Melissa & Gregg - Secret engagement proposal in Amsterdam with a boat

Proposing to your partner while traveling abroad can feel challenging. You don’t know the city yet, how busy the streets are, how the canals work, or even where the right moment could happen. And if you would like the proposal photographed, it becomes even more important to plan things carefully.

That’s where I come in.

These are the photographs from Gregg’s beautiful proposal to Melissa in Amsterdam. After the proposal itself, we continued the celebration on a canal boat, enjoying a quiet ride through the canals while capturing some of their first moments as a newly engaged couple.

"Joanna was incredible. She went above and beyond to help plan the most special day… she truly made our day amazing."
— Gregg

Moments like these are the reason I love photographing proposals in Amsterdam. Every story is different, but the goal is always the same: to make the moment feel natural, memorable, and beautifully documented.

Planning a proposal in Amsterdam? I also coordinate private canal boat proposals, where the boat, timing, and photography are arranged in advance so you can focus entirely on the moment.

See you soon from the fairytale city of Amsterdam.

Joanna
Your Photographer in Amsterdam

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