Based in Big Sur & Carmel, specializing in secret‑spot proposal photography, cinematic style & seamless planning
Big Sur Proposals
Proposal Photography Shoot | Fully Custom Proposal Setups | Drone Proposal Video
Proposal Photography in Monterey, CA
Custom Proposal Experience
Capture the moment you say “yes” with professional proposal photography in Monterey CA and Big Sur. Specializing in surprise, romantic, and secret proposal photoshoots, we’ll help you plan & photograph your custom wedding proposal with packages that allow you to pick the features and details to make your wedding proposal unforgettable.
Surprise Proposal Set-up
Beachfront Photoshoots
Monterey California Area
Couple's Photo Shoots
Drone Proposal Videos
Included in all of our wedding proposal packages:

Proposal & Couple's Portrait Session
We capture the moment you propose as well as a 30 minute couples session afterward.

Professional Quality Digital Gallery
You'll receive your edited full resolution images from the day in an easy-to-use online digital gallery. Here you can view, download, print, and share your photos with friends and family.

Customized Location Ideas
Where you choose to propose really does matter! Personalized proposal location ideas to suit your mood, style, and vibe. Let us use our local knowledge to guide you.

7 Day Photo Delivery
You'll have professional quality memories to share with friends and family within 7 days.

Local Vendor & Lodging Suggestions
Need recommendations for the best bakery or florist in town? That's what we're here for. We can help you find the perfect AirBnB or an amazing hotel with ocean views.

Unlimited Photos
I deliver unlimited images from each session. This means I deliver every single photo of reasonable quality that was important to the day. This is usually between 50 and 100 edited images. Sometimes more! Never less.
Monterey, Ca. Proposal Set-up & Engagement Photography Packages
We offer surprise proposals, engagement sessions, and couples photography in Big Sur and Monterey CA. Each proposal shoot is personalized, private, and professionally captured. Being a local photographer based in Big Sur, I know the hidden spots and best times for magical light, privacy, and emotion-driven proposal photoshoots. Let us help you plan the perfect moment, with a cinematic surprise proposal and couples session included.
Schedule your surprise proposal photoshoot in Monterey or Big Sur today—expertly captured, privately planned, beautifully delivered.
Meet Your Proposal Photographer | Christian Stephenson
Who you trust with your proposal experience matters.
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Managing and photographing marriage proposals is a specialty of mine that developed over years of helping couples in and around Monterey, California create and capture their perfect wedding proposal

Proposal Photography | Engagement Photography | Event Drone Video Photography | Surprise Proposal Management & Photography
15% Discount on Professional Photography Services
Proudly offering Professional Photography Services & Managed Surprise Proposal Services
in & around the Monterey, California area.
Proposal Photography
Surprise Proposal Set-up
Beachfront Proposals
Photo Prop Options
Complete Proposal Packages
Violinist Available
Save 15% when you book your photography session Monday-Thursday or before 3pm