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Couple celebrating the moment as she says yes to his proposal in the Dolomites

Vardhan & Maahi’s Two-Day Engagement Adventure There are calm planners. There are chaotic planners. And then there is Vardhan, who texted me in a gentle but persistent state of “oh my god what if she sees the ring box in my pocket.” And he’s not alone, many of my proposing clients fit that description. I […]

Asian man on one knee proposing to girlfriend at Lago di Braies

Eric & Karen’s Dolomites Engagement Story Eric reached out to me wanting to plan something unforgettable for Karen while they were traveling through the Dolomites. His main concern was privacy, since he knew that the Dolomites are a bit #trending at the moment. He consulted with me about booking the boathouse, and luckily he got […]

Akaslompolo Finland Winter Engagement couple walking towards wild reindeer

Winter Proposal in Äkäslompolo Dale first reached out to me because he was planning something big and a little intimidating. He wanted to propose in Finnish Lapland, in the middle of winter, in a place neither of us had ever been before. He didn’t just need a photographer, he needed someone who could really help […]

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