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!

02.22.12

mike + katie – surprise proposal at top of the rock, NYC

Early in the morning on the first day of 2012, Mike proposed to Katie on top of Rockefeller Center’s observation deck Top of the Rock. He surprised Katie first with a trip to NYC from Michigan and then with a beautiful diamond ring! When Mike emailed me about photographing this proposal, we decided that the morning would be best to avoid the crowds and it worked out great. The bright sun and brilliant blue skies were the backdrop for a perfect day! What a way to start 2012!

Thank you Mike and Katie for making my job so much fun. It was my pleasure to be a part such a big day in your lives. Say hello to Michigan for me!

Here are some of my favorite shots and of course CLICK HERE to see their SLIDESHOW!

Posted in:Surprise Proposals Tagged in: New Year's Day, New York City, NYC, photography, proposal, Rockefeller Center, Surprise Proposal, Top of the Rock

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June 26, 2012 - 6:57 pm

Orillia Photographer - LOVE these shots, the story telling is awesome and the idea is brilliant. Well done!

February 23, 2012 - 10:32 am

kristina - Beautiful, as always!!!!!

February 23, 2012 - 10:26 am

Linda - Great pics!!
What a beautiful way to start out the year!
Reminds me of a movie = Sleepless In Seatle.

February 23, 2012 - 10:11 am

Ira - Great set. I love the dramatic lighting during the proposal. And what a location!

01.25.12

alex + leslie – wedding in central park, nyc

Time to close our eyes and travel back in time…to the lovely, warm days of early September. Alex and Leslie traveled from Texas to NYC for their wedding in Central Park. I had previously shot their engagement photos so I was thrilled to see them again to shoot their wedding! I also had the pleasure of working with I Do New York once again. Alex and Leslie are HUGE New York Yankees fans and this was evident in many of the details and the fact that the next day, everyone went to a game as well! Of course the Yankees won :-) They also share a love of theatre and used an engagement shot to make their Playbill program which was SO cool. After the ceremony at Wagners Cove, everyone headed to John’s Pizzeria in Times Square for lunch (my favorite pizza in NYC). There, the guests opened envelopes containing tickets to the Broadway show, Jersey Boys!

The whole afternoon was fantastic and I’m so happy to have been a part of their day! Below are some of my favorite shots.

As always, CLICK HERE to watch their SLIDESHOW! Way more photos and fun times!

Mom gets emotional

I love this boy watching the videographer Martin Bentsen

Pretty girl!

Awww, so sweet!

Magnolia Bakery cupcakes! So delicious!

Posted in:Weddings Tagged in: Broadway, Central Park, John's Pizzeria, Magnolia Bakery, New York, New York City, NY Yankees, NYC, photography, Times Square, Wagners Cove, wedding

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February 10, 2012 - 1:56 pm

Kim - Absolutely beautiful images!!!

January 25, 2012 - 5:15 pm

Martin Bentsen - Hey sharon, The photos look amazing!! I just stumbled across this site when I was looking for a photo on Google, but these shots look awesome! It was great working with you, I had a really great time. Martin.

January 25, 2012 - 3:16 pm

sharon - Beautiful, love the white with all the green in pictures outside.
So fresh!

12.21.11

Hollis and Percy featured on Style Me Pretty New York!

I have an internet routine, like many people do, and there are certain websites that I check everyday. Well, Style Me Pretty is one of them. It’s pretty much THE wedding blog of wedding blogs. If you’re a bride looking for inspiration for your wedding, this is stop numero uno!

So, what a treat it was for me to see Hollis and Percy’s wedding on the pages of Style Me Pretty New York this morning! This was a very personal wedding for me as the bride and groom are good friends of mine.

So pop on by Style Me Pretty to have a look and leave a little comment!