I’ve said this many times and I’ll say it again. There are several defining moments in one’s life and when your boyfriend drops down on one knee to propose… well… that is one of them. I am so privileged to witness and document so many of these. I guess I’m somewhat of an expert and photographing proposals is no easy task. It happens extremely fast so you need to be in the right place at the right time to be able to capture the right moments.

As for Joe and Christine’s proposal, Joe contacted me several months ago asking me to photograph his planned proposal to Christine at Grand Central Station. They both love Beaux-Arts architecture and have a genuine appreciation for things that represent “Old New York”. Grand Central Terminal perfectly captures all these elements.  The added “hustle and bustle” feel of everyone going about their way, minding their own business and trying to get to their destinations was the perfect backdrop.

Unbeknownst to Joe and myself, as I’ve never seen it happen at such a busy place,  when Joe dropped to one knee and proposed to Christine, the crowd started slowing down and eventually came to a stand still. Even the customers at the Apple Store from the 2nd floor balcony as well as their employees were leaning over the ledge trying to catch a glimpse to see what was happening. As Joe finished his proposal the audience broke out in cheer, applauded and congratulated them both and then went on their merry ways again.  What a moment to cherish and thanks for having me there! Congrats to Christine & Joe and I hope to see you both soon when the wedding plans are in order. Here are a few of my favorites.

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This may have been one of the most unique ideas that I’ve come across in terms of marriage proposals. The idea is based on a mock courtroom trial secretly geared towards Christina who is currently interning and studying to be a lawyer. Due to the sensitive nature of our country’s court system, you are generally not allowed to bring any recording equipment into the rooms so I needed to get a judge ordered injunction in order to have access to the courtroom with my camera gear.

The mock trial was based on a civil case with Christina acting as a sworn-in witness. I was on hand as a news photojournalist for the WSJ. The judge (which I was not allowed to photograph) would instruct Christina to get sworn in and take a seat on the witness stand. After some questions from the counsel, she was handed a letter to read. Little did she know that the letter was from her boyfriend Anthony proclaiming his love for her. At this point, Anthony entered the courtroom from the main entrance to watch her finish reading the letter. Christina didn’t realize that Anthony was standing there until she finished reading the letter and looked up. She noticed Anthony was right there and couldn’t believe her eyes. The rest is ….. well at this point … was up to Anthony. Congrats you two! Thanks for having me be a part of these memorable moments. Below is your montage.

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Christina and Anthony outside of the New Jersey courthouse after the marriage proposal. Anthony’s surprise wedding and marriage proposal to Christina in a Mock Courtroom Trial.

The ring. She said Yes! The actual proposal. Anthony’s surprise wedding and marriage proposal to Christina in a Mock Courtroom Trial.

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