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Photographers: How to take truly candid proposal photos

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Photographers: If you’re treating proposals exactly like engagement sessions, your clients are missing out. Here’s how👇 Taking 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙙 photos is very different than taking candid 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 photos at an engagement session. What do I mean by “truly candid”? Let’s dive deeper. You’ve only communicated with one partner Imagine preparing for an engagement session with […]

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Photographers: Why You’ll LOVE Photographing Proposals

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Let’s talk about all of the reasons why photographing proposals is THE BEST! If you’re a wedding and couples photographer (or even a senior or family photographer), proposals may another great service to add this year! It’s challenging, creative, and fulfilling, but it’s also been incredible for my business in some unexpected ways. Let’s dive […]

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Faust Street Bridge New Braunfels Proposal | Andres & Kaley

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#MarryMeMonday🥂 This was such a fun proposal! Andres & Kaley live in Houston but came to Seguin to visit her family for the weekend. He’s busy with law school, and they don’t have much to travel and spend time together, so he suggested they drive to New Braunfels to have have lunch, just the two […]

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Autumn Proposal at The Sekrit Theater Greenhouse | Zachary & Juliana

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The Sekrit Theater in the short window of Texas Fall… is there anything better? The vines that weave through the greenhouse have yellow leaves that are falling quickly. The weather is usually cloudy, and the temperature is great. Zachary proposed to Juliana during this brief window last year, and I realized I never shared the […]

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Marriage Proposal at Reimers Ranch | Brooks & Brook

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#MarryMeMonday🥂 Brooks came to me with the idea of proposing at Reimers Ranch. He said he loves rock climbing there with his girlfriend Brooke, so it would be a meaningful place to ask her to marry him. This also happens to be one of my favorite places to hike with my husband and dog. It’s […]

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William Chris Vineyards Marriage Proposal | Joshua & Alexandria

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Joshua contacted me several months ago to tell me his plans to propose while visiting Austin in September. He lives in Kentucky with his girlfriend Alexandria, and they’re planning to move to Austin next year. He said they love wineries, but had never been to any in the Texas hill country. I suggested a few […]

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Romantic Proposal with Large Marry Me Sign | Ross & Holly

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#MarryMeMonday🥂 Ross planned a full day scavenger hunt for his girlfriend Holly and her sister. This led them all over Austin, to several fun and meaningful spots. The day started with a hair and nail appointment, and Holly picked up the last clue at an apartment complex where they used to live. This led her […]

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Chapel Dulcinea Marriage Proposal | Sean & Katie

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It’s always fun to photograph proposals at Chapel Dulcinea, one of my favorite venues. Sean’s proposal to Katie was particularly special. 😊 Sean & Katie met 3 years ago… “Our first date was at Yellow Jacket Social Club in East Austin. It was going so well that we continued the date to Whisler’s and then […]

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Sekrit Theater Greenhouse Proposal | Evan & Katie

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This was a particularly magical day at The Sekrit Theater! The greenery was lush, orange flowers were blooming on the vines, and cloudy skies made everything feel cozy.🌿 It was the perfect day for Evan to propose to Katie. Let’s back up a few years – Evan & Katie are a #CovidCouple and met through […]

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Marriage Proposal at Commodore Perry Estate | Michael & Brielle

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Michael’s proposal to Brielle was one of the most sweet and stylish proposals I’ve photographed! He wanted to wow her with an incredible location and decorations, so he proposed at the gorgeous Commodore Perry Estate. He actually planned a whole weekend of special moments to treat her. While helping plan his proposal, I noticed how […]

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