4 Stunning Locations to Propose in Jasper National Park
The best places to propose and get engaged in Jasper.
So you want to propose to your partner in Jasper, but have no idea where to find the perfect spot. There can be a lot to consider when picking your proposal location, from which backdrop is most important to you, if it's sheltered from poor weather, if it's easy access in nicer clothing or finding a more secluded site.
That's where I come in, as an experienced photographer who lives in the park I know all of the best places and I can help your romantic vision become a reality! Popping the question can be stressful, so let's at least make the planning part easy.
Jasper Park Lodge
This proposal location is probably the easiest to pull off if you're wanting to dress a bit more formal. The Lodge is a little more high scale, so dressing up to go for supper here and a romantic stroll through the gorgeous grounds afterwards doesn't usually raise too many suspicions, especially if you're staying at the hotel. If getting a manicure done beforehand is important to your partner you can book them an appointment at the Wild Orchid Salon that is on location and simply say they had a promotion when booking the room. When you finally do ask the big question, the backdrop of Beauvert Lake and Whistlers Mountain is perfect for picturesque photos. In the winter the Lodge typically has Christmas lights decorating and lighting up the grounds as well, talk about romantic!
Pyramid Lake and Pyramid Island
Pyramid Lake is perfectly Canadiana for your proposal backdrop. Once again, you can stay at the resort so that a small stroll outside after dinner is an easy way to steer your partner into the proposal location of your choice. In the summer there are docks that you can walk out to and in the winter there is typically a skating area set up with bonfires going to keep you warm. Pyramid Island, just a short drive from the lodge, is also another beautiful location choice to pop the question. The one downside to this location is the amount of tourists walking around, therefore you must be okay with a bit of an audience when you pop the question (although if you propose later in the evening, this does thin out the number of people around).
Lake Annette
This charming little lake has some of the most incredible glacial blue waters in the whole Park. It makes for stunning photos and has an easy (paved) trail all the way around the lake. The lake itself is about 15 minutes from downtown Jasper and under 10 mins from the Jasper Park Lodge, so it's easy to drive there after any dinner dates in town. It is wonderfully sheltered so that even if it's cold and rainy you can easily duck into the treed paths to help cut back on the wind and rain if necessary. One thing to keep in mind with this location is that it can get incredibly busy on hot summer days as many people escape to the beaches there. Parking may not be easy to find. If you are set on this location I recommend proposing at sunset, when most of the crowds have gone back to town.
Whistlers Mountain
If you are looking for that wow factor with 360 degree mountain views, this is the option for you. You don't need to scale this mountain by foot for the pay off, simply book a ticket up the skytram to get you into some of the best views in Jasper. Some planning ahead is required as you will need to book your tickets up the mountain for you, your partner and perhaps a photographer if you are hiring one to capture it all. You'll also need to consider the fact that the weather can be extreme on a mountain top; hot sun, intense wind, snow and rain are all possibilities and sometimes you'll experience all of it in one trip up the mountain! However, if you are prepared it can make for an amazing and memorable experience. So be sure to pack warm/waterproof clothes beforehand to keep yourselves comfortable up there.
I love all of these locations as each one is unique and beautiful in it's own way. However, if I had to pick my favourite it would be Annette Lake. With it being so easily accessible, sheltered and downright gorgeous it makes for absolutely fantastic proposals in Jasper National Park. So which location are you choosing to pop the big question?
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5 Reasons To Bring Your Dog On Your Photo Shoot
Our dogs are our best friends in life and they can make us feel relaxed. Having your dog at your photo shoot will keep your energy happy and chill which will make for great images.
Our dogs are our best friends in life and they can make us feel relaxed. Having your dog at your photo shoot will keep your energy happy and calm, which will make for great images. Dogs are also the best at PDA (public displays of affection) which means that those pictures are going to be full of the purest love around! Dogs tend to love attention most of the time so their energy will help you enjoy the camera lens on you too!
Why pay for a dog sitter when Jasper has 18 places to stay that are all pet friendly! From AirBnb's to mainstream hotels; Jasper has a healthy attitude towards our furred friends and is happy to let them stay and enjoy the vacation with you as well. What could be better than being able to bring your best friend along for a day of adventure in the mountains and then being able to curl up with them at night in your hotel room?
Bringing your dog along on a portrait or branding session allows your clients and customers to automatically build a more authentic relationship with your images and your brand. The vast majority of people have some kind of pet, so when they see one in your branding images they can relate and feel a connection to you. Seeing a glimpse of what your life is like outside of your business helps to build a stronger emotional relationship with your potential clients, which then translates into more marketing leads for you!
Our dogs are our best buds and it's hard to imagine a life without them. However, they aren't around as long as the rest of the family, so it's important to capture images of our furry friends while we can. I've had many images requested for a re-send by my clients as a memory keepsake after their beloved dog has passed on. So make sure you work on collecting those memories now.
Like kids, pets can be tricky to photograph. They are always on the go, can be moody and might not be willing to sit for long. This makes photos tough to capture! So why not leave it to a pro? When a pet comes along on a shoot I always make sure to take a few shots of just them so that I can pass them along for my clients to cherish. I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help keep any pups interested in my camera. So let's book a photo session today for you and your fur baby, I promise you'll be glad you did!
Why is it Important to Photograph Your Mom?
Moms are often behind the camera, not in front of it. When was the last time you had professional photos with your mom? Now’s the time to capture those memories.
Your Mom doesn't need a coffee gift card for Mother's Day. What she wants is to spend time with her children, with you. Especially as you get older and your life gets more busy as you focus on advancing in your career or starting your own family. Your Mom totally gets it, but it makes that time you spend with her now all that more special. So why not book a photo session with her for an afternoon of fun together taking beautiful images that you can both cherish forever?
