Geoff's Central Park Proposal | NYC Proposal Photographer

Just past the Bow Bridge is the best place to propose in Central Park, NY.

Photographing proposals in Central Park is such a contrast from our typical hustle and bustle proposals throughout NYC; rooftops, venues, private apartments, hotels, and restaurants. Hidden just past the famous Bow Bridge is a spot down a short path. Often, tourists and city dwellers alike will stop on the main path to take in the view of the Dakota, but they oddly enough don’t walk the extra 50 feet down the path. What I like about photographing proposals here is how private, intimate, and beautiful it is.

The Plan: The couple was walking through Central Park, from the East Side to the West Side, for dinner.

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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Anthony's DUMBO Work Week Proposal

Photographing a midweek and A middle of the day proposal in New York City has its benefits.

Proposing in the middle of the workweek in NYC has so many benefits. To start, the crowds are almost absent compared to the weekends. Proposing in the middle of the day has some challenges primarily if you’re looking to have your moment photographed by a professional photographer. The lighting isn’t always the best, but we can work with you to select an ideal location.

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DUMBO and the area around the Brooklyn Bridge Park facing West is a great option for a midday proposal and photography session. To start, the view of Manhattan and the New York City skyline provides real context to where you are. Next the lighting in DUMBO provides a ton n of spots to work around the strong high sun. Lastly, there’s so much character in the look and feel of this part of NYC that your photos will be guaranteed unique.

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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Celebrating Google's WAYMO in NYC

Event Photography Tells A Story

New York City is the most densely populated city in the country, with bustling avenues, unconventional roads, complex intersections, even more complex drivers, and constantly changing traffic parterns. Google’s self driving division, WAYMO, designed their driver interface to handle these types of complex and dynamic activities that define city driving. The vehicles, which are manually operated by autonomous specialists at all times, aim to scale self driving cars by learning.

As a NYC Event Photographer it is my job to capture the purpose of the event, the energy of the room, and the details that made the event memorable.

Tonight’s event celebrated the end of six months of successfully testing WAYMO in NYC. Several individuals from the NYC Department of Transportation were in attendance, transportation experts, and the Mayor, Eric Adams. When photographing events I always photograph event signage with branding, guests mingling, and guest having a great time (laughing, smile, speaking with their hands)

Client: Waymo

Venue: Bowery Hotel

Brooklyn STEAM Center x WAYMO - Autonomous Vehicles in NYC

The Brooklyn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Center is New York City's first public school program to be co-located within a business environment. The center is nestled within the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a 1,000,000 square-foot property which provides students with access to over 400 businesses and a 300-acre industrial park as an additional feature of their learning environment. Scholars attend the STEAM center in a shared instructional model exposing them to all different types of businesses.

Today, WAYMO, Google’s self driving car division showed the students their self driving Jaguar SUV and explained how autonomous driving is being researched, engineered, and implemented in the real world. The students asked great questions about the technology behind the car to different potential benefits of autonomous vehicles vs self driven cars. Considering many New Yorkers do not own a car, let alone have their driver's license the students asked great questions.

Photographing School Education Photos

Whether you are launching a rebranding effort, designing marketing materials, highlighting a program, or beginning a national ad campaign, I can help you take your imagery to the next level with world-class photography. It’s easy to photograph students with blank stares of boredom on their faces. It’s another to capture photos of students engaged, actively learning, and excited. Waiting for the perfect moment when student giggles, smirks, raises his or her hand, and speaks with emphasis is what I look for as a professional education photographer.

Sam's Private NYC Proposal

Where to propose in NYC with a rooftop view of Manhattan?

If you’re looking to propose without a crowd and have an unobstructed view, a rooftop proposal is the way to go. Your options include reserving The Edge in Hudson Yards or The Empire State Building, all of which we have captured, or you could talk to one of the many hotels throughout the city. Just ask us where is the best rooftop to propose!

The Proposal Plan: Sam and Eli were going to brunch on the rooftop of the William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg Brooklyn.

Venue: The William Vale Hotel - Williamsburg Brooklyn

How we plan and photograph surprise proposals.

We aways make sure to arrive 30 minutes early to ensure we are there before you! We also require a point of contact from the venue or rooftop be present. Most importantly you need to supply us with the point of contact’s information in advance.

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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Capturing Justin's Pier 17 Secret Marriage Proposal

Rainy Day Surprise Proposal at Pier 17 with Views of the Brooklyn Bridge

Even when rain clouds roll in, the magic of a marriage proposal doesn’t fade—it just becomes more memorable. As a NYC proposal photographer, I’ve learned that sometimes weather adds emotion, atmosphere, and drama—in the best ways possible. Like when Justin braved a grey morning and chose to pop the question at Pier 17, watching the Brooklyn Bridge stand strong in the misty background.

Why Pier 17 Is a Great Proposal Location (Even in the Rain)

• Unobstructed, Dramatic Views of the Brooklyn Bridge – One of Pier 17’s biggest advantages is its open sightlines to the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge’s silhouette becomes even more striking against overcast skies, creating a mood that’s cinematic and unforgettable.

• Public but Not Overrun – Pier 17’s rooftop is open to the public, yet it tends to avoid the heavy foot traffic of classic tourist-heavy spots. That means more freedom to move, find the best angles, and less worry about interruptions.

• Urban Setting + Weather Drama – Rain can soften harsh city edges (literally!), reflect lights, pour texture into photos. When paired with city architecture + iconic landmarks, you get a beautifully moody palette that feels unique.

• Flexibility & Romance in Imperfect Moments – Choosing to hold the proposal despite gloomy weather shows authenticity, risk, boldness… all great ingredients for emotional storytelling. Plus, sometimes guests or passersby are fewer, which can give the moment more intimacy.

Capturing Justin + Erin’s Proposal: Weather, Tension, Joy

I monitored the weather all week leading up to the proposal date. It wasn’t improving—in fact, forecasts predicted increasing clouds and possible rain. Justin considered alternate locations, but something about Pier 17 felt right: the view, the plan, the idea of choosing what matters over perfect conditions.

On the morning itself, clouds hung low, a fine drizzle hovered in the air, and visibility softened. We embraced it. We used reflections, ambient light, and the muted tones of the sky to frame the proposal. When Justin got down on one knee, the Brooklyn Bridge faded into mist as a quiet, powerful witness.

Even after she said yes, the rain didn’t stop the celebration—it became part of it. We walked the rooftop; we captured moments of joy under umbrellas; we let the surroundings tell the story. The result: photos that feel moody, real, and emotionally rich.

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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