{"id":19137,"date":"2026-03-21T19:18:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T19:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/?p=19137"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:30:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:30:27","slug":"3-proposal-styles-that-match-different-personalities-how-to-choose-the-right-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/3-proposal-styles-that-match-different-personalities-how-to-choose-the-right-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Proposal Styles That Match Different Personalities | How to Choose the Right Proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"19137\" class=\"elementor elementor-19137\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-007532f elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"007532f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b097915\" data-id=\"b097915\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-677ce53 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"677ce53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of contents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119bb41 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"119bb41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1152\" height=\"1513\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?fit=1152%2C1513&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"img-fluid attachment-full size-full wp-image-17488\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=780%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=768%2C1009&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b78029 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b78029\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"display-6 fs-lg\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Southern California Proposal &amp; Wedding Photographer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5fce5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5fce5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"h5 fw-bold text-uppercase text-black\">We\u2019re Stephanie and Bryan<\/span>\u2014 a husband-and-wife duo who believe that life\u2019s most meaningful moments deserve to be captured and cherished. Stephanie is the creative force behind the lens, and Bryan, a software engineer by day, is her biggest supporter in every endeavor. Together, we bring a dynamic blend of creativity, precision, and teamwork to every session.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e42edcd elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e42edcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.button-landkit\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/contact-us\" class=\"elementor-button-link btn btn-primary btn-pill btn-xs lift shadow\" role=\"button\">\n                        <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n                                    <span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-299580f\" data-id=\"299580f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43179ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43179ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"How should I propose?\"<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee7ba90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee7ba90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most common questions we get from clients is: \u201cHow should I propose?\u201d<\/p><p>Most people start by thinking about location \u2014 the beach, a viewpoint, a scenic overlook. But what actually makes a proposal feel <em>right<\/em> isn\u2019t just where it happens\u2026<\/p><p>It\u2019s how it feels for your partner.<\/p><p>Over the years photographing surprise proposals across Southern California, we\u2019ve noticed that the most meaningful proposals aren\u2019t the most elaborate \u2014 they\u2019re the ones that match the couple\u2019s personality and dynamic.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re not sure where to start, here are three proposal styles we guide our clients through \u2014 and how to choose the one that fits your relationship best.<!-- notionvc: 2952fa7a-3aac-4876-8973-73f5125b6f1f --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 5c8d8d0b-61c7-4fef-8d60-adb3f4e36fbf --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 09e40dc2-08a6-414b-b814-1efa5e4344d5 --><!-- notionvc: 94c2c8bd-1ff5-469e-9d65-fd357b51368e --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 352d42ea-61f7-480e-b4e0-b1df125b038f --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: a9373979-fb71-4966-9840-0eb10ce66a0a --><!-- notionvc: 889f9829-e732-4987-8158-91ce1c41b157 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: c8cd12ce-5e29-4b7e-8c8d-793080963e33 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b557dfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b557dfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Personality Matters More Than the Setup<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25624f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25624f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of recreating something you saw on your social media feed. But what works for one couple can feel overwhelming \u2014 or even uncomfortable \u2014 for another.<\/p><p>A well-planned proposal should feel:<\/p><ul><li>Natural, not staged<\/li><li>Thoughtful, not performative<\/li><li>Grounded in your relationship, not trends<\/li><\/ul><p>That\u2019s why we always start with who your partner is, not just what looks good.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: a1103082-52b1-4bc9-b666-8a6960fdc2e5 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 503c0b4e-4476-4b75-9b6c-1089fd321a7f --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: a72a9496-f655-4e8f-849b-3629776a9327 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 1830808a-1c56-4b44-94dc-29c806083222 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: ba1551ae-7d55-47af-b859-974dd27e18c4 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 60cc6134-f708-47fb-b436-657686706344 --><!