Proposals

THE PORTFOLIO GALLERY

Photographing your proposal is a really fun and exciting process! You spend a lot of time thinking about the perfect ring, and how to make everything work. You’ll want photos of the big surprise!

Some of my future-fiances know exactly where and when they will propose, while others need help ironing out the details. I will help through any planning kinks you may have – I’ve photographed lots of proposals!

WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE PHOTOGRAPHING PROPOSALS?

WHAT IS YOUR EXPERIENCE PHOTOGRAPHING PROPOSALS?

Having photographed numerous surprised proposals here in Pittsburgh, I also help with planning and timing leading up to the big event.

I work with my clients to plan timing, exact loctions, and how to make sure you get great photos without ruining the surprise!

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR SURPRISE PHOTOGRAPHY?

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR SURPRISE PHOTOGRAPHY?

  • Proposal planning assistance
  • Photography of the BIG EVENT
  • Small portrait session after the proposal (~20 minutes)
  • Day-of photos texted to share with friends + family
  • Fully-edited online gallery of all Images ~2-3 weeks after
  • Easy proposal process and lots of experience!

HOW MUCH TIME DO WE HAVE WITH YOU?

HOW MUCH TIME DO WE HAVE WITH YOU?

Usually my time with you is about 30 minutes. Sometimes this depends on location, weather, if there are additional guests, and scenery. All galleries include the actual proposal surprise and portraits following.

can we have a few photos right away?

can we have a few photos right away?

I’ll text you a few photos once I’m back to my office that day so that you can share the good news with family and friends.

what should we wear?

what should we wear?

Try to dress up a little bit for any reason you can. It’s nice for the photos after the proposal. This may take some creativity on your part if your partner doesn't have a real 'reason' to get dressed up that day!

can you give me some location ideas?

can you give me some location ideas?

Give me a general Idea of your plans for the day, or what you know you’ll want in terms of timing and I can provide location ideas.

Not from Pittsburgh? Let me know where you’ll be staying and I can help you plan from there.

Do you need skyline scenery? If that matters to you, let me know.

when should i reserve your calendar time?

when should i reserve your calendar time?

Saturdays are especially busy during wedding season. Fridays typically have more availability. Reach out ASAP!

can you tell me how this full process goes?

can you tell me how this full process goes?

Solidify the date
  • We need a solid date to get you on my schedule + planning

Solidify a time
  • Timing should first be based on daylight, which is best for a proposal and easiest for non-obtrusive photos
  • If you plan to propose in the evening, that’s fine, but know that flash will be used and it may be less of a “surprise” as a result

Sign online contract
  • You’ll need to sign a quick online contract to retain the date + time on my calendar! It’s pretty easy

Decide how you want to pay
  • Sessions are $477 total if paid with credit card or after session date
  • Sessions are $425 total if paid with cash on the day-of or Venmo prior to the session

Solidify a location
  • Where are you planning to propose?
  • Is it in a public space, or private location?
  • Do you need to reserve the room or space?
  • This will have an impact on where I can be to “blend in”
I have lots of location suggestions If you need them!

Text me a photo of you two
  • I’ll need to know who to look for on the day-of!

DAY-BEFORE text to confirm timing + location

DAY-OF text to confirm timing

Close to proposal time
  • Let me know If you are running behind for any reason

Enjoy and Good Luck!

You’ll be all set! I’ll be at the location prior to your arrival and looking for you. I usually will try to blend In and look like I”m photographing the scenery or playing on my phone. I’ll start taking photos once you are in place and talking/getting ready.

All sessions include the high-resolution digital images with print release

Everyone loved the photos. Everyone was shocked at how amazing they were! Amazing job, couldn’t be happier and everyone was stunned at how great the photos turned out.

-Christian

THANK YOU, Leeann!

PROPOSAL

POINT STATE PARK

01/04

Leeann was very calming and supportive throughout the proposal planning and the photo session. She sent preview pictures within a couple hours that we loved and were able to send to family the night of.

-Logan

CALMING and supportive

PROPOSAL

PITTSBURGH NORTH SHORE

02/04

So great!! Thank you so much again you were awesome!

-Cole

AWESOME

PROPOSAL

ALLEGHENY WEST PARK

03/04

Leeann was amazing for everything, from our proposal through the wedding she captured everything just as I always envisioned. 

-Brittney

Just as I always ENVISIONED

PROPOSAL

NORTH PARK PITTSBURGH

04/04

PREVIOUS

NEXT

REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES              REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES             REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES             REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES            REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES            REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES            REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES            REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES            REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES            REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES REVIEWS FROM PAST COUPLES

Thank you for getting in touch.
We will reply to you within 24 hours.

(c)2025 Leeann Marie Photography LLC

328 1/2 North Craig street, pittsburgh pa 15213

412-447-1722