Proposal

Photographing Anthony's Brooklyn Bridge Proposal

“Iconic” is the word we use to describe proposing on the Brooklyn Bridge. When Anthony reached out for helping planning his mid-October secret morning proposal we knew his morning proposal was going to be beautiful. Proposing to that special someone on the Brooklyn Bridge, connecting Manhattan to Brooklyn, with the NYC Skyline behind you is so romantic. It captures New York City so well.

Whether you are visiting New York or are a native, this proposal location is just breath taking. It’s one of the best places to propose in New York City. The photos we can capture on the Brooklyn Bridge and then in DUMBO go well beyond just photographing the proposal moment.

Proposing on the Brooklyn Bridge in the morning with the New York City skyline behind you is one of my favorite places to photograph a secret marriage proposal. Here’s why:

  • The city is not busy in the morning! You’ll have unobstructed views on the Brooklyn Bridge without people staring or walking in to your photos. It’s way more intimate.

  • New York City Skyline and an icon - In all of your photos you’ll have the NYC Skyline behind you and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

  • Light is amazing. We can capture even, soft, and warm lighting.

  • Celebrate Away! - The early bird catches the worm. You’ll have the whole day to celebrate.

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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John's and Mary's Lincoln Center Proposal | Secret NYC Proposal Photographer

John and Mary's Lincoln Center Proposal was a quintessential New York City proposal. When you combine a great couple and an iconic venue, you’re going to capture amazing photos. It’s a recipe for success. Photographing moments like this is why I love photographing in NYC.

How we planned to photograph John’s Lincoln Center Marriage Proposal

John reached out several weeks before his proposal with a plan. His plan was to take Mary to see a show at Lincoln Center, on Manhattan’s West Side. Then, on the way to the entrance of Lincoln Center he’d stop in front of the fountains and ask her to marry him. Next, like all proposals we photograph, the second biggest question at hand remained, “what if rains?”.

The weather looked good all week and then the morning of John’s proposal rain entered the forecast. However, the forecast did not just call for rain throughout the day or just in the evening. The rain was scheduled for precisely 1 hour before and 1 hour after John’s proposal, with the chance of light rain during.

What if it rains during my marriage proposal?

Our plan was to proceed anyways, and if it was raining they’d either walk with an umbrella or John would propose under the building’s overhang, safe from the rain. In the end, the rain stopped for a perfect 30 minutes. Enough time for John to propose to Mary, and for us to capture several post proposal, amazingly beautiful posed photos of New York City’s newest engaged couple.

Photographer: Trent Campbell

Jonathan Heisler Photography is comprised of New York City photographers specializing in photographing private NYC proposals, as well as engagement session and weddings.

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Old Westbury Gardens Proposal Photographer | Nick and Susanna

Proposing on Long Island at Old Westbury Gardens

Transport yourself to another time or perhaps another world, and back again. Old Westbury Gardens, situated just 30 minutes from the heart of Manhattan, is a sliver of what Long Island in the 1920’ was all about; over the top homes and magnificent grounds. Today, the property remains just as beautiful and serves as an escape from the modern world.

As a professional photographer, specializing in photographing proposals and engagements, I’m always asked “Where should I propose”. If you’re on Long Island, I first recommend a place with meaning and then, I recommend a place that is beautiful, intimate and relaxing. For Nick and Susanna, of Queens, NY, the gardens provided it all for their special moment.

Nick perfectly chose a mid October Friday morning knowing the weather would be cool and the garden grounds wouldn’t be busy. Since the grounds were not busy, Nick chose to propose in front of the main home on the big lawn, the most popular spot on the grounds.

How to have your Long Island proposal professionally photographed at Old Westbury Gardens

To start, you’ll need to obtain a permit from Old Westbury Gardens to have the moment professionally photographed. PURCHASE YOUR PROPOSAL PERMIT HERE. The staff at Old Westbury Gardens strictly enforces professional photographers photographing there. They will stop your photographer mid-proposal and ruin him/her from photographing your moment.

Next, think about the time of day you’d like to propose and where on their grounds you’d like to propose. Generally speaking, the most popular places will be the busiest. Although, one perk of hiring a professional photographing with the permit is the garden will provide an assistant close areas off for us. Meaning, people will not be in our photos.

Jonathan Heisler is a Long Island-New York City photographer who specializes in photographing private proposals, as well as engagement session and weddings.

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Photographing Carlos and Sabrina's Central Park New York City Proposal

I did not think “New York City Proposal Photographer” was a job option. As a professional photographer in nyc, it is.

What makes each and every proposal assignment unique are the couples, their stories, and how they decide to start the next chapter of their journey together. Sure, each proposal is kind of the same, as it’s always someone getting down on one knee to ask “will you marry me?”. However, all of the moments leading up to that single moment and how they design their proposal is genuinely unique. With every inquiry and every proposal we photograph, we learn so much about about our couples and their stories. It’s what we love about being NYC Proposal Photographers.

Photographing Carlos’s Secret Central Park Proposal

The plan was to go to Central Park for a private picnic with all of the fixings; blanket, wine glasses, picnic basket, food, and one another. The execution was just that and more.

From afar I photographed Carlos and Sabrina entering the area we discussed. The opened their blanket and setup their picnic. Sabrina reached in to the basket for one last item and discovered a hand written card Carlos wrote. As Sabrina read the card Carlos dropped down to one knee behind her. Sabrina looked up from the card and there Carlos was with a ring.

Jonathan Heisler is a New York City photographer who specializes in photographing private NYC proposals, as well as engagement session and weddings.

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Hampton and Anne-Marie's NYC Brooklyn Rooftop Proposal

It’s no surprise New York is one of the top destinations to propose. Couples travel thousands of miles to make their special moment that much more special. From the iconic Brooklyn Bridge to the peaceful serenity of Central Park to the dazzling lights of Times Square, New York City is truly the most romantic city in the world. It makes our job as NYC Proposal Photographers amazing and easy.

A private nyc rooftop proposal, Amazing.

To date, we’ve photographed hundreds of proposals all throughout New York City, Long Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey. However, one of our favorite types of proposals to photograph is a rooftop proposal. For Hampton, there was no better location to propose than the rooftop of his Williamsburg, Brooklyn apartment terrace with its unobstructed views of all of Manhattan.

How to pick where to propose in NYC?

I always recommend the best place to propose as the one with meaning and significance. For Hampton, besides his awesome view of NYC, his apartment was where the two of them spend the most time together. It’s where they unwind after a long day of work, it’s where they make dinner together, and it’s where they shared their first apartment together.

Secret proposal Photographer, 007.

As a secret proposal photographer, I often don’t actually have to hide. In New York City, every resident and every tourist walks around with a camera. I’m just another guy. However, for a rooftop proposal the element of surprise can be hard, but there are exceptions. Often, I use this cover, “I’m with the building’s marketing team photographing the view. Just ignore me” or I just hide behind furniture.

Jonathan Heisler is a New York City photographer who specializes in photographing private NYC rooftop proposals, as well as engagement session and weddings.

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