New York City Proposal at the East River Park in Manhattan

Belinda and I met when we played varsity volleyball together in high school.  Since then we've kept in touch, seeing each other at different events.  It was a pleasant surprise when her now-fiance, Omar, reached out to me to photograph their proposal. Omar told me that he kept me in mind ever since Belinda once showed him my work and told him that she liked it!  (*^__^*)  

Omar decided to propose at a local park (East River Park) where they used to run together.  This past week has been raining like CRAZY.. so on Christmas eve-eve, Omar and I met up and scoped out the "spot" - mind you...it was raining cats and dogs-- and we were a little worried that on Christmas eve, the big day, it would be raining... but the heavens opened up and the weather was pretty awesome!  It was a perfect moment and the sun even beamed down on Omar and Belinda during the proposal!  It was awesome and I was so glad to capture it as their new york city wedding photographer! Here are some of my favorites from their moment:

New York City Central Park Zoo Proposal

Angel loves animals!  Which is why Gary chose the New York City Central Park Zoo to propose. Gary enlisted his friend Tim, who came from out of town to visit the Central Park Zoo.  Although it was February,  NYC was finally beginning to warm up, and it was a sunny beautiful winter day.  As Gary, Angel and Tim walked into the Zoo, they stopped at the bird section first- Angel spent time enjoying the birds and even fed them!  After they exited the birds section, they were approaching the 'destination' and Tim had to "duck out to use the restroom".  Gary then led Angel to the middle of the Zoo, gave her a hug and began his journey towards the big question.  Giving her a book of "Why I Want to Marry Angel", let her soak it all in, then he bent down on one knee to ask for her hand in marriage.  It was awesome!! I love that even in New York City there are such beautiful havens and spaces for animals and people! I love being a New York City wedding photographer!  Here are some highlights :D