Surprise proposals
Your proposal, photographed in Paris
You only get to ask once. We help you plan a surprise proposal and capture it so naturally that the two of you can live that minute again and again.
Tell us your date and what you are dreaming of, and we will come back with locations, timing and a route that keeps the secret safe.
Love in Paris
The city as your witness
The Eiffel Tower by night, the banks of the Seine and quiet stone streets: a few frames from our sessions.
Where to ask
Five places we would look at first
Each one gives a different moment. Our guide to the best places to propose in Paris goes through more of them.
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Trocadéro at first light
The famous view with hardly anyone there yet, and “let’s watch the sunrise” is all the excuse you need.
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Champ de Mars at nightfall
After dark the whole tower flashes with white lights once an hour. Ask just as it starts and the sky does the rest.
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Pont Alexandre III
A showpiece of the 1900 exhibition, broad enough to stand in peace, with the tower small and far off. Cloud only makes the bronze richer.
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Pont de Bir-Hakeim
A two-level steel bridge with trains rumbling overhead and the tower close by, for couples who dislike the obvious.
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Palais-Royal gardens
Neat rows of trees and an arcade on every side. It stays calm even with the Louvre next door, so no audience.
How it goes
From the idea to the yes
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Message us
Write to us about your date and your idea, on Instagram or through the booking form. Our answer comes with the packages and some first suggestions.
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Choose the moment
Together we choose the location, the time of day and the route, so that your partner suspects nothing.
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Secure the date
Your date is held once the deposit is paid, through Zelle, Stripe or PayPal, and moving it later is no drama.
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Ask the question
Your photographer is there for the whole moment. The photos reach you inside a day, so the family can see them almost at once.
Timing
Sunrise or nightfall?
Sunrise gives you the emptiest Paris. Lookouts that are packed by noon belong to a few runners at that hour, and the low light is kind to faces.
The last hour before sunset brings warm light, and the sky keeps its color for a while after the sun has gone. Stay on until dark and you also get the golden tower.
The month changes everything: a June sunrise means a 5 a.m. alarm and a June sunset comes near bedtime, while in December you can see both between breakfast and an early dinner. Our guide to photo spots has the times for every month.
What guidebooks miss
Don’t build your plan around these
The love lock bridge. Pont des Arts lost its padlocks back in 2015, when the railings became a safety problem, and today it has glass panels. Old blog posts have not caught up.
The Wall of Love in Montmartre. Paris has posted a notice that this wall in Square Jehan-Rictus is shut for safety reasons, so see whether it has reopened first.
A big public setup. Banners and live music on a public path may bring questions from officials, and street permits here take weeks. A grand gesture is safer in a private venue.
Questions
Before you book
Do you help plan the proposal itself?
Yes, that is part of the job. Share your idea, and we will work out the spot, the hour and how to get there with you.
How do we get our photos, and how fast?
The full set arrives inside a day. From it you pick the frames to retouch, which takes 3–10 business days, or just one day if you ask for the express option.
What does a proposal photoshoot cost?
That comes down to the package you choose. Message us with the date and the plan, and you will get the options right away.
Can you film the proposal as well?
Yes, a videographer can come along with the photographer. Say so in your first message.
What if our plans or the weather change?
We try hard to find you another free date. Keep in mind that the deposit is not returned, since it holds the slot for you.
Can we keep the photos private?
Of course. Just tell us before the day of the shoot: otherwise a few of the frames may appear in our portfolio.
Which payment methods do you accept?
Zelle, Stripe and PayPal.
In their words
What our clients say
We planned a surprise proposal in Paris and everything was perfect. The photographer helped with the location and timing, and captured the moment so naturally. The photos look incredible. We’ll remember this day forever.
I was honestly nervous planning a proposal in Paris, but everything went perfectly. They helped me choose the exact spot and moment, and she had no idea.
The photos captured everything: her reaction, the emotions, everything. Couldn’t have asked for more.
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Plan your proposal in Paris
Planning a proposal, couple shoot, or vacation photos in Paris? Message us and we’ll help you organize everything quickly and easily.
Response time: usually within 10–15 minutes