Surprise Proposal Central Park Zach + Kate

Surprise proposals are some of my favorite sessions for two reasons.

  1. I love working with the individual who is going to propose to come up with a plan that will ensure they are able to capture everything they want during the session but also help them flesh out back up plans as mother nature is unpredictable.

  2. The surprise factor! I always sit at these sessions with butterflies in my stomach and nerves as I wait for the proposal to happen.

Each proposal is so unique and special and I am honored to be apart of them. This one was no different as Zach had the most detailed, yet secretive plan to propose to Kate. Zach and Kate were visiting New York from the west coast. New York is a special city for them as they have spent many trips exploring each section of the big apple. Kate thought this trip was to go to see a show with her mother, nothing out of the ordinary. Little did she know that Zach had a bigger surprise.

Central Park is a favorite spot for the couple. Zach informed Kate that prior to dinner and a show with her mom he wanted to walk through the park since it was autumn and the trees had finally just changed. Both Zach and Kate love to be “present” when they travel so a peaceful walk through the park was perfect.

Bow Bridge would be the spot for this proposal, nestled in the heart of the park among stunning autumn colored trees. After the big moment, Kate, of course, said yes! We explored the city and found adorable spots to capture and express their love through photographs.

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