Sharon Bushman Photography Blog

Sharon Bushman - New York City Proposal and Wedding Photographer

Originally from Livonia, Michigan, I graduated from Western Michigan University with a theatre degree. I then moved across the Atlantic and made London, England my home. While there, I attended Mountview Theatre School and lived the life of a struggling actress. After 7 wonderful years, it was time to return to the States and try my luck in the Big Apple.
Well, life happens, priorities change, and I discover a tremendous passion for photography. I was particularly fond of portrait photography and decided that I could merge my two "loves" by taking headshots for performers.
Then, I had an opportunity to do a Surprise Proposal photo shoot and that was it! I was immediately bitten by the love bug! Shooting engagements and weddings makes me a happy girl! Getting to share such a special day with the couple and their friends and family is a truly awesome experience.

I look forward to meeting you soon!

08.11.11

Troy and Lissette : Proposal in Central Park – nyc

Troy proposed to Lissette on a beautiful evening in Central Park. He had written to me asking if I would photograph the moment and said he’d like to propose on a gondola! This sounds super romantic and wonderful, however, I had my reservations about it. Mainly from a photography stand point as it leaves me with less control of the situation. If the gondolier doesn’t put the boat in the right position, I could miss her reaction completely. In the end, I decided to go with it and I am so glad I did. It WAS super romantic and wonderful and the gondolier did great job! Troy and Lissette are such a great couple. It really was such a pleasure spending the evening with them.

Troy and Lissette, thank you for trusting me with such an important task! I had a blast! I’ll never forget the Ram and the runners in their underwear!

Here are some of my favorites and, as always, CLICK HERE FOR THEIR SLIDESHOW!! The slideshow is the best way to see the story unfold!

I love this shot. He’s smiling right at me and she’s none the wiser!

Her reaction is priceless!

This is why I like to shoot before sunset….Look at that gorgeous light!

Posted in:Surprise Proposals Tagged in: Central Park, Central Park Lake, Engagement, Gondola in Central Park, New York, New York City, NYC, photography, proposal, Surprise Proposal

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August 11, 2011 - 6:32 pm

james - i love the work you did for my long time buddy troy you made a perfect couple look like a fairy tale come true

August 11, 2011 - 6:03 pm

Linda - How romantic! The gondola was a perfect “spot”.
Awesome pics!!

August 11, 2011 - 3:23 pm

Sharon - The lighting is perfect. I love the photos taken on the water, in the gondola, what a great idea for a proposal.

October 14, 2011 - 11:29 pm

dave + lindsey – surprise proposal in Central Park, NYC » Sharon Bushman Photography Blog - [...] At the time, I had never done a boat proposal before, but had just had another inquiry from a different man asking for the same thing! Seemed like this was my chance to get my fear of boat proposals behind [...]