Paddle Board Proposal

Engagement season is in full swing!

I’m obsessed with shooting surprise engagements, not only because they turn my heart into mush, but also because they let me pretend I’m a sneaky spy. Will and Emma had been together for a couple years after going paddle boarding as their first date. Will reached out to me a month before he planned to pop the question at Aurora Reservoir, and their paddle board proposal at sunrise was well worth the early wake up call.

The Details

• Emma and Will love paddle boarding – it’s their thing. They get up early a lot to watch the sunrise from their boards, so Will knew that’s how he wanted to propose
• Will and I have a mutual friend, Casey, so we got to the reservoir 45 minutes early to set up a picnic on the beach for them before hiding. Have you ever set up a picnic in the pitch black? It’s friggin HARD
• Emma said yes, we popped out of the bushes, and took some sweet photos of them on the beach

Must Knows

• Just like I plan elopements, I’ll help you plan your engagement! Picking a location, planning a meal or snack, and setting up – all you should have to worry about is popping the question
• Will reached out super early, which made it easier for us to work together and plan the details. If you wait until the last minute, you’re only making things harder
• You won’t see “proposal photography” listed on my website, but that doesn’t mean I won’t do it! It’s always worth sending an email or DM to ask. The worst someone can tell you is no

Help me pop the question.