Surprise proposal at Shadmoor State Park, Montauk, Long Island — on one knee on the bluff path above the ocean, the ring box open
Surprise Proposals · Montauk, Long Island

Montauk Proposal Photographer

The lighthouse, the bluffs, the whole Atlantic behind you — and she has no idea it’s coming. Montauk proposals, planned with you in secret and captured the second they happen.

How It Works

You bring the ring. I’ll be hiding in plain sight.

1

We plan it together — by text or call

You share the plan: the walk by the lighthouse, the spot on the beach below the bluffs, the cover story that gets her there. We set the exact location, the timing around golden hour, and your signal.

2

I’m in place — discreet and ready

On the day, Scott is positioned early with a long lens, looking like any other visitor with a camera. She’ll never know he’s there.

3

You get a beautiful edited gallery

The knee, the reaction, the yes — plus a few celebratory portraits together while the light is still perfect, and a full edited gallery to share the news.

Surprise proposal photography in Montauk is $650 flat — planning, the shoot, and the edited gallery included. Montauk engagement sessions are $650 too, over on the engagement page.

Ready when you are.

Text Scott — (516) 606-1783
Questions

Before you ask — the answers

Do you photograph surprise proposals in Montauk?

Yes — Montauk is one of our favorite places to shoot a proposal: the lighthouse, the bluffs, and the beaches at the very end of Long Island. The proposal is planned with you in secret and captured as it happens.

How much does it cost?

Surprise proposal photography is $650 flat. Engagement sessions in Montauk are also $650.

How does the surprise work?

You and Scott plan it beforehand by text or call — the exact spot, the timing, and a signal — so Scott is in position early, hidden in plain sight, and completely discreet until after she says yes.

When is the best time of day?

Golden hour — the last hour before sunset — is when Montauk is at its best: soft light on the bluffs and the lighthouse, and the beaches quiet down. When we plan, we’ll time the moment to the light.

Do we need a permit?

Some Montauk spots sit on state park land, where photography can come with rules. When we settle on your exact spot, we’ll check what’s needed for it so there are no surprises on the day.

How do I book?

Text Scott at (516) 606-1783 — texting is best while you’re planning in secret — or email northforkweddingphotographer@gmail.com.

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Get In Touch

Let’s plan it

Tell me what you’re dreaming up — the lighthouse, the bluffs, the cover story — and I’ll help you build the plan. Everything stays between us until she says yes.

Fastest way to reach me:

Text Scott — (516) 606-1783

Prefer to book online? Check availability & book your session.

Or email: northforkweddingphotographer@gmail.com

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