Moms tend to be the one behind the camera capturing moments of their families but seldom are the ones being photographed. Sometimes it's because it was too hard to set up the camera for a group shot and sometimes it's because she was too self conscious to be photographed. It happens to the best of us. But when was the last time you had professional photos done with your Mom? For most people it was at their wedding, which is important for sure but it's nice to take the time to focus a little more on the woman who raised you. To make sure she feels comfortable in front of the lens and take some photos in a more relaxed environment, where you can spend the time together and make your relationship the priority.
The photos that you get with your session are ones that you can cherish for years to come. These photos of you both together are something that she will adore, because the best gift you can give your Mom is you! She loves the photos of her family, but it's time to put her in them. It's also something that you can pass along to your kids one day, when they want to know more about Grandma and see you as a younger woman. These photos can accompany the stories you tell them of the most important woman you know.
So let's book a photo session for your Mom and your siblings. Let's get the crew together for some family bonding time. Make the trip to Jasper for a weekend of relaxation or adventures, whatever your vibe might be. I promise you this is the thing she will remember forever, the thing she truly wants this Mother's Day.
Prepping Your Masculine Partner For A Photo Shoot
Prepping Your Masculine Partner for a Photoshoot:
Here are a few tips I've learned from clients over the years as well as some from my own private stash as a man who is photographed quite often.
Blog Post written by Jeff Baker, Partner of Megan Posein Photography
Professional photos are a daunting task for any couple; they are a major step for a newer relationship and for a relationship that spans years and countless casual but loved snaps of each other it may not seem worth it; and then when the choice is made to have professional pictures taken there is the potential for reluctance from boyfriends/husbands etc... Because honestly, pictures for a masculine personality can be extremely intimidating; they will show us being vulnerable with someone we love, they will ask us to put on uncomfortable clothes and stand in awkward positions and the fear that we might not look good in them either. A major part of any couples shoot is helping the other person to feel comfortable and excited for the pictures as much as possible; here are a few tips I've learned from clients over the years as well as some from my own private stash as a man who is photographed quite often.
For most men, dressing up is an intimidating prospect; though most guys will never say it a lot of them feel self conscious putting on dress clothes and shirts. Its hard to feel masculine when you aren't in your comfortable pants or shirts or you think your gut has gotten a little rounder over the years and the arms have shrunk a little bit. The positives of hiring professional photographers is our knowledge of how to pose your body to make you look good. We understand that most people have hang ups on aspects of their own bodies and we will make sure that those things are less noticeable or don't even show up at all in your images. A big recommendation is to talk with your partner and discuss what you can wear as a couple in your pictures; talking to each other openly about how certain articles of clothes make you feel about yourself will not only help you gain a deeper understanding of each other but will prevent you showing up in a too short, too small shirt with a bad mood.
The best part of coming out to Jasper for a professional shoot is the fact that you can make an amazing vacation out of it, meaning the whole reason of the trip isn't just for a photo shoot. Jasper offers so many places to stay and a mind blowing amount of activities to do as well. Jasper Park Lodge has one of North Americas premiere golf courses attached to it, and a beautiful outdoor patio to relax on at night with a drink under the stars in our dark sky preserve. You can rent mountain bikes to fly around the trails, or a canoe to paddle our fabulous celestine blue waters, or maybe hike to the top of a mountain. All of these activities are the best things to add adventurous and experienced photographers too so they can follow you around as you adventure together capturing every moment; adding in an activity/holiday to a photo shoot weekend helps everyone feel more relaxed and excited to capture images of the places they go and the things they do. At the end of the weekend you'll leave with the memories and the amazing images to go along with them.
Eat and drink before the session! We realize that no one is themselves when they are hungry, so coming to take pictures when you aren't feeling 100% satisfied will be extremely difficult to do. Our sessions can last for a good chunk of the day, so when we have discussions with our clients before their shoot we like to find out what kind of snacks and drinks they enjoy so we can bring them along on trips in case someone needs an energy boost. Jasper has some of the most amazing restaurants available to choose from so grab an appetizer or have a nice brunch before the shoot; you will be amazed at how the mood can change when you are full. Now when I say drinks I do mean “drinks” if this is your proposal or engagement shoot bring a bottle of bubbly to pop or your favourite beer to crack. Having a drink can be a game changer when it comes to your mood it can really relax you and your partner and popping a bottle of champagne also makes for some pretty spectacular shots!
Sometimes the biggest issue isn't the clothes or the time, it’s convincing your partner to even go and get the photos done in the first place. Sitting down and telling your partner why these pictures matter so much to you will go a lot farther than telling them they are getting them done. Over the years so many subtle changes can happen as a couple that most of the time you don't realize things are different until you really reflect on that; these photos will capture moments you won’t even realize you'll cherish in the future. Instead of telling your partner that you are doing photos, have them involved in the decision from the start; pictures together can be an amazing experience if you are both comfortable with it.
On the note of comfort, our goal as professionals is to ensure that our clients are feeling happy and relaxed. We are very experienced at reading people's body language and emotions and adapting our styles and mannerisms to provide an environment that even masculine personalities can relax in and show intimacy in their images. While we are both extremely proficient photographers we are also very laid back and fun people as well, we have been capturing images for a very long time and have come to the conclusion that our clients want an adventurous amazing experience and not a drawn out posing session; we inject a lot of life and candid energy into our shoots making it easy to relax and enjoy the experience instead of dreading and hating it. Hopefully this will help you understand your significant other's hesitation with booking a shoot and you can help them realize that they can have have a good time too!