The question. The yes. The celebration.
Surprise proposal photographer in Paris, capturing the moment they say yes
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Proposal photography in Paris
The few seconds you'll want to watch again and again
A proposal lasts a few seconds. The look when your partner realises what's happening, the hands over the mouth, the laugh, the tears, the hug that follows: it all goes by very fast, and it's exactly what you'll want to see again later.
I don't hide during the proposal. There are two ways to do it. Either you tell your partner that you've booked a couple photoshoot in Paris: the session starts like any other, and you propose at the moment we planned. Or you say nothing: we agree on a meeting point, and a few minutes before, I share my live location with you. You walk up to me as if I were a passer-by and ask me to take a photo of you both with your phone, and that's when you propose. Either way, I'm in the right place, camera in hand, so I don't miss a thing.
Many of the people who write to me are planning everything from abroad, with a ring hidden at the bottom of a suitcase. I've lived in Paris for over 15 years and I speak English, French and Portuguese, so we can prepare every detail together before you land: the place, the time, the option that suits you, and the moment you'll propose.
With the photoshoot as a cover, the proposal can happen at the start or later in the session. With the photo you ask a passer-by to take, it happens as soon as we meet. Either way, once the first emotions have settled, we carry on with the session nearby. You leave with the photos of the proposal and portraits of the two of you, ring on the finger, still a little shaky.
How it works
A secret plan, step by step
1. You write to me, discreetly. Send me a message through the contact form or on WhatsApp with your dates and a few words about your partner. Everything stays between us, and I reply within 24 to 48 hours.
2. We choose the place and the time. Together we pick a spot that feels like the two of you: a quiet corner of the Palais Royal gardens or the alleys of the Tuileries. For a calm proposal, I recommend the early morning, about 30 to 45 minutes after sunrise, when the city is still empty. Sunset has lovely light too, but there will be more people around.
3. We prepare the plan. A few days before, I send you a simple plan: the meeting point, the spot where you'll propose and the option you chose. Either you tell your partner it's a couple photoshoot, or you say nothing and ask me for a photo as if I were a passer-by. On the day, everything happens naturally: finding the right angle is my job.
4. The moment. With the photoshoot option, we meet like for any couple session, I guide you both, and you propose at the spot we chose. With the passer-by option, I share my live location with you a few minutes before the meeting time, you come and ask me to take a photo of you with your phone, and then you propose. Either way, I photograph everything with my camera: the knee, the reaction, the ring, the hug. Just look at your partner.
5. The celebration. After the yes, I congratulate you both (and introduce myself, if your partner doesn't know me yet), and we carry on with the session nearby. This is when the nerves disappear and the most natural photos happen.
6. Your gallery. Within 3 weeks, you receive a private online gallery with all your photos in high resolution, in colour and black and white, ready to download and share with your family.
Where to propose in Paris
My favourite proposal spots
Palais Royal. A secret garden in the heart of Paris, with rows of trees and long arcades. Perfect if you want something intimate, away from the crowds.
Tuileries Garden. Between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde, with long alleys, fountains and, on a clear day, the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Lovely in every season, even under a grey winter sky.
Pont Alexandre III. Gilded statues, ornate lamps and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. The bridge is wide enough to find a calm spot, and the morning light on the Seine is soft and warm.
Luxembourg Gardens. Tree-lined paths, the famous green chairs and a quieter, local atmosphere. Perfect for a proposal at the end of a walk, far from the busiest sights.
Trocadéro. The postcard view of the Eiffel Tower, but for a proposal, I don't recommend it. Even very early in the morning there are a lot of people, which makes it hard to have an intimate moment. For a proposal, I much prefer the Palais Royal or the Tuileries Garden.
Not sure yet? Tell me a little about your partner, and I'll suggest two or three places that suit you, with the celebration session planned around them.
they said yes
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Max
I knew I wanted to propose to my partner many months before our trip to Paris. […] When I found Glicia, it was a breath of fresh air. […] She helped me with a surprise proposal and captured the moment perfectly.
Proposal photography packages & pricing
Le Oui *
€450 - 1 hour
Le Oui *
€450 - 1 hour
The proposal and a celebration session in the same area, all in one hour. Ideal if your travel schedule is tight.
What's included in this package:
30+ photos (mix of color & bnw)
Proposal planning together: place, timing and scenario
Private online gallery with unlimited cloud storage
Client guide with tips and wardrobe recommendations
La Promenade *
€550 - 1.5 hours
La Promenade *
€550 - 1.5 hours
The proposal and time to explore two or three spots nearby for your first portraits as an engaged couple.
What's included in this package:
50+ photos (mix of color & bnw)
Proposal planning together: place, timing and scenario
Private online gallery with unlimited cloud storage
Client guide with tips and wardrobe recommendations
La Grande Balade *
€650 - 2 hours
La Grande Balade *
€650 - 2 hours
The proposal and a longer walk through several places in Paris. The most complete way to tell the story of your day.
What's included in this package:
70+ photos (mix of color & bnw)
Proposal planning together: place, timing and scenario
Private online gallery with unlimited cloud storage
Client guide with tips and wardrobe recommendations
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