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Sunday, August 19, 2012

A Central Park Proposal :: Engagement Photography

Proposals are another one of my faves to photograph - the emotions are so pure and raw, and the portraits that follow always seem to require little posing.  This cute couple flew in from Kansas City, and it was their first trip to New York.  Though a bit nervous at first - he was looking around to see where I was hiding, it turned out into a super fun session with lots of laughs.  We talked about the best New York City pizza and burger joints as I put on my best tour guide hat showing them places I love in Central Park. 

From their session:

Thursday, October 27, 2011

A Sweet Surprise Proposal :: Brooklyn Engagement Photography

I've been photographing lots and lots lately, and I have a huge backlog of posts to make.  One of them, a sweet surprise proposal took place last Sunday at the Garden of the River Cafe.  Technically for this, I was supposed to be incognito, but the challenge was that garden area was somewhat intimate and quiet.  Luckily, I met a very cute couple from Madrid who chatted with me, so I wouldnt stand out while I snapped pics (their pic is at the end of this post).  We had a lovely conversation about pizza and med school while I snapped away. 

Proposals are always v special because the emotions are completely raw - pure happiness + lots of light!  In chronological order:

Friday, June 03, 2011

A Promenade Proposal (Brooklyn, NY) :: Engagement Photography

My first instructions last night were "be on the further end and hiding."  Because proposals require so much effort and planning, it can be a bit stressful photographing because there's a limited amount of time to capture expression and a risk of having your view obstructed.  

Last night's proposal on the Brooklyn promenade was quick and fun - there was a professional ukelele player who nonchalantly walked up to the couple and started playing two songs - "You are the Sunshine of My life" and "Over the Rainbow." In the third photo, he is the man sitting alone wearing sunglasses.  The weather couldnt have been more perfect in the city!