Book a Proposal Session

The Feeling Of “Yes”

Proposing to your partner is one of the most amazing feelings in the world, and capturing a surprise proposal lets you two relive that special moment for years to come. If you are ready to book a photo session with Ikaika, please use the scheduling tool to secure a date and time. Further down this page is more information on each offering to help you decide which is best for you, and if you have any other questions or want to create your own personal package please feel free to reach out by filling out this form.

 

What is included in a proposal photo session?

3 Professionally Edited Images Delivered Within 2 Business Days

35 Professionally Edited Images, Delivered Within 12 Business Days

Up to one hour of shooting

The one hour session is perfect for almost everyone. It’s the perfect amount of time for capturing the proposal, as well as some portraits and photos after.

One location

Unlimited consultation

View these blog posts to read into my most frequently asked questions

A smiling couple stands on a beach with mountains in the background, the man wearing a white shirt and the woman in a white dress.
A woman with blonde hair is smiling and embracing a man with brown hair, showing her hand with an engagement ring.
A close-up of a couple about to kiss, with the woman showing her engagement ring and embracing the man's shoulder.
A man proposing to a woman on a beach with greenery and mountains in the background.
A woman with long, wavy hair and a diamond ring on her finger is sitting by the beach, smiling gently with her eyes closed. She is resting her arm on her knee, with a scenic shoreline and rocks in the background.
A young girl smiling and wearing a floral crown, holding a sign that says 'BE COOL & MARRY ME' with a rainbow and ice cream cone illustration, standing on a beach with a couple exchanging vows in the background and mountains in the distance.
A couple getting married on the beach during sunset, surrounded by family and friends, with an ocean backdrop.
A man proposes to a woman on a beach with a mountain and lush greenery in the background.
A woman smiling and embracing a man, who is wearing a hat, against a warm, blurred background.
A man on one knee proposing to a woman on the beach during sunset.
A man kneeling on the sand with one knee, holding hands with a woman on a beach during sunset. The woman is leaning forward, touching the man's face, both smiling. Mountains and ocean in the background.
A couple on a beach, with the man kneeling on the sand proposing to the woman, who appears surprised. The beach has sand and rocks, with a large body of water and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a person's hand with a diamond ring resting on a striped shirt, with another hand gently resting on the shoulder, against a blurred outdoor background.
A couple kissing in the background with a focus on a woman's hand showing an engagement ring and nail art, blurred background of a beach or seaside.
A man kneeling on one knee proposes marriage to a woman in a lush, green outdoor setting with tall grass and mountains in the background.
A happy couple sharing an embrace outdoors near a body of water with lush green mountains in the background.

  • "Ikaika was absolutely amazing and I couldn't recommend him more! He helped me prepare for a surprise engagement, was super responsive, and crafted the perfect setup. We spent an hour getting some unbelievable shots with various backdrops and imagery, and are sooo happy with the results. Mahalo Ikaika!"

    Jacob M

  • "Ikaika did AMAZING with our proposal shoot. Great communication, and delivered the photos in the time frame as promised. So happy with how all of the photos turned out, easy to say he is the best photographer in Kauai!"

    Nikki B

  • "Ikaika made us feel very comfortable (my fiancé and I are not the most photogenic). All the photographs and poses were shot quickly and turned out amazing. I would definitely recommend anyone planning a surprise proposal to have Ikaika take your pictures!"

    Carson M

How to capture the proposal

Option 1: Hidden Photographer

This option is where I would be either hiding or capturing from afar with a long telephoto lens. This is a great option for someone looking for complete privacy while still being able to capture the moment. Then after the proposal we can take additional photos around the location.

Prior to the time of proposal I work with the client on choosing exact location, as well as send instructions on where to be, which way you should be facing, where to park, etc. just to make absolutely sure everything will be captured.

Option 2: Surprise During Photo Session

In this option, you would tell your partner something like “I booked a photo session for the two of us so we can have some nice photos from our trip.” The three of us would meet up and at some point during our session I would instruct your partner through a pose while you move behind and get on one knee. I would then instruct her to turn around because “the light is better” and your partner will unexpectedly turn right in to you, making it a total surprise.

This is a great option for a couple who wants very sharp and close images during the proposal and don’t mind if I’m close by. Unlike Option 1 where I was about 75 yards away, in this option I would be much closer as I will be working with you two prior.

A man on one knee proposing to a woman on a sandy beach with ocean waves and hills in the background.
A man proposing marriage to a woman on a beach with lush green mountains in the background

Reliving that moment for years to come.

  • A smiling couple embraces on a beach with mountains in the background, the woman holding her hand to show an engagement ring.
  • A couple on a beach at sunset with large mountain in the background, trees and leaves framing the scene.
  • A man proposing marriage to a woman on the beach while she is smiling.
  • Proposal photography
  • A couple is on one knee in the sand at a beach, with mountains and water in the background, during sunset, with the woman smiling and touching the man's face.
  • A man proposing marriage to a woman on a beach at sunset.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • I pride myself in giving my clients the fastest turnaround time on the island. For proposal sessions, I deliver 3 photos within two days of the event, and the rest will be sent within 10-15 business days.

  • Weather Policy: In the event that there is bad weather on the date of the photo shoot, Photographer will try to reschedule based on Client availability. If neither Photographer nor Client can find a time to reschedule, a full refund shall be given back to Client. If photo shoot is rescheduled from North Shore location to South Side location, Client shall be charged the $120 travel fee previously waived.

    Cancellation Policy: A full refund of deposit shall be returned to Client if cancelling more than 30 days prior to photo shoot. No refund available if cancelling less than 30 days before shoot.

  • You can change the location if you wish up to 72 hours prior to our shoot time.

    Changing of date and time is dependent on my schedule, but I will do my best to accomodate.

  • Here’s a list of recommended photo shoot locations for you to browse.

  • Please reach out to me directly to book a time not currently on the bookings calendar

  • In general, the best times are the first hour of light and the last. That is why when you look at my bookings availability all my openings are either at sunrise or sunset.

  • Absolutely! Please reach out to me directly and we can create a package that best fits your needs.

  • Via a dropbox link. The link I send is public so you can share with your friends and family, and will expire 6 months after delivery. I export all your images as 4x6 and full resolution so you can print as large or as small as you want.

  • No. Raw files are extremely large and can’t be opened unless you have the proper software. I deliver hi-resolution jpgs which are smaller in file size but still large enough to print as big as 5 feet by 7 feet.

  • Because I live an hour and a half away in Hanalei, there is an additional cost of $120 for shooting on the south side of Kauai.