NYC Engagement Featuring Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Austin & Julie

In May, I was lucky enough to return to NYC for Julie and Austin’s engagement session! I met up with these two at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a dream New York City engagement photo location. Similar to Chicago’s Art Institute, there are so many places for a photographer to get creative! We started with the Egyptian art collection, dating as far back as 300,000 B.C. Fun fact: The collection includes the Temple of Dendur, a gift to The Met from Egypt in 1967. Yep, we got to learn things AND take pretty engagement photos! We eventually wandered through the American Wing and past European paintings, to find ourselves back in The Great Hall and ready for the next location.

Central Park Engagement Photos

Leaving the museum, we felt a few drops of rain that would remain consistent for the duration of our session. Thankfully, Julie and Austin were not fazed by the weather! We took a stroll through Central Park, stopping at Belvedere Castle, Bow Bridge (not to be confused with Beau Bridges), and Bethesda Terrace (my fave). Of course, Central Park is filled with prime photo locations – I could have stayed here all day! Austin and Julie were kind enough to navigate through the massive park, and eventually to our next stop: the ferry terminal.

The NYC Ferry

When we first started planning their session, Julie and Austin were quick to suggest taking the ferry between locations. I soon learned that the NYC Ferry had a large part in how these two got together! Turns out they used to live “a ferry ride away” from each other, so much of their early dating days were spent on the ferry. Naturally, we had to include a ferry ride into their New York City engagement session!

South Street Seaport Engagement Photos

When we got off the ferry at Wall Street, the drops of rain had turned to a seaside mist. Julie and Austin embraced the weather and were all about each other. We made our way to South Street Seaport for some romantic photos in the rain. I absolutely loved the Old World/European feel of this location, and am so happy we ended here! If you look closely, you’ll notice some film photos from this part of the session 🙂

Austin and Julie: Thanks for having me capture your New York City engagement photos! You two were a blast to hang with, wishing you a lifetime of happiness together.

Romantic black and white engagement photo of couple at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park, NYC
Exterior of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Engaged couple kisses near fountain outside The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Happy couple in each others' arms near fountain outside The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Black and white photo of couple's hands during spring New York City engagement session
Couple stands near giant windows in the Temple of Dendur exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Black and white photo of couple walking past window in Egypt Room at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during spring NYC engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple embracing in Egypt Room at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Black and white photo of engaged couple looking out window of Temple of Dendur room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Engaged couple hold each other in front of Temple of Dendur at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Candid photo of couple standing in front of Temple of Dendur at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during spring engagement session
Fun photo of couple looking at marble statue at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during NYC engagement session
Couple relaxes on the balcony of the American Wing sculpture court in The Metropolitan Museum of Art during spring engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple on the balcony of the sculpture court in Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing
Romantic photo of couple sitting in gallery of Metropolitan Museum of Art during spring engagement session
Candid photo of engaged couple sitting on gallery bench at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Engaged couple stands in front of The Capture of Carthage by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Couple holds hands while looking at European paintings in The Metropolitan Museum of Art during spring engagement session
Creative black and white photo of couple among statues at their Metropolitan Museum of Art engagement session in New York City
Black and white photo of engaged couple kissing in gallery of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Black and white photo of front entrance of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Light pole sign in Central Park during New York city engagement session
Couple looks out over Central Park from Belvedere Castle during spring engagement session
Couple dances on landing in Belvedere Castle during Central Park engagement session
Candid photo of engaged couple at Belvedere Castle in Central Park
Engaged couple kisses at Belvedere Castle in Central Park
Buildings in downtown Manhattan viewed from Central Park
Couple walks across Bow Bridge during Central Park engagement session
Engaged couple embraces on Bow Bridge in Central Park
Candid black and white photo of engaged couple on shore of a pond in Central Park
Couple descends staircase at Bethesda Terrace during Central Park engagement session
Engaged couple descends Bthesda Terrace staircase in Central Park
Couple embraces in front of intricate carved stone wall at Bethesda Terrace during Central Park engagement session
Portrait of engaged couple in front of intricate stone wall at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park
Black and white photo of couple walking down staircase at Bethesda Terrace during Central Park engagement session
Moody black and white photo of couple dancing in Bethesda Terrace during Central Park engagement session
Creative photo of engaged couple beneath an stone arch at Bethesda Terrace in Central Park
Creative portrait of couple standing in front of mosaic at Bethesda Terrace during Central Park engagement session
Engaged couple walks through Bethesda Terrace in Central Park
Couple looks at Manhattan skyline as they ride the NYC ferry during spring engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple kissing on the NYC Ferry
NYC Ferry boat docked in downtown Manhattan
Engaged couple dances on South Street Seaport cobblestone street in downtown Manhattan
Couple strolls through light rain at South Street Seaport in downtown Manhattan during spring engagement session
Candid photo of engaged couple walking through South Street Seaport in downtown Manhattan
Black and white photo of couple kissing in South Street Seaport during New York engagement session
Fun photo of engaged couple in South Street Seaport
Couple laughs while walking through South Street Seaport during spring New York City engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple near the East River with Brooklyn Bridge in the background
Black and white photo of couple kissing near East River in downtown Manhattan near the Brooklyn Bridge during rainy spring engagement session
Candid photo of engaged couple standing in Manhattan near the East River with Brooklyn in the background
Engaged couple kisses near East River with Brooklyn Bridge in the background
Fun photo of happy engaged couple laughing in the rain near East River during spring New York City engagement session

2 Replies to “NYC Engagement Featuring Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Austin & Julie”

  1. Julie Ball says:
    July 11, 2024 at 11:36 am

    Emma was incredible to work with and we had a fun-filled day with her! We are so happy with how the photos turned out and are excited to share with friends and family. Thank you so much Emma!

    Reply
  2. Emma says:
    July 11, 2024 at 1:22 pm

    Thank you, Julie!! I had the best time with you two! So happy you enjoyed the experience and love the photos as much as I do 🙂

    Reply

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