April is beautiful in New York City.  The flowers budding slowly on the trees, the warm spring breeze,  and the sweet songs of the birds that can be heard over the busy city streets if you listen just close enough…it really is the perfect time of year.  This Sunday, Kelly and Mark decided to take advantage of the pretty weather and go for a stroll over the Brooklyn Bridge.  The views were incredible all around them, but Kelly couldn’t take her eyes off one thing…the stunning two-caret diamond ring Mark had given her the night before!  In a suite filled with hundreds of candles, Mark got down on one knee and asked Kelly to marry him.  To top off this lovely proposal, he also surprised her with an engagement session the next day!   Being as Mark and Kelly are from London, they wanted to find a spot that overlooked the Manhattan skyline.  We headed to DUMBO for some breathtaking views, cobblestone streets, and adorable brownstones.  Check out a few of my favorite photographs from their Brooklyn engagement session below!

We started Kelly and Mark’s engagement session at Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park!

Every girl needs a pair of Christian Louboutin’s. 🙂

Kelly and Mark were still on cloud nine from their proposal the night before!  It was truly a joy to be around this happy couple.

Mark’s love for Kelly is obvious!  It is easy to tell he absolutely adores her.

Kelly actually works in the wedding industry!  She is the proud owner of Princess Patisserie and creates fabulous wedding cakes for her brides.

Mark and Kelly’s relationship is so full of LIFE!  It is a breath of fresh air to be around them.

Love this photograph with the Manhattan Bridge in the background.

Kelly and Mark have already started planning their wedding!  They dream of an intimate ceremony in Florence, Italy.

Kelly, you are so BEAUTIFUL!

Just as our session was about to end, the sun appeared from behind the clouds creating this gorgeous light!

I left this adorable couple to soak in a gorgeous NYC sunset…just the two of them.  Thank you Mark and Kelly for sharing such a special time in your lives with me.  It was a true honor to capture your surprise proposal and lovely Brooklyn engagement session.  I wish you both the best of luck as you start to plan your wedding and your lives together!  Enjoy every moment. 🙂