Carmel, Monterey, and Big Sur Wedding Proposal Photography by john ruddock

Thinking of popping the question?

I have a 100% success rate when it comes to photographing proposals!

When you invest with High Orbit Media to capture your wedding proposal, you’re not just booking a photo shoot. You are preserving these moments and memories forever.

Photos like this are why you need a professional to help plan, direct, and accomplish a successful wedding proposal.

Proposal photographed and planned by John Ruddock somewhere along the Big Sur coast. What a wild scene!

“John was at the agreed on location on time, he was great at contacting me right away to find out details about what I was looking for in my photos. I had a rough idea about certain aspects of what I wanted and he was awesome at making professional suggestions which made the whole event easy and fun! He was very good at making me and my fiancé feel comfortable which was huge because my fiancé does not like taking pictures but was very happy with the whole experience! Excellent job.”
-Adam

7 Tips To Nail Your Proposal.

Check out my blog with seven helpful tips to ensure your wedding proposal goes as planned.
Let’s make you look good!

Trust and consistency.

Read about the importance of having the same photographer capture your wedding proposal, engagement session, and wedding day.

Wedding Proposal Investments

The picnic in the background was set up by Something Special Picnics.

Something To Keep In Mind

On the road to your wedding day, the majority of couples usually go through three stages of photos: they are your wedding proposal, an engagement session, and lastly your wedding. I offer FREE engagement sessions for couples that book me for their All Day wedding. So if you love the images I captured during your proposal, you can save $500 on your engagement and wedding photos by booking with me again. Super easy!

Champagne // 525

I will photograph your proposal and we will do a fun 30-minute photo session AFTERWARDS! This is my most popular proposal package.

Proposal + 30 Minute Photo Session with John Ruddock

Bottle of Champagne

25 Digital High Resolution Images With John Ruddock’s Signature Edit

Location Recommendations

Logistics Planning

Photos Delivered Through A Beautiful Online Album That Can Be Shared

Delivery of Final Images Within 14 Days (usually sooner)

Travel Fee Is Dependent On Where We Decide To Shoot

“John did an amazing job photographing my proposal. From helping me select a beautiful, secluded location to getting the incredible shots of the event. The pictures turned out great and he got them to us very quickly. He was also very responsive which was reassuring in an otherwise stressful situation. I would highly recommend him for your event.”
-Bryant

“Yes!” // 315

I will photograph your proposal, we will take a few posed photos afterwards, and you two can get back to celebrating!

Photography of Your Proposal By John Ruddock + A Few Poses Afterwards

10 Digital High Resolution Images With John Ruddock’s Signature Edit

Location Recommendations

Logistics Planning

Photos Delivered Through A Beautiful Online Album That Can Be Shared

Delivery of Final Images Within 14 Days (usually sooner)

Travel Fee Is Dependent On Where We Decide To Shoot

“John was incredibly knowledgable and helpful! In the weeks leading up to the shoot, he was collaborative with locations and plans, kept an eye on the weather, and was incredibly accessible for all the planning. On the day of the shoot, John was very nice, super helpful and took amazing photos! We would strongly recommend John!”
-Stephen

A quick note

Please keep in mind that if you are thinking of shooting in a State Park or State Beach, those locations require a permit to legally do our session there. I would need a 5 business day minimum notice to obtain the proper permit before our shoot and the State charges a fee. There is also no guarantee that they give me one as it is based on availability.

Lastly, Point Lobos Nature Reserve does not accommodate photography sessions.

FAQ

Do you do engagement sessions and Weddings Too?

Yes I do! Two of my all day wedding investments include them! Many happy couples book me to do their engagement and wedding photos as well. I think it’s important that the photos from your proposal through your wedding are consistent. Plus, after two shoots with me we’re basically going to be best friends going into your wedding, haha!

I see a picnic setup in some of your sample photos. Is this done by you and does this cost extra?

No, I do not set up picnics like you see in some of these photos. There are several local small business’s that can do these for you and they have their own pricing. Here are two businesses I highly recommend.

Something Special Picnics // Pillows And Picnics

Can we bring our pets?

I don’t recommend it because it becomes difficult to wrangle them and slows down your session drastically. This may lead to fewer photos overall. They can also get your clothing dirty (especially at the beach). Unless it’s very important for your animals to be in your photos I would leave them at home with some tasty treats!

Do you personally edit My Wedding Proposal photos?

I definitely do!

**Do you Edit and Deliver every photo you take?**

I will select all the best images and edit those only. You will not get images that are out of focus or have poor composition.

How will my final photos be delivered?

Your photos will be delivered through a beautiful online album that you can download from. You can also share this album with anyone.

Will I have access to the raw, unedited images?

No, I do not offer raw images to my clients because they only represent half of my work and may not reflect my best work. Think of raw photos like raw food. Other than sushi, would a chef ever serve you raw food? Of course not!