Tim's Central Park Model Boat Pond Marriage Proposal

What’s so unique about the Model Boat pond in Central Park is how intimate and quiet this not so hidden NYC gym is. The tourists flock to Bethesda Fountain, the Bow Bridge, and the Gapstow Bridge, but the Model Boat Pond, not so much. Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side this Central Park location is one of my favorite places to capture a surprise marriage proposal.

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The Best Spots for a Secret NYC Christmas Marriage Proposal!

There is something truly magical and festive about New York during the holiday season. The Christmas Trees, the sparkling decorations, the store windows, and the energy of this amazing, hustling, and bustling cite make it the perfect place for a surprise marriage proposal. Below are some of my favorite spots for your NYC Christmas season proposal.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

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.

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Bryant Park Christmas Shops

If it’s hard just to walk at the Rockefeller Christmas tree, it’s going to be impossible to get down on one knee. Bryant Park features its own Christmas tree and countless holiday shops with festive decorations. The spot we choose in Bryant Park for secret marriage proposals tends to be less crowded than other parts, and would feature the Empire State Building in the background of their proposal.

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The Plaza Hotel and Lotte New York Palace

I don’t think anything is more iconic than New York City’s historic Plaza Hotel during the Christmas season. The staff at the Plaza do an amazing job of decorating the lobby, which is open to the public. For Nick’s proposal, we worked with the hotel to close off an area just to the side of the Christmas trees. What’s nice about a Plaza Hotel proposal is you can tell your partner you have a “reservation” at one of their restaurants or bars. This give

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Brooklyn Bridge Park (Night)

Brooklyn Bridge Park offers a unique view of Lower Manhattan with the Brooklyn Bridge, World Trade Center, and the Empire State Building looking North. This area has several iconic restaurants such as The River Cafe and Celestine, which you can leverage for a reason to be there at a set time; I.e. “I have dinner reservations at 8pm. Let’s go to DUMBO at 7pm to checkout the view".”

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6th Avenue Christmas Balls & Lights

(Near Radio City Music Hall) - 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 6th 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.

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Bryant Park Ice Skating Rink

Step 1: Coordinate with the Bryant Park Ice Skating Center to obtain permission. During the holidays, the rink is very busy and a proposal on the ice with the public skating around is strictly prohibited. It would be dangerous and rink officials will stop your proposal. Working with the rink officials will provide you a safe and beautiful moment.

Step 2: Select a time and work with us to photograph the moment.

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Gantry Plaza - Long Island City (Night)

As an experienced professional NYC Proposal Photographer I know where you should propose and where you should not propose at night. Long Island City’s Gantry Plaza State Park is 110% where you should propose, day or night, as it captures the NYC skyline perfectly.

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Nick's Plaza Hotel Christmas Proposal

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CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL AT THE PLAZA IN NYC

I don’t think anything is more iconic than New York City’s historic Plaza Hotel during the Christmas season. The staff at the Plaza do an amazing job of decorating the lobby, which is open to the public. For Nick’s proposal, we worked with the hotel to close off an area just to the side of the Christmas trees.

What’s nice about a Plaza Hotel proposal is you can tell your partner you have a “reservation” at one of their restaurants or bars. This give

Jonathan Heisler Photography is comprised of Professional New York City photographers specializing in photographing private NYC proposals, as well as engagement sessions and weddings.

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Tristan's Morning Proposal at The Edge

Proposing first thing in the morning is the best way to propose in New York City. You’ll avoid the crowds, relieve yourself of the nervousness, and then have the whole day to celebrate. Capturing surprise proposals atop The Edge at Hudson Yards is always memorable for our team of NYC Secret Proposal Photographers. The unobstructed views at The Edge are unimaginable every which way you look.

To propose at The Edge and have your moment photographed by a professional proposal photographer please reach out before you purchase your tickets! We have several recommendations on where up top you should propose and where, but I’ll tell you about that later! Using my experience as a professional NYC Proposal Photographer really pays off when it comes to photographing proposals at The Edge, or anywhere in New York City.

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Tom's Liberty State Park Surprise Marriage Proposal

The views from Liberty State Park, NJ of the NYC skyline are unmatched to those in Brooklyn, Long Island City, or elsewhere. Although the sun is setting behind you, the Manhattan skyline is beautifully wrapped in the sunsets warm glow. The beauty of photographing a surprise proposal at Liberty State Park is the lack of tourists and crowds you see elsewhere.

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NYC Non-Profit Headshot - Joseph

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I’ve photographed literally thousands of professional, editorial, and corporate headshots throughout NYC. While some are in studio, most are captured throughout New York City. The city provides context, character, and real personalization versus a standard colored background. Regardless of who you are, aspiring actor hoping to stand out in a sea of thumbnail images or a business professional wanting to revamp your LinkedIn profile, every success story begins with a powerful headshot.

For many people being photographed is an awkward and dreaded chore that they keep postponing year after year. It’s intimidating and even downright scary. If that sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place! I specialize in helping average people, like you and I, become relaxed and confident in front of the camera. I’ll guide you through the process every step of the way, help you to feel comfortable and show you how to put your best face forward.