Chicago Surprise Proposal Photographer
This is the moment your partner will never forget and the moment you only get to live once.
Whether you’re planning a surprise proposal or want to capture the quiet, emotional chapter right after “yes,” this session is about connection, anticipation, and everything you’ll want to remember years from now.
I’ll guide you gently, help with timing and location if needed, and make sure the experience feels calm, intentional, and true to you.
These are the photos you’ll return to again and again — the ones that bring you back not only to how it looked, but how it felt to be newly engaged.
How it works?
1. Tell me what you’re dreaming of
Share your date, location ideas, and anything you already have in mind.
Even if you’re not sure where to start, that’s completely okay, I’ll help you shape the plan.
2. We plan the moment together
A proposal can feel like a lot to carry, and I know how meaningful and nerve-wracking it is.
I’ll help with timing, light, location, outfit ideas, and the little details so everything feels calm and natural.
3. I arrive early and stay discreet
I’ll be there before the proposal, quietly ready to capture the moment without interrupting it.
You can focus on your partner and the question - I’ll take care of the photographs.
4. You ask, we celebrate
I’ll document the real emotions as they unfold - the nerves, the surprise, the tears, the joy, and the “yes.”
And honestly, I’ll be smiling behind the camera with you.
Afterward, I’ll gently guide you through relaxed portraits so you can remember how it all felt.
The Yes Moment
$350
For simple, intimate proposals in Downtown Chicago
— Up to 30 minutes of photography
— Coverage of the proposal moment and meaningful portraits afterward
— 1 location, 1 outfit
— 20 edited and color-corrected high-resolution photos
— 5 preview photos delivered the same day
— Full gallery delivery within 5 days
— Light planning support for timing, location, and outfit ideas
The Full Proposal Story
$500
For couples who want more time to breathe, celebrate, and document the first moments after "yes"
— Up to 1 hour of photography
— Coverage of the proposal moment, emotions, and relaxed portraits afterward
— 1–2 nearby locations, 1–2 outfits if time allows
— 50+ edited and color-corrected photos
— 10 preview photos delivered the same day
— Full gallery delivery within 10 days
— Planning support for timing, location, outfit ideas, and the flow of the session
Ready to start planning an unforgettable moment?
Tell me what you’re imagining - even if it’s just a date, a place, or a feeling. I’ll take it from there and help you create a moment that feels thoughtful, calm, and truly yours.
Beautiful Chicago Locations for Your Proposal
Chicago is full of beautiful places to ask the question - from quiet lakefront views to classic downtown landmarks.
Popular proposal locations include Olive Park, North Avenue Beach, Chicago Riverwalk, Lincoln Park, Millennium Park, The Art Institute Garden, Lurie Garden, Adler Planetarium, Museum Campus, Chicago Cultural Center, Wrigley Building, and the lakefront near Fullerton or Montrose Harbor.
For something more private, we can also plan your proposal at a downtown hotel, rooftop, restaurant, or a place that already means something to you.
If you’re not sure where to propose, I’ll help you choose a location based on light, privacy, view, timing, and the feeling you want the moment to have.