My name is Meghan and I’ve captured over 50+ surprise proposals in NYC & Massachusetts with over 60+ 5 star reviews on google. I am so excited that you have found love and are ready to take the next step with your best friend. That is so exciting and I couldn’t be happier that you have found “the one”. If you’ve got proposing on the brain- I am here to help!I’ve been a professional photographer for 11+ years and specialize in couples photographer. I would love to be your Boston surprise proposal photographer!
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What days do you photograph Boston proposals?
I photograph outdoor proposals during sunrise or sunset golden hour 7 days a week. I primarily photograph proposals Monday-Thursday though to help avoid crowds for a more private experience.
What time do you photograph Boston surprise proposals?
To get the most flattering light I photograph surprise proposal sessions within 90 minutes after sunrise or 90 minutes before sunset. That way you don’t have to squint with the sun, it won’t create deep shadows under your eyes, and it has the dreamiest golden light!
Best season for a Boston proposal
Summer: June-first two weeks of September
Fall Foliage for the Boston area: Depends on the time of year but in the past peak has been October 17th- first week of November (best locations for foliage Boston Public Garden, Charles River Esplanade, Houghton’s Pond, Borderland State Park)
Cherry Blossom Proposal Session- (Morning proposals only due to crowds): If you want the cherry blossoms to be in bloom then in years past it looks like they were really showing off April 15th and then only had a little left April 23. It depends on the year- sometimes they are peaking the first week of May but I’d still say a majority of the time mid April is the best! I’m always willing to move a session date if our original booked date looks like the cherry blossoms will bloom later than expected. I always scout around my favorite areas in early April, so you’ll never be surprised with no blooms at your session.
Tulips in the Public Garden: Late April – Early May (My session on May 12th had them in full bloom)
Holiday Decorations- Boston Common, Beacon Hill, Comm Ave: The Boston Common tree lighting is usually the first week of December so after that the lights stick around through the holiday season. You’ll have holiday lights and cute decorations adorning the Public Garden, Comm Ave, and Beacon Hill. From a previous session, decorations and holiday wreaths were still showcased in Beacon Hill January 12th. Think warm layers and cozy scarves!
Winter: January-early March. Aside from the remaining holiday decorations and the chance of snow, if you don’t want to see the trees without their leaves or nothing in bloom then it’s best to do a proposal highlighting more of the architecture or ocean. Best areas during these months would be Beacon Hill, the Seaport, and East Boston.
Best Locations for a Boston surprise proposal
Boston Public Garden- by the pond with the bridge in the background (swan boat side)
Boston Public Garden- by the pond with the bridge in the background (side closer to Beacon Hill)
Boston Public Garden – by the fountain
Boston Common- in front of bandstand
Beacon Hill- side alley (I don’t photograph proposal moments on Acorn Street, but we can pop over after)
Fan Pier Park- skyline view on cobblestones
Fan Pier Park- view from dock
East Boston- Piers Park
East Boston- Lewis Pier
James P Kelleher Rose Garden (time of year permitting)
Arnold Arboretum (time of year from cherry blossoms & lilacs)
Charleston- Bunker Hill Monument
Example galleries of surprise proposals in Boston
Holiday Winter Beacon Hill Proposal
Boston Public Garden George Washington Statue Proposal
Boston Public Garden Pond Proposal + Esplanade
Boston Seaport Fall Proposal- Skyline
November East Boston Lewis Pier Proposal
STEP 1: WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU PROPOSE IN BOSTON
First things first you want to casually have “the talk” to make sure you are both on the same page about marriage and your future together. The last thing I want is for you to propose and get a “no” as an answer. Luckily that has never happened to me before when I’m photographing a couple, but it’s always good to get the green light from your partner before you start proposal planning.
Go ring shopping together or find out what they like. Be sure to get their ring size, save receipts, and get insurance on the ring as well. To find out their preferences you can enlist family members to ask or if they have a Pinterest board of saved ring images they love have them send it your way.
Ask them if they want their proposal to be private or more public. If you know your partner doesn’t like being the center of attention then it’s best to avoid proposing publicly with a grand gesture (that means jumbotron proposals in front of a large crowd would be a no-go).
Ask them hypothetically: if you were to propose would they want to just celebrate with the two of you or do they want to celebrate with family and friends present afterwards?
Pick a proposal date that is unique and not when another big event is happening for them or for someone else (someone’s wedding day, their birthday, your anniversary, major holidays- unless they love a specific holiday)
STEP 2: PROPOSAL PLANNING TIPS AFTER YOU’VE BOOKED ME
We chat about your proposal location! Select a spot that is sentimental to the two of you for the actual proposal or spend time in that location before or after your proposal. Examples: where you asked them out, where you had your first date, where you had your first kiss, where you first said I love you, where you had one of your favorite memories, a bucketlist location you two always wanted to go, your favorite date spot, favorite beach, favorite hike or the first place you met. If you don’t have a specific spot in mind then any of these epic locations below provide great proposal backdrops.
If your significant other is one to get manicures have a friend or sibling take them out to get their nails done 1-2 days before proposal day.
Email me a photo of what the two of you look like so on proposal day I can keep an eye out for you.
EXCUSES TO GET YOUR PARTNER TO DRESS UP ON PROPOSAL DAY (WITHOUT GIVING IT AWAY)
I want you two looking your best on proposal day so here are some ways to ensure that your sweetheart dresses nicely without blatantly asking them to dress up for no reason. These excuses below typically do the trick so you don’t have to convince your significant other to change out of their beach clothes half way through the day.
Say you want to have a date night and go out for a romantic dinner.
Your family or friends are in town and they want to meet for dinner.
If work events is something you’ve brought your partner to ask them to come to a work event (like a work cocktail party) with you and let them know the dress code
You’ve got tickets to a theatre show.
BOSTON PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHER TOP TIP: PURCHASE A SLIM RING BOX
The ring boxes they give you with your engagement ring are big and bulky so if you are worried about your partner seeing it in your back pocket or jacket pocket then purchase one of these slim ring boxes. Problem solved!
THE BOX SOCK – BUDGET FRIENDLY OPTION
https://www.theboxsock.com/products/perfectly-engagement-ring-box
CLIFTON – LUXURY OPTION
STEP 3: PROPOSAL DAY TIPS
Share your location with me and text me when you are on your way to the spot.
Text me what both of you are wearing & what color so I can easily spot you in the area.
You take a selfie which is my cue that you are about to pop the question. When you propose stay on your knee for your sweetheart’s entire reaction so I can take photos from multiple angles.
You two just take in the moment for as long as you want! I won’t interrupt at all and wait for you to wave me over when you want me to formally introduce myself.
STEP 4: THE POST PROPOSAL CELEBRATION
Depending on the package you’ve booked we will use the remaining time to take engagement photos.
Celebrate by going out to drinks after, taking a sunset cruise, or grabbing dinner. Recently some of my couples have gone to Contessa (near the Public Garden) Toscano (near Beacon Hill), and the Envoy Hotel Lookout Rooftop Bar (near Fan Pier Park). Other recommendations include the French restaurant Coquette and SRV .
Call your family and friends and share the good news before you post on social media.
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