San Diego Proposal Ideas:
Best Places for an Epic
Engagement

Meet Our Proposal Photographers in San Diego

We capture tons of proposals, so we've collaborated with our very own San Diego proposal photographers to curate a list of the most romantic and picturesque locations for popping the question. Take a look at the recommended spots below and book your shoot to capture the moment before the date gets booked up!

Gaylin
Aloha ! My name is Gaylin . I am originally from Southern California but relocated to Maui,HI in 2017 though service both states . I began my photography... more
Zeus
I am a photographer who knows San Diego. I have my own spots around the city for portraits that will have stunning views. I've spent 10 years... more
Rosanna
I love to show the world and those that visit San Diego its beauty and uniqueness, with its fabulous and unique coastline, to the extraordinary Balboa park, as... more
Ciara
Hello, wanderers and memory-makers! I’m Ciara, your personal lens into sunny San Diego! A California native with a Bachelor’s in Photography, I’ve honed... more
Mirjana
I am Mirjana. A photographer, historian and adventurer. I love the outdoors and nature, and photography allows me to capture the beauty of it. I also like to... more
Joy
I was always known as the girl in school who took pictures of EVERYTHING and EVERY MOMENT... not wanting to ever forget it. I always make a joke that my memory... more
Alicia
Hi! I’m a photographer and tech enthusiast born in Los Angeles and raised in Taiwan while attending an American school, which over the years has given me a... more
Tom
Welcome! As a full time photographer of 21 years and living in LA and Orange County, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my clients. I’ll keep it... more
Jesse
Hello Hello! My name is Jesse, and I just became your new favorite photographer! I have been photographing life and its special moments since I could hold a... more
Alexx
I have been a photographer my whole life but a professional wedding & engagement photographer under my own business for 2 years. I love capturing how two... more
Laura
Laura Carrasco is a San Diego based photographer specializing in weddings and family photography. Laura is very easy to work with and she will direct you in a... more

Best Places To
Propose in San Diego

Choosing a gorgeous destination is a great way to start, so you are already on the right track! We see a lot of engagements every week and know the best places to propose in San Diego. Check out our list below to start getting some San Diego proposal ideas.

Our Clients' Proposal Photography Stories

temtimonials from proposal photo shoot customers San Diego
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Alina was an amazing photographer and helped plan our engagement shoot very well. She's professional and very nice. Highly recommend!

– Lety

Hired for San Diego Photoshoot

San Diego Proposal Photoshoot Packages

Timeless Souvenir

The moment and the yes!

325

USD

60 Minute Photoshoot

of the big moment & post-engagement

30 Digital Photos of Your Choice

Beautifully Edited & High-Res

One-on-one Planning

Collaborate with a Local

Private Online Gallery

Active for 6 months

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Storyteller

Most Popular!

425

USD

90 Minute Photoshoot

of the big moment & post-engagement

45 Digital Photos of Your Choice

Beautifully Edited & High-Res

One-on-one Planning

Collaborate with a Local

Private Online Gallery

Active for 6 months

Inquire Now

Sightseer

Get the MOST photos

545

USD

2 Hour Photoshoot

of the big moment & post-engagement

60 Digital Photos of Your Choice

Beautifully Edited & High-Res

One-on-one Planning

Collaborate with a Local

Private Online Gallery

Active for 6 months

Inquire Now

The above proposal photoshoot pricing is for San Diego.

What's included in my photoshoot package?

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Peace of Mind

Choose from vetted and highly rated personal photographers. Hassle-free booking and a travel-friendly refund policy.

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Expert Photo Editing

All photography is edited for light, color, & composition to make your proposal photos gorgeous.

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Local Tips

Your personal photographer also acts as an informal tour guide with all the best photography spots and local secrets for what to see, eat, & do in town.

How To Hire A San Diego Proposal Photographer

The moment you reach for the ring, adrenaline and emotions start to kick in and you might not even remember the moment! Hiring a secret San Diego proposal photographer for your surprise engagement will allow you to capture and relive that moment again and again.

Your marriage proposal is a story you will never tire of telling, so it definitely deserves better than selfies! Capture it with San Diego proposal photography that you'll look back on for years to come.

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hire a proposal photograhper in San Diego
hire a proposal photograhper in San Diego
hire a proposal photograhper in San Diego

How does a proposal photoshoot work?

Before choosing a photographer, we recommend having some San Diego proposal ideas in mind first! There are two ways a proposal photoshoot usually happens:

  1. Hire the photographer for a “normal” photoshoot with your partner, but let the photographer in on your secret proposal plan! This is the best way to ensure the photographer captures the moment perfectly, usually at a closer distance and better positioned.
  2. The photographer can be waiting at the designated spot to secretly capture the moment, paparazzi-style. After the big moment, the photographer can introduce themselves and proceed to capture that post-engagement glow.

After your photo shoot is booked, you will be able to plan and coordinate with your photographer directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a photoshoot cost?

Choose between 3 different packages that range from 60 minutes up to 2 hours. All Local Lens photographers are professionals that were handpicked for quality, style, and skill. There are no separate fees for marriage proposals, but we do require a 1 hour minimum.

How do they capture it? Are they hidden?

Depends on what you want! 1. The photographer can be hidden and ready to capture the moment, paparazzi-style. Afterwards, the photographer will introduce themselves and you both can enjoy a fun engagement photoshoot to capture the post-engagement glow. You might re-create the proposal again just to make sure you get a variety of proposal moment shots. 2. Another option is to book a normal photoshoot (you can say that a family member gifted you a shoot, or ask your SO if they would would want a local tour guide that takes photos) and then during the shoot propose and just the oportune moment in your chosen spot. This method usually results in the best photos. These photos will be perfect for your official engagement announcement, wedding website, save-the-date cards, and wedding invitations!

Can the photographer get flowers, champagne, or displays?

Usually. However, this depends on the photographer’s capacity to handle these details, and those extras will always incur an extra cost that is either paid to another provider or to the photographer directly. Those extras are usually worth it! Ask your photographer if they are able to help with those details and what the extra cost would be.

Can I get all the RAW photos?

How long does it take to get the photos?

Photos are edited for light, color, and composition and delivered in high-resolution JPEG format to you by email in a private online gallery within 5 business days. Your photographer will upload more than the amount of photos included in your photo package so you can pick all your favorites to keep. If you feel there is a certain photo or pose that is missing, we’ll be happy to look into it for you!

Can I purchase more photos or prints?

Yes! From your gallery, you can opt to purchase more digital photos, prints, canvas prints and more all from your gallery. We partnered with Bay Photo, some of the best in the business for professional art quality photography prints.

Can I buy a proposal shoot for someone else?

Yes! Purchasing a gift card is an easy way. You can also make the inquiry and book the photographer and then once you are ready to pass communication off, just change the contact preferences in your Local Lens account and then the photographer will switch over to communicating to the person you select.

Is getting a photographer really worth it?

The moment comes and goes in an instant. The better you capture it, the better you will be able to look back on the memory as the years go by.

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