How to set up a proposal

If you’re thinking of proposing to your significant other anywhere in Easton or the Lehigh Valley, PA – Make sure to get a photographer to capture these moments! There’s so much magic in a proposal that happens completely naturally; especially when you choose to make it special by involving family or loved ones like Ashley and Fernando did. There’s plenty of ways to plan a proposal, and that’s one of the things we help with when clients ask us to be there to capture it! Fernando and I went through a few different scenarios and logistics, and my goal was to follow his vision and make sure everything went smoothly. This often comes from structured planning, like when the best time of day is to pop the question, where to be positioned so nothing is missed, and when to give lead time as well as a few backup plans! Once things start rolling into place, I just let everything happen as is and document the best I can.

Ashley and Fernando

Ashley is my sister in law, so this one is pretty special to me! Ashley is the super awesome, fun and cool aunt, so Fernando wanted to make sure that as many of her nieces and nephews were a part of this as possible. The goal was to have them hold the sign asking her if she’d marry him, and surprise her with the ring and question as soon as she saw them. Though it was a blisteringly hot day, with a little bit of sweat (okay a lot of sweat) involved, everything went perfectly! She had absolutely no idea, and the photos of her reaction are some of my favorites! One of the best parts of hiring someone to capture a proposal is the small mini session afterwards. These photos of you in your heightened state of emotion really shine and capture you at your absolute best. The rest of the world seems to fade away, and nothing else really matters – you’re engaged!

If you’re planning on proposing to someone soon, be sure to reach out and see if we’re available to capture memories like these for you! 
Enjoy the photos!

Marshall