Been Working R-overtime Lately

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The official vehicle of Jonathan Heisler Photography makes its debut in Virginia.

Lately, I've just been trying to find stuff to photograph and work to, well, work on. The Corona Virus epidemic has decimated the event photography industry, just like other industries. While in Roanoke, Virginia I’ve been updating my website, puppy raising our future service dog Ruby, and planning for the return of business post-Corona Virus. I’ve also been working on my 1992 Land Rover Defender 110 pictured here. This is the truck’s first time venturing around these parts. It's been a blast!

How to volunteer as a photographer

"Do something good. Find a way to be productive." is what I tell people when they say things are "just very slow right now".

With my downtime, between jobs and under quarantine, I am helping raise future service dog Ruby for America's VetDogs - Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. Ruby has taught me a whole variety of new skills, and not just how to raise a dog. Skills such as how to be more patient and never being afraid to ask for help. Raising a future service dog can require a lot of patience, it certainly requires some time, and it definitely requires a great community of other raisers who are always willing to help.

As an individual I am volunteering my time to care for and train Ruby, and as a professional photographer, I am volunteering my photography to create countless photographs. My work will be used in the organization’s marketing and advertising pieces. However, most importantly Ruby will go on to help a veteran.

Long Island Architecture & Interior Photographer | Douglaston Manor

Recent architecture and interior photography assignment of a just completed home in Queens, NY. This project was documented and stylized for long time client, Kevin Wolfe Architecture. Most of the the homes I photograph for Kevin are located in the historical part of Douglaston Manor. This home, while not in the historic district, still holds the same traditional, simple, and always well thought out design Kevin is known for.

I love photographing individual parts of a home and capturing each space’s mood. On this assignment, the focus of the home was the kitchen. The homeowner’s son is a professional chef and when he comes back to his mom’s home in Queens, entertaining and spending time together always occurs in the kitchen.

Prior our photoshoot, I removed some clutter off of the counter tops and I cleaned the surfaces. I staged a few simple props like the flowers and lemons to add both color and depth. The yellow of the lemons and the flowers multi-colors brought a subtle touch to this otherwise white kitchen.

At the end of our shoot, Harley, the homeowners dog was eager to jump in. He 100% brought some life to this kitchen.

Joey + Marissa | Upper East Side Proposal NYC

Congrats to New York City’s newest engaged couple, Joey and Marisa!

With the craziness of the Corona Virus going on we were restricted as to where Joey could propose. Not all place would allow a photographer in to their establishment and not all places (restaurants, hotels, venues) could guarantee they’d even be open. Instead, we chose Marissa’s parents beautiful apartment on the Upper East Side for their secret marriage proposal.

I arrived 30 minutes early to photograph detail photos of Joey’s decorations.

As an experienced NYC Proposal Photographer, I appreciate photographing every proposal because each proposal is unique.

Right on time the apartment door opened. Marissa was shocked. Joey led her down the rose and candy lined path. Without any hesitation, and not even in the heart shaped spot he intended to propose in, Marisa said “YES!”

Brooklyn Bridge Park Secret Marriage Proposal | Adam and Genna

The Brooklyn Bridge is a great Place for any couple, especially for a proposal.

The Brooklyn Bridge park in DUMBO is one of my favorite locations in New York City. From here you have an unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline and the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. No wonder Adam chose this spot to propose to Lauren. Congrats!