Proposals

By donna

Alaska proposal photographer

here to help you with your surprise proposal every step of the way!

"[We] did...one of Donna's tent sessions and could not be happier. The photos came out AMAZING and we got them back even quicker than we expected...If you are considering booking Donna, DO IT! She made the experience so fun - we left our sessions feeling like we were leaving hanging out with a friend."
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I knoooow how excited you're going to be to see the magic we made! With that in mind, my goal is to edit up a hand full of sneak peeks to send your way within 24-48 hours of the wedding! That way the photo you use to announce your wedding isn't a grainy cell shot, but a beautiful photo from one of the many moments of your day.

First off, if your partner has been hinting that they would like a photographer present, then you really can't go wrong!

Not only is hiring a photographer a great way to document the memories of such an exciting moment in your relationship, it's also a great planning resource for you to lean into.

When I help plan proposals I help with what locations would best suit the moment, potential activities to include or plan around, how to ensure they're dressed nicely and maybe have their nails done (if that's important) as well as backup plans when the original plans aren't going to work.

If you need help with any ideas on how to personalize the moment, or how to make it non-suspicious, or anything along those lines, I'm here to help!

Why hire a proposal photographer?

"Every interaction we’ve had so far with Donna has been amazing! She’s fun and professional! We are AKWARD! And she did a great job helping us get great photos that don’t look posed or forced! Highly recommend!!!!"

-C

*If you are a returning client please let me know for your returning client discount!*

-1+ HOUR PERSONALIZED PHOTO SESSION EXPERIENCE
Includes all the best high-res images in an online gallery (50-70 per hour shooting).
Heirloom products and albums available.

-PERSONALIZED PHOTO PREP & ASSISTANCE
Exclusive adventure session guide and resources, personalized location and activity ideas, permit assistance, timeline building, local vendor connections and more.

-TRAVEL WITHIN 50-100 MILE RADIUS OF BIG LAKE, ALASKA INCLUDED

-ACCESS TO SECRET MENU FOR FUTURE BOOKING DISCOUNTS
If you book engagement photos or an elopement package with me, you'll receive a $100 discount.

Packages Range from $1200-3000

PROPOSAL PACKAGES

Alaska Proposal Ideas that deserve to be photographed

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Ultimate Proposal Guide

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Beautiful Locations to Propose in Alaska

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Resources to guide you as you plan for your proposal.

I'm all about no-stress proposal planning.

tips + resources

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Let's get the relevant info out of the way: at 5'2", short and small, I've always been real good at hide-and-go-seek because I can hide just about anywhere hah! So no matter where your proposal adventure takes us, I should be good to go and will be super stealth!

It's probably no secret, but I'm kind of obsessed with my job and my work, which not only means I approach every session with enthusiasm and excitement, but I also prioritize my couples experiences above all so that you also have an INCREDIBLE time!

Photosessions should feel like a fun date and speak to your relationship and I always channel that when I'm planning and photographing.

Relationships are fun, messy, weird, silly, romantic, sexy, and everything in between and I think your photos should 100% showcase those nuances and qualities of your relationship!

I'm here for all the couples who aren't afraid to be themselves, embrace the weird and just have a good time.

If that sounds like something you're down for then you're in the right place!

Hey, I'm Donna

(if you haven't seen That 70's show... well, this is awkward... disregard!)

parts super stealth

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parts cheesy puns

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part Shakira Dance moves

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meet your Alaska proposal photographer!

or hot donna...

Questions:

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How soon do we get the photos?

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Can I include kids/family/friends/pets?

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Will you help me choose a location?

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How can we make this a surprise?

It really depends from couple to couple! If you've been planning to get photos done already and your partner isn't suspicious you two can plan just a regular photoshoot together and then you and I can chat on the side.

If your partner is likely to get suspicious then we'll have to plan it around something you've already got in the books or I can go incognito to play paparazzi for your somewhere haha!

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How soon do we get the photos?

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Are you willing to travel with us to a destination?

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Do you offer prints and albums?

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How many images are included in the packages?

If including kids/family/friends/pets or all of the above would make your proposal that much more special to you and your partner, then absolutely! I highly recommend only including people that are special to you, truly support your relationship, and are good at keeping secrets ;) And if they're not good at keeping secrets then loop them in at the last minute haha!

How soon do we get the photos?

Can I include kids/family/friends/pets?

Will you help me choose a location?

How can we make this a surprise?

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Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me!

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Love what you're seeing and want to make it official? Reach out through my contact form. After you reach out you have the option to schedule a free consult call and chat more deets, or we can exchange a few more emails to answer your questions.

1. drop me a line

How's this all work?

 This call is a totally free brainstorming call to make sure we're a good match and to get to get a deeper idea of why you chose to elope, what you're envisioning and how I can help. Come with any questions you have ready. These calls are usually 20-30 mins.

2. Free consult call

After we chat and you're ready to book, I'll send a contract your way and we can make it officially official and get to planning the best date day ever!

3. Signed, sealed, delivered

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