Sean and Alanna: New Orleans Surprise Proposal Photography
New Orleans Surprise Proposal Photography
Sean proposes to Alanna in New Orleans City Park after a custom serenade
Sean and Alanna had the time of their lives! They never felt this way before! 😉
Sean wanted a surprise proposal that was simple and beautiful with just an extra touch of something special. Adding musicians to your New Orleans Surprise Proposal is the easiest way to spice it up a bit without going overboard. And wouldn’t you know it- I have an incredible rolodex of musicians who can learn any song and perform a sweet rendition. He wasn’t sure exactly which song he should have performed so he suggested Alanna make a playlist of “their” songs. I thought for sure this would tip her off but it didn’t! They had been talking about getting married for a long time and she figured he wanted a wedding playlist for the future.
He settled on “(I’ve had) the time of my life” from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack and I was Here. For. It. I found a guy/gal duo to play and sing the song and I was pretty giddy with excitement. I’ve had clients request all sorts of genres and different songs but this one was seemed like it was going to be really fun.
Sean sent me a text letting me know that he was headed our way and they were stopping to take some selfies. I responded “all systems are go!”. I could see them across the park and I watched as he handed a phone to Alanna and I suddenly filled with panic. Surely he was not handing off his phone to her to take a photo of him!? I really hoped that we didn’t just spoil the surprise!
I don’t normally hide before a proposal but when there’s music involved, I do. So I ducked behind a tree (and also hid a video camera to film the song as a surprise for Sean) and emerged just in time to capture the Surprise. Ella and Ellis were so sweet singing the song together and Alanna was definitely surprised. This Proposal had tears! I asked Sean if he had handed Alanna his phone and he said that he had and also experienced a moment of panic! But Alanna didn’t see the incriminating text and everything went according to plan.
We had a portrait session together after. It had been pretty overcast that day but the setting sun came out just in time for some dazzling golden-hour backlight. Another gorgeous City Park Surprise Proposal for the books!
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Enjoy this selection of images from Sean and Alanna having the time of their lives!
