One of my favorite things to photograph are proposals! I love the surprise, the emotions, the nervous jitters beforehand. Photographing surprise marriage proposals in NYC is kind of part photo ninja, part spy, part wedding photographer. It’s so much fun to be in on the secret and it’s always the best when the proposee says yes!
Paco and Alyssa came up from Texas to explore NYC for a fun weekend getaway and Paco knew he was going to propose at sunset on the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront. I love this spot at sunset and it didn’t disappoint on this evening. The weather all day had been threatening rain, it was even sprinkling when I got off the subway. However, as I made my way down to Brooklyn Bridge Park for the surprise proposal, the clouds started to clear up and I knew we were going to have some amazing golden hour light! The added bonus of getting in just after some questionable weather? On what would normally be a packed boardwalk, Paco and Alyssa had the place almost to themselves! It was perfection.
And while I may never wear fancy heels myself, Alyssa’s hot pink shoes were amazing for photos! I ALWAYS love a bright pop of color!
She said yes!
After the surprise NYC proposal, we headed around Brooklyn Bridge Park for photos and then up into Dumbo for a bit of street art and the famous Washington Street shot with the Manhattan Bridge.
Congrats Paco and Alyssa! Thanks so much for inviting me to capture your NYC proposal!
