Prospect Park Engagement | Brooklyn, NY | Matt & Laura

Cute couple posing for engagement photos at the Boathouse in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Photos by Briana Morrison

A Casual, Documentary Style Brooklyn NY Engagement

When Matt and Laura contacted be about photographing their Brooklyn NY Engagement I got so excited to document their love in the city. We photographed their engagement session in August so you can only imagine how hot and humid it was. Think, sweat dripping down your legs as soon as you walk outside and you’ll be close. Nevertheless, Matt and Laura looked amazing!

Because there are so many beautiful sights in the city, Matt and Laura decided on an all day adventure session for their Brooklyn NY engagement portraits.

Chapter 1: Brooklyn Botanic Garden

We met for a super tasty brunch before heading into the Brooklyn Botanic Garden where we braved the extra humidity for the opportunity to shoot amidst lush tropical foliage and a beautiful desert garden.

The gardens were filled with people, something you get used to when living in a city, and Matt & Laura didn’t let it keep them from documenting some sweet moments together.

Brooklyn NY engagement portraits in Brooklyn Botanic Garden - a man and woman walk companionably through a lush garden.
A couple admire cactus in Brooklyn Botanic Garden during their Brooklyn NY engagement session.

Chapter 2: Prospect Park

We walked through the gardens and into Prospect Park – a beautiful park designed by the same people who created Central Park in Manhattan. Matt and Laura guided me to The Boathouse in Prospect Park where I immediately started drooling over the dreamy architecture and algae covered pond. This place was seriously gorgeous and made a perfect backdrop for their engagement session.

A young couple walks through the Prospect Park rose garden for their Brooklyn NY engagement portraits.
Black and white portrait of a young couple standing in the rose garden at Prospect Park for their Brooklyn NT engagement portraits
Close up portrait of a young couple frolicing through a rose garden and laughing during their Brooklyn NY engagement session.
Black and white portrait of a young couple sitting under a bridge in Prospect Park.
A young couple walk through Prospect Park for their Brooklyn NY engagement portraits.
Black and white portrait of a young couple having their Brooklyn NY engagement portraits taken in Prospect Park
Close up portrait of a woman with short brown curly hair and a navy blue dress looking past a man's head and into the camera.

Chapter 3: The Brooklyn Museum

After the park we decided that we needed to escape the heat so we walked back through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and made our way to the Brooklyn Museum for some much needed air conditioning. After a brief but lovely stroll through the museum, taking in art works I’d only ever seen in history books, we celebrated the day over a well deserved feast of pizza and cocktails.

A wide frame image of the lobby inside of Brooklyn Museum with a man and woman standing inside for their Brooklyn NY engagement session
A couple stand side by side looking at framed paintings at the Brooklyn Museum during their documentary Brooklyn NY engagement session. Photo is taken from behind and cropped just above the waist of the couple.

From beginning to end it was plain to me that Matt and Laura are truly wonderful people with big hearts and generous spirits. Meeting and photographing them on that hot August day was one of the highlights of my year and I can’t wait to visit them again some day soon.

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From behind the lens to inside the gallery—what an honor to document Mandy Arroyo and her latest show, Tender, now on view at Elle Gallery in Portland through August 24th.

This is our third time working together, and it’s been such a joy to witness her evolution—from designer to full-time painter, and now to exhibiting artist. Mandy paints vibrant local landscapes using acrylics and oil pastels—her work is joyful, vibrant, and full of wonder.

If you’re local, go see it in person. You’ll leave inspired.

Mandy, thank you for trusting me to help share your story. It’s always a gift.

