Secret Proposal
Secret proposal or know as well as surprise proposal is one of the events that are very common in Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, Thessaloniki…well all over Greece nowadays!
Me, as a photographer, I am there to provide my expertise and photograph the moment of the big question!
Methods and techniques regarding a secret proposal
Most people believe that the best method is to have a photographer capturing the moment as a paparazzi, hidden somewhere and using a telephoto lens.
Well, that is not the ideal way to photograph a secret proposal! There are other ways to photograph (even to shoot video) a surprise proposal and capture from a close distance authentic feelings, expressions….the moment! Without of course the other half getting suspicious!
weather conditions and problem solving
Sometimes, unexpected issues arise on secret proposal! Extreme winds for example, especially at the Greek islands or time limitations in which the proposal has to be made during the hours of harsh light! Well, there are always ways to overcome issues like that with adjustments that has to be made! On this occasion, we had two issues. One was the wind and the second one was that the session had to be done midday, which light wise is not the best time to photograph. Both issues solved successfully though!
Portraiture and surprise proposal
A surprise proposal is almost every time combined with a portraiture session, either priorly or after the proposal. On this occasion, we started with the portraiture session and ended with the Secret Proposal.
Ideal spot
Throughout the years and after photographed so many secret proposals and in so many places, I now know the ideal and best spots that exist in Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, Thessaloniki, Halkidiki and in most places in Greece! Priorly to the big date all details are talked, explained and agreed. After taking in consideration, the season, the time, the weather and the requirements and preferences of the groom to be, we selected this amazing spot in Santorini island!
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