Surprise Marriage Proposal in Greenwich Village
Surprise proposals don’t leave room for error, so planning and flexibility are key. For this one in Greenwich Village, my client Hemant gave me two possible locations to scout just before the shoot. I did a quick on-the-ground check and chose the second spot—a quiet residential loop with picturesque buildings and minimal foot traffic. The shoot began casually, with me trailing them through a series of pre-planned stops for dinner and cocktails, keeping things low-key to preserve the surprise. When they finally reached the proposal spot, everything was perfectly timed—and she was completely surprised! Afterwards we took some posed couples photos throughout the the beautiful Village area as the sun was setting around us.
If you’re planning a proposal, having an experienced photographer involved from the start makes a huge difference. I help clients not just capture the moment, but plan for lighting, crowd control, angles, and timing—so you can focus on the ask, and I’ll make sure the moment looks as good as it feels.
Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):
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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a variety of lenses, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!