CRESTED BUTTE PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHER

SURPRISE PROPOSALS

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You might already have a vision in mind.

A place that feels a little removed from everything else.

A moment that doesn’t feel staged or rushed.

A reaction you’ll never want to forget.

But then reality kicks in:
Where do you go?
How do you time it?

How will you make it memorable and true to you?
What if something goes sideways?

We don’t just hand you a plan and step back.
We build it with you, and stay with it through the moment itself.

As an experienced Crested Butte proposal planner and photography team, we help you quietly plan the entire experience. With local expert guidance, from location to timing to backup plans.

Everything is designed so when it’s time to ask, you’re not thinking about logistics…

And when they say yes?
You already have it documented beautifully.

You get to stay fully in the moment—while we beautifully photograph everything you’ll never want to forget.

That's where we come in!

We're Lydia & Terren.

We’re a husband-and-wife Crested Butte proposal photographer and planning team, with over 30 combined years exploring this valley. We know the tucked-away trails, the quiet overlooks, the places that feel as if they were made for something meaningful.

We’ve also been in your shoes. T planned a proposal in an unfamiliar place — piecing together details without knowing how it would look or whether it would come together. There were nerves, and a lot of hoping.

That experience is a big part of why we do this now.

When you work with us, you’re not guessing your way through it. You have two people who know the terrain, know the timing, and know how to help you pull this off without it feeling overwhelming.

Let us make this easy for you.

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"They went above and beyond with everything, and the photos turned out AMAZING!!!"

 

“Absolutely loved working with Lydia & T. They were so kind & easy to work with, very responsive/fast when I had questions, and walked me through every aspect of the engagement process: location scouting & selection, tips/ideas on what to do/best positioning/time of day for camera angles/lighting (I could go on and on). They also went above & beyond with setting up the location with flowers/our favorite music/post-proposal cocktails/sparklers/etc. They exceeded our wildest expectations and were so blessed that they were the photographers we got connected with. You will NOT regret booking them for your proposal/wedding or other special event.”

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Plan your proposal like it matters.
Because it does.

The shock, the tears, the yes — it happens once, in a matter of seconds, and it deserves to be held forever.

We bring the care, the local knowledge, and the quiet presence to make sure not a single frame is missed.

This moment deserves photographs worthy of it.

We’ll make sure you have them.

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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

You'll return to these moments for the rest of your lives.

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