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Make your proposal unforgettable with a handpicked, vetted proposal photographer who specializes in capturing that once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment — without giving away the surprise. We’ve helped thousands of couples in over 200 destinations plan, execute, and preserve their engagement stories with candid, professional photography.

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Browse pre-vetted professionals with real client reviews, and choose the one who fits your vision. Your proposal photographer will help plan the perfect moment, stay discreet to capture candid reactions, and deliver a digital gallery with your selected edited photos within five business days. With thousands of proposals captured worldwide, you can trust you’re in good hands.

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How to Book a Surprise Proposal Photographer

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Choose a Proposal Photographer

Selecting your proposal photographer is easy! You can compare portfolios, read past reviews, and check availability for your dates. Hiring a surprise engagement photographer will ensure that you capture your special moment so you can relive it again and again.

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Plan the Surprise with Your Photographer

Once you reserve a date, you’ll be able to speak directly with your surprise proposal photographer to decide on the perfect spot based on your ideas. On the big day, your hidden engagement photographer will be ready at the designated spot to capture the moment, paparazzi-style.

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Capture Your Once-in-a-Lifetime moment

The professional photos from your wedding proposal photoshoot will be perfect for save-the-date cards, wedding websites, and social media posts to share the news!

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Proposal Planning Tips

  • Choose a location that’s meaningful to your relationship.
  • Think about lighting: golden hour or sunrise often gives the best results.
  • Plan a backup spot in case of crowds or weather changes.
  • Relax — your photographer will guide you so it feels natural.

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    Raifa was very professional, helpful, kind, and creative during the photoshoot and the event. We are very happy with the results. She could catch the key moments in pictures. We hope to work with her again in the near future, maybe at our wedding :-P

    Thank you very much, Raifa, for your kind extra support you have.-GergelyView Photographer profile
    So happy we booked Mimmo for our engagement photos! We were vacationing from the US and had no idea the right spots to go, but Mimmo was a total expert and helped guide us to the best backdrops.

    I got the photos back quickly and wow I'm so happy with them. We used them for our Save the Dates and wedding website. We've gotten so many compliments on them. They look like a postcard. Definitely book with him!!-AdrienneView Photographer profile
    I cannot recommend Daniel enough! Daniel is a talented photographer who is very knowledgeable and helpful in regards to helping you pick the perfect time and location to capture your special moment. My fiancée and I are more than satisfied with the photos he took for our engagement!-CristianView Photographer profile
    We are over the moon with how special our photoshoot with Mimmo and his assistant, Peppe, turned out! My proposal was truly a fairy tale, a magical dream alongside the Amalfi Coast, on the beach of Positano Spiaggia Grande.

    Mimmo and Peppe were prompt, courteous, professional, and offered a lot of direction during our session (which we requested). The keen eye with capturing the moment and craftsmanship of Mimmo could not be stressed enough! I would highly recommend booking him for your photoshoot. Thank you a thousand times over! We are so excited to re-live this special engagement for the rest of our lives!-MichaelView Photographer profile
    Samantha and her husband, Diego, were absolutely excellent! I couldn’t have asked for better photographers. I had them do a proposal photoshoot, and they were incredibly helpful in making suggestions about a good time and location to fit my needs. They captured the moment beautifully and from 2 different angles since they were both shooting pictures. My now-fiancée did not see them or notice they were taking pictures. Afterward, they were incredibly friendly and gave great directions for some beautiful photos. I could not be happier with how they turned out!-AndyView Photographer profile
    We are very pleased with Mimmo's work, we love our photos, we were nervous at the beginning but Mimmo and Pepe make us feel comfortable and help us a lot with the clear directions and tips. It was an incredible experience, specially in a such special moment for us. Thank you Mimmo!!-Javier & VreyView Photographer profile
    Maria was a wonderful photographer! We highly recommend her. I contacted her weeks before I proposed to my fiancée and she was very nice and helpful. She captured the moment beautifully in Rome.

    My fiancée loved the surprised and we both appreciated how patient she was with us. She gave us specific poses to do that came out so well.

    We are over the moon happy with the photos. We’re grateful she was our photographer! Don’t hesitate and book with Maria!-CesarView Photographer profile
    Angelica was amazing! She was early, discreet, and captured the moment so much better than I expected.

    I highly recommend her for an engagement shoot, and I plan to hire her for our wedding!-BrianView Photographer profile
    Anna was incredible to work with from the very beginning. She helped coordinate and shoot a surprise proposal, in the midst of a busy area she did a fantastic job at getting the best shots while staying discreet for the surprise. Following the proposal, she lent her artistic insight and helped coordinate a wonderful hour-long photoshoot. My fiancé and I love how the pictures turned out! We would absolutely shoot with Anna again.-JamesView Photographer profile
    I can recommend Manuel to everyone. He is very helpful in his communication before the shoot and makes sure everyone is on the same page.

    During the shoot, Manuel creates a comfortable environment, which is very helpful if you are not that experienced in shooting.

    The final pictures were beautiful and delivered quickly.-KishanView Photographer profile

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Booking with us is simple and stress-free—no matter where in the world you’re headed. Reserve online in less than a day, pay securely, and work only with verified photographers who meet our quality standards. Your payment stays protected until you receive your photos, and our support team is always here for you before, during, and after your shoot—so you enjoy the best value and experience every time.

    • Photo packages vary by city, ensuring you the best rates according to the local market. Choose between photography packages that range from 30 minutes up to 2 hours. The high-resolution photos are professionally edited and delivered by email in a private online gallery within 5 business days. Search your city for pricing here.

    • Our pricing includes the full cost of your shoot and the photos listed—there are no hidden fees. The only extra costs you may need to cover are:

      • Entrance or parking fees for both you and your photographer, if required by the location

      • Travel fees if the shoot is outside city limits or beyond the photographer’s usual area

      • Optional extras like flowers, champagne, or decorations

      • Video services, available from select photographers at a custom rate

      Note: proposal photoshoots require a 1 hour shoot package minimum

    • Inquire for your dates, and then you'll be notified by email throughout the day of which photographers are available. Choose your photgrapher, book your date and then your local professional photographer will work with you to go over all the best photography spots, when the best light will be, and how to beat the crowds to capture magical moments without tons of other tourists in the background. Local Lens vacation photographers are handpicked artists for quality, style, & skill. Not only will they take amazing photos, but they will also edit them to create beautiful photo souvenirs that you’ll treasure for years to come.

    • During a proposal shoot, your photographer will help plan the perfect spot and timing, discreetly capture the big moment, and then guide you through a short portrait session so you have stunning photos of the “yes!”

      A minimum one-hour package is required to ensure the moment is fully documented and you get plenty of post-engagement shots. We recommend having an idea of the location or style of proposal you’d like, and some photographers can also arrange extras, such as flowers or champagne, for an additional fee.

    • All photos are lightly edited for vibrance and composition and delivered in a private online gallery delivered by email within 5 business days. You can download your favorite photos included in your shoot package in high-resolution jpeg format. Additional files and high-quality prints from our professional partner labs are also available for purchase directly from your gallery.

    Ready to capture the question with beautiful proposal photography?

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