Plan a surprise proposal with Mik Zlouski in New York City. We’ll choose a location, agree on a signal, and plan how to capture the moment discreetly.
A one-hour secret proposal session is $399. See the current package details or check your date.
We begin with a couples session and finish at the spot chosen for your proposal. Your partner knows about the photoshoot, while the proposal remains a surprise. We agree on a word or signal beforehand so you know when I’m ready. After the proposal, we can capture a few portraits with the ring and leave time for you to celebrate together.
If you want the photography to be a surprise too, we agree on the location and timing beforehand. I’ll send a map pin and ask for a recent photo so I can recognise you both. I plan to arrive before you and blend into the surroundings.
We’ll discuss where to stand and how to signal that you’re ready. Keep your hands free of bags and phones where possible, and allow a brief pause so I can capture the moment. Afterwards, we can take relaxed portraits nearby.
The current one-hour package includes 40 photographs for editing and 10 photographs for fast editing, ready in a few days, as listed on the pricing page. We’ll confirm the selection process and full delivery schedule before booking.
Top of the Rock offers views toward Central Park and Midtown, including the Empire State Building. We can discuss which backdrop best suits your plans.
This observation deck is an option for a proposal with a Manhattan skyline backdrop. We can plan portraits there or combine the visit with nearby Midtown locations within your booked time.
Before booking, confirm current admission prices, opening hours, and photography or equipment rules directly with the venue. Admission arrangements for the couple and photographer need to be included in the plan. Popular time slots can be busy, so privacy cannot be guaranteed.
A rooftop or terrace in DUMBO can provide a different angle on the skyline and bridges. Access, opening hours, photography rules, and private bookings vary by venue, so we’ll confirm the details for your chosen location before the session. Nearby waterfront portraits can be included if time allows.
The waterfront offers skyline views and several possible stops within walking distance. It is a popular area, so we’ll consider the time of day, light, and crowds when choosing the exact spot. We can discuss an alternative nearby if your first choice is busy.
Central Park offers bridges, greenery, and views that combine the park with the city. We’ll choose a spot that suits your plans and the season, then decide whether to take portraits before or after the proposal. Visitor numbers vary throughout the day.
Pebble Beach in DUMBO offers waterfront views toward Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. It can be busy, especially at popular times, so we’ll plan your positioning and discuss a nearby alternative. See the real proposal gallery below for an example.
Your favourite walk, a place you visited together, or a familiar neighborhood can make the proposal personal. Share your idea and we’ll discuss access, light, and where I can photograph discreetly.
If privacy matters most, consider an approved private venue booking. Confirm permission, access, timing, and any fees with the venue before making plans. Let me know about decorations or other suppliers so we can coordinate the photographs.
The best time depends on the location, season, weather, and how much privacy you want. Sunset can offer attractive light but may also be busy; an earlier session can suit some locations better. We’ll consider these details together and discuss an alternative if conditions change.
Explore the galleries below or browse the proposal portfolio. For preparation advice, read the NYC proposal guide and Guides & Tips.