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Surprise Engagement Proposal: Pro Photo Tips

May 24, 2024 May 24, 2024 From the Hip Photo707 views
Rocky Mountain Proposal

Colorado, Take Me Away!

Shock, surprise, and joy are the best words to describe Laura’s face when she realized what was happening. The moment Mike knelt, the whole world seemed to pause just for them. As it turns out, Mike had been secretly plotting this grand gesture for months. Stay tuned to learn more about our surprise engagement proposal pro photo tips.

Cute couple wedding proposal in the flatirons of Boulder Colorado
Cute couple wedding proposal in the flatirons of Boulder Colorado

Traveling from Miami, he decided it was the perfect time to pop the question. Planning his surprise engagement proposal was a breeze with our pro photo tips team! Ready to plan your proposal? We have helped many partners plan the perfect proposal that they know their person deserves and will cherish forever. Here are some pro tips on what to expect and how to make sure your proposal photos are as unforgettable as the moment itself!

Cute couple wedding proposal in the flatirons of Boulder Colorado
Cute couple wedding proposal in the flatirons of Boulder Colorado

The Chicken or the Egg

So what comes first? What is most important during your surprise engagement session?  Capturing that surprised expression?  Is it the location (someplace you two go to all the time together?) What about having family surrounding you right after the fact? Maybe what you are after is the perfect weather day? Snowy? Sunny?  

The correct answer is, that it depends! What’s most important to you? Not sure? Call us, let’s talk through your options for your surprise engagement proposal and we’ll figure out what’s right for you. We have over 15 years of experience to help you plan the perfect surprise proposal.

What to Expect When Proposing

So, you’re about to pop the big question? First off, it’s totally normal to feel like a bundle of nerves. Trust me, it’s all part of the process! You might forget your rehearsed lines or fumble with the ring box a bit, but hey, who’s counting? So what do you do? Look into your partner’s eyes and remember, this person adores you. They think you’re the bee’s knees. They’re as smitten with you as you are head-over-heels for them. That’s got to count for some serious calming points, right? You’re envisioning a lifetime of awesome together because, frankly, they’re amazing and you just can’t imagine your Netflix nights without them. So take a deep breath, maybe try that fancy box breathing technique, and remember: you’ve got this. No matter what happens, it’s going to be epic because it’s real, it’s raw, and it’s uniquely yours.

Let’s Take A Little Stroll

Alright, let’s dive into the stealth world of proposal planning. Picture this: You’re all about keeping things hush-hush because you want to capture that jaw-dropping, eye-popping reaction when you pop the question. So, what’s your game plan? A short hike, a walk around the park, the perfect cafe. All of these locations offer secret scenarios we can create to keep your partner in the dark. Here’s how we keep it on the down-low: Before the big day, we’ll send you all the secret squirrel stuff—photos of the location, maps, and a snapshot of your incognito photographer. Gear up for an adventure where the only heavy lifting is hiding that ring box. Let’s make this proposal one for the storybooks!

Let’s Start Planning!

We know how this moment can be a little scary, but when you shift that perspective and envision your partner’s face, with the shock, surprise, and joy, it helps that subside! We are here to support you and create a stellar photo experience. Have more questions, contact us! 

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