Surprise Proposal at Eno River State Park with Max & Jamila
The pandemic put a big stop in proposals and weddings and it took a little bit of time before people were more willing to start taking that leap on love again. That’s why when Max reached out about taking photos as he proposed to Jamila back in 2023, I was super excited. It had been awhile since I’d been able to capture these private moments and it truthfully was one of the sweetest proposals I’ve been able to witness.
Proposal photography is hard and often times it can feel staged, but with good planning and communication between client and photographer, one is able to capture the special moment without much trouble. It’s even cooler when you allow the photographer to grab a few photos of your prep work prior to the proposal, showcasing your attention for detail and special thoughts into making sure your proposal is special.
The Eno River State Park located in Durham, NC features so many different trails and water side photo opportunities as you can see from flipping through the photos below. A great time for a proposal or engagement shoot in this area would be fall, with the cascade of colorful leaves. And it can often create such a moody background especially after a good rain storm.