Surprise proposals in Tyrol, Vorarlberg and the Dolomites
Proposal in the mountains
Surprise proposals in Tyrol, Vorarlberg and the Dolomites
Proposal in the mountains
Engagement photographer in Innsbruck
Propose to your partner in the mountains
You’re planning to ask that one question: will you marry me?! You may already have the ring at home, and you really want to ask in the mountains. And of course, beautiful photos of it can’t be missing!
Find out on this page what I can do for you to turn your plans and vision into reality.
Proposals in summer and winter
Photography package for proposals
I work from an extensive starter package, which you can expand as you like so it fits what you want.
Everything that’s included:
- Two video calls: one to get to know each other, one to talk everything through before the proposal;
- A location report for plan A, plan B and plan C, including the light, the logistics and the pros and cons of each location;
- A scouting trip on site, after which I give you step-by-step instructions with photos and videos of the location(s);
- A back-up day;
- Photography of your proposal;
- A photo shoot after the proposal;
- A sneak peek of 10 photos within 3 working days;
- The full gallery within 3 weeks at the latest;
- An online private gallery with all the photos, which you can share with friends and family.
Package price is € 1,350
- I charge for driving time, not kilometres. That’s because distances in the mountains give a distorted picture of travel time. The first hour of driving from Innsbruck to the proposal location is included.
Extras
- Video: your proposal in a cinematic style+ €550I film the proposal and the shoot afterwards and turn it into a video in a cinematic style. That way you don’t just have the moment in pictures, you can hear what your engagement sounded like.Watch a video here
- Me as your hiking guide+ €400You book me officially as a hiking guide for a walk of two to three hours. That way your partner really suspects nothing, and I can photograph your proposal up close.
The perfect location
The location is obviously hugely important. If the location is right, the whole feel of your proposal falls into place too. But the ideal location is slightly different for every proposal. Some proposals happen on skis in a ski area, others in hiking boots or in very smart clothes. So you could say that finding the perfect location is bespoke work!
How do I find the right location?
The mountains feel like one big playground, but the spots that are easy to reach are, logically, often the busier ones too. There are a few hidden gems to be found, but you have to know where. Luckily, I do ;-) I listen to your wishes: is a bit of walking okay, or does it have to be right by a car park? At what time of day? In the middle of nowhere, or do you not mind if someone happens to walk past? Then I look at what’s possible and translate your wishes into a workable plan.
A portrait of your engagement in a cinematic style
Video of the proposal
Photos show how your engagement looked, a film lets you hear how it sounded. Filming and photographing work well together at the proposal and at the shoot afterwards. That way you end up with a video of your engagement in a cinematic style.
You end up with two videos: one of the proposal itself, and one that combines the engagement and the shoot into a portrait of the two of you.
Engagement in the mountains
A glimpse of the gallery
Frequently asked questions
Before you book
How does the whole process work, from enquiry to photos?
After you’ve filled in the contact form, I’ll send you a personal reply within 5 working days at most, with the digital brochure attached. Then we’ll schedule a video call to talk through your plans and get to know each other a little. After that I’ll send you a quote, with a form to confirm the booking. Once we’ve both signed that form and the €500 deposit has been paid, I’ll get started finding the best locations based on your wishes. Once we’ve settled on a plan A, plan B and plan C, I’ll scout on location and you’ll get step-by-step instructions, supported by photos and videos I’ve taken on site. I prefer to do this scouting shortly before the proposal, so we know the current conditions. We’ll also schedule another video call to talk everything through. After the proposal, ten photos are ready for you within three working days and the full gallery within three weeks.
How far in advance do I need to book you?
Most people get in touch a few months ahead. That leaves plenty of time to find the right location and prepare everything perfectly.
Is there a contract and a deposit?
Yes. Along with the quote you’ll find the terms and conditions and a form to confirm the booking. Once both parties (you and I) have signed the booking confirmation, a €500 deposit is due. That makes the date final, and I won’t take on any other bookings that day. The remaining balance is invoiced before the proposal.
Can we talk first?
Please do! I’m happy to schedule a video call with you.
I have no idea where I want to ask. Is that a problem?
No, not at all. Once I’ve heard your wishes, I’ll go looking for suitable locations.
On the day of the proposal
What happens if the weather turns?
The day before, we’ll have a good picture of the weather forecast and can make choices if it looks bad. Then we switch to plan B or plan C. If that doesn’t work either, we move to the back-up day.
Do I get my money back if it really can’t go ahead?
If plan A, plan B and the back-up day all fall through and it no longer fits your travel plans, you’ll get back the part covering the photography and editing. The research already done, which the €500 deposit reflects, stays.
How long does the day itself take?
Allow about an hour and a half in total for the proposal and the photo shoot. I’m there well ahead of time to get everything ready. If you’d also like a video of the proposal and the shoot, we’ll need a bit more time during the shoot.
What equipment do you use?
Professional Canon full-frame cameras (R5 and R6) and Canon L lenses that stay sharp in low light. For aerial shots I bring a DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone. I always carry more than one camera and lens. I film with the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P.
After the proposal
When do I get the photos?
You’ll get the first ten photos within three working days, so you can show friends and family straight away. The full gallery follows within three weeks at the latest.
What do you do with our photos online?
I only post photos I have explicit permission for. After the proposal I make a selection of photos I might like to use, and I ask your permission before anything appears on my website, in the gallery or on Instagram.
How are our photos stored safely?
Every photo is saved to two cards in the camera straight away. At home I copy everything to an external hard drive, and from that moment a backup also goes to the cloud automatically.
What about usage rights?
You get simple usage rights: using and publishing the photos for non-commercial purposes is fine. Reselling them to third parties is not, unless we agree that in writing.
Shall we meet?
Do my photos and the way I work speak to you? Send me a message and you will get a personal reply from me within a few days, with the pricing guide.
