My husband, Kyle Fleming, and I kept it quiet for a long time. We didn’t want other photographers to catch on. About five years ago, we started focusing on proposal photography on St. Pete Beach, Clearwater Beach, and all the beaches in between. It was our thing, and at the time, other photographers hadn’t figured out the demand yet. Photographers wanted to focus on weddings. Well – cats out of the bag. We are proud to say we were the first pros to specialize in this category in St. Pete and Tampa Bay.
Since then, we’ve photographed over 200 proposals — and each one is as special as the first.
Why We Keep Our Process Private
I’m not going to reveal exactly how we create such incredible results for our clients. We’ve noticed other photographers are officially copying our work. And that’s okay — it’s a clear sign that we are leaders in Tampa Bay for proposal photography.
What Makes a Professional Proposal Photographer?
When you’re looking for a proposal photographer, ask: how far will they be from you during the moment? If a photographer is close enough to hear what you’re saying on your knee, they may not have the experience needed to capture the moment naturally.
Engagements are emotional, sometimes stressful, and our clients need guidance. That’s what we provide. We coordinate every element with our clients. I also want to warn you that working with an inexperienced photographer on a proposal can land you in a location your not technically allowed. You want a photographer that is careful not to be somewhere you will be asked to leave during your session. We are asked frequently about proposals at The Don Cesar for example. Photographers are not allowed to have sessions on the property unless the client has a permit. Even guests who are staying are not allowed to have a professional photographer without a permit.
With us, you can trust that we’ll provide everything you need for a dream proposal. This is the first step of your wedding journey — your marriage — and we feel the weight and beauty of that moment with you. In fact, our proposal clients are the ones we spend the most time on.
How Proposal Photography Changed Our Lives
Kyle and I didn’t think much about getting married until we started capturing proposals. I remember one day photographing a beautiful Indian engagement on Pass-a-Grille with the family watching. On the way home at about 8 years together, I asked Kyle, “Why don’t we want to get married?” And that’s how it started — we got engaged, then married.
Now, we love doing Surprise Proposals / Engagement Sessions together when we can. It’s like a romantic date where we create magic for another couple. It’s beautiful, intimate, and unforgettable — not just for them, but for us too.
Check out some of our recent proposal photography sessions from this past season.
My absolute favorite has to be the first set you’ll see. This one was a masterclass in surprise — he came up with an elaborate cover-up, claiming it was a maternity shoot for his pregnant sister. He asked me to create a vintage picnic for four, starting as a maternity session and turning into a surprise proposal.
And she was completely shocked! 😱
Honestly, that moment was so epic I should have paid a content creator to make a reel of it — the whole thing was unforgettable.
Create a crazy concept – If I can make it work I will.
If I need vendors and you’re ok with the cost – I’ll get it. We have lots of vendor friends from yachts, to chefs, to that big rose heart and giant letters. We make new friends easily.
Let’s make it unforgettable.
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Thank you Xina
We were so impressed with the quality of the photos we received. They came out better than we expected and will be treasured forever! We are going to have to get some of them printed to hang up in our home. They are worth every penny! We can’t recommend Xina enough for any of your professional photography needs.
