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Location: The Met Cloisters & Fort Tryon Park, Upper Manhattan, NYC Mary and Austin didn’t want another Brooklyn Bridge session where they’d be posing around tourists. They wanted something different – authentic medieval architecture, quieter surroundings, and photos that captured how they actually are together. The Cloisters and Fort Tryon Park delivered: stone archways from […]

Looking for a James Ward Mansion wedding photographer in Westfield, NJ? I’m Alex Kaplan, and I’ve been photographing weddings at the James Ward Mansion and throughout Northern New Jersey for over 30 years. This historic Westfield venue is one of my favorites to shoot – that spiral staircase, the ballroom architecture, the natural light. If […]

Chart House Weehawken remains one of my favorite locations for proposal photography in the New York metro area. This waterfront venue delivers exactly what couples planning a proposal want: unobstructed Manhattan skyline views, a private rooftop setting, and that classic NYC backdrop that makes engagement photos instantly recognizable. As a Weehawken engagement photographer who’s captured […]

Ramsey Country Club wedding photography is always something special, and Dana and William’s fall celebration was no exception. These two embodied classic elegance — they wanted timeless portraits and a celebration focused on family and friends. As a Northern New Jersey wedding photographer with over 30 years of experience, I’ve photographed weddings all across the […]

When this groom reached out about planning his surprise proposal, he knew exactly what he wanted: a romantic garden setting with classical architecture, lush flowers, and complete privacy for the big moment. After discussing several venues throughout Bergen County and Essex County, Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair emerged as the perfect choice. As […]

Some moments don’t need perfect weather — just the right person and a little rain. When I think about the most memorable moments I’ve captured as a Hoboken proposal photographer, this drizzle-soaked Pier 13 proposal instantly comes to mind. There’s something incredibly romantic about a surprise proposal in the rain, and this couple’s story proves […]

Some proposals feel like they’re straight out of a movie. The giant illuminated MARRY ME letters. The bed of red roses. The golden-hour light slipping through fall leaves. And most importantly—the genuine surprise you can’t stage, no matter how perfectly everything else is planned. This fall garden proposal had all of that. As a Northern […]

I knew this one would be good the moment I saw the gazebo. The Views at Mount Fuji in Hillburn, NY has that rare mix of tranquil gardens, Japanese architecture, and a skyline of trees that makes everything feel cinematic. On an overcast winter afternoon—thin cloud cover that softened skin tones and made her pink […]

There’s something about a New York City rooftop that feels like the world pauses for a second. The skyline, the air, the space above everything — it’s the kind of environment where big moments just make sense. For this surprise proposal, the groom-to-be planned everything with intention: red and white roses, a quiet rooftop with […]