Love stories are made up of countless beautiful moments, but some stand out as truly extraordinary. I recently had the privilege of being part of one such moment when Casey reached out to me to document his marriage proposal to his girlfriend, Emily. As a engagement and wedding photographer, being entrusted with capturing such a deeply personal and intimate moment was both an honor and a thrilling experience.

The Scene for Casey and Emily:

As dusk settled over Battery Park, the air was filled with a sense of anticipation. Casey and Emily arrived at the Lily Pond, where he got down on one knee, professing his love and asking Emily to be his forever. The raw emotions, the joy on Emily’s face, and the stunning backdrop of the city created a cinematic scene that I was privileged to document.

From the initial surprise on Emily’s face to the joyful tears that followed, every moment was a treasure to capture. The soft glow of the city lights reflected in the pond, adding a magical touch to the atmosphere. The love and connection between Casey and Emily were palpable, creating a series of images that would tell their unique love story.

After the proposal, we took advantage of the picturesque surroundings for an impromptu engagement photoshoot. The laughter, the stolen glances, and the shared excitement were seamlessly woven into the narrative of their love. I very much look forward to capturing Casey and Emily’s wedding day.

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I had an amazing evening with Nicky Hilton and her fiance James Rothschild at the Brazil Foundation Gala. Congrats on their engagement. Here is the engagement pictures I took of them.

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Rachel and Sampath will be getting married this coming weekend in Carmel, CA. Here is our NYC engagement session photoshoot. We shot this exclusively at night to get that intimate feel. Like it was straight out of the movies. Such an amazing time. We have a treat this time.

The bride herself will be guest blogging about their engagement shoot experience. But before Rachel and Sampath chime in, here are my favorites and their montage! Enjoy!

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My San Francisco couple, Alina and Jared came to visit me in NYC for part I of their engagement session. We started the day in the Meat Packing district which included Chelsea Market and the Highline. Then we ended the evening in Brooklyn’s Dumbo as Alina and Jared wanted to end the session by lighting a Thai wishing lantern and setting it free into the night sky. A funny thing happened when Jared lit the lantern, it exploded into a large inferno and in fear of being whisked off to jail, we had to sadly extinguish the fire by stomping on the lantern. At least it made for a good laugh! Can’t wait to see what happens in our next session in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Heading over to DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park.

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