Should your SURPRISE proposal be a surprise PHOTOSHOOT?
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Having a surprise engagement photography session in Kauai will be immeasurably special for you. When you look back years later, no doubt you'll say, "I'd love to go back to that sushi bar on the beach the day I proposed to you." Well, having timeless photographs in your album will make it that much more special for you. You most likely will also remember my advice: To propose during a planned photo shoot, both of you knowing about the shoot, your partner unaware you'll propose.
This is a choice and a very good one worth considering.
There are a few reason why I always suggest doing the proposal during a planned photoshoot. To begin with, I, your Kauai engagement photographer, will have far more control with lighting and placement because you'll get a nod or wink or whisper from me when those conditions are aligned. Secondly, there are often many Kauai photographers on the beach and at the moment you propose, it's kind of important that the right Kauai photographer is photographing you. Lastly, for a planned photoshoot you're only paying for a couples photoshoot rather than a stakeout photoshoot—which is what a surprise proposal/ surprise photoshoot really is.
After years and years of doing surprise proposal photography, experience has given me a nod. However, ultimately, it's your choice.
'nuff said,
--David