We're Beacon-based Hudson Valley & Catskills wedding + elopement photographers who love to capture natural, authentic moments for all couples in love.
Emily and Jake had a super unique session for their engagement photos at Carl Schurz Park. We love these sunrise engagement photos in New York City. There were hundreds of pigeons that made for a unique backdrop on the upper east side. As the sun rose over the east river, these two were absolutely glowing.

We started the morning off on the promenade. This is one of the most photogenic spots at Carl Schurz park. Plus, early in the morning, there are only joggers and dog walkers out here. It’s the perfect place to get an intimate New York engagement photo shoot. as Hudson Valley wedding photographers, we love to come to this neighborhood for super unique photos.
After we walked along the promenade, we headed to the large staircases in Carl Schurz Park. His iconic Upper East Side engagement photo shoot location has so much variety in a compact space. It’s great to take photos if you have an attachment to the neighborhood. We also used the bridge within the park for a romantic setting.
The surrounding neighborhood also has gorgeous brownstones that make for beautiful photos. Plus, we did these photos in the autumn, which made for gorgeous foliage in the park. Between the sunrise coming through the leaves and the colors themselves, we couldn’t be more obsessed with these.

If you’re thinking about taking engagement photos at Carl Schurz Park, we highly recommend it. For any Upper East Side couples looking for a creative location, this is it. Take a morning stroll in this intimate, setting for some comfortable, natural engagement photos. As New York engagement photographers, we love when couples ask us to go to personal places.
With all of our wedding packages in New York City, we offer a complimentary Hudson Valley engagement session. This is important for us to get to know our couples ahead of the wedding day and get comfortable in front of the camera. If you want to use your session for engagement photos at Carl Schurz Park, we are here for it. Bring us to a romantic location you’ve spent countless mornings and evenings with your partner.
One of the best tips to get natural engagement photos is to wear something comfortable. We loved Emily and Jake’s outfits because it felt like they were truly themselves. These chic Upper East Side engagement photos were the perfect nontraditional session for these two. They were so relaxed for the entire time and focused on each other.

If you want to take engagement photos at Carl Schurz Park, reach out and let us know. We would love to help with your beautiful New York City engagement photo shoot. As top New York engagement photographers, we’re happy to come to your neighborhood on the Upper East Side to take some great photos. Reach out and let us know what you’re thinking.
Either way works for us! We’ll be in touch in no time at all to book in a chat with you and, yes, we’re sure Cordy and Phoebe will pop up and say hi.
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Hudson Valley wedding photography capturing candid, authentic moments. Documenting elopements and wedding days in Westchester, the Catskills, and beyond. Available in Ulster County, Orange County, Dutchess County, and beyond. Wedding photographers based in Beacon, NY serving all throughout the Greater New York Area including Tarrytown, Hudson, Kingston, and more. Proudly serving LGBTQ+ couples.
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