Serendipity!! This session was full of being in the right place at the right time. I was just finishing up a styled shoot at Quirk Hotel, when I heard that a couple had just gotten engagement on the rooftop. I switched my SD card so fast and ran upstairs! Everyone deserves to have photos of their proposal and the blissful moments to follow!
When I got up there they were like yes we absolutely want photos and we spent a few minutes spinning and basking in the rooftop view of Richmond, VA and the sunset that just barely peaked out in time for dark.
The string lights on the rooftop are so vibey and these two are so in love - it oozes through the photos! And the coolest part is that she is actually a photographer herself!!! Check her out on IG here (honestly, one of the best photographers I have ever encountered and I cannot lie, it is PRESSURE when you take photos for another photographer!).
A little bit of magic at Quirk Hotel
If you've never been to the rooftop at Quirk Hotel in Richmond, it's such a fun spot for a date night, a celebration, or apparently, a surprise proposal! Between the city views, the string lights, and the atmosphere as the sun starts to set, it makes for such a fun backdrop for photos. It's one of those locations where you don't need to do much. Just be together, take it all in, and let the moments happen.
And honestly, that's one of my favorite things about proposal photography. There is so much excitement happening all at once. The initial shock, the happy tears, the nervous laughter, the looking down at your ring every five seconds (as you should!), and that feeling of WAIT, WE'RE ACTUALLY ENGAGED!!!
I love getting to photograph more than just the actual proposal. Those few minutes immediately afterward are some of the sweetest. You're finally able to breathe, soak it all in, and realize that this is really happening. I want you to have those photos, too.
Planning a proposal in Richmond, VA?
If you're thinking about proposing in Richmond, don't forget to think about documenting it! Whether you're planning something elaborate or keeping it super simple and intimate, having a photographer there means you get to actually relive the moment instead of just having a few phone photos to look back on.
And if you're worried about keeping the proposal a surprise, don't be! I'm always happy to help coordinate the details, find a good spot to hide, and make sure I'm ready before you pop the question. Sometimes that means pretending to be a random person taking photos nearby, and sometimes it means running upstairs with a freshly switched SD card. You know, whatever the situation calls for. ;)
Richmond has so many fun places to plan a proposal, from rooftop views and city streets to gardens, and the James River. You really don't need a huge production to make it special.
I feel so honored to have this career. Being able to document and live in the moment with people who are in love is so special. Here is your reminder to book a photographer for your proposal in Richmond, VA!
Looking for a Richmond proposal photographer?
I'd love to be there to document the surprise, the happy tears, the excitement, and everything else. Whether you're planning a rooftop proposal at Quirk Hotel or dreaming up something a little more adventurous (my bags are always packed!), let's make sure you have photographs to remember it all.
