I love engagements, and just in a last two weeks I was honoured to be a part of two ‘surprise engagement photo sessions’.

This was such a great experience to see how the face of the future bride was changing and lighting up, and how the emotions were playing the main role during this process.

Should you have a photographer for a surprise engagement?

Yes, you should! The memories will last forever no matter what. Many people still do not think is necessary to capture these moments, but I believe that exactly those moments, moments which are changing our whole life are worth to be freeze in time, for us to look back in a few years into the future and remind ourselves how happy and hopeful we felt.

How can you surprise your engagement?

1. Make a list of your partner’s favourite things. 
2. Ask your friends and family for help with the organisation.
3. The right location is an important factor. Choose wisely. You both must feel comfortable in this moment.
4. To avoid any hiccups, make sure you plan everything long in advance, this is one of the most important moments in your life.
5. When it comes to marriage proposals, timing is everything. You want the moment to be perfect, and hiring an engagement photographer to capture the moment is a great way to ensure that. It can be a great test to see if this photographer would be the right choice to shoot your entire wedding day, use this opportunity.
6. Two is better than one, even photographers, we can share the attention to you both and everyone of us can concentrate our lens on one of you. Perfect solution.
7. Do not be afraid to look ‘ugly’. When the emotions will overwhelm you, do not be afraid to cry, the real feelings are making photos great.
8. Do not overcomplicate things, you both are the main characters in this engagement surprise, and you both should enjoy it. Keep it simple.
9. A little bit of food and drink is a nice touch. You can plan a picnic in the park or simply book a table in your favourite restaurant to celebrate your engagement.

What should you avoid when organise an engagement photo session?

• Matching Outfits
• Loud Patterns
• Brand Logos
• Trendy Pieces
• Anything out of Character
• Pyjamas or Athleisure
• Ill-Fitting Clothing
• Too Many Outfits

But only when you want the session to be like everyone else. I personally would go for the crazy outfit, what is wrong with pyjama, if this is who you are bring it on! Do something different for you both to remember this day, this exact moment, something you are going to tell your kids about, your grandkids, something which whenever you will think about will make you smile and bring this worm feeling back in a second. Do not avoid anything. Make sure you both are comfortable; you are the stars in this engagement moment.

How will I take your surprise engagement photos?

1. A day before the engagement photoshoot I would go around the place and plan everything from a to z.
2. I would expect you to meet with me then I could suggest you all the details should happen; like which side to face into, where to kneel. We must work together. I will ask you to give your future wife/husband a kiss on a forehead right before you bend on your knee to send me a signal the big moment is going to happen NOW!
3. I will be using a telephoto lens to be able to be as far as possible not to intrude in the moment but still ‘tell’ a complete story’.
4. The ‘Yes’ is only the beginning. I will stay shooting and most probably will reveal myself to take pictures from different angles.
5. When the emotion goes down, I will introduce myself to your future wife / husband and we will do a mini engagement session on the spot.

Are you ready to propose yet? Let’s plan it together. Get in touch!