Dom's Radio City Music Hall Secret Proposal

New York, New York! During the holiday season there is no other place to be than New York City! The city offers so many different places to get that iconic Christmas look and feel; Rockefeller Christmas tree, Radio City Music Hall, Bryant Park Christmas shops, Central Park. While the city is very crowded during this time of the year, there are ways to capture big moments like a secret marriage proposal and make it look more intimate than it is. The big Christmas decorations off of 5th Ave near Radio City are a great festive alternative to the Rockefeller Christmas tree, and yet close enough to the tree where we can go there for post proposal photos.

When you think of New York City and Christmas, you instantly think of the world famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. While this is a magical and festive place, it’s also one of the most densely populated and crowded places in NYC during the holiday season. Our team has captured countless picture perfect secret proposals at the tree before leveraging our experience at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season.

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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Photographing Mitchell's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Proposal

When you think of New York City and Christmas, you instantly think of the world famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. While this is a magical and festive place, it’s also one of the most densely populated and crowded places in NYC during the holiday season. Our team has captured countless picture perfect secret proposals at the tree before leveraging our experience at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season.

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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Vincent's Central Park Oak Bridge Secret Proposal

Finding a private and intimate place to propose in NYC is a tricky task, especially during the holiday season. The key to success is finding a controlled environment, somewhere where we can control the crowds and somewhere just off the beaten path. The gazebo just after the Oak Bridge and just before the ramble as the perfect spot for Vincent’s secret NYC proposal in Central Park.

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 Central Park Proposal at Gapstow Bridge

NYC during the holiday season is so much more than just Christmas trees, twinkly lights, and dense crowds. For a photographer, the late afternoon offers some of the best lighting of the year; warm, soft, and even is what photographers are always searching for. On today’s Central Park secret proposal at Gapstow Bridge, all of the boxes to a perfect surprise proposal were checked!

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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Proposing at The Edge Hudson Yards NYC

How to HIRe A PROPOSAL proposal PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE EDGE

Planning this unique proposal location requires some coordination and planning. First, you have to purchase a ticket to guarantee your time slot is available (a must during the holidays). We’ll purchase our ticket for 15 minutes before you. This will guarantee we are in the spot and ready to go before you arrive to the top of The Edge. Once you’re up top, on The Edge, you’re allowed to stay there for an unlimited amount of time. There is no time limit.

FINDING THE BEST SPOT TO PROPOSE atop the Edge CAN BE CHALLENGING! Here is hoW we CHOOSE A SPOT.

Proposing in the morning not only makes for great photos because the lighting is great, but no crowds. It also means an amazing full day of celebrating. The best spot at The Edge is on the eastern side with the Empire State Building behind you. While most people congregate at the point or on the souther side facing the World Trade Center our favorite side is the eastern side of The Edge because you’ll have an iconic view of the Empire State Building

When is the best time of the day to propose at The Edge NYC?

From opening to closing, and from public to private we have captured countless proposals at New York City’s newest Icon, The Edge at Hudson Yards. In my experience the best time to propose here is in the morning, it has great soft lighting and it’s just less crowded. While we have captured wildly beautiful photos up here during sunset, sunset is also the most popular time to go to the Edge. It will be crowded.

Why should i propose at the edge versus Empire State building or top of the rock? Well the Edge has:

- Unobstructed views- Floor to sky glass walls, verses a waist high concrete wall at Empire State Building. 

- Full view of the city - With the Empire State Building and Rockefeller in the background. If you’re on the icon, how can you photograph it?

- Larger observation deck - It’s just not as crowded at The Edge, as it’s a large observation deck with plenty of space.

Some of our favorite proposal photos from The Edge NYC

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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Eli and Alexandra NYC City Hall Wedding

Simplicity and authenticity are the best two words to describe Eli and Alexandra. Capturing their happiness, authenticity, and eagerness to marry one another, their best friend, was really exciting. As a seasoned wedding photographer, with thousands of weddings under my belt, their city hall wedding in the heart of NYC was special. It was nice that there was no big catering hall, big cake, and a complicated dress to cloud the focus of the day.

Instead of detail shots consisting of uber expensive watches and shoes, the details of their day were the little things; their call number for the wedding paperwork, the pen Alexandra gave Eli, their wedding rings, and Eli’s UVA binder where they first met.

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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