-- notionvc: 5acfcfac-c63c-4c4f-bdf1-1e385dce7315 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 34e1d228-44cc-4bc4-a1cc-5054797dab18 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec13527 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ec13527\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb021b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb021b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. The Intimate &amp; Private Proposal<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec40a86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec40a86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Introverted partners, deeply emotional moments, couples who value privacy<\/h3><p>This is the most understated \u2014 and often the most meaningful \u2014 type of proposal.<\/p><p>Think:<\/p><ul><li>A quiet cliffside in Palos Verdes<\/li><li>A secluded beach in Laguna Beach<\/li><li>A peaceful walking path or meaningful location<\/li><\/ul><p>There\u2019s no audience. No pressure. Just the two of you.<\/p><p>The focus is entirely on:<\/p><ul><li>The words you say<\/li><li>The emotions in the moment<\/li><li>The connection you share<\/li><\/ul><p>\ud83d\udc49 <em>This is where the moment matters more than the spectacle.<\/em><\/p><h3><strong>From a photography perspective:<\/strong><\/h3><p>We document from a distance, allowing the moment to unfold naturally before stepping in for portraits afterward.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 16e49cd5-b6e6-40a9-8318-f2cdcc5c572f --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e29b1e31-6872-4fd8-8292-9c1074a6b076 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 9004fd81-b82a-4004-aa48-34ca8ea9cf47 --><!-- notionvc: 06b10830-e398-4f0a-ae85-82b22730a235 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e712b427-e1f3-4da2-af96-b79d870bd6f0 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 77bfb5e0-3524-4bb2-8842-56ba5b6d5df8 --><!-- notionvc: 4829ef97-98d8-49a3-8db1-a41c48337f84 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e1de7aad-6c60-475d-a98d-2519dd931ba7 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a99308 elementor-widget elementor-widget-lk-posts\" data-id=\"6a99308\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lk-posts.landkit-card\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 d-flex has-post-thumbnail\">\n            <div class=\"card shadow-light-lg lift lift-lg mb-6 pt-14 bg-cover overlay overlay-secondary overlay-10\" style=\"background-image: url( https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lunada-Bay-Palos-Verdes-Estates-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-1.jpg );\">\n\n            \n            <!-- Image -->\n        <a class=\"card-img-top\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/palos-verdes-proposal-lunada-bay-roessler-point\/\">\n                    <\/a>\n\n        \n            <!-- Body -->\n        <a class=\"card-body mt-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/palos-verdes-proposal-lunada-bay-roessler-point\/\">\n\n            \n                        <!-- Heading -->\n            <h3 class=\"card-body__heading d-box box-orient-vertical post__title overflow-hidden text-white\">\n                A Quiet Coastal Proposal at Lunada Bay | Janelle &#038; 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Engagement | Kristy &#038; Jason            <\/h3>\n                        \n            \n        <\/a>\n            <!-- Meta -->\n        <a class=\"card-meta\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/palos-verdes-cliffs-marriage-surprise-proposal-engagement-kristy-jason\/\">\n\n            <!-- Divider -->\n        <hr class=\"card-meta-divider border-white-20\">\n            <!-- Avatar -->\n        <div class=\"avatar avatar-sm mr-2\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/011721-StephanieHeadshots-3.jpg?fit=256%2C256&ssl=1' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-256 photo avatar-img rounded-circle' height='256' width='256'\/>        <\/div>\n            <!-- Author -->\n        <h6 class=\"text-uppercase mr-2 mb-0 text-muted\">\n            Stephanie Ip Photography        <\/h6>\n            <!-- Date -->\n        <p class=\"h6 text-uppercase mb-0 ml-auto text-muted\">\n            <time datetime=\"2024-12-22T04:00:27+00:00\">Dec 22<\/time>\n        <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>            <\/div><\/div> <!-- \/ .row -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ac2246 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0ac2246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-329e344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"329e344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. The Scenic &amp; Thoughtfully Planned Proposal<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59d4f90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59d4f90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Partners who appreciate aesthetics, thoughtful details, and a bit of planning<\/h3><p>This is what most people <em>think<\/em> of when they imagine a proposal \u2014 but done in a way that still feels natural.<\/p><p>Think:<\/p><ul><li>A sunset proposal with a clean ocean backdrop<\/li><li>Light floral accents or a simple setup<\/li><li>A carefully chosen location with beautiful lighting<\/li><\/ul><p>It\u2019s not over-the-top \u2014 it\u2019s intentional and elevated.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 <em>Feels special without feeling staged.