Fall foliage season in Acadia is by far our busiest time of year. Being an island, we can select certain spots that come into peak sooner and later, giving a wide range of opportunities. Most couple want a foliage proposal in Acadia to have both water and trees. This is a bit tricky (though not impossible). But it’s most readily achievable by using two separate locations. Choosing the more dramatic coastal backdrop for the proposal. Then a woodsy area for pops of color. Setu had a specific location in mind for the latter. One we hadn’t recommended previously. Not because it isn’t beautiful and diverse. But because it’s not part of Acadia National Park, and therefore doesn’t seem to hold the same appeal for people. But it’s secluded, off the beaten trail, and provides wonderful pops of color in fall. We love it, and were excited for his enthusiasm.
Fall foliage proposals in Acadia have tons of flexibility as the sun is lower and less harsh in October. Meaning we get to play around with timing, and have that golden sun for a wonderfully long time. The entire month of October tends to be on the sunny side, often with lots of cloud cover at the start and end of the day. But for Meghan and Setu, the sky was perfectly clear and temperature warm enough to not need many layers of clothing. Coming from Texas, they seemed perfectly adaptable to embracing the crisp air.
What we particularly love about their session, is how they made it their own. It wasn’t about finding the trendiest spot in Acadia. Or even the most “Maine vibe.” They chose to combine locations to get a feel for both experiences. While making the mini session more about their love in a beautiful spot. That we didn’t meet a single other person there made it even more special.
Let us help you plan your own Fall Acadia Surprise Engagement Session:
It really is our favorite place on the planet and certainly one of the top National Parks in the country! Our process for Acadia proposals starts with getting to know the proposer and understanding what their vision of the event is. We’ll then work with you to find the best location and time of day to propose in Acadia and work with you in any way we can to help with the remainder of the planning and keeping it a secret.
If an Acadia proposal on Sand Beach at sunset is what speaks to you, then we’re all for helping you plan it. Or we can help you find the perfect spot with fewer people and stress-free parking. Kate has been visiting Acadia every year since she was born and introduced Keith when they shot their first wedding together there. We now spend the majority of the season exploring the park while we stay at our family’s home on island. It is with this passion and knowledge of the park that we can find the perfect place for your surprise proposal in Acadia National Park and be there with you to photograph the first chapter in your wedding story.
We intentionally don’t give out too many of our secrets here for the benefit of our couples. If you’re interested in working with us to photograph your surprise engagement in Acadia we’d love to chat with you! Let’s start making plans! Contact us now!
View more of our Acadia National Park proposals, engagements, and wedding photos! We are available in Acadia May-early Nov. We then shift our operation to Kailua, HI for Kailua surprise proposal photography! Yes, we know we’re lucky!