Meagan and Alexander’s Top of the Rock engagement session took place on a rainy day in Manhattan. As New York wedding photographers, this is one of our favorite unique spots for your pictures. Although it’s a popular tourist spot, it’s not as popular for engagement photography. However, you get stunning views of the city and of the Empire State Building.

Romantic and Rainy Top of the Rock Engagement Session

There was no rain on the forecast, but that doesn’t always mean it won’t sprinkle! We were hit with some unexpected rain in the middle o​​f our session. Before heading to Top of the Rock, we went to Meagan and Alexander’s apartment for some refuge from the rain. We got some adorable non-traditional engagement photos in their home.

Engagement Photos on the Steps of the MET Museum

The session started off on the stairs at the Metropolitan Museum. It was quite crowded to start but made for some great shots. We love the “big apple” energy that these photos give us. We’d recommend on a typical day to do the steps of the Met in the morning when there are less tourists. The crowds are much more manageable and you get a lot more space to move around and play.

Cloudy Top of the Rock Engagement Session in NYC

After their unique engagement photos in their apartment, we went out for their Top of the Rock engagement session. The weather cleared up and we got some great shots atop the famous Rockefeller Center. We love the Empire State Building in the background! It’s our biggest piece of advice to book Express VIP tickets so you can get up to the top faster. It’ll help you skip the lines and get your photos done seamlessly.

When to Take Engagement Photos at the Top of the Rock

There’s never a bad time to take engagement photos at the Top of the Rock. Our advice would be to go in the summer time to make sure you don’t get cold. It’s quite windy at the top, so you’ll want to have some sunshine. We also recommend doing a session in the morning if you can, although afternoons are definitely possible.

Where to Take Engagement Photos in New York City

For the most comfortable and natural engagement photos, we recommend doing the Top of the Rock engagement session after your first location. Since there’s not much going on at the top beyond the view, many couples choose a first location. Examples are the MET Museum steps, Central Park, their home, and Rockefeller Plaza.

Book a Top Wedding Photography Team in NYC

We would love to help make your Top of the Rock engagement session extra special. Reach out and let us know what you’re thinking. We would love to make some magic happen. The views of Manhattan are unbeatable from this iconic location. We will guide you to the best spots for your session at this gorgeous landmark. Reach out and let us know what you have in mind for your photos.