There's something to be said for a romantic, surprise engagement, but a little pre-planning can go a long way. Because proposal planning is often so quick, I would recommend reaching out to photographers as soon as you have a rough idea of when you plan to propose. Depending on the day of the week or even the season you plan to propose during photographer can be extremely busy. Reaching out a day or two before you plan to propose might not offer an available photographer.
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Finding Your Proposal Photographer
Make sure the photographer or photogaphers you reach out to have photographed a proposal before. Ask the photographer to see a proposal gallery! Do not be shy. Once you have established you do indeed have a skilled proposla photographer start by asking what is included in their propsoal package like if a small portrait session is also included. We know your soon to be finacee will want to show off that stunning ring! Don’t forget to ask when you will recieve your proposal images and how you will recieve them. For instance, I send my proposal gallery via online gallery with a download link. The gallery also has a direct link that can be shared with friends and family that they can also buy prints from.
Plan The Proposal
Let your proposal photographer help you! If you have already chosen a location, plan to walk the location at the agreed upon time of the proposal. Scout where you will propose, scout where the photographer will be, scout how the lighting will be. It’s important to know which way you will face, which way the photorapher will face and if there will be any obstacles in the way. If you do not have a location in mind, your photographer can help you come up with a great location and then proceed to scout the area. Having a backup plan and signal for the location is never a bad idea. I provide the person proposing a body language prompt to do right before they plan to propose so that I know the proposal has indeed started, since I am usually too far away to hear what the couple is saying.
These photos can be used in various ways, such as on your wedding website, save the date cards, for sharing the news of their engagement on social media, and not to mention just to have on display of the moment YES was said.
Having a proposal photographer will provide a picture of how the proposal went down, and will make everyone you love feel much more a part of this important life moment.
