Surprise Proposal at Waterfront Park, Charleston — Derek & Sara

Being the photographer for a secret engagement is always a wonderful experience for me! I believe having engagement photos prior to the wedding is almost as important as the wedding day photos. Proposal photography in Charleston is a time for couples to be together, be playful, and just be themselves.

surprise proposal at Waterfront Park, Charleston — couple holding engagement ring
Woman leaping into a hug with her fiancé on a garden path in Waterfront Park

Derek and Sara perfectly show us what a good hidden engagement photo shoot should be! Sincere emotions, wide smiles and a great mood—what could be better for this day! The photo session took place in the Waterfront park—one of the best Charleston proposal places. We managed to take photos on the background of greenery, water and amazing Pineapple Fountain. Beautifully situated in the right middle of Charleston’s Waterfront Park, this fountain offers a great photo opportunity. If you’ve never seen it with your own eyes, then consider it a sign to go and see! But for now you can enjoy it through my photos.

Two-photo collage of the newly engaged couple embracing and laughing

Derek and Sara were very active and happy couple, I really loved working with them at Waterfront Park. That’s why it was a big pleasure for me to know that they liked all the photographs. If there is a chance I am really looking forward to working with them again!

Couple walking arm in arm along the waterfront promenade railing
Couple smiling together beside a splashing fountain in the park

Secret engagement photo session was amazing. Thank you so much for the chance to be a part of this important day!

Your Story, Beautifully Told in Waterfront Park

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