Grand Tetons Summer Proposal • Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Lauren and Austin's love story took a breathtaking turn in September. With this stunning Cascade location inside Grand Teton National Park, Austin dropped to one knee, sparking a whirlwind of joy, laughter, and tears. I remember how excited Austin was for this moment as we chatted on the phone weeks before. He even pulled up Lauren's Pinterest and inspiration boards to find a photographer who matched her desired style of documenting and editing! He really went the extra mile for this moment to also make sure Lauren would love the photos!

Jackson Hole, Wyoming holds a special place for Lauren since she visited every summer with her family and would explore and hike in Grand Teton National Park. I loved that we were able to incorporate this very sentimental area into their proposal and engagement photos.

From the moment the session began both Lauren and Austin’s energy was contagious. I wish these two were locals so I could be best friends with them! Their love was effortless to photograph. It wasn’t just a proposal; it was a celebration of their connection, surrounded by the most majestic mountains.

Lauren and Austin’s engagement is a reminder that the best moments in life are the ones we embrace with open hearts and unfiltered joy. Here’s to a lifetime of love, adventure, and laughter for Lauren and Austin! Enjoy reliving their proposal through these images!

Grand Tetons Engagements with Dog • Blacktail Pond Overlook

Nikki and Sam met while they were both attending University of Utah while they were studying Chemistry and made their own chemistry. (Get it? ;) ) They’ve been together for over 6 years now and decided engagements in the Tetons made the best sense with their outdoor and adventurous personalities.

Nikki mentioned how much Aggie meant to her and Sam and that they wanted to include her in their session. Bringing your dog to the Grand Tetons is a great idea! Especially if you’re taking family photos or engagement photos! It can be overwhelming trying to figure out where dogs are and are not allowed in Grand Teton National Park. A good rule of thumb is dogs can go anywhere cars can go. That’s exactly why we decided to shoot at Blacktail Pond Overlook which is on the outside of the park so you don’t even need a park pass to go to! We ended at Mormon Row to get some wind coverage. I love that tall, green grass and open area to really show off how great the Grand Tetons are.

June is one of my favorite times to shoot in Jackson. The grass and sagebrush have greened up, the snow is melted on the ground, but there’s still snow on the mountain which just looks stunning in photos! I love that I get to enjoy this view every week! Shoutout to Nikki and Sam for dealing with some cold wind we weren’t really expecting.

Grand Tetons Summer Proposal

This summer proposal is what dreams are made of! I have shot over 30 proposals now in the Grand Tetons and I feel like I’ve gotten it down to the perfect system. So when Henry reached out looking for ideas and how to make sure it was documented and stress-free, (as stress free as proposing to the love of your life can be), I had his back!

Henry and Kira were coming from Australia to the US to travel for a month to visit National Parks. I loved Henry’s idea of proposing near Jackson Hole in the Grand Tetons so we FaceTimed about a week before they headed to the US to line out all the details. Henry mentioned how he and Kira were adventurous and truly loved having fun together. He was pretty certain that Kira would have no idea what was coming, and boy was he right! Kira was in complete shock and so excited that a “stranger” was taking photos of the beautiful moment. The weather ended up being just the right amount of cloudy after another hectic week of weather.

One of my favorite moments to capture as a Grand Tetons proposal photographer is the hug after the moment. There’s pure joy on both faces from such an exciting moment. Honestly I get a bit of a rush from it myself because I’m genuinely so excited for my couples! I’m so grateful Henry trusted me with documenting his epic proposal to Kira. It was a beautiful day with a mix of sunshine and overcast, which just so happens to be my favorite to shoot in.

If you’d like to see more proposals in the Grand Tetons check out this Winter Proposal.