So you're ready to propose...


Congratulations on finding your forever person! Let's document this special moment! I, along with the staff at the San Ysidro Ranch, 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!

A couple embraces and laughs together in front of vibrant pink bougainvillea flowers in a garden setting.

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 Ranch 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

$1250 ALL-INCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE PORTRAIT SESSION


ADD ON A CINEMATIC FILM TO GO ALONG WITH YOUR PHOTOS FOR $500


ADD ON expedited delivery of your gallery along with sneak peeks for your social announcement FOR $250



Proposal sessions take place outside with nature as your backdrop. With ancient oak trees overhead, golden sunlight filtering through the branches, and the sounds of birds and rustling leaves, you will be asking your partner for marriage. These sessions are real and honest, capturing you just as you are now.


Includes a proposal session, usually lasting up to one hour. Includes all high-resolution digital files from your gallery in both color and black & white (minimum of 75), presented in a private online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing. You will receive a complimentary luxury photo album from your session. Leave the layout to me. I will design and deliver a beautiful custom album that will last for generations.

A romantic marriage proposal moment captured in a garden setting with autumn leaves falling around the couple.

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.
Two people share a joyful moment together outdoors with soft bokeh greenery in the background.
Couple holding hands and laughing together on green lawn with autumn foliage in background.

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 marriage proposal scene taking place in a lush park during autumn with trees in the background.
A happy couple laughing together while standing on a sunny beach with sand dunes in the background.
A romantic beach proposal at sunset with rose petals scattered on a blanket and seaside homes in the background.
A happy couple standing in a spring meadow with arms outstretched amid tall wildflowers and trees.
A couple walks hand in hand through a golden field at sunset with tall grasses and wildflowers surrounding them.
A couple holding hands and walking together on a green lawn with mountains and autumn trees in the background.
A romantic couple embraces on a sandy beach at sunset with coastal buildings in the background.
Black and white close-up portrait showing a couple's faces side by side, smiling softly at the camera.
A couple embraces joyfully in a meadow surrounded by blooming spring trees and wildflowers.

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