Sunset surprise proposal photography by the Saint-Lawrence river
Alex got in touch with me when he was planning to propose to his girlfriend Sarah. He was setting up a romantic sunset surprise proposal at a park along the river near their house. It was important to him to have photos to document this important milestone in their relationship and capture the surprise proposal.
Setting up a sunset surprise proposal
With some help from his sister, Alex set up a lovely scene with candles, a bottle of champagne and rose petals in the park.
I waited at a nearby bus stop, trying to look like I was just your average transit user.
When Alex and Sara arrived at the park, he led her to the riverside and got down on one knee. I captured the whole proposal.
Thankfully, the weather was amazing and the sun was just setting, making the Montreal riverside an epic view.
![Surprise proposal reaction photos](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sunset-Surprise-Proposal-Montreal-009.jpg)
![She said yes!](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sunset-Surprise-Proposal-Montreal-011.jpg)
![Newly engaged woman's reaction to proposal](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sunset-Surprise-Proposal-Montreal-016.jpg)
Capturing great memories
Photographing Sarah’s emotional reaction to the surprise proposal was my first priority.
I continued to photograph candid shots as the happy couple celebrated this important moment and as Sarah called her mom to tell her about the proposal.
![Emotional surprise proposal reaction](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sunset-Surprise-Proposal-Montreal-022.jpg)
![A kiss after proposal along Saint Lawrence river](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sunset-Surprise-Proposal-Montreal-023.jpg)
Sunset engagement photos along the river
After the proposal, we also took a few casual engagement portraits in the neighbourhood.
By this time, the sun was setting in full glory, with glowing red clouds.
![Happy newly engaged couple after sunset proposal near saint lawrence river](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sunset-Surprise-Proposal-Montreal-057.jpg)
![Happy newly engaged couple after sunset surprise proposal](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sunset-Surprise-Proposal-Montreal-058.jpg)
![Newly engaged couple after sunset proposal](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Sunset-Surprise-Proposal-Montreal-073.jpg)
Planning a surprise proposal in Montreal?
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