I had the opportunity to photograph not one, but two surprise proposals within a month of each other at the Italian restaurant, Palma, in New York City during the winter. It’s easily become my most frequented vendor since I’m there at least once a year. Both proposers had planned to pop the question to their […]

Couples, NYC Photography

January 9, 2023

Photographing Romantic Proposals at Palma NYC

Winter display in the aperitivo room of Palma NYC.

Photographing a surprise proposal at Tavern on the Green in NYC during the holidays is a truly special and romantic occasion. I always pass by Tavern on the Green when I’m at Central Park but never went inside. The holiday decorations there are such a cozy vibe! As a photographer, it’s always a privilege to […]

Couples, NYC Photography

January 5, 2023

Photographing a Holiday Proposal at Tavern on the Green

Nutcracker themed holiday decorations at Tavern on the Green.

A Central Park proposal in the summer is the epitome of romance in New York City! I had the pleasure of photographing Neil Cato and his (now) fiance, Emily Hamilton when they visited NYC from Texas over the July 4th weekend. Texans seem to love me because I worked with another couple that flew up […]

Couples, Event Photography, NYC Photography

August 13, 2022

Central Park Proposal In The Summer

Neil Cato and Emily Hamilton pose happily together in front of the Bethesda Terrace after their central park proposal.

Out of all the proposals I’ve photographed so far, this West Village rooftop engagement has got to be the most epic view so far! Is there anything better than a New York City sunset with the skyline? The biggest bonus was that both Jordan Zauderer and his (now) fiance, Casey was super photogenic! It’s amazing […]

Couples, NYC Photography

August 2, 2022

West Village Rooftop Engagement

West Village rooftop engagement with the view of downtown Manhattan and the World Trade Center in the background.

The grandest gesture of love with these two! Their surprise proposal was captured during sunset in front of the famous Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn with the epic Lower Manhattan skyline in the background. Prior to D-day, I and the (future) groom did a walkthrough of the location a few days before during a torrential downpour. […]

Couples, Event Photography, NYC Photography

May 26, 2022

Surprise Proposal At Jane’s Carousel Brooklyn

A "marry me" sign at Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn with the lower Manhattan skyline in the background.

I had a full-circle moment photographing a surprise proposal at the Palma restaurant NYC! Back in the summer, I photographed one of my first engagement parties at this popular West Village restaurant. The difference between then and now was that I had gained some more experience under my belt, and the proposal was at night […]

Couples, Event Photography, NYC Photography

March 9, 2022

Surprise Proposal At Palma Restaurant NYC

Flowers and candles adorned the private room for a proposal at Palma restaurant NYC.

Both the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain are some of the most iconic locations in Central Park to do a photoshoot. It’s one of the first spots in New York City I recommend because it’s recognizable. My amazing client and her husband flew in from Dallas, Texas because they wanted to celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary. […]

Couples, Lifestyle Photoshoot, NYC Photography, Portraits

February 6, 2022

Bethesda Terrace and Fountain Winter Photoshoot

A couple looks at each other under the arches of Bethesda Terrace and Fountain in NYC.

A Summer’s Day in Seabright In the middle of moving my life from one apartment to another, I had the opportunity to photograph my former co-worker, Amie, for her bridal shower at the Rum Runner in Seabright, NJ. One of the first motivations to start my own business as an NYC photographer and quit my […]

Couples, Event Photography

December 27, 2021

Photographing A Bridal Shower At The Rum Runner NJ

Exterior of the Rum Runner in Seabright, NJ.

You can’t tell by looking at these pictures, but this was my first real test of using a hot-shoe flash in a non-static environment! I was photographing a friend’s engagement dinner at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn, and since it’s a restaurant, we were indoors with no windows. I can’t speak for all photographers, but […]

Couples, Event Photography, NYC Photography

October 12, 2021

Rule of Thirds Brooklyn Engagement Dinner

"Just engaged" banner framed with balloons in a private room at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn.

Hidden on Cornelia Street in the West Village lies the beautiful Palma restaurant in NYC. The entrance is unassuming, but once you step inside, you’re immediately surrounded by the quaint ambiance of a small Italian villa. Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission if you decide […]

Couples, Event Photography, NYC Photography

August 19, 2021

Palma Restaurant NYC Engagement Dinner

Table decorations of a lit candle and peony's at Palma NYC restaurant.