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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Engagement Session

 

Sydney and Kevin are the sweetest couple! When I started chatting with them about their New York City engagement session, they told me they wanted to focus on places they love to go together. I absolutely love the idea of creating an engagement session around what matters most to you as a couple, so I became really excited as we started to work out the details.

Sydney and Kevin live on the Upper East Side, so they wanted to explore some of their favorite spots during our engagement session together. I absolutely love the architecture and city vibes I can capture in this area, so it was the perfect spot to start!  When I met up with Sydney and Kevin, they definitely looked like they were ready to get cozy on date night. I loved Sydney’s off-the-shoulder sweater dress! So chic and perfect for this time of year in New York City! 

After wandering around the Upper East Side, we moved to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I always LOVE being at the Met. It’s one of the most iconic museums in the world for a reason. Together, we explored some of my favorite exhibits to photograph, especially the  Temple of Dendur. It’s got such beautiful big windows - perfect for portraits. It’s always so elegant and classic in here.

Sydney and Kevin, thank you for asking me to capture this quintessential New York CIty engagement session at the Met and around the Upper East Side. It was a dream come true day with both of you and I can’t wait to see you again for your wedding! 


engagement session at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
engaged couple holds hands walking by windows in the Temple of Dendur exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
engaged couple leans against steps outside home on the Upper East Side of NYC
engaged couple holds hands walking across crosswalk on the Upper East Side
engaged couple kisses near slanted windows inside the the Metropolitan Museum of Art
engaged couple stands in front of stoop on the Upper East Side in NYC
woman stands in tan sweater dress showing off engagement ring during NYC engagement photos
woman hugs man around neck showing off engagement rings in New York City
engaged couple hugs on cross walk in New York City
statue inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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man and woman kiss in crosswalk on the Upper East Side of NYC with taxis behind them
man and woman hold hands walking down street in New York City during portraits with Asher Garden Photography
engaged couple holds hands walking by window inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art
man and woman hold hands sitting in exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
engagement portraits inside the the Metropolitan Museum of Art
engaged couple sits on bench inside temple of Dendur exhibit in the the Metropolitan Museum of Art
man hugs woman in tan sweater dress inside exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
man and woman hold hands walking by windows in the Temple of Dendur exhibit  at the the Metropolitan Museum of Art
engaged couple holds hands showing off woman's engagement ring
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the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
engaged couple holds hands while woman looks over shoulder inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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