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Engagements, Portraits, Proposals, Tips

How to Produce a Movie-Themed Surprise Proposal

September 19, 2023 No Comments
Woman on one knee showing engagement ring to another woman during Riverside Park surprise proposal

If rom coms are your first love, then you will be giving two thumbs up to today’s blog post.  Michelle wanted to ask her girlfriend, Alex, to marry her in a unique, yet personalized fashion.  How better to propose, she surmised, then to recreate her beloved’s favorite movie scene.?  Read on to find out how […]

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A Brooklyn Heights Surprise Proposal

August 15, 2023 No Comments
Couple looking at engagement ring on woman's finger behind purple flowers during a Brooklyn Heights surprise proposal

In this week’s blog post, I will be sharing with you photos from a Brooklyn Heights surprise proposal.  Meg and Joe’s romantic milestone started off at Brooklyn Bridge Park and ended with some lovely photos among the neighborhood brownstones.  So, let’s take a trip to Brooklyn and find out if Meg said ‘Yes!’   (Spoiler alert: […]

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Brooklyn Bridge Park Rainy Day Photo Locations

July 11, 2023 No Comments
Woman with hands covering her face in shock in front of man holding engagement ring box for an article on Brooklyn Bridge Park rainy day photo locations

If rain is in the forecast for your photo shoot and you were planning on going to any local New York City park, then you are pretty much out of luck.  On a recent surprise proposal in Brooklyn Bridge Park, I was facing this same situation and had to come up with some quick solutions. […]

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New York Public Library Proposal Tips

June 20, 2023 No Comments
Woman in red dress about to cry in front of man wearing grey jacket on one knee holding book during New York Public Library proposal

For all you starry-eyed readers out there, the headquarters of the New York Public Library is undoubtedly the dream location for your surprise proposal.  The beautiful architectural details of this Fifth Avenue building are simply swoon worthy and the perfect background for popping the question.  From indoor and outdoor library locations, to where to go […]

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The Best Places to Propose in Central Park

May 23, 2023 No Comments
Man holding woman's hands and holding box with engagement ring for an article on the best places to propose in Central Park

New York City is chock-full of magical places to stage a marriage proposal.  While the Empire State Building is probably number one on the list of locations, Central Park will no doubt rank a close second.  No matter how public or private you want it to be when you pop the question, Central Park has […]

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Gapstow Bridge Surprise Proposal in Central Park

March 21, 2023 No Comments
Man kissing woman on the cheek during a Central Park surprise proposal

There are lots of locations within Central Park to ask your beloved to marry you.  As a photographer, where would I suggest you go?  Well look no further than Gapstow Bridge, located at the very southern edge of the park beside the Central Park Pond.  In today’s blog post, I will be sharing all the […]

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How to Propose in Brooklyn Bridge Park

December 27, 2022 No Comments
Couple with champagne bottle spewing bubbles in front of Manhattan Bridge for an article on how to propose in Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of the busiest parks in New York City.  Second only to Central Park in popularity, it has also become a trendy spot in which to declare your undying love.  But where should you go in the park to pop the question?  To assist any such lost paramours, today’s blog post […]

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How to Relax in Front of the Camera

August 9, 2022 2 Comments
Bride and groom walking out of ceremony for an article on how to relax in front of the camera

In my opinion the world can be split into two groups: people who enjoy being photographed, and those who don’t. I am solidly in the latter group. I know how the camera can make you nervous, and in today’s blog post, I have a few basic tips for how to relax in front of the […]

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Portraits, Proposals

A Proposal on Top of the Empire State Building

July 7, 2020 No Comments
Man on one knee holding ring making a proposal on top of the Empire State Building

Sigh. So just as we start to open New York City, the rest of the country falls prey to Covid-19. I’ve been a bit wistful for my old life this week, so I am sharing my final photo shoot before the ‘great unpleasantness’ began. These are photos from Zdravko’s proposal on top of the Empire […]

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A Surprise Proposal on Central Park Lake

April 28, 2020 No Comments
Three girls watching man propose to woman in boat at a surprise proposal on Central Park Lake

It feels like we have been stuck in quarantine for years. I don’t know about you all, but I am starting to suffer from just a bit of cabin fever. This has not been a week of bountiful productivity (though if you hop over to my Facebook page, you can check out all the crafting […]

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My name is Kelly Williams, and
I am a documentary-style wedding, event, and portrait photographer. I love telling the story of someone’s love, life, and happiness in one frame.
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I currently reside in New York City and am available for events and portraits in the area until
December 10, 2023.
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Starting January 1, 2024 I will be living in
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