Planning Brooklyn Bridge engagement photos can feel a little unpredictable, especially when it comes to crowds and weather.
Beth and Phil’s session started with both.
A Crowded Brooklyn Bridge the Day Before
The day before their engagement session, I took the train into New York City to scout locations. It had been a few years since I last photographed on the Brooklyn Bridge, and I wanted to find the best spots ahead of time. I also explored parts of SoHo, looking for those classic Belgian block streets for a second location.
The weather was unexpectedly warm for February. Temperatures were in the 70s, and the bridge was packed. From a distance, it honestly looked like there was some kind of organized event happening.
Even though we had planned a sunrise session, I started to worry. If it looked like this the day before, would it still be crowded that early in the morning?
Rain in the Forecast
When I woke up the next morning, the forecast had completely changed. It was raining.
Two weather apps said the rain would clear around sunrise. One said it would last the entire morning. Not exactly reassuring.
Phil, who is basically a radar expert, felt confident it would pass. We decided to move forward and meet anyway, knowing we could pivot if needed.
As I walked from my hotel to the Brooklyn Bridge, it was still raining. At that point, I was fully preparing for a reschedule.
The Brooklyn Bridge at Sunrise (With No Crowds)
Then something kind of amazing happened.
As soon as Beth and Phil stepped out of their Uber, the rain stopped.
Not only that, but the bridge was completely empty.
After seeing it packed the day before, it felt unreal to have that space all to ourselves. The soft light, the quiet, and the lack of crowds made it one of those sessions that just clicks into place.
It was the perfect reminder that sometimes the “bad” forecast works in your favor.
If you’re planning your own Brooklyn Bridge engagement photos, sunrise and a little flexibility with weather can make a huge difference.
Brooklyn Bridge Engagement Photos
We spent the next hour or so making our way across the bridge, stopping along the way. Then we hopped on the Subway and went to SOHO
SOHO Engagement Photos
SOHO is one of the most picturesque parts of the city. The cast-iron architecture and Belgian Block streets, make you feel like you are in a movie. (a movie filled with walking, laughter, dipping, and twirling) When choosing a location for your session, choose somewhere that is meaningful to you, or feels magical, and maybe even hope for rain 🙂
Fun fact, this Bride-to-Be, is the cousin of one of my former brides. (they are both the sweetest) The link to the blog for her cousins wedding is here
