Nantucket Engagement Sessions & Marriage Proposals
BOOK A SESSION!
Your proposal and engagement is the beginning of your own family story. Our Nantucket engagement sessions are like a little tour of the island, stopping at multiple picturesque locations within an hour, and often ending on the beach for sunset.
Your itinerary is tailored based on your favorite spots, and we're happy to make suggestions. Many popular spots include Brant Point Lighthouse, Sankaty Lighthouse, Main St and downtown, Cisco Beach, Jetties Beach, Steps Beach, Front Street in Sconset, Lily Pond, and of course Madaket for sunset.
If there is anything different that you’re into, we’re always happy to incorporate that- sailing, surfing, biking, fishing, scalloping, ice cream… etc!
We prefer to photograph Nantucket engagement sessions about an hour prior to sunset for the most flattering light. Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) are always best, since we are nearly completely booked on weekends with weddings and events between mid April through mid October.
Sessions include one hour of photography, online ordering and digital print files. The images can be used on your wedding website, for your save-the-dates, holiday cards, newspaper announcements, and/or canvas gallery wraps to display at your reception.
We can even design a guest sign-in book for you to display at your reception and let guests write notes.
Portrait sessions are available a la carte, whether you're getting married here on island and hiring us for your wedding, or if your wedding is away. Check out our recent Nantucket engagement sessions, marriage proposals, and couples' beach portraits.
The beginning of your own family story
If you really enjoy surfing, scalloping or riding bikes when we’re on Nantucket, let's do it. YES. We love doing anything fun and different. What do you have in mind? Let us know!
09. CAN WE INCORPORATE A FUN ACTIVITY?
Great! Then an engagement session is PERFECT for you! You'll learn little tips on the most flattering way to stand/sit, and we'll break the ice really quick. You'll feel a lot more confident in front of the camera on your wedding day after having an engagement session.
08. HELP! WE'RE SUPER CAMERA SHY AND AWKWARD!
Plan to wear something coordinating but not matching, and something comfortable but that you feel incredible in. Be sure you can walk, sit and dip your toes in the ocean in the outfits (if we're heading to the beach). Obviously don't wear heels (cobblestones!).
07. WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?
Depends! Are you a go with the flow type of couple? Umbrellas and rain boots can be fun, but often the rain brings wind with it and the wind is what will really dampen your session. We'll be in touch the week of your session to check on the weather and confirm the meeting location, time and date. But if the weather is a complete wash, we'll reschedule, even if that means having a little session the week of your wedding.
06. WHAT IF THE WEATHER ISN'T COOPERATING?
That's a fabulous idea, especially if you can schedule your wedding hair and makeup trials with your stylists early in the day.
Just be sure you give ample time for the stylists to run late and do their thing, and in case we do need to bump up for the weather.
05. WHAT LOCATIONS ARE BEST?
We like to get to know a little about why Nantucket is important to you, and what you like to do while you're here. Do you have a vacation home here? What's your typical evening on island look like? Were you engaged on Nantucket? Where was your first on island date? Any place that's special to you is where we'd like to take you. If there is a spot you particularly love but you won't have time to get to on your wedding day, let's go there too! We're happy to tailor the itinerary of the session based on all this.
04. SHOULD I GET MY HAIR AND MAKEUP DONE?
That hour prior to sunset is prime time for golden light and our favorite time of day for any kind of portrait. That's when we'll have the most flattering on a sunny day. Any earlier on a sunny day and we're fighting harsh shadows and dealing with squinting, so we're limited to shady areas of which there aren't too many on the island. You should plan on a little wiggle room though, in case the weather turns and we need to bump the time up a bit. We are on an island, after all. If it's an overcast day, we can shoot whenever and wherever. Clouds are good!
03. WHAT TIME OF DAY IS BEST?
Consider this as a time for us to break the ice and loosen you up in front of the camera, an opportunity to have photos from your favorite Nantucket locations that you may not have time to get to at your wedding, for you to see how we work, and to learn some tips and tricks for making your wedding day portraits amazing.
02. WHEN SHOULD WE START PLANNING OUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION?
As soon as you have plans to come to the island, let us know. We book up fast in the summer and fall with family portraits, and on the weekends with weddings. We are available mid-week, M-Th, for engagements in season, though if you're only out here on weekends, we can try to squeeze you in on a Friday or Sunday. May-October is a better bet weather-wise than the off season when it's quite grey and chilly here... though Christmas Stroll is a fun weekend and festive, if that's the vibe you're going for.
01. WHY IS AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION A FANTASTIC IDEA?
FAQ
If you're not engaged yet, we're also available to photograph your surprise Nantucket marriage proposal! Propose to your loved one while we hide out and capture their reaction.
We'll help you pick the location and angle with a pretty background, organize with you on the day of to make sure we inconspicuous, shoot with a long lens so that we’re not paparazzing your moment, and then head in closer once you get that high-five or kiss!
Need advice on how to get your partner out to our chosen spot? Need flowers or champagne arranged? Clothing options? We've got you. ;)
Say yes!
The Full Session includes the actual proposal and a half hour portrait session of the two of you, much like the style you’ll see in our engagement sessions for $1550 with an online ordering gallery and digital print files.
The Mini Session which only includes the actual proposal and a couple quick photos of the couple on location for $975 with an online ordering gallery and digital print files.
PROPOSALS
Nantucket engagement sessions include one hour of photography, an online ordering gallery and digital print files. Sessions are available as an add on to your wedding coverage for $1000. They are also available for those getting married outside Nantucket, or without a wedding date yet, for $1550.
During your session, we visit any location you'd like, or we can choose the itinerary for you. We can get from Madaket to Sconset in one session and capture a little tour of the island.
SESSIONS
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Connor
Zofia was incredible to work with in coordinating my surprise marriage proposal at Brant Point in Nantucket. She helped with the timing of the sunset, the location, and ensuring the style and aesthetic aligned with what I thought my fiancé would like. Throughout the entire process, Zofia was very friendly, and detail oriented, which helped calm my nerves.
I would highly highly recommend Zofia to anyone visiting Nantucket!
It was so fun working with Zofia and the photos came out amazing!
Engagement HIGHLIGHTS
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