NICE, FRANCE surprise proposal photographer

The rate for Nice surprise proposals is 599€.  It includes up to 90 minutes of photography, to include your proposal and a beautiful mini engagement session afterward, to capture the joy you both feel. Your images will be ready in just 48 short hours, not sneak peaks, but the beautiful finished images. I'll also be sending you a list of restaurant recommendations, so that you can celebrate this big event in your lives!

Personally, I like Nice best because of its amenities. You have fabulous hotels & other places to stay, as well as great restaurants. Also, proximity to the beach, nice views from Castle Hill, the charm of Old Town and good shopping too. For a surprise proposal that's really a surprise, meaning you're out on a walk before breakfast, or before dinner, let's say, stopping to admire the view and get on one knee in Nice is really special and unexpected. 

Within Nice itself, there are a number of nice spots, most couples prefer Castle Hill, with its views over Nice, but along the boardwalk, beach or marina are nice too. Some couples even love the colorful charm of the old town. 

Remember, Nice and the entire Riviera is very popular with tourists, and no public private proposal can be completely private, but it will be beautiful and memorable.

Mornings are best if you’re morning people. If you’re up and about anyway sightseeing, this ensures your proposal is really unexpected. There's also fewer tourists around in the morning., and the light is quite special. Evenings are best if you would like to go to dinner after your proposal to celebrate. It's also the best way to make sure your loved one is dressed up for their photos, as they know they’ll be going to dinner and will look great. I do not offer proposals at other times of the day due to the lighting being more harsh mid-day and I try to avoid as many tourists as possible. Keep in mind, as we are in public places, and the French Riviera is world famous and has a lot of tourists, surprise proposals cannot be completely private. If you'd like to arrange a completely private proposal, you'd need to reserve a private space in a hotel, for example.

I do not offer video services at this time. Some people like to set up a tripod with their phone for a "selfie" and then just let the video run as they get on one knee, that can work too!

I also serve other cities on the French Riviera, including Villefranche sur Mer, Antibes, Cannes, Menton and others, please inquire. Destinations outside of Nice city limits would incur additional fees.

I do not serve Eze (Eze Village) for a number of reasons. While it's stunningly beautiful, it's also over-run with tourists, and because it's so small (only one main street), it gets incredibly crowded, which to me does not make a good experience. Other than the exotic garden, I don't think there's much to do there, either, unless you dine at Chateau Eza. There are also fees and restrictions on proposal photography, for example the photography fee at the exotic garden (with many varieties of cacti and a stunning view of the sea), has a 200€ photography fee. Also, while it's not that far from Nice, it takes a long time to get there, Uber and taxis are possible, but there is a lot of traffic on the road to get there, and then it's a bit of a hassle to walk into the town itself. For many, Eze is their dream, and I completely understand it, but as a professional photographer, to me it is not an ideal experience.

Instead, for a more authentic and equally stunning experience, I recommend the hilltop village of Roquebrune Cap Martin, which has the ruins of a chateau, and a view of the sea to Monaco. Its bright orange buildings are beautiful and it's incredibly charming and not over-run with tourists. Better yet, you can easily get there by train (although it requires a long walk) or by taxi or Uber.

You'll be walking along with your loved one, somewhere in Nice, usually with a view of the sea, very often you'll be going to dinner. You'll pass by the sea for example, or climb up Castle Hill. and stop to admire the view and take a selfie. Then, you'll look your sweetheart in the eyes, say your words, and then get on one knee. I'll be there to capture it all. I will give you directions so you know exactly where to go and can look for me to verify that all is ready for your big moment. It's actually super simple!

My collection is for the surprise proposal itself, plus up to a 1-hour engagement session (usually in Old Town) afterward. This is relaxed way to celebrate your engagement, and most people love it, as it gives a chance to relax and unwind. Some couples even use their engagement photos in Nice for their wedding "Save the Date" cards. If you do not wish to have a mini-engagement session after your proposal, no worries, but it's a really fun way to share in the excitement and joy of your engagement.

An engagement session is part of your proposal collection, but if you'd like a more extensive engagement session, please inquire.

Your surprise proposal images are ready in just 48 HOURS! These aren't sneak peeks or proofs, no! They're the real deal, each image I capture of you, hand edited in my signature style with care, and uploaded in digital (JPG) format to an online gallery. In your online gallery, you can review your images and download those you love best. You can even download the entire gallery for an additional charge, and create beautiful prints right from your gallery!

If your plans change for any reason, there is a non-refundable retainer of 250€, but anything you've paid over that amount will be refunded. I ask for at least 72-hours notice of cancellation. 

If you have more questions, drop me a line at karina@karinaleigh.com, or send me a WhatsApp message to 33 07 51 42 35 78. I'll send you a booking link and you can reserve online and pay with secure credit card. As soon as I receive your payment, I'll send you confirmation and loads of useful information.

You're getting engaged on the French Riviera, you're making the best decision, and I can't wait to capture these memories for you to have forever!