Are you considering hiring an engagement photographer?

Finding the right photographer to capture your special moment may seem like a daunting task. Not only do you have to find a photographer with the right skills and experience, but you also have to find one that will capture your special moment without giving away the surprise. Photos are, after all, some of the only things you will have to look back at your engagement and your wedding day.

So how do you find the right photographer to take photos of your special moment without giving it all away? And how do they do it?

Well, it takes skill, planning, and experience. And it’s not as hard as you think it is! All it takes is hiring the right photographer with the right experience. 

Here are some ways engagement photographers can capture your proposal without giving it away.

How Engagement Photographers Capture the Perfect Proposal

1. It’s All in the Planning

Professional photographers have years of experience getting high-quality photographs of weddings, birthdays, proposals, and other important events. 

When you hire a photographer totake pictures of your proposal, a lot of planning will go into capturing the moment while ensuring your fiance-to-be doesn’t clue in on what’s going on.

Professional photographers scope out the location before the proposal and tell you exactly where they will be at the time of the proposal. 

The moment you hire them and give them the details, they plan every single moment down to the second you propose so that they know exactly where you will be, the direction you and your partner are facing, and when to take the shots. It’s all in the planning, baby!

2. They Come up With Creative Ways to Capture the Moment

Professional photographers are creative people. They can come up with some pretty creative and clever ways to pull off an engagement proposal photoshoot. 

One of these creative ways is called a “paparazzi-style” shoot. When photographers do a paparazzi-style photoshoot, they blend in with the crowd and act as if they are a tourist and taking photos of the scenery. They can also pretend they are taking photos of friends or just pretend they are taking some good old-fashioned selfies.

And then when the moment to propose comes, the engagement photographer is right there to take the perfect pictures!

If you are planning a proposal in a very busy location or public place you may want to consider this option.

3. The “Regular” Photoshoot

One way that you can catch your partner off guard during a proposal is by arranging a regular photoshoot with them under the assumption that it is just a “couple’s shoot”.

You can even invite friends and make it a “friends photoshoot”, only to surprise your partner by proposing! When you propose, your friend ship photoshoot will turn into an engagement photoshoot.

Not only will this catch your partner off guard, but this way, all your friends will also be there to surprise you and congratulate you. They can even be in some of the shots too. 

If you would prefer to propose to your partner in a more private and intimate setting, then this is the perfect option.

How Engagement Photographers Arrange the Moment With You

Selecting the Location

First, you have to select a location. Take the time to think of a special place to propose to your partner. Think of a place that holds a special meaning to both of you.

The sooner you choose the location you want to propose, the sooner your photographer will be able to help arrange the big day for you as well as all the details that are involved.

Arranging the Details

Once you have decided where you are going to propose, you will need to start planning out all the details with your photographer. Discuss the location with them as well as the exact spot and direction your fiance-to-be should be facing. 

You have to be extremely precise with this so that your partner does not spot the photographer. The location and directions you and your partner will be facing are also extremely important because this will allow the photographer to get the best angle to capture your fiance’s face the moment you propose.

By planning accordingly with the engagement photographer, they will ensure that every detail including the background is perfect when the time comes. 

As a professional photographer myself, I have experience with wedding photos and surprise engagement photos. I know all that it takes to make sure the moment is captured perfectly. If you are looking for someone who can help capture that special moment for you without giving away the surprise, contact me today.

If you are looking for some more tips on what to consider when hiring an engagement or wedding photographer, click here.

Hire Me as Your Engagement Photographer Today!

Are you looking for a passionate photographer who is dedicated to providing you with great photos that bring your special day to life? As a professional photographer, I know what it takes to capture an engagement. I will plan the photoshoot with you every step of the way, ensuring that every single detail is covered so that the proposal goes off without a hitch. You can view my work here.

Contact me today to learn more about how I can help. You can also view my portfolio and services here. I specialize in wedding photos, lifestyle photos,  family portraits, headshots, and more.

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