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Engagement Session At The MET

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Engagement Session at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Located in the heart of Manhattan, NYC is the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art, aka The MET. Millions of people flock here yearly to visit the museum, but many don’t realize you can also take photos within the museum for no additional cost outside of your admission ticket. This makes The MET an incredible spot for engagement photos in NYC.

A man and woman walk arm and arm together outside the MET. Behind them is a gorgeous water fountain.
A man in a black suit kisses a woman in a white blazer and pencil skirt. She has a red bag. Behind them is a beautiful fountain. They are outside The MET.
A man and woman browse through a vendor's paintings they are selling outside The MET.

Getting The Most Out Of Your Visit

When visiting for an engagement session at The MET, I highly recommend starting outdoors before going inside. The steps will be crowded, especially on the weekends, but if you come early enough the side courtyards are perfect for photos. Additionally, Central Park is just steps away, affording another great spot for photos before going inside the museum.

Man and woman stand side by side and arm in arm smiling at the camera. They are outside The MET for their engagement session.
A man and woman walk hand in hand together outside The MET for their engagement session. The woman smiles over her shoulder at the camera as she walks.
The man and woman walk across the street to The MET arm in arm. A yellow NYC taxi drives past them in the background.
Man and woman hold hands and dance together on a street corner in NYC, just outside the MET.

Inside The Museum

After running around outside the museum, it’s time to head inside and capture the incredible essence of this place. Elle & John decided they wanted to spend a lot of their time strolling through the galleries and looking at statues within the museum.

Man and woman inside the museum for their engagement session at The MET. They hold hands and look in opposite directions from one another, serious expressions on their face.
Close up photo of the man and woman's outfits. She is wear white heels with pearls on them, a white pencil skirt, and a white blazer with gold earrings. He is wearing a black suite with a white under shirt, no tie.
A close up of the woman's engagement ring. It's on a square cut diamond on a gold band.
The man and woman stand side by side and hold hands together. She places her hand on his shoulder and they look lovingly into each others eyes. They are surrounded by beautiful white statues.
The man and woman are a step away from one another. She looks over at him with a soft smile.
The woman leans against a wall in one of the grand corridors within The MET. He stands in front of her with his hand on the wall, enclosing her. Their faces are very close as they smile at one another.
The man and woman are sitting on a bench in a hall filled with beautiful vases. She sits on his lap and leans her head against his. They both look at the camera with a serious expression.
A close up detail shot of the man and woman's feet as they sit together on the bench.
The man and woman walk away hand in hand, looking off to their left as they pass through the gallery.
A detail shot of the woman's hand, showing off her engagement ring. She places her hand on the edge of a water fountain. There are many pennies inside the fountain.

The Getaway

An engagement session at The MET never disappoints. After exploring the museum, it was time to head home, but not before hailing a cab and grabbing a few shots inside! (Also, remember to never do this without actually paying the cab driver for their time. Hailing them just for photos and then ghosting them is not cool).

Wanting to do your engagement session at The Metropolitan Museum of Art but need more info first? Click here to go to their website!

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