificent views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, the World Trade Center, and a glimpse of the Empire State Building. This iconic NYC destination is a top destination for tourists and locals alike for obvious reasons. So, why choose DUMBO’s Brooklyn Bridge Park for your proposal? Simply put, your photos will have NYC in them.

Photographing a DUMBO Brooklyn Bridge Park Proposal

DUMBO and the area around the Brooklyn Bridge Park facing West is a great option for a sunset proposal and photography session. The lighting in DUMBO provides a ton of spots and angles to photograph as the warm sun sets. This part of Brooklyn has so much character in the look and feel of the buildings, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the park that your photos will be guaranteed unique.

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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Keegan and Maggie's Central Park Engagement Session

Planning your Central Park engagement session

New York City is a city of a million possibilities. Selecting the right spot for your engagement session can be overwhelming. However, I always recommend selecting a destination that has meaning, either for your relationship or for the moment. For New Yorkers, I always recommend selecting a place with meaning; i.e. “We always go to Central Park every Sunday morning to sit on the same bench with a coffee”. And for those visiting from out of town, I suggest a place that is iconic NYC; Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge.

Fun Facts About New York City’s Central Park

The park is now managed by the Central Park Conservancy, an organization that was formed in 1980 by a group of private citizens. The Conservancy works with the city to maintain the natural features of the park and also organizes various cultural events throughout the year. Their work is on constantly on display everywhere you look, as garden hedges are perfectly manicured, lawns religiously mowed, and park benches cleaned.

Central Park’s popularity has continued to grow over time and it is now one of the most-visited sites in New York City, attracting more than 35 million visitors a year.

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 Ryan's Surprise Central Park Proposal

Proposing in Central Park in the middle of the day

Central Park offers so many different looks and opportunities for a marriage proposal. Having a professional proposal photographer plan and capture your special moment within the park is a really nice touch. Finding the right spot in Central Park really depends on the time of day (lighting), what’s special to you both, and the seasons. A summer proposal in the middle of the day creates some challenges with lighting. However, working together we can overcome those challenges.

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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Slade's NYC Proposal at The Edge

The Proposal Plan: As far as Amanda knew, the plan was to checkout the amazing views of NYC atop Hudson Yards The Edge. Slade chose to propose at The Edge for it’s unobstructed views of Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and any which way you could see.

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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