Tips for Swoon-worthy Proposal Photos
Your marriage proposal is something that will be remembered for the rest of your life! Here are a few tips that will make for a picture-perfect moment.
Planning the Moment
First, you will have to plan the proposal. Where, when and how will you propose? A good tip is to make sure your proposal will fit in with the personality of your significant-other. If they are more quiet and don’t like a fuss, then a flash mob proposal is probably not the way to go. An intimate picnic in the park or a candlelit dinner will speak volumes to them. On the other hand, if they love being the center of attention, then maybe a more grand gesture would be appreciated.
You can let them know that you have a photographer friend who wants to capture your romantic date. Maybe say that they are just wanting to get experience or you could say you just want a photo shoot with your beloved!
If you are planning a surprise proposal with a hidden photographer, then a public place will be easier for the photographer to capture “paparazzi” type photos of you popping the question. The photographer can pretend to be a passer-by and capture your moment perfectly and candidly!
The Ring
An important part of the plan is to choose the ring to propose with. As a symbol of your love and commitment, the style should match your partner and complement their personality. Everyone will ask to see the ring once they hear about your engagement!
Dress to Impress
To make for a memorable proposal, you and your significant other should both be dressed nicely and in a way that you will reflect the special occasion. If you go with the secret proposal and a hidden photographer, you should wear nice clothes that will reflect well in photos. This usually means bright and complementary colors.
Stay away from busy patterns, as these may appear muddled in pictures. A good way to ask your significant other to dress up without seeming suspicious is to say you will be taking them out to a nice dinner, concert or other formal occasion.
Catching the Golden Hour
For your proposal pictures, capturing your romantic moment in the best light possible is crucial. For this, photographers usually suggest shooting at “the Golden Hour”, which means right before sunset, when the light is richest and warmest. Luckily, sunset proposals are inherently romantic! If you are outside (picnic in the park) then make sure you time your proposal to occur right before sunset to take advantage of the Golden Hour light.
If you are indoors, then think of an excuse to get outside for your proposal. In fact, you could just tell them the truth and say “I want to go outside and share the beautiful sunset with you.” Who would argue with that?!
Pop the Question!
At this point, it’s time for your proposal! How you do this is up to you. However, keep in mind that getting down on one knee will make for compelling photos! The viewer of these photos will have no question in their mind as to what is happening.
Another tip is to draw out the moment just a little, in order for the photographer to capture the reaction of your significant-other. We want to see all the emotions of surprise, joy and then the celebration!
You’re Engaged!
And just like that, you are engaged If you are doing a hidden photographer proposal, you can introduce the photographer and get engagement photos featuring the shiny new diamond!
Congratulations!
