Brooklyn Botanic Wedding Photography in black and white highlights and full gallery.

Upper West Side engagement photos with the New York City skyline in the background during a sunset at-home session.

As a photographer who combines both candid and editorial approaches to sessions, I really like to remind anyone, whether they're a couple, family, or individual that it's still worth mentally and physically preparing for a photo session, whether it's candid or not.

A few years ago I started approaching my photo sessions with a cinematic meets candid meets editorial approach. I wanted couples to feel like their story was being told, but from an elevated cinematic standpoint. One of the ways I helped couples feel like main characters who are comfortable in front of a camera was through my Posing Prompts guide.

Caroline and Ross wanted their photos to feel romantic, candid and relaxed. And as always, I'm working to make them feel cinematic, like something out of a movie that really tells a story. I think, with the help of the NYC sunset, we nailed that vision. Sunsets are as romantic as it gets if you ask me.

Welcome to The Ultimate Movie‑Lover’s Guide to Cinematic Photo Locations in New York City, where each spot feels like you’ve stepped onto a film set.

New York Elopement Locations in Brooklyn

New York City Photo Sessions for Movie Lovers

In Zav and Mayuri’s East village and Brooklyn City Hall Elopement, a true gratitude and admiration for one another was evident from the moment I met them in the East Village.

The ultimate guide to candid couples portraits that feel romantic AF