New York City, and Brooklyn in particular, provide several locations that will create a stunning backdrop for your elopement or engagement photography session. You can choose a gorgeous, intimate spot to honor your relationship. The following guide highlights some especially scenic areas to consider when popping the question, or for elopement pictures.

The Perfect Brooklyn Backdrop for Engagement Photography

1. Brooklyn Bridge Park

Whether you’ve already gotten married at the courthouse or want to celebrate your recent engagement, you can highlight your new chapter with photos by the Brooklyn Bridge. No matter the time of year, Brooklyn Bridge Park's waterfront settings offer magnificent views of the bridge and NYC skyline. Pier 1 and the lawns of Empire Fulton Ferry offer exquisite angles of the bridge’s breathtaking architecture. If you’re seeking an earthier theme, head to Pier 4 Beach, where sand, stone, and water will bring texture and color to your photos.  

2. Prospect Park

Spread across 585 acres, Prospect Park is lush with natural wonders. Lakeside, a 26-acre area with beautiful panoramas of Prospect Park Lake, is an ideal setting for wintry elopement or engagement photography sessions. With ice skating, curling and hockey at the LeFrak Center, this spot is especially gorgeous after a snowfall. The boat house at Prospect Park, and it's nearby bridge, is very pretty and photogenic in the winter. If you’re planning photos for the warmer months, there will still be plenty of recreational activities to capture the spirit of a bustling city park. Rollerblading, biking, and boating are all popular during this time.

3. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Vibrant foliage is on display throughout the year at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. In the winter months, snowdrops and winter berries appear in all their splendor. As the temperatures climb, daffodils, magnolias and cherry blossoms bloom through the spring. Summer welcomes a bold blend of colorful flowers, including roses, peonies, poppies, and azaleas. By fall, the Japanese maple trees dazzle with the orange and amber colors of autumn. 

No matter what you have in mind for your elopement or engagement photography session, Karen Wise Photography is your source for beautiful images captured in the NYC area. This talented photographer serves Brooklyn, Manhattan, and NYC and has had her work featured on Good Morning America. Explore her portfolio online, or call (917) 539-9908 to book a session.