Who doesn’t love a surprise proposal? As a Connecticut proposal photographer, the moment when someone asks “will you marry me?” is one of my absolute favorite things to capture. There is something so incredibly intimate and special about being there to photograph people on one of the most important days of their lives, and I love being a part of the surprise and joy that a proposal brings.

So, with less than 100 days until Jillian and Parker’s wedding, now seems like a perfect time to share their Connecticut surprise proposal photoshoot and story on the blog.

Jill & Parker’s Connecticut Proposal Preparation

Jill’s friend Olivia got in touch with me about photographing Parker’s proposal in Groton, Connecticut. I was so excited when I got her email and heard about Parker’s plan. Parker and I scheduled a time to talk on the phone and run through how the day would go. I gave him my best proposal photographer tips, including to make sure that Jill was facing where I would be positioned so I could get her facial expression while Parker was down on one knee.

As a proposal photographer, I always like to have a phone call with the person who will be proposing so we can walk through the entire plan and make sure we’re both on the same page about everything. With proposals being such an important moment, I never want to leave anything to chance!

Once Parker and I had fully ironed out the plan, the countdown to their proposal began!

The Day Of Jill & Parker’s Connecticut Proposal Photoshoot

On the day Parker was going to propose, I arrived to a beautiful family home in Groton, CT overlooking the Shennecosset Golf Course. Parker was out with Jill at Dairy Queen distracting her until the proposal, which gave me enough time to arrive at the house, say a very excited hello to the friends and family waiting to watch the moment, and get into position. I may or may not have hid inside a literal tree while waiting for Jill and Parker to arrive (just proposal photographer things), but it definitely worked out because Jill didn’t see me at all. It ended up being the perfect place to wait and then to capture Jill’s beautiful reaction as Parker proposed. As you can see in these proposal photos, SHE SAID YES!!

Of course, at this point I had emerged from the tree and was able to capture Jill’s immediate reaction to the proposal (tears and smiles!!) and close-ups of the moment. She didn’t even see me right away because she was so consumed in the emotions of the moment. Proposal photography is crazy like that!

One of the best parts was that 30 of their closest family and friends got to watch the whole thing from the patio deck… and then come down to take some photos and CELEBRATE!! I loved seeing Parker’s excited fist bump to everyone watching from above.

Once Jill and Parker had greeted everyone and given lots of excited hugs, we took some photos of them with all of the special people who were able to share this day with them. And of course, I pulled Jill and Parker aside to grab some couples photography with them and close-ups of Jill’s gorgeous new ring. Jill told everyone that she was truly so surprised– she was eating Dairy Queen in the car, completely unaware of what was to come!!

I left after taking dozens of photos with a very full heart. Days like this one always remind me how grateful I am to be a proposal photographer in Connecticut. It is such a gift to be a part of the pure joy present in these moments!! Proposals are becoming one of my favorite things to capture and I cannot wait to continue preserving these amazing memories for my clients all over New England.

Connecticut Proposal Photographer

Are you looking for a Connecticut proposal photographer to be there when you pop the question to your partner? I would be honored to photograph such an important moment in your life (and I’m more than willing to hide in a tree again if I need to!).

I capture proposals in Connecticut and all over New England. You can learn more about the Kayla Simon Photos experience here, or reach out via my contact form for more information or to chat!