<\/em><\/p><h3><strong>What makes this work:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Timing (golden hour is everything)<\/li><li>Clean composition (no distractions in the background)<\/li><li>Subtle coordination (so it still feels like a surprise)<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>From a photography perspective:<\/strong><\/h3><p>This is where planning really shines \u2014 we help guide positioning, lighting, and timing so everything aligns seamlessly.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e9804327-4875-4273-a583-e891c5499067 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 2e89ef88-9b9b-4134-a346-2272e577bea9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 2d2d7c84-211e-4723-af62-5bee1fb27165 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 4df3dcbb-e4cf-41c1-b5d6-bde1f6ec67a9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 9f122608-cef0-4a6f-9cd6-1239b6e1e4aa --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e22e3986-5ca1-4350-8b49-d17e20ffbacc --><!-- notionvc: fbe7f4da-0182-42ff-a1cb-9514297eabe0 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-171724b elementor-widget elementor-widget-lk-posts\" data-id=\"171724b\" 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-->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac23273 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"ac23273\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7727e15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7727e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. The Celebratory &amp; Shared Moment Proposal<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e57792 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e57792\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Best for: <\/strong>Extroverted partners, family-oriented couples, those who love shared experiences<\/h3><p>For some couples, the proposal isn\u2019t just a private moment \u2014 it\u2019s something they want to celebrate with the people closest to them.<\/p><h3>Think:<\/h3><ul><li>Friends or family waiting nearby<\/li><li>Champagne or picnic setup<\/li><li>A post-proposal celebration<\/li><\/ul><p>Sometimes the surprise isn\u2019t just the proposal \u2014 it\u2019s who\u2019s there afterward.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 <em>The proposal becomes part of a bigger memory.<\/em><\/p><h3><strong>From a photography perspective:<\/strong><\/h3><p>This involves more coordination \u2014 timing the proposal, managing group reactions, and transitioning into celebration moments.<!-- notionvc: fbf2e0f9-6aed-4d1f-936d-32cfe6b73bb9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e9804327-4875-4273-a583-e891c5499067 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 2e89ef88-9b9b-4134-a346-2272e577bea9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 2d2d7c84-211e-4723-af62-5bee1fb27165 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 4df3dcbb-e4cf-41c1-b5d6-bde1f6ec67a9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 9f122608-cef0-4a6f-9cd6-1239b6e1e4aa --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e22e3986-5ca1-4350-8b49-d17e20ffbacc --><!-- notionvc: fbe7f4da-0182-42ff-a1cb-9514297eabe0 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dde6952 elementor-widget elementor-widget-lk-posts\" data-id=\"dde6952\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lk-posts.landkit-card\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 d-flex has-post-thumbnail\">\n            <div class=\"card shadow-light-lg lift lift-lg mb-6 pt-14 bg-cover overlay overlay-secondary overlay-10\" style=\"background-image: url( https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/proposal-12-020925-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg );\">\n\n            \n            <!-- Image -->\n        <a class=\"card-img-top\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/a-magical-surprise-proposal-at-treasure-island-beach-in-laguna-beach-nghia-christina\/\">\n                    <\/a>\n\n        \n            <!-- Body -->\n        <a class=\"card-body mt-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/a-magical-surprise-proposal-at-treasure-island-beach-in-laguna-beach-nghia-christina\/\">\n\n            \n                        <!-- Heading -->\n            <h3 class=\"card-body__heading d-box box-orient-vertical post__title overflow-hidden text-white\">\n                A Magical Surprise Proposal at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach | Nghia &#038; Christina            <\/h3>\n                        \n            \n        <\/a>\n            <!-- Meta -->\n        <a class=\"card-meta\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/a-magical-surprise-proposal-at-treasure-island-beach-in-laguna-beach-nghia-christina\/\">\n\n            <!-- Divider -->\n        <hr class=\"card-meta-divider border-white-20\">\n            <!-- Avatar -->\n        <div class=\"avatar avatar-sm mr-2\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/011721-StephanieHeadshots-3.jpg?fit=256%2C256&ssl=1' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-256 photo avatar-img rounded-circle' height='256' width='256'\/>        <\/div>\n            <!-- Author -->\n        <h6 class=\"text-uppercase mr-2 mb-0 text-muted\">\n            Stephanie Ip Photography        <\/h6>\n            <!-- Date -->\n        <p class=\"h6 text-uppercase mb-0 ml-auto text-muted\">\n            <time datetime=\"2025-02-09T01:52:23+00:00\">Feb 9<\/time>\n        <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 d-flex has-post-thumbnail\">\n            <div class=\"card shadow-light-lg lift lift-lg mb-6 pt-14 bg-cover overlay overlay-secondary overlay-10\" style=\"background-image: url( https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Engagement-618-092525-StephanieIpPhotography.jpg );\">\n\n            \n            <!-- Image -->\n        <a class=\"card-img-top\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/romantic-family-filled-proposal-at-terranea-resort-marineland-beach-engagement-story\/\">\n                    <\/a>\n\n        \n            <!