NYC proposal photographer

An Evening Proposal at Gapstow Bridge - Central Park, NYC

When describing our style of photography I often use the words “timeless”, “photojournalism”, and “classic”. As secret marriage proposal photographers, we understand your proposal is not a photoshoot or a full on engagement session. We are simply capturing your proposal as it happens and the moments that follow. What’s unique about photographing a proposal is how real the emotion is and how wide of a spectrum the emotions are. Having photographed well over 2,500 NYC Proposals we’ve seen tears of joy, laughter, and excitement with every moment.

Gapstow Bridge in Central Park has it’s special times of the day. For tonight’s NYC proposal, this location in Central Park shined bright as the sun set. The plaza hotel and the Gapstow Bridge served as the perfect backdrops.

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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Nick's Surprise Proposal at Central Park's Gapstow Bridge

Gapstow Bridge is one of the busiest spots in all of Central Park because it’s at the southern tip of the park near the Plaza Hotel, a popular tourist destination. However, there are certain times of the day and week where this iconic spot can be all yours. For Nick’s mid-day proposal on a Friday, the park was all theirs.

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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Jeremy's Surprise Engagement atop Outlook Hill on Governors Island

Photographing a surprise proposal on Governors Island is memorable experience Unlike many parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island city where there are tourists everywhere, Governors Island is quiet. Why? Because a ferry is the only way to get to Governors Island and that keeps people away. The views on the island are well worth a quick ferry ride, especially if this is where you are going to propose.

Here are a few tips to make sure your secret NYC marriage proposal on Governors Island is captured perfectly by your professional photographer or friend:

  1. Plan ahead: Work with a professional proposal photographer to iron out of the the logistics of the proposal in advance. This includes deciding on the exact location, time of day, ferry times, and any special requests or details you would like captured.

  2. Be discreet: It's important to blend in. We are just another tourists admiring the sites of NYC!

  3. Capture the emotion: The moment is way more than just a photo of someone on their knee.

  4. Have fun: Engagements are a happy and exciting occasion, so don't forget to enjoy the 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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Ibrahim's NYC Harbor Yacht Proposal

Finding a truly unique location for your proposal can be difficult in the city that has it all, and has 9 million people around you. Nothing is more grand, more private, more intimate, and more unforgettably unique / special than proposing on a private sailboat / yacht at sunset with the New York City skyline immediately behind you. Ibrahim’s proposal one evening after work this past July was special.

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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Thomas's Surprise Pier 45 Manhattan Proposal

Pier 45 on Manhattan’s West side is just West of the quintessential West Village. It’s views are unique compared to the other NYC piers, as it’s slightly more North than Pier 25 (another favorite location), but it has no restaurants on it’s West End. This West Side Pier has a perfect unobstructed view facing South (World Trade Center) and North (Empire State Building and Hudson Yards).

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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Colin's Pier 46 Manhattan Proposal

Pier 46 on Manhattan’s West Village is right next to the West Village. It’s views are unique compared to other NYC piers, as it’s slightly more North than Pier 25, it has no restaurants on it’s West End, and it has unobstructed views facing North (Empire State Building and Hudson Yards). It’s more open and less busy than Pier 45.

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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