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.

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Photographing Frank's Pier 45 NYC Secret Marriage Proposal

Pier 45 on Manhattan’s West Village is right the West Village. It’s views are unique compared to the 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 South (World Trade Center) and North (Empire State Building and Hudson Yards).

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Photographing Patrick's West Village NYC Proposal

Having photographed hundreds of proposals and engagement sessions throughout New York City, I still think the West Village is one of my favorite locations for a proposal. The look and the feel is quintessential NYC. Most of my proposal requests are for Central Park, The Edge, private rooftops, the Brooklyn waterfront, or a park.

Patrick’s proposal in the West Village was unique and truly timeliness. While Central Park has its great spots, the West Village just offers a totally different look. I think the best time of the day for a West Village proposal is mid-day or in the morning. Make a reservation for brunch nearby, and propose on the way.

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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Jacob and Ashley's West Village Engagement Session

The most asked question: “Where should we take our engagement photos?”

My go to answer is pick a place with meaning and significance to you both. If you spent every Sunday getting to know one another in Central Park, then let’s photograph your NYC Engagement photos in Central Park. Or pick a place that matches your look and feel. For Jacob and Ashley, the West Village and the Meat Packing District checked all of the boxes.

NYC provides so many different looks and feels within a short distance. You can walk in those heels during your engagement session and conquer.

On today’s engagement session, we started off in the Meatpacking District, walked along the High Line, and then wound up in the West Village. We captured the cobblestone streets, great architecture, design, and some of New York City’s most iconic views.

Knowing your couple, allows you to know their style.

Having photographed their surprise proposal last Spring on Pier 17, I had gotten to know Jacob and Ashley’s style; simple and down to earth. We chose the Meatpacking District Manhattan for it’s timeless look, and then we coordinated on outfits. Ashely wanted something that would pop amongst the grays of the city and the grey of the day, and she totally rocked it. Jacob, wanted comfortable, but a little more fun. He also wanted to compliment his fiance. Success!

Brian's West Village Proposal

Proposing not in Central Park, amazing!

When Brian reached out to me to photograph his proposal in the West Village I was kind of surprised. I’ve photographed hundreds of proposals through the city, but never a proposal in the West Village. Engagement sessions in the West Village, yes. Not proposals. Brian assured me he had found the perfect spot to propose, and it would look great in photos too.

He sent me photos of the spot, a map screenshot with “x” marks the spot, and video of him walking from the restaurant, where they’d have brunch prior, to the spot where he’d propose. He 110% found thee spot.

The Proposal Plan: Brian and Courtney would get brunch at The Little Owl in the West Village. Then they would walk one block away towards the Grove Street Garden. There Brian would propose.

Classic West Village Engagement Photos

I’ve photographed a ton of engagement sessions through the West Village over the years, but never a proposal. Most of my proposal requests are for Central Park, The Edge, private rooftops, the Brooklyn waterfront, or a park. Brian’s proposal in the West Village was a first, and it is certainly not the last. It is now one of my favorite places to photograph a proposal in New York City.

Central Park has its great spots, but the West Village just offers a totally different look for both your proposal and your post-proposal mini-session photos.

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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