At Potters Bridge Park in Noblesville, Indiana, on a crisp fall morning with leaves crunching underfoot, he led her down the path “for a quick walk” and stopped at a red carpet mysteriously laid out on the trail, scattered with white rose petals. She hadn’t noticed us yet, when he dropped to one knee and pulled out the ring, her hands flew to her face in pure shock, followed by the biggest smile and an immediate “YES!” that echoed through the park.
As your Indianapolis-area proposal photographers, we specialize in turning these once-in-a-lifetime surprises into timeless keepsakes. The historic covered bridge park in Noblesville, with winding trails through the woods, gives us endless hiding places and beautiful backdrops. In fall, the trees explode in color; in spring, wildflowers line the paths; even winter snow makes it feel like a private fairytale.
We work with the proposer ahead of time to scout the perfect spot, this time, a quiet stretch of trail near the bridge. We arrive early, lay out the red carpet and petals (or balloons, signs, whatever your vision is), and then disappear into plain sight. Because we’re a husband-and-wife team, we blend in effortlessly, often taking photos of each other. Couples walking by assume we’re just another pair enjoying the park, never suspecting we’re there for the biggest moment of your lives.
This proposal was flawless. We were sharing locations so we knew where they were and when they were heading our direction. We got into position, and the second they rounded the corner, we started shooting silently (The cameras we shoot with have silent shutters). The red carpet led her eyes straight to him, and her reaction, hands clasped, tears starting, that smile, was everything he hoped for and more.
After the “yes,” we revealed ourselves, of course, we let them soak it in for a few minutes first, then spent the next little bit capturing engagement portraits: champagne toasts by the bridge, ring close-ups on the petals, before heading to the surprise engagement party to document that as well. They left with a video clip of the proposal, ready to share with family and the full gallery in 24 hours.
Potters Bridge Park proposals deliver romance and privacy. The trails are quiet enough for the moment to feel yours completely, yet scenic enough for stunning photos year-round.
We’ve hidden in plain sight all over central Indiana. Your surprise deserves to be perfect, and perfectly captured.
Let us be your secret keepers. The moment is yours. The memories are forever.
This image was captured with the Nikon Z9 and it's silent shutter, a 70-200mm lens, and edited to look like film.