-- Body -->\n        <a class=\"card-body mt-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/romantic-family-filled-proposal-at-terranea-resort-marineland-beach-engagement-story\/\">\n\n            \n                        <!-- Heading -->\n            <h3 class=\"card-body__heading d-box box-orient-vertical post__title overflow-hidden text-white\">\n                Romantic Family-Filled Proposal at Terranea Resort | Marineland Beach Engagement Story            <\/h3>\n                        \n            \n        <\/a>\n            <!-- Meta -->\n        <a class=\"card-meta\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/romantic-family-filled-proposal-at-terranea-resort-marineland-beach-engagement-story\/\">\n\n            <!-- Divider -->\n        <hr class=\"card-meta-divider border-white-20\">\n            <!-- Avatar -->\n        <div class=\"avatar avatar-sm mr-2\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/011721-StephanieHeadshots-3.jpg?fit=256%2C256&ssl=1' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-256 photo avatar-img rounded-circle' height='256' width='256'\/>        <\/div>\n            <!-- Author -->\n        <h6 class=\"text-uppercase mr-2 mb-0 text-muted\">\n            Stephanie Ip Photography        <\/h6>\n            <!-- Date -->\n        <p class=\"h6 text-uppercase mb-0 ml-auto text-muted\">\n            <time datetime=\"2025-10-10T21:26:42+00:00\">Oct 10<\/time>\n        <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>            <\/div>            <div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 d-flex has-post-thumbnail\">\n            <div class=\"card shadow-light-lg lift lift-lg mb-6 pt-14 bg-cover overlay overlay-secondary overlay-10\" style=\"background-image: url( https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Engagement-Sneaks.42-071225-StephanieIpPhotography.jpg );\">\n\n            \n            <!-- Image -->\n        <a class=\"card-img-top\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/surprise-proposal-at-hermosa-beach-volleyball-court-christina-vans-romantic-rooftop-celebration\/\">\n                    <\/a>\n\n        \n            <!-- Body -->\n        <a class=\"card-body mt-auto\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/surprise-proposal-at-hermosa-beach-volleyball-court-christina-vans-romantic-rooftop-celebration\/\">\n\n            \n                        <!-- Heading -->\n            <h3 class=\"card-body__heading d-box box-orient-vertical post__title overflow-hidden text-white\">\n                Surprise Proposal at Hermosa Beach Volleyball Court | Christina &#038; Van\u2019s Romantic Rooftop Celebration            <\/h3>\n                        \n            \n        <\/a>\n            <!-- Meta -->\n        <a class=\"card-meta\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/surprise-proposal-at-hermosa-beach-volleyball-court-christina-vans-romantic-rooftop-celebration\/\">\n\n            <!-- Divider -->\n        <hr class=\"card-meta-divider border-white-20\">\n            <!-- Avatar -->\n        <div class=\"avatar avatar-sm mr-2\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" data-del=\"avatar\" src='https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/011721-StephanieHeadshots-3.jpg?fit=256%2C256&ssl=1' class='avatar pp-user-avatar avatar-256 photo avatar-img rounded-circle' height='256' width='256'\/>        <\/div>\n            <!-- Author -->\n        <h6 class=\"text-uppercase mr-2 mb-0 text-muted\">\n            Stephanie Ip Photography        <\/h6>\n            <!-- Date -->\n        <p class=\"h6 text-uppercase mb-0 ml-auto text-muted\">\n            <time datetime=\"2025-07-12T20:11:02+00:00\">Jul 12<\/time>\n        <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <\/div>            <\/div><\/div> <!-- \/ .row -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd24499 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bd24499\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcbb7ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fcbb7ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose the Right Proposal Style<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0cd7c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0cd7c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>If you\u2019re unsure which direction to go, start here:<\/strong><\/h3><p>Ask yourself:<\/p><ul><li>Does your partner enjoy being the center of attention?<\/li><li>Do they prefer private, quiet moments or shared experiences?<\/li><li>Are they more spontaneous or do they appreciate thoughtful planning?<\/li><li>Would they feel more comfortable in a natural setting or a styled one?<\/li><\/ul><p>There\u2019s no \u201cbest\u201d option \u2014 only what feels right for <em>them<\/em>. And if you\u2019re still unsure, this is exactly what we help our clients figure out during the planning process.<\/p><h3><!-- notionvc: 2f4c3fb3-688a-4148-b7e6-3ce4b87861fe --><\/h3><p><!-- notionvc: fbf2e0f9-6aed-4d1f-936d-32cfe6b73bb9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e9804327-4875-4273-a583-e891c5499067 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 2e89ef88-9b9b-4134-a346-2272e577bea9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 2d2d7c84-211e-4723-af62-5bee1fb27165 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 4df3dcbb-e4cf-41c1-b5d6-bde1f6ec67a9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 9f122608-cef0-4a6f-9cd6-1239b6e1e4aa --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e22e3986-5ca1-4350-8b49-d17e20ffbacc --><!-- notionvc: fbe7f4da-0182-42ff-a1cb-9514297eabe0 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df6d16e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"df6d16e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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