#PortlandArtist #ArtShowPhotography #TenderByMandyArroyo #PortlandGallery #CreativePortraits

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From behind the lens to inside the gallery—what an honor to document Mandy Arroyo and her latest show, Tender, now on view at Elle Gallery in Portland through August 24th. This is our third time working together, and it’s been such a joy to witness her evolution—from designer to full-time painter, and now to exhibiting artist. Mandy paints vibrant local landscapes using acrylics and oil pastels—her work is joyful, vibrant, and full of wonder. If you’re local, go see it in person. You’ll leave inspired. Mandy, thank you for trusting me to help share your story. It’s always a gift. #PortlandArtist #ArtShowPhotography #TenderByMandyArroyo #PortlandGallery #CreativePortraits

Yesterday felt like a dream. Tippy and Nate’s wedding at Timberline Lodge was one of the most peaceful, joy-filled, and magically timed days I’ve ever had the honor of documenting.

The moment we walked into the getting-ready suite, there were friends napping, someone softly strumming an acoustic guitar, and steamy excerpts being read from a romance novel—pure calm and intention.

The day flowed effortlessly. Family portraits were ahead of schedule, the light was stunning, and every moment felt filled with warmth.

During dinner, Nate casually joined the jazz band on drums (as one does), and then we wandered onto the mountain for the most incredible golden hour portraits. It was slow, cinematic, and absolutely perfect.

Tippy & Nate, thank you for including us in your beautiful wedding at Timberline Lodge. 💕

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Venue, Catering, Bar: @timberlinelodge
Event Planner: @weddingplannermorgan
Band: @crosstalk.music
Photographer: @brianamorrisonphoto
Florist: @songbirdfloristry
Makeup: @coreenecollinshair
Cake:@luxesucredesserts

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Yesterday felt like a dream. Tippy and Nate’s wedding at Timberline Lodge was one of the most peaceful, joy-filled, and magically timed days I’ve ever had the honor of documenting. The moment we walked into the getting-ready suite, there were friends napping, someone softly strumming an acoustic guitar, and steamy excerpts being read from a romance novel—pure calm and intention. The day flowed effortlessly. Family portraits were ahead of schedule, the light was stunning, and every moment felt filled with warmth. During dinner, Nate casually joined the jazz band on drums (as one does), and then we wandered onto the mountain for the most incredible golden hour portraits. It was slow, cinematic, and absolutely perfect. Tippy & Nate, thank you for including us in your beautiful wedding at Timberline Lodge. 💕 Vendor Team Venue, Catering, Bar: @timberlinelodge Event Planner: @weddingplannermorgan Band: @crosstalk.music Photographer: @brianamorrisonphoto Florist: @songbirdfloristry Makeup: @coreenecollinshair Cake:@luxesucredesserts

The first time I visited the Pantheon in Rome it was on accident. I stumbled across a colossal building while wandering the alleys and piazzas and figured I should check it out.

There was no line, no tickets, no crowd. The entire experience felt a little surreal.

Ten years later I visit again and now you need tickets to get inside. The sea of people out front is dense with tour guides and panhandling. A little of that magic stolen away.

So the trick is, for the exterior anyway, to visit at dawn. Catch this beauty before the crowds wake up, while the sun stretches over the rooftops to light up the solid marble pillars in golden light.

If you’re planning an elopement, wedding, or honeymoon in Rome, Italy I’d be honored to be your guide and photographer. I can bring you to all the best views and historic locations and know of an excellent private tour guide who can share the history of these beautiful places.

Rome, Italy wedding and portrait photography by Briana Morrison.

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The first time I visited the Pantheon in Rome it was on accident. I stumbled across a colossal building while wandering the alleys and piazzas and figured I should check it out. There was no line, no tickets, no crowd. The entire experience felt a little surreal. Ten years later I visit again and now you need tickets to get inside. The sea of people out front is dense with tour guides and panhandling. A little of that magic stolen away. So the trick is, for the exterior anyway, to visit at dawn. Catch this beauty before the crowds wake up, while the sun stretches over the rooftops to light up the solid marble pillars in golden light. If you’re planning an elopement, wedding, or honeymoon in Rome, Italy I’d be honored to be your guide and photographer. I can bring you to all the best views and historic locations and know of an excellent private tour guide who can share the history of these beautiful places. Rome, Italy wedding and portrait photography by Briana Morrison.
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