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Engagements, Portraits, Tips

Central Park Engagement Photo Shoot – Lester & Nick

July 19, 2022 No Comments
Two men standing in front of tree with white flowers from a Central Park engagement photo shoot

It has been a busy few months. It seems like New York City is back in business, at least in terms of people wanting their photo taken. One of my most memorable sessions this year is the Central Park engagement photo shoot of Lester and Nick. I have all the behind-the-scenes details of their portrait […]

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Engagements, Portraits

Shakespeare Garden Engagement Photos – Wendy & Joe

May 24, 2022 No Comments
Shakespeare Garden engagement photos of a couple playing guitar in the garden

Did you know there is a (somewhat) secret garden located in the heart of Central Park? No, not the Conservatory Garden found at 105th Street and Fifth Avenue. I’m talking about the Shakespeare Garden found just behind the Delacorte Theater near 81st Street. For those unfamiliar, this tiny lot of land is almost always in […]

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Engagements, Portraits, Tips

Shakespeare Garden Engagement Photos

February 25, 2020 No Comments
Couple cuddling in Central Park for Shakespeare Garden engagement photos

I don’t know about you, but I am sick of the cold weather we’ve been having here in New York. Logically, I know it’s February and I should get over myself, but I am ready for spring to be here. In celebration of the warmth that is soon to come (eventually), I am sharing with […]

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Don’t Shoot Your Engagement Portrait in Central Park

March 29, 2016 No Comments
Couple at the Bethesda Fountain for an article on Central Park engagement shoot tips by NYC engagement photographer, Kelly Williams

Central Park is a landmark.  A beautiful oasis in the middle of a concrete jungle.  It is not, however, where you should shoot your engagement portrait.

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NYC Engagement Shoot Ideas

May 5, 2015 No Comments
Woman hugging man in Central Park for an article on NYC engagement shoot ideas

Engagement shoot season is in full gear, and the question always arises, ‘where should I have my engagement shoot?’ The answer should always be a place personal to you as a couple – perhaps a spot in the city that is important to you both, like the location of your first date. If you are […]

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Portraits, Proposals

A Central Park Carriage Ride Proposal

April 8, 2015 No Comments
Brandon asks his girlfriend to marry him during a Central Park carriage ride, by NYC wedding photojournalist, Kelly Williams

I was so thrilled to be part of Brandon’s Central Park carriage ride proposal to his girlfriend, Miranda.  The planning between Brandon and I had been in the works for weeks, and I am pleased to say that it went off without a hitch. Ready for the details? Read on in today’s blog post!

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Julia & Jason’s Central Park Engagement Session

September 12, 2014 No Comments
Man with daffodil in mouth next to woman during a Central Park engagement session

In celebration of their wedding tomorrow, I wanted to share with you photos from Julia and Jason’s Central Park engagement session.  I can’t believe the big day almost here!  It seems like just yesterday we were meeting for the first time in a coffee shop on the upper west side.  Enjoy the photos, and I’ll […]

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A Central Park and Hudson Hotel Engagement Shoot

July 8, 2014 No Comments
Couple at end of pool table during a Hudson Hotel engagement shoot

New York City is chock full of choices: fun things to do, eat, and visit.  Rani and Will, like most New Yorkers, love this town and couldn’t decide on locations for engagement session.  Why choose, I asked?  Let’s visit them all.  And so I bring you images from their Central Park and Hudson Hotel engagement […]

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Central Park Save-the-Date Photos

July 2, 2013 No Comments
Central Park save-the-date photos of couple sitting on rock with two dogs holding sign

It’s the smart couple that plans ahead for friends and family from out of town who will be attending their wedding.  A ‘save-the-date’ card lets everyone know the where and when for your upcoming nuptials.  So why not combine your engagement session with a save-the date shoot?  That’s just what Missy and Edward did with […]

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Urvi & Chinmay’s Central Park Engagement Shoot

December 21, 2012 No Comments
Couple walking past lake with NYC skyline in background during a Central Park engagement shoot

Urvi and Chinmay are having a traditional wedding in India, but I was lucky enough to photograph them for their Central Park engagement shoot.  It was a lovely day, and that ended up being a full tour of the park. Let’s start our Central Park adventure, shall we?

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NYC wedding photojournalist and family portrait photographer, Kelly Williams

Hi there! I am a NYC-based, 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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