Proposal Photography
The beginning of forever.
Whether you envision a secret lakeside question or a grand surprise in the city, I’ll be there to capture it with artistry and love.
A soft gasp, a joyful tear, a whispered “yes” – this is the magic of a proposal, a single moment when a new chapter of your love story begins. As a surprise proposal photographer, my passion is to freeze that heart-fluttering moment in time so you can relive it again and again. To me, proposal photography is more than pretty pictures – it’s about capturing the spark in your eyes and the emotion in the air. With a romantic, dreamy touch, I document the tender glances, happy tears, and bursts of laughter that make your moment unique.
I offer a 90-minute session dedicated entirely to your proposal, giving us plenty of time to savor the moment and celebrate after. You can choose between two experiences: a completely hidden surprise or a staged couples’ photoshoot that cleverly leads into the proposal. Whichever approach fits your vision, I’ll help plan the perfect strategy so the moment is everything you’ve imagined.
Hidden Surprise Coverage
Imagine this: a quiet walk by the water’s edge in Kawartha Lakes, the sun dipping low. Your heart pounds as you kneel and ask the question. I’m there, camera in hand but hidden, your secret proposal photographer discreetly capturing every second. This hidden surprise approach yields authentic, candid photos of the moment your partner realises what’s happening – their astonished smile, the happy tears, and that joyful “yes.”
After the big reveal, I’ll step out of hiding and join you for an impromptu engagement shoot. Those first minutes of being newly engaged are pure magic – perfect for celebratory portraits of you two, hands trembling with excitement and faces glowing with love. We’ll capture everything from the first relieved laughter to a gentle embrace under the darkening sky. With a surprise engagement photographer quietly documenting it all, you stay fully immersed in the experience, never once worrying about the camera. You simply enjoy the moment – later, you’ll have a gorgeous gallery of images to remember it by.
Staged Photoshoot Surprise
Perhaps secrecy isn’t your style. Picture this: your partner thinks you’ve hired a photographer for a fun couples’ photoshoot – nothing out of the ordinary. It’s a sunny afternoon, and the two of you are strolling through a pretty park in Durham Region or cuddling with the Toronto skyline behind you. I’m there as an engagement proposal photographer, cheerfully snapping portraits of your love. Little do they know, an even more unforgettable moment is just around the corner.
When the time is right and you drop to one knee, surprise lights up your partner’s eyes. I seamlessly shift from posed snaps to capturing the real thing. Because I’m already by your side, every nuance is caught on camera – the gasp, the tears, the laughter, and the instant they say “yes” and leap into your arms. What began as a posed session transforms into a real, unscripted love story – and you’ll have the pictures to prove it.
Celebrating All Love Stories
Love is love, in every form. I celebrate LGBTQIA+ couples and all love stories. Whoever you are, you can trust that your proposal experience will be warm, comfortable, and true to you. No matter who is on the other end of that question, your joy deserves to be captured beautifully – always. My approach is open-hearted and free of preconceived notions, so you can simply be yourselves.
Serving Kawartha Lakes, Durham Region, GTA & Beyond
Based in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario, I serve the surrounding areas – Durham Region, the GTA, Peterborough – wherever your heart leads. If you’re searching for a proposal photographer near me in central Ontario, I’m likely nearby, ready to capture your story. I know hidden nooks and scenic vistas across these regions to make your proposal’s backdrop as special as the moment itself.
For proposals beyond these regions, I’m always up for an adventure (travel fees may apply outside the main service zone). When it comes to capturing love, no distance is too far. After all, hiring a photographer for proposal means investing in a priceless memory – whether it happens under a familiar oak tree or on a windswept cliff far from home.
Your proposal is a story waiting to be told. You deserve to live every heartbeat of it fully, without worrying if the memory will fade. Let me handle the rest. When you’re ready to plan the perfect surprise, I’m here to help make it unforgettable.
You focus on the love; I’ll focus the lens. Let’s tell your story.
PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY INVESTMENT
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GOLDEN GLIMPSE
30 Minute Photoshoot
Images delivered within 24 hours of the shoot. (I know how excited you both are to share)
Images delivered via online gallery (High resolution / Ready to print images)
Assistance in choosing a location. (Depending on location, travel fees and/or photo permits may apply).
$285 + HST
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THE FULL HEART
60 Minute Photoshoot
Images delivered within 24 hours of the shoot. (I know how excited you both are to share)
Images delivered via online gallery (High resolution / Ready to print images)
Assistance in choosing a location. (Depending on location, travel fees and/or photo permits may apply).
$380.00 + HST
I hired Alana to photograph my proposal, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She was incredibly professional, warm and detail-oriented from the start. Alana helped plan the setup, blended in seamlessly during the moment, and captured everything beautifully without us even noticing.
The photos turned out stunning - emotional, candid, and thoughtfully composed. What stood out most was how invested she was in making the experience special. I highly recommend Alana to capture any special moment.
Ishaan & Naila