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Central Park Engagement Session | Rachael & Adam's Windy, Joy-Filled NYC Love Story

  • Writer: Brianna Chwala
    Brianna Chwala
  • May 27
  • 2 min read

If you’re dreaming of an effortlessly stylish and candid engagement session in New York City, let me introduce you to Rachael and Adam. Their session in Central Park felt like something out of a romantic film—wind-blown hair, nonstop laughter, and the kind of chemistry you can't pose.


A couple embraces and laughs outdoors. The woman wears a beige coat, the man a black sweater. Green foliage in the background. Joyful mood.

I’m a wedding and engagement photographer who believes in capturing real moments as they unfold, and Rachael and Adam’s shoot was everything I love about photographing couples in NYC. Whether you’re planning a full wedding, a spontaneous elopement, or just want to document this chapter of your relationship, Central Park offers the perfect backdrop.


A couple embraces and laughs in a black-and-white outdoor setting, conveying warmth and joy. The woman wears a light coat, showing a ring.

A Windy Afternoon for a Central Park Engagement Session

We met up on a brisk spring afternoon, when the wind was playing with every strand of hair and the light was filtering softly through the trees. Rachael looked effortlessly chic in a beige trench coat, jeans, and fresh blowout—the kind of look that’s timeless and perfect for a city session. Adam kept things classic and casual too, and together they moved through the park like it was their personal runway.


Couple embracing on a wooden path. Man kisses woman's cheek; she smiles with closed eyes. Greenery in background. Happy and serene mood.

We started near Bow Bridge and wandered toward Bethesda Terrace, stopping along the way to soak in the moments. The key to this session? Letting them just be themselves. Big smiles, playful movement, and quiet moments tucked under the trees—these are the kinds of candid, emotional shots that I live for as a photographer.


A couple embraces on a park bench, smiling at each other. Black and white image with blurred trees in the background. Graffiti on the bench.

A couple sits on a bench, smiling warmly at each other. The woman wears a beige coat; the man, a black sweater. Greenery in the background.

Why Central Park Is the Ultimate NYC Engagement Location

Central Park never gets old. It's iconic, but somehow still feels intimate if you know where to go. You get skyline views, tree-lined paths, and elegant architecture all within a few minutes’ walk. Whether you're dressed to the nines or keeping it cozy and casual like Rachael and Adam, it just works.


A woman in a coat smiles while holding hands with a man in a black sweater. They're outdoors on a path with trees in the background. Black and white.

It’s also a perfect location for couples who are eloping in New York City or planning a micro wedding. With endless backdrops and a romantic, cinematic energy, Central Park gives you that mix of nature and city that’s so New York.


A couple embraces outdoors, smiling warmly at each other. The woman wears a light coat, the man a dark sweater. Greenery in the background.

A smiling couple holds hands, walking outdoors. The man wears a black sweater; the woman, a beige coat. Green foliage in the background.

Planning Your Engagement or Elopement Session in NYC

If you’re thinking about booking an engagement session or planning a wedding or elopement in New York City, here’s what I offer:

  • Candid, documentary-style photography that focuses on your real connection

  • Location guidance for the best hidden gems in Central Park and beyond

  • Help with timing, outfits, and posing (or not-posing!) so you feel comfortable and natural

  • Options for multi-hour sessions or short and sweet elopement coverage


    A couple holds hands and smiles while walking on a wooden path surrounded by trees. The setting is serene and natural, in black and white.

Whether you want that iconic Central Park backdrop, the downtown edge of SoHo, or an intimate Brooklyn elopement, I’d love to photograph your story.


A couple sits closely on a bench, smiling with eyes closed in a green park setting. She wears a beige coat, and he wears a black sweater.

Let’s make some magic in New York City.Ready to book your Central Park engagement session or NYC elopement? Reach out here to tell me all about what you're dreaming up.


A couple embraces on a boardwalk, smiling. She's wearing a light coat and boots; he's in a dark sweater. Trees and grass in the background.

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