East Village Engagement Shoot

May 29th, 2012 by Elizabeth Beskin | Share Blog

There is nothing more effective or fun than an engagement shoot to allow a photographer to establish rapport with a couple before their Big Day.  This is where their personality as a couple really shines through.  No time pressure, just the couple, the photographer and assistant – and sometimes, a furry-haired companion.

Alicia and Eric had a picture perfect day for their shoot in the East Village with our photographer David Nicolas.  David enjoyed himself so much that he stayed up late processing the job after a full day of shooting the couple, so he could see how awesome the shots looked. Read the rest of this entry »

Best of 2011: New York City Engagement Photos

March 25th, 2012 by Elizabeth Beskin | Share Blog

Some engagement stories just draw you right in.  Like the one where the smitten boyfriend rents out the entire Rockefeller Center ice skating rink so it’s private when he gets on bended knee.  And the proposal where the entire family is secretly gathered to share in the celebration right after she said yes.  Every engagement scenario is special and unique.  We feel honored when we’re allowed to document the visceral energy that glows from a newly-engaged couple. Read the rest of this entry »

Engagement Moments to Remember and Photograph!

January 11th, 2011 by Beth Baynum | Share Blog

This holiday season, we had the privilege of photographing two marriage proposals, both different in style and circumstance but similar in romanticism.  Men, take note!  Here are two ways to really bowl over your intended.

The men behind these proposals spent hours (and considerable expense) carefully planning their engagement occasion to awe and amaze their beloveds.  Both women were successfully bowled over and both said yes!  Both marriage proposals were planned as part of a New Year holiday trip to New York City each couple had planned.  In both cases, we worked long distance to execute exactly the engagement scenario that each man wanted to create.

One proposal was done outdoors in Central Park.  “Ron’s” fiancé-to-be didn’t even know our photographer was there, because Ron wanted to present the photo as a surprise gift afterwards.  Our photographer found the couple at a pre-determined spot in the park, positioned herself well away from them and had an assistant with her to act as decoy.

We got some beautiful photos, made all the better in their naturalness and spontaneity because the photographer’s presence wasn’t felt.  The couple’s joy and happiness is palpable in their photos!  After the proposal, our photographer rush-processed the shots, chose one to print, and had the framed photo delivered to the couple’s hotel by the next day. Read the rest of this entry »

An Engagement (photo) to Remember

January 13th, 2010 by Beth Baynum | Share Blog

It’s not a request we receive often: could we surreptitiously take pictures of a marriage proposal in Central Park, hiding behind the scenes until after the bended-knee moment?  Of course, that’s something we’re able to do – but not a typical assignment for us.

So began our most recent “unusual” request, from a gentleman named Chase from Virginia.  He was bringing his girlfriend to New York for a few days, and wanted to propose to her in a way that was special and memorable.  The plan was to have lunch at Tavern on the Green, then go for a walk in Central Park, where he would make his proposal.

He wanted a professional photographer to document the engagement so they could share it later with their family and friends.  We arranged for our photographer to wait for him at the restaurant, out of sight, and follow the couple into the park, using a long lens for the photos – paparazzi-style. Read the rest of this entry »