So you're ready to propose...


Congratulations on finding your forever person! Let's document this special moment! I, along with the staff at Casa del Herrero, will guide you through the process of planning this special day. I want to make it easy for you and extra special for your soon-to-be fiance!

Couple sharing tender moment in garden setting with stone pathway.

MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER

Hi, I'm Tristin

I’m a local Santa Barbara family lifestyle photographer, born and raised. I believe that choosing a photographer is an important and personal decision. If we get to work together we will laugh, play, and have a great time! Capturing the unique beauty in every family is my passion and I look forward to turning your love into art.

I, along with the Casa del Herrero staff, am here to help!

Find out more about me

the PHOTOGRAPHY process

1: Book Your photo shoot WITH ME


Fill out my contact form and let me know what vibe you're looking for in your Santa Barbara session location. If we are a good fit, we will choose a date and get you on my calendar!

2: I'll help you Get Prepared


We will narrow down an exact location, use my styling guide to help you build cohesive outfits, and get feedback and suggestions from me. As a 4th generation Santa Barbara Photographer, I know all the best spots.

3: expect a joyful photo EXPERIENCE


Enjoy your fun photo experience full of love, joy, and connection. Enjoy each other and go with the flow! You'll love your photographs so much more if you do.

4: Receive Your Images & album


Finally, within 3 weeks, you'll receive your online gallery full of joy-filled images of you with your loved ones. Your complimentary photo album will follow just days later. You can order prints and wall art right from your gallery if you wish.

Proposal Photography Session

$1650 ALL-INCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE


Proposal sessions are photographed outdoors in beautiful natural light, using Santa Barbara’s scenery to frame this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Whether on the beach or beneath an oak tree, the focus is always on authenticity, emotion, and connection. Discreet and thoughtfully planned, I document the proposal as it naturally unfolds, preserving the surprise, the reactions, and the joy that follows.


What’s included


• Personalized planning support to help you choose the ideal location, timing, and approach

• Up to one hour of proposal coverage

• A minimum of 75 hand-edited images in both color and black & white

• A private online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing

• A complimentary luxury photo album, thoughtfully designed by me and delivered to your home


OPTIONAL ADD ONS


CINEMATIC PROPOSAL FILM $700

A beautifully edited film that captures movement, emotion, and the full experience of your proposal


EXPEDITED GALLERY DELIVERY $250

Your full gallery delivered within one week, plus a small set of sneak peeks within 48 hours, perfect for sharing your announcement

A couple shares a romantic moment together on a stone bridge surrounded by blooming trees.

Cinematic Proposal Films

When you book a session with me, you have the option to add on a 2-3 minute cinematic film with music. It's a way to encapsulate a small yet meaningful slice of time, documented in a way that will endure for generations to come.

The Proposal Flow

Each proposal is unique, but a general flow typically works best

I suggest you and your partner head to the chosen proposal spot while I follow behind. If you kneel down to propose, stay on your knee for at least 20 seconds so I can capture different angles. Then, I'll introduce myself, offer champagne if pre-arranged, and give you both a moment to take in the moment. After a minute or two, we'll walk together for photographs.

“ When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. ”

(When Harry Met Sally)
Couple sharing romantic moment on stone pathway in Mediterranean garden setting.
A romantic proposal scene on stone steps surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees at sunset.
Two people holding hands and smiling while standing in a garden with palm trees in the background.
Man proposing on one knee to woman in garden holding ring box.
Man proposing on one knee to woman on garden steps surrounded by lush tropical greenery on a sunny day.
A sunlit garden path winds through rows of citrus trees and lush green plants under a bright blue sky.
A couple shares a tender moment in a lush garden setting with green foliage in the background.
Couple holding hands from behind, overlooking a lush garden landscape with dramatic cloudy sky.
A smiling couple sharing a romantic moment in a beautiful garden with decorative tile fountain backdrop.
Romantic engagement photos on decorative stone pathway with ornate walls.
Happy interracial couple laughing together outdoors, man in white shirt and woman in blue sundress in garden.
Joyful woman in blue sundress laughing while holding hands with someone in front of a white villa.
Two hands adorned with gold rings and a charm bracelet, showcasing elegant jewelry against a soft outdoor background.
White Mediterranean villa entrance with palm trees, tropical plants, and a blue sky backdrop.
Happy interracial couple embracing on a garden path, woman in blue dress laughing joyfully in sunny outdoor setting.

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