Proposals with me are simple and smooth. After your initial email I'll guide you towards a good spot and even offer a few scenario/cover stories to tell your partner.

In large public areas like parks, nature centers, art museums, etc.you run the risk of someone walking in front of us potentially ruining the photos. In this case, I highly recommend having an exact location pre-planned and/or tell you're partner we're doing a photo session so we can meet up and avoid someone ruining our shot of THE MOMENT.

After I capture the moment they said yes (or just lots of crying and nodding), we'll move into a few cute, casual portraits. A mini, mini engagement session if you will. I'll pose, direct, laugh with you, and hustle my booty off (potentially tripping on things) to show off the new bling and a couple of photos with your friends & family if they're joining!

In total, we spend around 45-60 minutes together during the proposal itself. Please try your hardest to be on time for your proposal. Austin traffic is notorious for popping up last minute and I don't want you to miss the good lighting.

Austin is a fairly casual town even in the evenings, so chinos or dress pants are welcome as long as they’re hole-free and fit well.

Number 2 rule, clothing should be of the same formality and accent the location. Meaning, it's hard to make sense of someone in running shoes with someone in a full blown cocktail dress and heels showing up to the park. Consider trying to convince your partner to dress up for a cocktail event if your proposal location suits a more dressy attire.

But most of all, just remember:

You're proposing marriage and you've hired a photographer - try to give your partner a chance at looking their best. If they're really excited to go out and get dressed up or wants to try out something fun and flirty, choose a location that matches this!

PS: colorful outfits are always encouraged with me!

There's an old saying in Texas that goes something like: "If you don't like the weather, just wait a minute and it'll change."

If you’re considering a fully outdoor location as your proposal spot and there happens to be a torrential downpour forecast for that day and throughout the whole time we’ll be together, we’ll touch base the day before or that morning to discuss a rain plan together.

I would be happy to send you a recommendation for a planners and decorative companies who specialize in proposals and small affairs. They can talk more about their proposal, pre-set experiences or create something custom just for you.

Let me know what you're unsure about when you fill out the contact form below and I'll see if I can answer it.