My client, Terrell, reached out to me to capture the moment he proposed to his girlfriend, Karla. He knew it was a memory he’d want to hold onto forever, and realized the importance of having photos to look back on as they moved through their relationship. He told me about the magic of their first meeting, first date, and their decision to make the relationship official—it was a beautiful story, and I felt honored to play a part in helping them preserve one of their most cherished moments.

Terrell chose the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas as the place he wanted to propose to Karla. It’s a unique spot, filled with beautiful and interesting spaces within the property. He decided to pop the question on the grounds of the museum, which is a well-kept and picturesque area for visitors. The photos turned out perfectly, and told the story of the moment Karla said yes to forever.

If you’re interested in the McNay Art Museum for your proposal, here are a few things to consider:

Do you want your proposal to be public or in a more private setting?
Do you want the flexibility to set up the space for your proposal?
How do you envision the day of your proposal?
What do you want your proposal photos to look like?

Proposals are usually set up on the museum grounds or in the courtyard. The courtyard is the more private setting of the two, so it’s important to consider not only your vision but your partner’s comfort level as well. The campus is 25 acres, so I highly recommend visiting the site ahead of time to find the perfect spot.

Before or after you propose, you two can stroll through the museum and explore the exhibits on display. It’s a great way to take time to process such a big life moment and to relax and enjoy each other’s company where you can soak it all in.

A proposal is an exciting and heartfelt step in your relationship that deserves a moment to shine. Not only do you want to choose a place that offers a lovely backdrop for photos, but you want to choose a place that has meaning to you and your partner. I’m inspired by the love my couples share, and I’d love nothing more than to help you create your own magical moment.

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Proposal At The McNay Art Museum

Newly engaged couple taking photos together on the steps of the Mcnay grounds in San Antonio

the latest

I recently had the honor of photographing a beautiful proposal at Das Peach House in Fredericksburg, Texas, and it was a dream.

Daniel and Colette met online a little over two years ago and immediately hit it off—they even closed down the restaurant on their first date because they couldn’t stop talking. He knew instantly that there was a connection between them, and their love has continued to grow ever since.

Before The Proposal

Newly engaged couple showing off the engagement ring at Das Peach Haus.

Happy engaged couple after proposal on dock at Das Peach Haus

Daniel inquired via my website in mid-April and told me he wanted to propose within the next month or so, so we got to work right away! They’re both from the area surrounding Magnolia, Texas, so he knew that he wanted to travel in and spend the weekend celebrating their engagement.

He had originally planned to propose to Colette at Muleshoe Bend amongst the Texas bluebonnets, but unfortunately, they were no longer in bloom. I sent him a list of alternative proposal spots around Austin, Texas to ensure he had a variety of stunning options. After consulting with Colette’s mother and friends, he settled on a romantic waterfront setting at Das Peach House, which couldn’t have gone more perfectly!

To get the best photos possible, I sent Daniel clear directions telling him exactly where to go once he arrived at Das Peach House. This not only helped ease some nerves because he knew what to expect once he arrived, but he also knew he had a support person to walk him through the entire surprise. Once he was 100% confident in the plan he chose the date!

The Proposal

Proposal on dock at Das Peach Haus by Lois M Photography

Romantic proposal at Das Peach Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas

Daniel and Colette arrived in Fredericksburg for their weekend getaway, and on April 26th, he put his proposal plan in motion! They left their cozy cabin, which was a 10-minute drive from the venue, and headed for the gorgeous dock where the surprise took place.

Once they got there, Daniel took her hand and led her down to the water through a beautiful path of trees and greenery. He got down on one knee on the dock and popped the question—Colette was emotional as soon as she realized that Daniel was asking for her hand in marriage and the happy tears started flowing! She, of course, said YES and slipped her brand-new engagement ring onto her finger.

After The Proposal

Newly engaged couple taking romantic engagement photos after proposal at Das Peach Haus.

Couple standing on dock surrounded by water and tall trees at Das Peach Haus by Lois M Photography

Newly engaged couple flashing her new engagement ring at Das Peach Haus

Showing off the ring after proposal at Das Peach Haus

To celebrate and preserve their proposal forever, I stayed to do a mini photoshoot with the happy couple. These photos are so important because they capture the couple’s joy and true in-the-moment emotions about spending the rest of their lives together.

During our mini-session, I guided Daniel and Colette through different poses so they felt comfortable and confident in front of the camera. We used a few areas around Das Peach House so they would have a variety of backgrounds and could enjoy the entire venue.