Puerto Vallarta Proposal Photographer

Two to three weeks is ideal, and a bit more during peak season (November through April), since that gives us time to settle on the location, the timing, and how the surprise unfolds. That said, I have photographed proposals for couples who contacted me the day before — if I am not already booked, I can usually make it happen. If you are working with a short timeline, just message me and I will tell you right away whether your date is open.

The approach that works most often is to present it as an ordinary couples photo session. Plenty of visitors book one in Puerto Vallarta, so it raises no suspicion at all — your partner simply thinks you are getting nice vacation photos. There are other ways to do it depending on your situation, and we choose the right one together once your session is booked. I keep those specifics between us so the surprise stays airtight.

As much or as little as you need. Some couples want every detail mapped out beforehand — the exact spot, the signal, where I will be standing, what happens in the moments right after. Others prefer to show up and let it unfold naturally. Both work well. If you are undecided, I lean toward planning it carefully: it costs us one conversation and removes almost everything that could go wrong on the day.

Yes, though the permission is something you will want to arrange directly with the property. It is genuinely easier that way — as the paying guest, you get a fast and usually favorable answer, while an outside photographer asking cold tends to run into a slower process. Just ask your concierge whether outside photographers are allowed and let me know what they say. If your property does not permit it, there are beautiful public locations nearby and I will recommend the best one for your dates.

Yes, and it is included in every session rather than an add-on. Right after the yes, we keep going: the embrace, the call home, the ring, and a relaxed engagement-style walk together. Those first few minutes are often the most natural images of the entire session, because by then the nerves are gone and nobody is thinking about the camera anymore.

My proposal packages currently start at 174 USD, which covers the planning conversation, the proposal itself, and the engagement-style session right after. Rates are seasonal and tend to be higher during the November-through-April high season, so the current pricing page is always the accurate one. Longer coverage, video, and multi-location sessions are available if you want something more elaborate.

You have three options, and the choice is always yours. Most afternoon rain in Puerto Vallarta passes within thirty to sixty minutes, so waiting it out is usually the simplest path — and the light right after a storm can be extraordinary. If you would rather go ahead in the rain, I can shoot with a weather cover on the camera; I want to be straightforward that this limits me, since I cannot use additional lighting or change lenses while the cover is on, so the images will be simpler than a dry session. And if you prefer a different day, I reschedule at no cost. If your travel dates make rescheduling impossible, I refund you in full.