Aio that my fiance didn't get good photos of her proposing?

Honestly, I know I'm overreacting but I more so am looking for advice on how to get over this and not make it a big deal.

I (29F) proposed to my (31F) fiance in April. I'm a photographer and I knew she didn't want a big scene so I set up my camera on a timer and had my phone recording so we got photos and video. I had us take a bunch of photos after and they're all so sweet and a great reminder of the day.

Being a photographer, I really love shooting proposals and I've made it really clear to my fiance that when she proposed I really wanted a photographer there. I couldn't arrange a photographer where we were when I proposed so I set up my camera and made sure we had professional shots.

This last weekend, she proposed to me. It was magical and perfect and I am SOOO happy. But, she didn't get a photographer. She had someone take a video and they took some phone photos but they're really far away and honestly just not good. Once she finished proposing and we reunited with the family there with us, we took one photo on our phones and left. I was really excited and caught up in the moment and didn't think to take more, which is exactly why I wanted a photographer. I know that you get lost in the moment and having someone there to tell you what to do and capture those moments is so needed.

She told me that she had had an original plan to have a photographer and a drone video but had to change her plans because the ring was delayed. Where she proposed is so special and I wouldn't have changed it for the world. But it is making me so sad that I have one decent photo from the whole moment. It feels like she didn't put as much thought into my proposal since I went first. I know in the grand scheme of things, it not a big deal. We'll take engagement photos and wedding photos but I can't help but feel sad I only have one good photo of my proposal.

Do I just feel disappointed because I'm a photographer? How do I move on and not let this make me so sad?

Posted Jun 25, 2026, 6:53 AM UTC

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