Santa Barbara Proposal Photographer - Sienna plus Josh

Santa Barbara Proposal Photographer

Professional proposal photography so you can stay in the moment

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★★★★★

“Sienna and Josh made the whole proposal effortless. She had no idea.”

— Mark

★★★★★

“The photos captured every emotion. We’re obsessed.”

— Daniel & Emily

★★★★★

“Worth every penny. Calm, professional, perfect timing.”

— Alex

How It Works

1. Plan Together

I help you choose the location, timing, and setup.

2. The Proposal

I arrive early and stay hidden until the perfect moment.

3. Celebrate

After the “yes,” we capture the the celebration of your proposal.

Why Couples Choose Us

  • ✔ Proposal-focused experience
  • ✔ Discreet shooting & setup
  • ✔ Local Santa Barbara expertise
  • ✔ Calm presence under pressure
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Recent Proposals

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Proposal Photography Packages

Proposal coverage begins at $600.

Custom planning, discreet coverage, and professionally edited images included.

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We are here to help you propose and to document + help plan your day!


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Meet Your Santa Barbara Proposal Photographer

Hi! I’m Sienna, born and raised in California, and I’ve been a proposal and elopement photographer since 2010. I started off my profession shooting traditional weddings where the hectic nature of a wedding taught me to quickly adapt to any situation. My love for working with couples led me to seek out a more intimate way of photographing such a sacred event for two people. So many of the couples I had worked with were happy to get married, but felt overwhelmed on their wedding day to the point that they were ready for it to be over. So, I transitioned to elopement photography where couples could focus on each other and go at their own pace!

A little about me: I have an infant son, a wonderful + supporting husband Christopher, and two kitties. I love hiking, dancing, gaming, and vegan food!

Consider me your proposal day BFF, location scouter, and relationship hype woman: here to be not only your Santa Barbara proposal photographer but to help with locations, vendors, and the logistics of the day.

Proud to be a Latina woman and LGBTQ-owned business that celebrates inclusivity + diversity.

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How We Can Help with Your Santa Barbara Proposal Photography

When proposing you’re likely posed with certain questions and considerations. Where to begin?!

That’s why we’ve committed to being more than just photographers, we’re also there to help guide you through as much of the process as you need! After all; the most important part of your day should be enjoying it with your partner.

We help you:

- Location scout (what are your “must haves” for your Santa Barbara proposal?) We help put together a list of spots for you to choose from!

- Create a timeline of the day

- Navigate any permits and laws for the location

- Decorate your location with roses and lights (or help you find a decorator if you need extra help)

- Answer any and all questions about proposing in Santa Barbara!

We are dedicated to helping you create the perfect proposal day in Santa Barbara. We’ve helped couples live out their dream proposals with our passion for documenting love stories, hiking experience, and invaluable knowledge that comes with being in the world of being an experienced photographer! That leaves you and your partner to enjoy an effortless day to focus on yourselves, and let us capture your proposal in a way that truly showcases your love.

We specialize in proposals and adventure, destination, and elopement photography.

Click here to read more about us!


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Santa Barbara Proposal Photography Price and Packages

We believe in keeping things simple. Our pricing and packages reflect this approach and help us to ensure that each couple gets the same level of care without upselling you on a package by package level of pricing.

We always offer two photographers (Sienna + Josh), all edited images with print rights (with no limits on how many images we deliver), personalized location suggestions, vendor recommendations, and support through the whole process. To see a full breakdown of our pricing and our most frequently asked questions, you can find that on our FAQ & investment page.

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Best Locations to Propose in Santa Barbara

We have been fortunate enough to shoot the most scenic areas of Santa Barbara and when we work with you, we are so stoked to share all the hidden gems! But for those just beginning your journey, here are some of the top places in Santa Barbara to consider for your proposal!

The Beach

Santa Barbara has a south facing coastline that keeps it pretty cool even in the warmer months. There's plenty of coastline and beach to go around with some spots more secluded than others. We find when it comes to beach proposals, secluded is best and we have some great spots that we highly recommend!

Santa Barbara Mission Gardens

The Santa Barbara mission gardens is a small garden that has the historic mission as a backdrop. It plays up the vibe of being in a romantic setting that many wouldn't guess is actually in the US.

Rooftop Views

The rooftop views from the hotels in Santa Barbara are stunning. Santa Barbara is a carefully curated city which means there's a cohesion in architecture which, when seen from the roof, really plays into the mediterranean feel.

Santa Barbara Courthouse

The Santa Barbara courthouse is open to the public with the grounds featuring beautifully manicured grounds. The historic building is a destination on its own with opportunities for photography on the grounds, inside the building, or even on the roof!

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Inspiration From Our Blog

Check out some of our most recent proposal shoots in Santa Barbara on our blog. Read about the adventures of our couples, how we made the day happen, and gather some inspiration for your own proposal.



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