What Do San Diego Proposal Packages Include (and Which One Is Right for You)?
Planning a proposal in San Diego is thrilling, but it comes with pressure: the perfect location, flawless timing, and making sure your partner doesn’t suspect a thing. With so many photographers offering “proposal packages,” it can be hard to know what you’re really getting. Some keep things minimal with a short session and a handful of edits, while others build in planning, portraits, or keepsakes.
The question is—what should you expect when booking a San Diego proposal package, and how do our packages compare?
From location scouting and discreet communication to fast sneak peeks and high-resolution galleries, our Engagement & Proposal Packages are built to take the stress off your shoulders. Whether you’re planning a surprise at Sunset Cliffs, Balboa Park, or a private winery in Temecula, we’ll capture the “YES” with authority and care.
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What Do San Diego Proposal Packages Cost?
On average, photographers in San Diego charge between $300–$900 for proposal coverage. Most standard packages include:
30–60 minutes of coverage
20–40 edited photos in an online gallery
Basic coverage of “the big question” and a few portraits afterward
What many don’t include are the stress-saving details: permit coordination, location scouting, sneak-peek edits, timeline planning, or discreet communication. That often leaves couples scrambling to figure out logistics themselves. And when it comes to surprise proposals, even the smallest slip-up can ruin the moment.
The Permit Question in San Diego
San Diego is full of iconic proposal locations—Sunset Cliffs, Balboa Park, La Jolla Cove—but many of these spaces require permits for professional photography depending on the scale of your setup.
Here’s how it works with us:
Smaller productions (just you, your partner, us, and our camera): no permit needed.
Larger setups (arches, tables, luxury picnic spreads, decor): a permit is required.
If a permit is necessary, we’ll handle all the back-and-forth with the events office so you don’t have to stress. You’ll simply cover the permit fee, and we’ll coordinate directly to make sure everything is cleared and ready before your big moment.
Our San Diego Proposal Packages
1. Last Minute Yes — Surprise Proposal Package
Sale Price: $395 (originally $495)
1 hour of coverage
30+ edited high-resolution images in a private online gallery
2 sneak-peek photos delivered within 24 hours
Location scouting included
Consultation call + visual storyboard to help you envision the day
GPS coordinates for exact meeting points
Discreet communication (texts, signals, check-ins)
Best for couples who want a stress-free proposal captured at a classic San Diego spot like Sunset Cliffs or Balboa Park without unnecessary extras.
2. The Undercover Yes — Surprise Proposal Disguised as a Photoshoot
Sale Price: $595 (originally $695)
2 hours of coverage
50 edited high-resolution images
5 sneak-peek photos delivered within 24 hours
5 enhanced prints included (1 12×18, 2 11×14, 2 8×11)
Visual storyboard + backstory planning
Timeline coordination + permit assistance if needed
GPS pins + discreet communication
Best for couples who want a true undercover experience. Perfect for busy locations like La Jolla Cove, where blending in matters. We’ll even help craft a believable backstory so your partner never suspects a thing.
3. Always Us — Engagement Package
Sale Price: $995 (originally $1,095)
2 hours of coverage across 1–2 nearby locations
70 edited images + all RAW files
10 sneak-peek photos delivered within 24 hours
1 metal print + 5 enhanced prints
Location scouting + visual storyboard
Walk-through calls + in-person walkthrough
GPS support + live day-of updates on traffic/crowds
Best for couples who want a full storytelling session that goes beyond the proposal. Ideal for pairing a romantic Balboa Park garden shoot with golden-hour portraits on the cliffs of La Jolla.
Why Our Packages Stand Out
All our packages go beyond photos to give you clarity, peace of mind, and confidence on one of the most important days of your life:
Visual storyboards so you can imagine your day before it happens
Location scouting so you don’t have to spend hours searching
Backstory and timeline planning to keep your surprise discreet
Discreet communication (texts, signals, check-ins) so you don’t get caught before proposing
GPS pins for exact meeting points—no confusion, no wandering
Permit support when larger setups require approval—handled by us, paid by you
We know your proposal is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and our goal is to make it feel seamless. You focus on the “yes,” and we’ll handle everything else.
Recap
San Diego proposal packages range from $300–$900 with varying inclusions.
Permits are only needed for larger-scale setups like arches or picnic spreads—we handle the back-and-forth, you cover the cost.
Our Last Minute Yes package starts at $395 for 1 hour of stress-free coverage.
The Undercover Yes ($595) adds 2 hours, candids, cover story, and keepsake prints.
The Always Us Engagement ($995) offers 2 hours, 70 images, RAWs, prints, and premium keepsakes.
Every package includes non-tangibles: honesty, punctuality, clarity, reliability, and peace of mind.
