How You're Timing The NYC Cherry Blossoms Perfectly in 2026

Looking to catch the cherry blossoms in NYC at just the right time? After 12+ years photographing them across all five boroughs, I've put together a comprehensive beginner-friendly guide to help you find the most beautiful blooms across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. From the first magnolias in March to the fluffy pink kwanzans in late April — here’s where, when, and how to photograph cherry blossoms like a local. In this video, I’ll walk you through: -The three main phases of NYC spring blooms (magnolia, yoshino, kwanzan) -Best photo spots in Central Park, Roosevelt Island, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and more -How to time your visit (even if the weather looks bad) -Local tips for catching sunrise views, skyline backgrounds, and hidden gems -A quick dive into the history of cherry trees in NYC Join the waitlist for Cherry Blossom Photo Spots Guide: https://bit.ly/3yz4p6X ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ WATCH MORE    • NYC Things To Do   ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ Subscribe for tips and inspo! Business inquiries: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram and TikTok for real-time bloom updates and photo tips! +Instagram:   / niredonahue   +Tik Tok:   / niredonahue   +Website: https://www.niredonahue.com ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ FREE Photography Basics Cheat Sheet! https://bit.ly/45Osqm8 ◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️◽️ GEAR I USE +All camera gear I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influence... +Rakuten Referral: www.rakuten.com/r/ERINX33?eeid=28187 +Get a Free Vinyl Backdrop: https://bit.ly/clubbackdropsvinyl +Pixieset Digital Gallery Bonus Storage: https://pixieset.com/ref/V7e8AjvVKQ +DeleteMe Data Broker Removal: https://bit.ly/3r1wL6E +Showit Website: https://account.showit.co/r/niredonahue +Safety Wing Travel Insurance: https://bit.ly/460TzCp tags: nyc cherry blossom, nyc cherry blossom watch, nyc central park cherry blossom