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LOCAL EXPERT COLORADO PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

Escape the stress & Embrace the love.

We are genuinely eager to hear about your deepest desires for an experience that will keep you present with each other in the moment.

Your friends, your loved ones, your stories, your future…  It all matters to us.  We care about your love story and how it gets told.

And as cliché as it may sound, we truly believe that each couple’s journey is as unique as those billion trillion star beams of light.

Make just one wish (okay, maybe more than one) on a star, and let us deep-dive with you into those endless possibilities.

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Surprise Proposals

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We can keep a secret.

Lucky for you, we’ve successfully pulled off every proposal endeavor! We’re experts in helping you pull off all the stealthy logistics that go into capturing that amazing moment of shock, excitement, love, and “yes!”

It’s no secret that it’s worth the investment. Knowing that professionals are capturing the moment will take the pressure off and allow you to focus on enjoying the proposal.

We’ll tag along for the ride and show you in your best light. Our photography highlights the beauty of the surrounding landscapes, with your personality shining through in each image. We’ll get all those money shots that tell your love story.
 

We’re here to guide you through each step of the process. Whether selecting your ideal proposal spot, prepping for the shoot, ordering prints, gallery wall displays, and our one-of-a-kind keepsake boxes— we’ll ensure your photography experience is comfortable and carefree! You deserve to hold these memories forever in your hearts and your hands.

Forever has a nice ring to it!

We're Lydia & Terren.

(You can call him T).  We’re the dream team behind Mountain Magic Media. We’ve been pros in the photo biz since 2012, working together since 2016, and married since 2020. We’re kinda obsessed with all things Colorado… especially our hearts’ home in the Gunnison Valley, Crested Butte.

We’re all about finding those jaw-dropping locations, as easily accessible (or not) as you want them to be.  We are always excited to explore our expansive backyard (and beyond!), so let’s start planning your epic excursion!

Having fun and feeling comfortable while being candid is super important to us. We may give you active prompts if you’re unsure of exactly what to do, but rest assured that all we want from you is to just showcase your raw, authentic, wild love.

Above all, we want you to enjoy the moment.  Soak up every drop of that colorful sunset and maybe just make-out a little, mmkay?

Let us take care of the rest.

How it Works

One

Contact Us!

Get in touch by filling out our contact form.  Tell us all about your proposal dreams & desired dates!

Two

Save Your Date!

Sign the contract, pay the $300 reservation retainer to lock us in. It’s that easy! We’ll plan our upcoming fun times together, and you’ll trust us to make it pure magic.

Three

Rad & Romantic!

The extra fun part! We meet up, you be your cute AF selves, do rad & romantic things together, we creatively capture those memorable moments in the stunning scenery. We all swoon!

Four

Sneak Peeks in just one week!

Your sneak peek images are delivered to your inbox within one week of our time together. It’s totally okay if your jaw hits the floor.

Five

Delivery Day,
Happy Dance!

Your full online gallery is delivered to you within 4 weeks. You get giddy all over again, and we use at least a few sappy emojis to express our heartfelt joy!

Six

Create a love time machine!

Shop our online store! The photo memories and handcrafted keepsakes instantly transport you back to those dreamy, in-love feels. We’re here every step of the way to help you select the perfect ways to print and display your most cherished moments.

Investment

We're gonna do a heck of a lot more than just show up with a camera... Count on us to:

  • Pour hours of research into personalized location recommendations.
  • Help you find incredible activities, things to do, and places to stay.
  • Be available to answer all your questions and share any additional information we find during the planning process with you.
  • Scout your location ahead of time (in-person!), plus geek out about the maps and best times for the dreamiest lighting.
  • Plan the perfect details of where, when & how.
  • Do the actual photographing part (and we’re gonna make it fun)!
  • Meticulously sort through and edit your stunning photographs.
  • Design albums and create custom artwork.
  • Be fully insured and continually invest in the best gear & education to keep us ahead of the curb in offering the best services possible.

WE’LL CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE FOR A PERFECT PROPOSAL.

