NYC ENGAGEMENT and WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
You've been thinking about getting engaged, married, or eloping in NYC? Cool, let's dish all the best tips and tricks from this NYC Wedding Photographer. NYC is an expansive city, with lots to offer from city hall elopements to beautiful large rooftop garden venues.
If you're looking to propose in NYC this blog should give you some rad ideas for popping the big question and giving your boo beautiful candid moments in New York. With breathtaking views, there are so many locations to choose from.
There are tons of photographers in New York — that said, using someone that has been in and out of NYC their whole life gives you a little different perspective. No matter how low key or high key your wedding day is make sure you book professional wedding photography — it is one thing you could totally regret.
New York proposals can be so epic or totally laid back. It's easy for photo and video creatives to hide in NYC — there are cameras everywhere. Here's our top 3 in New York:
1) Top of the Rock
One of the best places to propose in NYC — it's an iconic location with epic views. You must must must bring a photographer!
2) Times Square
Times Square is one of the perfect locations for a casual, unexpected proposal. Go low key and don't care about the crowds, you'll feel like you're in your own little bubble the second a knee drops.
3) Bow Bridge
One of the most iconic Central Park locations, this is the perfect spot for a sunrise proposal followed by brunch with friends.
4) Empire State Building
There's nothing like an Empire State Building proposal — choose the top of the building or just outside. Either way, there's nothing quite as iconic.
Where to Propose in New York
As NYC engagement photographers, we love the typical engagement photo locations listed below. That said we have a ton of more exclusive options up our sleeves that we share with our clients. You can't go wrong with any of these locations for your engagement photos, or even for your wedding photos.
1) New York Public Library
The exterior of the NY Public Library is such a gorgeous step back in history. Walk around the property and the neighborhood for iconic NYC engagement photos.
2) Central Park
No matter where you go inside Central Park you can blend city and nature, or focus on either or. The perfect location for diverse NYC engagement photos, it's one of our favorite locations for engagement sessions.
3) Brooklyn Bridge Park
If you're looking for that iconic Brooklyn Bridge look, head straight to Brooklyn Bridge park.
4) Roaming around NYC Neighborhoods
If you're looking for something really personal, just roam around your neighborhood or even the restaurant where you had your first date. There's nothing like just seeing where the moment takes you.
Top NYC Engagement Photo Locations
Go easy and be flex! That is easily my favorite and best advice with planning for a NYC engagement session or proposal. If you're hoping to have those perfect empty cityscapes, make sure to go early and on a weekday (avoiding any holidays!). Sunrise is definitely a perfect time to avoid the crowds.
Plan a route that won't kill ya! NYC is a lot of walking — make sure your route gives you a few breaks, both for water and for a bathroom. Public bathrooms can be tricky, so finding cafes along the way where you can grab a drink + a potty break is essential.
Don't fret if it rains. Weather can be totally unpredictable in NYC. But honestly, a stormy, rainy session is perfect and unique. Not many folks have raining NYC engagement photos!
Tips from an NYC Engagement Photographer
With so many event spaces in NYC, we LOVE these three probably the most — there are tons of venues in New York City, but these three NYC venues touch upon how varied venues can be.
1) Manhattan: Top of the Rock
A classic NYC wedding venue, the perfect spot for an intimate or micro wedding in NYC. Overlooking incredible city views, this is easily one of the most iconic NYC wedding venues.
2) Brooklyn: The Wythe
Easily one of my favorite hotels in Brooklyn, the Wythe offers a few environments for weddings small and big. Overlooking Manhattan with floor-to-ceiling wall-to-wall windows your getting ready pictures will be epic.
3) Long Island City: The Foundry
Long Island City has long become a popular location — with expansive views of the city, the Foundry is one of the top NYC wedding venues in LIC.
4) Pier 60
Pier Sixty is one of our favorite locations. Get married right on Chelsea Piers, enjoy a boat ride around the harbor before your ceremony with just your boo or your boo and your favorite people.
5) Midtown Loft + Terrace
Ah, an iconic midtown roof top wedding venue! Can NYC wedding venues get any better? This location has been transformed into a garden oasis by many florists for weddings — it's a versatile, epic space that allows you to show your guests the best NYC has to offer.
Favorite NYC Wedding Venues
1) City Hall
One of the most iconic places in the world to elope, NYC City Hall is a favorite location NYC elopements. Wander around the neighborhood for photos after, snag a cab to your favorite restaurant. Easy peasy.
2) Central Park
Central Park offers tons of little intimate locations to elope with just you and your love, or your closest friends.
3) Top of the Rock
One of our favorite locations for everything — Top of the Rock offers iconic views of NYC from their rooftop venue.
4) Saint Ann's Warehouse
If you're looking for something a little more casual, this brick building offers low key, casual elopements in NYC.
