Nella & Meghan’s proposal in Saguaro National Park was a breathtaking mix of desert magic, golden light, and towering cacti. The best part? Proposals and photography sessions here don’t require a permit, making it easy to plan a stress-free and unforgettable moment.

Courtney and CJ’s engagement session in Port St. Joe shows how choosing a location with personal meaning creates relaxed, genuine images. This session highlights why Florida’s quieter Gulf Coast towns are ideal for engagement photos and how letting a session unfold naturally leads to effortless connection and movement.

Joshua and Audrey’s surprise proposal at Fort Morgan State Historic Park shows how choosing a quiet, meaningful Alabama location creates space for genuine emotion. This session highlights why Fort Morgan works so well for proposals, how to keep the moment calm and unhurried, and how a proposal can naturally become part of a larger Alabama experience.

Jeff and Theresa’s engagement session at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park shows how rain can enhance—not ruin—your photos. This session shares what to expect if it rains during your engagement session, why overcast light works beautifully in Florida, and how embracing the moment leads to intimate, cinematic images.

Lance and Leslie’s sunset proposal at Bell Rock highlights how thoughtful timing and the right Sedona trail can create a private, meaningful moment. This guide walks through why Bell Rock works so well for proposals, how to plan around golden hour, and how to turn a Sedona proposal into part of a larger Arizona experience.

Thinking about engagement photos at the Imperial Sand Dunes? This desert engagement session breaks down what couples can expect—from sunset lighting and wind to accessibility and planning tips—so you can decide if sand dunes are the right fit for your photos.

Superstition Mountains engagement session at sunset. Small hike to beautiful desert mountain views surrounded by Saguaro. Ending the session with vintage lanterns lighting our paths after the sun set below the horizon.

Sunrise engagement session at Hugh T. Osborne Lookout Park in Imperial Sand Dunes.

Engagement session 5,100 feet above sea level with 360° mountain views at Artist Point in North Cascades National Park with a champagne pop at sunset.

Sunrise hike at Bell Rock turned surprise proposal on a trail with dramatic red butte views in Sedona, Arizona.

Engagement session adventuring around Lipan Point at the Grand Canyon until dusk.

Fall mountain engagement photos in Shenandoah National Park. Hike to Blackrock Summit with a hazy golden sunset.

Fall mountainside couples session turned proposal at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Engagement session in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. An overcast evening after a rainy day with empty shores. A fun loving couple enjoying the sand beneath their toes, the wind in their hair, and just their love for one another.

Mountainside engagement session in Shenandoah National Park at sunset. A gorgeous hike, a rock scramble, and 360 mountain views at the top!

Evening engagement session at sunset while trying to beat an afternoon thunderstorm! Ending the session with lots of wind blowing in some moody, dark clouds at Topsail Beach.

Formal sunset engagement photos at Imperial Sand Dunes in Glamis, California.