Zack couldn’t have chosen a more perfect evening to pop the big question, as this late summer evening felt more like an early September day; soft lighting and a cool breeze. I’m so glad I was chosen as their proposal photographer to document a real NYC moment in Central Park. Both of their reactions were so genuine, and having family there to celebrate the moment made everything so much more special.
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 to 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.
working with a Proposal Photographer at sunset
For tonight’s proposal we timed the moment with the sunset. Zack arrived right on time (No what, matter we always come prepared with a small flash). On tonight’s secret proposal, I still had plenty of daylight to work with as the couple approached and I did not need to use flash, so the element of surprise remained. Once Zack got down on one knee and popped the question I was snapping away.
Jonathan Heisler Photography is comprised of New York City photographers specializing in photographing private NYC proposals, as well as engagement sessions and weddings.
