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§ Portraits · Couples

Photos from the moment before everything changed.

Relaxed engagement shoots and discreet surprise-proposal coverage across North Dallas.

Engagement & Proposal photography by Simon Sharayha
Engagement & Proposal photography by Simon Sharayha
Engagement & Proposal photography by Simon Sharayha

§ How I shoot it

Proposal logistics

I take proposals seriously. We’ll spend 20 minutes on a call talking through the plan — where you’ll stand, when you’ll turn, how long the moment will take — and I’ll be set up on a long lens before you arrive.

You will not see me. She will not see me. I’ll step out once you’ve both had a minute.

Engagement sessions

Engagement shoots are looser. Pick a place you love — downtown Plano, the arboretum, your backyard — and we’ll spend an hour walking and talking. If it rains we reschedule at no cost.

§ The process

How we'll work.

  1. 01

    The call

    Fifteen minutes. We pick a spot, a time, and — for proposals — a hidden vantage. I need to know the plan down to the minute.

  2. 02

    The shot

    For engagements, we walk and shoot. For proposals, I'm set up twenty minutes early, long lens, out of sight. You won't see me until she does.

  3. 03

    The gallery

    Ten days. Save-the-date options included.

§ FAQ

Questions I get often.

How do you shoot a proposal without her seeing you?

I arrive twenty minutes early, set up with a long lens, and stay out of sight. We'll have talked through the plan in detail — I know where you're standing, when you'll kneel, and where you'll turn.

What happens after the proposal?

I step out after a minute or two for a proper portrait session while the moment is still fresh. All edited images delivered in your private gallery.

Can we book the engagement session and the wedding together?

Yes — a discounted bundle is available. Ask about it in the inquiry.

§ Next

Ready to book engagement & proposal?

Email, call, or use the form. I reply within one business day.