This Cannon Beach proposal has my heart. It took place at Chapman Beach, the same stretch of sand where we took some of our own maternity photos, so it already felt meaningful. Sydney and David made their way down the beach, following the path he and I had mapped out together. My associate photographer, Hannah, was tucked into the brush with a long lens, ready to document the moment without interrupting it. When David dropped to one knee, Hannah captured every second as it unfolded in real time. No crowds around them. No stress.
Captured by tmInspired associate team
This proposal was photographed by Hannah, part of our trusted associate crew. Our associates shoot with the same people-first approach and I deliver galleries in the tmInspired style. Plus, you still get my hands on expertise and help with your planning process. It’s a great way to still get an amazing experience even when I’m not available!
How we plan Oregon Coast proposals
Every surprise proposal gets a custom plan so you can relax and enjoy it. For Cannon Beach and Chapman Beach, that usually includes: a shared map with exact meeting points, walking routes, and a marked proposal spot, a simple cover story that gets you to the location without raising suspicion, a discreet signal so your photographer knows the moment is close, timing based on light, tides, and crowds, with weekday sunset as a favorite, and backups for weather, parking, and tide changes so plan A, B, and C are ready.
Chapman Beach is especially great because you can find quiet pockets near the rocks and then wander for portraits with Haystack Rock in the distance. We always check tide charts and conditions in advance and keep the plan flexible.
Celebrate with engagement photos
All of our proposal packages include extra time afterward for a mini engagement session. It is the best way to ride the wave of excitement and create a set of images that feel like the first page of this new chapter. With Sydney and David, we explored the shoreline, found soft light near the bluffs, and took a few classic ring shots before heading back. The mix of candid reactions and relaxed portraits tells the full story.
If you are dreaming about a Cannon Beach proposal, Chapman Beach engagement photos, or another Oregon Coast location, I would love to help you plan something thoughtful and stress free. Reach out, and we will map the experience, build backups, and capture the moment with care.