Jacobo reached out to me 1 week before his proposal looking for a photographer and needed help choosing the perfect proposal spot to propose to his girlfriend, Alexia. They were traveling to celebrate his birthday weekend so that was a great excuse to adventure Sedona together and Alexia not expecting a proposal at all.
We hopped on a Zoom call and explored all the best hiking trails for a Sedona proposal. Cathedral Rock immediately stood out and he knew it was the one.
Jacobo & Alexia’s Cathedral Rock Proposal
We met at the Sedona shuttle parking lot and hopped on the bus to the Cathedral Rock trailhead. I played the part of a casual tourist with my camera gear tucked away in my bag. Just another hiker looking out for sunset views.
We started the steep hike up. It’s short but intense—800 feet of elevation in under a mile. I climbed ahead, casually glancing back to make sure they were still on track. At the top, I set up my gear and waited.
Jacobo and Alexia arrived just in time for golden hour. The light was soft and dreamy from the earlier rain clouds. It was perfect.
He dropped to one knee at the edge of Cathedra Rock, the iconic tourist photo spot, and Alexia’s smile said it all-her eyes filled with tears.
She had no idea I’d been there the whole time, capturing every moment. After the proposal, I gave them a few minutes to soak in all the emotions and tears.
Once they were ready, we stayed at the top for Sedona sunset engagement photos. That post-rain glow and cloud coverage made the lighting feel magical.
When the sun dipped below the red rocks, I handed them headlamps, and we hiked back down. A friend of mine waited at the bottom, ready to drive us to our cars—no two-mile walk needed.
This Cathedral Rock Sedona proposal was emotional, exciting, and full of love. The views, the surprise, and the joy made it unforgettable.
Proposals are one of my favorite things to document. You can’t recreate that kind of emotion. It’s real. It’s honest. It’s everything I love about storytelling through photos.
Jacobo and Alexia arrived just in time for golden hour. The light was soft and dreamy from the earlier rain clouds. It was perfect.
Planning your own Sedona proposal and looking for the perfect spot? I’ll help you find it, plan it, and photograph it all. Whether it’s Cathedral Rock, another hiking trail, or a quiet hidden gem—I’ve got you.
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