Engagement

Alayna and Jesse in the Kubota Garden in Seattle after Jesse's surprise proposal. Tom Ellis Photography

Sneak Peek – Seattle Surprise Proposal at Kubota Garden

Sneak Peek – Jesse Proposes to Alayna in the Kubota Garden Just a couple of days ago I was the lucky photographer as Jesse popped the question to Alayna in the Kubota Garden in Seattle. There is a pretty good story behind my being there to take these photos, but I’ll wait until I do […]

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Seattle area surprise marriage proposal at Snoqualmie Falls - Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Winter Surprise Marriage Proposal at Snoqualmie Falls

Erlan’s Surprise Proposal to Tanya at Snoqualmie Falls Back at the beginning of February I received an email from Erlan.  He and his girlfriend Tanya were going to be visiting Seattle the following week, and he wanted to propose to her while in Seattle. he wanted to do the proposal at Snoqualmie Falls, and asked if […]

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Thomas proposes to Mateja at Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement and proposal photographer

Seattle Summer Surprise Proposal at Chihuly Garden

Surprise Marriage Proposal at Chihuly Garden and Glass About a month ago I was contacted by Thomas. He and his girlfriend Mateja were going to be driving to Seattle for the weekend and he wanted to surprise her by proposing while they were here. Thomas wanted to do this proposal at the Chihuly Garden and […]

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Ryan sets up a surprise wedding proposal to Jenny at Willows Lodge. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Seattle Area Surprise Marriage Proposal at Willows Lodge

Ryan’s Surprise Marriage Proposal to Jenny at Willows Lodge As with most surprise wedding proposals, I never meet the couple before the day of the actual shoot.  This can make things interesting since often I have no idea what the couple looks like.  Even if I have been sent a photo, changes of clothing can […]

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JJ and Jessica sit on a bench at Kerry Park after JJ's surprise proposal. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Wonderful Seattle Surprise Marriage Proposal at Kerry Park

JJ’s Surprise Proposal to Jessica at Kerry Park in Seattle Another really fun surprise proposal, this time with JJ and his girlfriend Jessica.  As is often the case, JJ contacted me about two weeks before the date he hoped to surprise Jessica.  But because this is Seattle, and this proposal would be taking place during […]

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Surprise wedding proposal at Kerry Park in Seattle.

Seattle Surprise Wedding Proposal at Kerry Park

Odell Surprises Stephanie with a Wedding Proposal at Seattle’s Kerry Park Way back in early December I was contacted by Odell.  He and his girlfriend Stephanie were going to be visiting Seattle just before Christmas and he was planning to surprise her with a wedding proposal.  Odell wanted to know if I was available to […]

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Seattle combination family/engagement photo session. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Seattle Christmas Family/Engagement Combo Photos

Seattle Christmas Family/Engagement Combo Photos with Jennifer and Jay A week before Christmas I was finally able to schedule an engagement session with Jennifer and Jay that should have taken place a year earlier.  I first heard from Jennifer in May 2021, asking about my availability to photograph their wedding in March 2022.  Well, due […]

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Sneak Peek Wintry Seattle Surprise Wedding Proposal at Kerry Park. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle proposal photographer

Sneak Peek Wintry Seattle Surprise Proposal Kerry Park

Odell’s Surprise Proposal to Stephanie and Kerry Park I was really excited to take photos of Odell’s surprise proposal to girlfriend (now fiance) Stephanie just before Christmas at Kerry Park.  The couple had traveled to Seattle all the way from Georgia to see the sights while they both had some vacation time before Christmas.  I’ll […]

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Sue and Shahanun on one of the trails at the Bellevue Botanical Garden during our engagment photo session. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Seattle Area Engagement Photos at Bellevue Botanical Garden

Engagement Photo Session with Sue and Shahanun at the Bellevue Botanical Garden A few weeks ago I had a wonderful engagement photo session with Sue and Shahanun and their daughter Rose at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, one of my favorite locations for outdoor photo sessions on the Eastside.  Both Sue and Shahanun are relative newcomers […]

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Seattle summer engagement photo session. Tom Ellis Photography, Seattle engagement photographer

Summer Engagement Session at Bellevue Botanical Garden

Catherine and Steven’s Engagement Session at the Botanical Garden Once again I lucked out with the weather on this session, with a pretty much perfect August afternoon.  Catherine and Steven are getting married in just a few weeks, and we had been trying to find a good time for much of the summer to do […]

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