Matt’s Hudson Yards Vessel Proposal

Congrats, Matt and Abigail!

This was my first time visiting New York City’s newest neighborhood, Hudson Yards and seeing the Vessel. So, it was certainly my first time photographing a proposal at the Vessel. Matt and I scoped out the area a few weeks prior, just as the area opened to the public, which was super cool! We discussed where he’d enter, how he was going to propose, and why they were going all the way to the West Side.

Proposing in Hudson Yards at the Vessel, a first.

I arrived an hour early and checked out the area. I texted Matt a few photos of the current scene and to assure him I was in position.

Matt and Abigail arrived, and Matt asked a passerby for a photo, but no one agreed to take a photo (CRAZY!?!?). Matt slowly started to tell Abigail about their first date, why he cared about her, and what she meant to him. Then, he got down on one knee. A crowed gathered and cheered!

Hudson Yards proposal photographer, i’ll add that to my resume

The big moment was a success. Once emotions settled, I spent some time with the couple photographing them with the Vessel in the background. Then, we walked right on to the High Line, which runs by Hudson Yards, for additional photos to provide several different looks/styles to their photos.

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LSAT TestMasters Class

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“Engagement” and “active participation” are the two most popular buzzwords I hear when photographing higher education and corporate work. These two factors do not just make an image or a shoot successful, but they make an advertising campaign successful as well. Images like the one above convey messages of caring, excitement, energy, and connection. Great images both effectively and efficiently convey so much, so quickly.

Capturing for Test Masters of California presented me with a lot of creative freedoms, but it also presented me with several big challenges. These challenges included a short window of scheduled shooting time, a limited ability to stylize scenes, a live class I could not interrupt, and poor lighting. Upon request, I received a detailed shot list and broke each goal in to a scheduled time frame.

Kiro + Rebecca Washington Square Park Proposal

Kiro reached out to me in late March with his plan to propose to Rebecca in June. “There’s going to be a sketch artist, and rose petals, and a pianist… and it’ll be in Washington Square Park.. and while her friend gets her to sit down for a sketch, I’ll be setting up the proposal scene behind them.”

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It was a vision alright, and it sounded like a dream, a dream I suggested Kiro simplify. “How are you going to ensure she sits for the sketch artist?” I asked. And he agreed with me. Most New Yorkers would not sit down for a sketch artist. That’s a NYC tourist thing. But, Kiro was adamant about his vision and he ensured me Rebecca’s friend would make it happen.

The day arrived. As Rebecca and her friend entered Washington Square Park, “on their way to a friend’s birthday party”, a sketch artist offered a free sketch session. After some convincing, Rebecca and her friend sat down. Rebecca thought the artist was sketching the two of them. Instead, she was finishing a pre-made sketch of Kiro proposing to Rebecca. The artist just needed a final look of Rebecca to complete the photo.

As a photographer this washington square park proposal is one of the most memorable nyc proposals I have photographed

Behind Rebecca was Kiro, friends, and family laying out a rose filled walkway lined with photos and candles. The crowds started to gather. After 10 minutes, the sketch artist revealed her sketch to Rebecca. She was confused until she turned around. She was in shock.

Rebecca slowly walked down the rose petal walkway picking up and reading the notes Kiro had written. The pianist played, the crowed snapped photos and cheered. Rebecca met Kiro just at the fountains edge. He asked the big question.

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Videography: ProperPix

Pianist: Mikhail Romanov

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Ingmar Bar Mitzvah | Port Washington, NY Photographer

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Thank you, Ingmar, for having us photograph your Bar Mitzvah!

Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs have become larger-than-life parties. However, for Ingmar, family was all he wanted. As a Long Island Bar Mitzvah photographer, we have photographed some pretty over-the-top celebrations. No matter the size of the mitzvah, our photos focus on family, friends, and capturing the celebration.

Long Island, NY Bar Mitzvah Photographers with experience

As a Jewish photographer who is a bar mitzvah, I know what the key elements of a Bar Mitzvah day are from firsthand experience. I know how hard the bat or bar mitzvah man/woman has worked to get to that point, and how big a moment it is in their life.

Photographing the details, the key moments (if allowed), the celebration, and most importantly family is what makes Jonathan Heisler Photograph the best bar mitzvah / bat mitzvah photographers.

Location: Port Washington Jewish Center and the Port Washington Yacht Club

Vendor: Asher Laub on electric violin

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