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A couple kissing in a rowboat on the lake at Central Park under a weeping willow tree during an algae bloom that turned the water green photographed You Look Lovely Photography

The most romantic engagement photo locations in NYC are iconic across the world. Yet with so much variety, it can be tough to choose just one setting for your photo session. If you’re looking for a special place to document your love, we’re here to help you discover the best engagement spots in NYC that suit your taste.

NYC Engagement Photos: The Best Romantic Location Ideas for 2025

Engagements

The Empire State Building and Midtown Manhattan with the Freedom Tower and Lower Manhattan in the distance, taken from Top of the Rock in NYC, image by You Look Lovely Photography

Top of the Rock engagement photos are some of the most epic couples portraits you can take in NYC. Set on the rooftop observation deck of a 70-story skyscraper at New York City’s Rockefeller Center, it’s the perfect setting to capture your love for each other and this amazing city.

Top of the Rock Engagement Photos + Tips for an Epic & Elegant Session

Engagements

Having a list of questions to ask a wedding photographer before you book one for your big day is crucial. How else will you be able to gauge which wedding photographer is right for you?

The Most Crucial Questions to Ask Wedding Photographers Before Booking

Engagements, Weddings

A stylish couple walking across the street in Soho NYC during their editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely

Editorial engagement photos are ideal if you’re seeking images that feel like they came from a Vogue magazine spread. If you’re hoping to have editorial engagement photos in New York, the SoHo city streets make an awesome backdrop.

Editorial Engagement Photos | SoHo City Streets, NYC

Engagements

Set in the picturesque countryside of Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey, the Mansion at Natirar provided the perfect backdrop for their special day. 

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