Central Park in New York City is an iconic 843-acre park built in the middle of the concrete jungle. It allows locals and tourists to explore lush greenery and escape from the city’s business. Central Park is the perfect oasis to get some peace of mind. Not only that, but it is also oftentimes the perfect place for couples to tie the knot. Central Park is the perfect location for engagement photos and small intimate weddings. Having photographed plenty of love stories here, I can confidently say that it is worth the hype. So much so, that we’ve even created the Ultimate Guide To A Central Park NY Elopement. Recently we had the honor of capturing A Central Park NY Wedding Anniversary shoot for Linda and Stephen.

On such a breathtaking Spring day in New York City, Linda and Stephen wanted to commemorate their anniversary with a special shoot. We were ALL for it. This anniversary shoot for Linda and Stephen was just proof that you don’t have to be getting married to celebrate and go all out.

Five Reasons Why You Should Book A Central Park Wedding Anniversary Photoshoot

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but having a Central Park anniversary shoot is all that it’s cracked up to be. There are so many reasons why couples choose to celebrate their wedding anniversary with a photoshoot. There are also so many couples who don’t know that this is even an option, crazy right? That’s why I’m here to set the record straight and give you five reasons why you should book a Central Park Anniversary Photoshoot.

1.) Capturing Your Love As It’s Evolving

Whether you choose to book your shoot 1, 2, 5, or 10 years after your wedding, we can all agree that capturing your evolving love is something special. You and your partner are not the same people that you once were when you first got married. And as you should be! With individual growth comes growth together as a unit and that is something to celebrate. You go through life’s ups and downs. Now you’re able to still stand hand in hand with each other knowing you’ve supported each other through it all. An anniversary shoot in Central Park will give you and your partner the chance to celebrate your evolving love in one of the most beautiful cities.

2.) An Opportunity To Exchange Or Renew Your Vows

Whether you want to renew your old vows or exchange new ones, a Central Park anniversary shoot is the perfect excuse to do so. You and your partner are able to think back to when you first got married and use it as a moment of reflection. It allows you to focus back on everything that you’ve gone through. You can tell them (and show them) how much you love and appreciate them! A Central Park anniversary session will give you and your partner that dedicated time just for the two of you. Which let’s be real, after a few years is MUCH needed.

3.) Break Out Your Old Wedding Attire

For many of you brides and grooms, your wedding day was the last time you put on your wedding attire. Booking yourself a wedding anniversary shoot gives you the opportunity to dust off those cobwebs and put that dress you spent all that $$ on. You get to look at yourself in the mirror and relive all of the memories from your wedding day and attach just that much more meaning to your attire.

4.) Get A Second Chance At Your Wedding Portraits

As a wedding photographer, we like to say that we try our very hardest to do our job to the best of our ability on your special day. However, there may be moments out of our control such as inclement weather. Inclement weather on a wedding day may leave couples wanting a second chance at their wedding portraits! Trust me, I get it! Your anniversary is the perfect opportunity to get that second opportunity at wedding photos that you might not have gotten on your actual wedding day. Whether it’s time to put back on your wedding dress or buy a completely new dress for your session, the choice is yours. An anniversary photoshoot allows you and your partner to relive old memories and make new ones.

5.) Turn It Into The Ultimate Date

A Central Park NY anniversary session will allow you and your partner to turn this photoshoot into the ultimate date. No one says that celebrating must stop once your session ends! Take the day to look back on your time together. Use it to go out to a nice restaurant and stroll throughout the city, the options are limitless. It will be a memory that will bring you so much joy when you look back on it.

A Central Park NY Wedding Anniversary with Linda + Stephen

For Linda and Stephen, they wanted their Central Park NY wedding anniversary shoot to emulate a romantic energy. Linda chose to do two outfit changes for their anniversary session. One was her original wedding dress and the other was a more casual, fun, and shorter white floral dress. Both looked absolutely amazing on her and were the perfect pair of outfits for her and Stephen’s anniversary photos.

There’s no doubt that Central Park has some of the most iconic photoshoot locations in New York City. Some of those are The Conservatory Garden, Bethesda Terrace, and Bow Bridge. We were able to hit some of these well-known spots for Linda and Stephen’s anniversary shoot which made it all the more special. It was evident throughout their entire session that Linda and Stephen are two people who are just as in love as they were when they first tied the knot. Their anniversary shoot in Central Park, NY was a breathtaking one and I am so happy to share it with you all today!

Central Park Wedding and Engagement Inspiration

MTA has been fortunate enough to document many love stories in the heart of Central Park, New York City. Central Park is a place where dreams become a reality. It’s the perfect place whether you want some engagement photos or a small and intimate elopement. See below some other love stories that MTA has had the honor of capturing over the years:

Emily + Gio’s Central Park Engagement Photos

Angela + David’s NYC Engagement Photos in Central Park

Elaine + Tony’s Fall Central Park Elopement

Danielle + Will’s Engagement in Central Park, New York

Get In Touch | New York Wedding Photographer

Morgan Taylor Artistry is a New York Wedding Photographer ready to help document your special moments and celebrations in Central Park, NY. If you enjoyed reading about Linda and Stephen’s Central Park NY Wedding Anniversary session, inquire here and we can chat about capturing your love story!