So you're ready to propose...


Congratulations on finding your forever person! Let's document this special moment! I, along with the concierge at El Encanto, 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!

Silhouetted couple with dog standing in golden sunset light while trees glow in warm evening sunshine.

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 El Encanto Concierge, 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 SESSION


Proposal sessions are photographed outdoors, using natural light and beautiful surroundings to tell the story of this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Whether you’re beneath ancient oak trees with golden light filtering through the branches or standing on the beach with waves rolling in behind you, the focus is on authenticity, emotion, and connection.


These sessions are discreet, thoughtfully planned, and guided just enough to allow the moment to unfold naturally. My role is to document the proposal as it truly happens, preserving the surprise, the reactions, and the joy that follows.


What’s included

• 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 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

Newley engaged woman kissing her fiancé sitting behind a bouquet of roses as he holds a glass of champagne on the beach

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.
A family sits together on a sandy beach surrounded by white candles and flowers at sunset.
Cozy couple sits on beach blanket with two fluffy dogs while sharing champagne on foggy coastline.

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.

A romantic beach proposal scene with a rustic wooden setup decorated with flowers and cushions along the shoreline.
Two people share a romantic moment during a sunset beach engagement proposal on a sandy shoreline.
A romantic beach proposal at sunset with rose petals scattered on a blanket and seaside homes in the background.
Romantic beach proposal scene at sunset with rose petals scattered on the sand near oceanfront homes.
A proposal unfolds on a sunny beach with the person in a plaid shirt kneeling in front of their partner in a green dress.
A couple shares a romantic moment in a field at sunset while their chocolate lab dog stands beside them.
A romantic proposal scene on a beach in Santa Barbara with red rose petals scattered on the sand at sunset.
A romantic beach proposal scene at sunset with rose petals arranged on the sand creating a beautiful setting.
A romantic beach proposal scene during sunset with driftwood and ocean waves in the background.
Cozy beach lounge setup with white umbrellas and cushioned furniture on sandy California beach with ocean views.
A romantic beach scene with scattered red rose petals in the sand during sunset with a newly engaged couple sitting together.
Someone in a black dress laughs joyfully while being led by the hand on a sandy beach at sunset.
Couple enjoying romantic moments at a beach with roses and champagne during sunset.
A couple embraces while sharing a romantic moment together on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
A collage of six images showing an adorable curly-haired brown goldendoodle dog making silly faces at the camera.

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