When Stav reached out to me about his upcoming surprise proposal, I was so excited for his detailed plan! He was looking for someone to capture cute, romantic moments between him and Dani – and he really loved my artsy vibe, so we made sure to tie in elements of that throughout their proposal photoshoot. These two have been together for quite some time, so their love runs deep and authentic. I absolutely love working with couples who have that deep comfortability and friendship with each other – their natural dynamic always shines through in the photos so beautifully. Keep reading to see how this day unfolded!
Creative Proposal Idea
The concept of the proposal was all thanks to Stav – he wanted everything to be absolutely perfect for her. He used his friend’s studio space and had both of their families help set it up as an art gallery featuring photos of them over the years together, an art easel with sheet music of their songs, and another easel displaying a map of all their special dates and locations. When you first walked in, there was a gorgeous aisle of candles with white rose petals down the middle, all leading up to a sign asking Dani to marry him. It was so romantic and special, and she was completely surprised!
NYC Engagement Photos
The actual proposal was just incredible to witness. These two seriously radiate so much love for each other – honestly, even without all the beautiful decor, just having them together would have been more than enough. But since Stav really wanted that romantic, artsy vibe, I had so much fun posing them right in the middle of all those rose petals with the candles glowing around them. They were completely lost in each other the whole time, which gave me the perfect opportunity to capture all these genuine sweet moments – so much natural hugging and hand holding. What made the whole thing even more special was how intimate it felt, and I absolutely loved that both their families were part of making it happen. After everything was said and done, Stav left me the sweetest review:
“Chrissy, was an absolute pleasure to work with for my surprise proposal. I reached out to her on Instagram after finding her profile when looking for a photographer. I was super impressed by her creativity and the artsiness of her photos, and thought she could be a great fit, considering my proposal had a bit of a unique setup. She got back to me extremely quickly and was enthusiastic about the idea from the start, already coming up with ideas and inspiration. I knew right away that I wanted to work with her, and in the end, she perfectly captured the vision that I was looking for. She went above and beyond to make sure to capture all the details of the proposal set up and to take photos that were unique and creative, and authentic to our relationship! In addition, Chrissy was extremely supportive and communicative throughout the whole process. We love all of our photos and would highly recommend hiring her!”
Chrissy Marie Photo Co. | NYC Engagement Photographer
What an absolutely beautiful day this turned out to be! From Stav’s incredibly thoughtful proposal setup to Dani’s genuine surprise and joy, every single moment was filled with so much love and romance. Getting to witness their beautiful friendship and deep connection while capturing these once-in-a-lifetime moments reminded me exactly why I love what I do. The way their families came together to make this dream proposal happen just made everything even more special.
If you are planning a surprise proposal or looking for someone to capture your own love story, I would absolutely love to be part of your special moments! Whether you’re looking to create something as elaborate as Stav’s art gallery setup or keeping it simple and intimate, I’m here to help bring your vision to life and capture all those genuine, heartfelt moments that you’ll treasure forever. Reach out to me – let’s chat about how we can create something amazing.