Proposal packages start at $950.

Our most popular pricing options are $1350-$2800.

Up to 8 People

Proposal Packages

ALL INCLUSIVE, FLUFF-FREE, & NO HIDDEN FEES.

Love to travel?

Around the World

INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM "SAY YES," PLUS:

Custom Quotes

Front Range Mountains

Colorado Proposals

INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM "SAY YES," PLUS:

Starting at $1700

Western Slope Proposals

INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM "SAY YES," PLUS:

Includes the following locations:

Starting at $1250

Crested Butte Proposals

INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM "SAY YES," PLUS:

Gunnison Valley

Starting at $900

Happy Couples’ Hype 

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The results were amazing and we couldn't be any happier!

Grateful to have the opportunity to work with Mountain Magic Media. They did a photo shoot for a surprise engagement in Crested Butte and assisted me with the location scouting, as well as the set up for the magic moment. Lydia and T are extremely easy to work with, very communicative, and such a great couple/team. They make you feel very comfortable and natural with the photos (especially as someone who does not like taking photos). The results were amazing and we couldn’t be any happier. I highly recommend them to anyone in the greater Crested Butte area and we are very grateful!

- Omar & Savannah

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Literally a perfect experience from start to finish!

Not only were they personable, and made the experience fun, but the photos were phenomenal! And they were SO HELPFUL in providing recommendations on the planning process for my surprise proposal! Everything from details of a beautiful spot to pop the question to which place is the best for my fiancée to get a massage/manicure the day before. They are so sweet and I would absolutely work with them again! People couldn’t stop talking about how amazing our photos were!

- Kevin & Alyssa

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I can't recommend Mountain Magic Media enough!

My fiancé surprised me with their services for our engagement, and I could not have been happier working with Lydia & T! Not only were they respectful of our privacy during the proposal, but they also captured us in the most genuine and authentic way, providing posing suggestions when necessary while allowing us to get into our own groove. Not only were they such personable individuals with an incredible presence, and their photographs turned out even better than we ever could have imagined. As two people who don’t always love the way we look in front of the camera, we found ourselves LOVING every shot that Lydia & T captured of our special day – we favorited almost 200 images, which is unheard of for us! Their prompt turnaround time allowed us the ability to share photos almost immediately with family and friends. Thank you, Lydia & T, for giving us the most beautiful way to remember the most perfect moment.

- Lauren & Eli

CONTACT US TO GET YOUR PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHY QUOTE

Ready to pop the question?

We can’t wait to hear all about YOU & your dreams for an absolute fairytale, epic adventure with us!

Let's Connect!

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Proposals

Wildflower Sunrise Proposal

We love a good surprise.

Proposals make us absolutely giddy with excitement. Capturing a love story from the start is an honor we don’t take lightly, and whether you want to relive that special moment forever together or share it loud and proud with loved ones, we’re here to create timeless images with you and ensure your love story adventure gets told with all the flair.

Take a peek.

Proposals in Paradise

Woods Walk Double-Surprise

Crested Butte Peak View Proposal

Cross-Country Skiing Proposal

Westcliffe, CO 4x4 Jeep Tour

The sky is the limit.

It’s our pleasure to creatively collaborate and conspire with you to make this moment beyond exceptional.  We’re FULL of fun ideas for making your surprise proposal totally unique to you two.  Once we’ve managed our mischief, we’ll send detailed instructions for you to know precisely when, where, and how it will all go down.  It’s basically a spy operation without all the fancy gadgets (aside from our camera gear).

It's an obvious "yes".

Cue the happy tears!

Dirtbiking & Waterfall Proposal

Downtown Crested Butte Proposal

Aspen Mountain Proposal

We're a perfect fit if...

You want local expertise for seamless planning. Living locally allows us to scout locations in person and ensure everything runs smoothly by being flexible with any necessary last-minute adjustments.

You want a team that creatively captures every dreamy detail from several angles. With two sets of eyes on the scene, you're guaranteed not to miss a single reaction, tear of joy, or the "YES!" moment.

