Destination Proposal At Ruby Beach

Proposal at Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park
(Taken while on assignment by Amberlyn Gardner Photography; shared with permission)

Every once in a while I’ll take on an associate photography gig - especially if it provides a great excuse to sneak away to the coast for a night. It was so fun to get to be a part of these two’s proposal moment! Big thanks to Amberlyn Gardner for the permission to share these images.

If you’re thinking about popping the question at a location like Olympic National Park, OMG do it. The landscape is incredible, there’s a lot of variety in backdrops you can play with (depending on where you go in the park), and the location will hold such a special memory for the two of you to revisit on anniversaries or future vacations.

How to? The proposer just needs to reach out to me, and communicate the when and where. It’s helpful to know what outfits you have on that day and to text updates (when possible) when you arrive. I’ll make sure I’m situated in a spot where I can either look like a tourist or hide, and I’ll be watching for you to be in position!
Alternatively, we can also plan a “couples session” where we all meet and get started like any normal session, I direct you two into a pose that perfectly sets you two up for a classic knee drop, and discreetly slip you the ring box.

After they say YES! we’ll take a handful of couples portraits so you have some beautiful photos to frame.