Acadia proposal

Stories, tips, and, advice from our adventures.

Lupine Proposals on Mount Desert Island

Why Lupine Season Is Perfect for Surprise Proposals on Mount Desert Island Late May through early June is one of our favorite seasons for surprise proposals on Mount Desert Island near Acadia National Park. That’s when Maine’s lupine fields burst into bloom. Magical purple, pink, and white flowers that briefly transform the landscape before summer

Sunset Proposal on the Quietside

Cadillac is by far the most common proposal location. Our last session up there had two other proposals happening amongst the crowd. So, when a couple is looking for a more private experience, we’re all too ready with suggestions! Our first recommendation is an Acadia sunset proposal on the Quietside. It’s called that for a

Foliage Proposal in Acadia

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

5 Places to Propose in Acadia National Park

(And 5 Reasons You Might Want Help Finding the One That’s Right for You) By Kate & Keith If you’re here, you’re probably dreaming of proposing in Acadia, one of the most breathtaking places on the East Coast. Acadia National Park is full of stunning backdrops—from mountaintops to rocky coastlines—and choosing the perfect spot to

Acadia Surprise Fall Engagement

Jon’s Acadia surprise fall engagement took place on the busiest weekend in October. It’s when the leaves are at peak, cruise boats are parked in the harbor, and thousands gather for the marathon. That didn’t stop us from finding perfectly secluded spots. Both fitting the bill in being iconic ANP vibes. One for an Acadia

Flowery Acadia Proposal

A flowery Acadia proposal isn’t what most people envision. But, we knew from the start that William and Jenny’s proposal would be different. Privacy was far more important than views. And William said “Jenny loves flowers…LOVES them.” His vision was to hike out to Bar Island for the lupine. We sadly had to burst his

Acadia Proposal Oopsie

Why on Earth would we blog about an Acadia proposal oopsie? Well, because in more than ten years of photographing proposal in Acadia National Park, this was the first one that had a major hiccup, and we still got great photos! We like being transparent. We also like learning from experiences. So, what happened? Mike

September Acadia Surprise Engagement Session

This is how you pull off a September Acadia Surprise Engagement Session, a la Kate & Keith! Because when you’re “from away”, it’s nice to have a little help. Jack reached out to us looking for an Acadia engagement photo photographer. Never having visited Mount Desert Island, he was feeling overwhelmed by options. Making him

A Secret Surprise Proposal in Acadia

This was a first for us! After more than a decade of photographing proposals in Acadia National Park, we had a request for doing it without the proposee knowing. A doubly secret surprise proposal in Acadia. Meaning, we would have zero contact with the couple. A ton of the fun we have as Acadia proposal

Acadia Proposal Turned Engagement Session

Sometimes proposals don’t go quite as planned. In some cases, the perfect moment presents itself earlier than planned. Or in one case, the proposee accidentally stumbles upon the ring. Whatever the case, an Acadia proposal session can easily morph into an Acadia engagement session. With Caitlin and Nate, we were just excited for the timing.

Surprise Proposal on Cadillac Mountain

It’s very possible that a surprise proposal on Cadillac Mountain is a daily occurrence in peak season. As the first place to see the sunrise (seasonally), it’s a special location and promises epic views. Of course, there’s a rather large down side. You will most definitely not be alone! So, it’s rare we photograph proposals

Fall Surprise Proposal in Acadia

Wanqi contacted us for his fall surprise proposal in Acadia just after peak foliage season. Privacy was important to him, which meant that a Cadillac sunset proposal was off the table! And since friends were joining them, it needed to be easy access. Having driven up from New Jersey for a few days, we did

Secluded Sunrise Proposal in Acadia

Sam’s enthusiasm for surprising Jenna with a secluded sunrise proposal in Acadia was completely infectious. He described Jenna by saying, “Not to brag, but she is possibly the greatest human on Earth! She loves everything about life, and is just such an overall positive person.” Then went on to woo us onto his side by

Acadia Proposal In Rain – Plan B

We pride ourselves as being the best Acadia proposal photographers because of our knowledge of the island (we are locals!) Knowing great Plan B options for any weather is part of what sets us apart. Often that might involve using private land (we know a few people!) However, after years of photographing surprise proposals in

Non-traditional Acadia Proposal

Kip reached out to us to help him plan a secret proposal in Acadia. He had already lined up a trip for Sam and himself in Bar Harbor as a final summer getaway.

Secret Proposal in Acadia on a Time Crunch!

Nick reached out to us to help him plan a secret proposal in Acadia. He had already lined up a trip for Taylor and himself over Labor Day Weekend in Bar Harbor.

Surprise Proposal In Acadia National Park

Steven reached out to us about his surprise proposal in Acadia after learning that he’d be speaking at a conference hosted by the Friends of the Pleistocene (an irrelevant detail, but one we just thought was too cool to leave out! I mean- this is the era of the wooly mammoth!).

Mountain Top Proposal in Acadia National Park

Photos from a surprise mountain top proposal in Acadia National Park. Beautiful secret spot in Maine on Mount Desert Island.

Acadia Proposal in Southwest Harbor

When Ben reached out to us to photograph his Acadia proposal, he confided that he and his soon-to-be-fiancee, Alyssa, had never been north of Portland on any of their trips to Maine. Never having visited the park, he was eager for some help in the planning process and we were more than a little excited

Acadia National Park Sunrise Photo Session

We met Isabelle & Noah in Acadia on their 2nd wedding anniversary, and photographed them at sunrise, rock climbing on Otter Cliffs. But as is sometimes the case with the island, as a result of thick fog the sun was blocked out until late morning. So we were excited for the second chance to wake up in the dark with them, down a few cups of coffee, and head in to the park for an adventure filled Acadia sunrise photo session!

Finding Your Private Proposal Spot in Acadia National Park

Finding a private proposal spot in Acadia National Park can be a real challenge. For years this spot was our family sunset location. We would scoot up here after dinner, armed with fleecy layers and flashlight, for the show. The beauty is that we always have this spot to ourselves. For decades. We’ve seen evenings where the water is completely still and reflecting orange and red. And we’ve seen stormy seas with skies moodier than our worst hangry moments.