You want to be confident that your special surprise proposal moment will remain a secret with us. Having been engaged and married ourselves, we appreciate emotions and value the planning involved in a surprise proposal.

JUST ONE OUR STEADY FIVE STAR REVIEWS

They were such a blast to be around and made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera.​

Lydia and T from Mountain Magic Media helped capture our special day for literally the entire day and we had a blast with them! We had our surprise sunrise proposal photo session on a mountain, then we had a family brunch which they captured and were able to take some great family portraits, followed by an evening photo session at sunset. They were absolutely incredible and thoughtful in the planning process, during the proposal, and throughout the entire day. They are so dedicated and truly care that they actually camped out the night before our engagement so that they could be up at the mountain early enough to capture our sunrise proposal. Like who does that?!! I love that they didn’t rush us during the sessions and they gave us helpful tips for some great candid-looking photos. They know all of the best spots with the best lighting, the most gorgeous times of day and they also happen to know a lot about the flowers and things on the mountain which was a fun added bonus. As you can see, our photos turned out beautifully!!! We are so overjoyed with the entire experience from start to finish!! Also want to reiterate that they are just cool humans and we feel so lucky to have gotten to hang with them during our sessions. They were very go-with-the-flow, understanding and kind even when our dogs were barking at them and even when it started raining on their equipment. They were calm, cool and collected through it all. We will definitely be using them again in the future to help us capture all of the fun milestones ahead.

- Alyssa & Kevin

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JUST ONE OUR STEADY FIVE STAR REVIEWS

Throughout it all, they were so kind, engaging, flexible, fun, and easy to be ourselves around!!

First off, they are an absolute joy to work with who effortlessly made our engagement vision come to life. We worked with them to choose a very specific meeting place on the backside of Mt. Crested Butte, where we were worried the ski run wouldn’t be open during go-time, so they had us select a backup spot to ensure the day would work out perfectly. They scoped out the ski run for us in advance and told us where to ski and what to do to execute their perfect plan. We didn’t have to do a thing but ski and enjoy the moment. They even came back to our place a few days later to take some photos of us with our cats (who don’t trust many people, but they got comfy with Lydia and T quickly)! Not to mention, the photos!! SPEECHLESS. They’re better than I could have ever imagined. I haven’t taken my eyes off of the photos since we received them – & I don’t think I ever will lol. These two are soo talented, and they truly go above and beyond. We are so lucky to have found them and can’t recommend them highly enough!!!

- Delaney & Tyler

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JUST ONE OUR STEADY FIVE STAR REVIEWS

They were absolutely incredible, and we got some awesome shots! They even got some action shots of our furry companion.

Lydia and T were incredible to work with! I found them online and reached out. Lydia was super responsive over email and text and sent me some of their work which was incredible. We agreed to work together, and since I wasn’t from the area, we talked through a couple of options for an engagement shoot in Crested Butte. We settled on the XC (cross-country) trail, and they went out to scout the location and sent me some pics! I thought this was above and beyond. Lydia sent me exact Google coordinates and times of day when the sun would be just right over the divide. Then they were out there to meet us / surprise my now fiancée.

We ended up changing it up and asked them to do a town shoot with us afterward, which was absolutely amazing. They know the town super well, and the pictures turned out incredible. Finally, they helped me pull my fiancée into a bar where our families were waiting to surprise her. Great group to work with. Couldn’t recommend them more!

- Rebecca & Peter

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Bonus

Free Resource

Ideas for pulling off the perfect surprise!

Our Ultimate Guide to Proposing

Don’t know where to start?

Here are some quick tips to get you started.

Most of our couples spend $1000-$3000+.

Prices start at $900

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SURPRISE PROPOSALS ARE OUR SPECIALTY.

Meet your proposal planners!

Nothing brings us more joy than being a part of your epic milestone! We are sentimental and nostalgic.  We thrive when living in the moment and going on amazing adventures. Does this also sound like your vibe?