I was going to Europe for the first time with my then-girlfriend, and I was planning a surprise proposal. I was trying to find a photographer to capture some good pictures of the proposal, and I wasn't having much luck. Then I got a response from a photographer who told me she was going to be out of the country during the time when I needed her, but recommended iheartparis by name. So I left a request on their website. Federico got back to me the the following morning (this was now 3 days before the proposal, so I was preparing to go without). We discussed my plan (was getting into Paris in the afternoon, wanted something near the Eiffel Tower), and Federico made a great suggestion for an alternative place that was walking distance from our hotel, much less crowded and touristy than many of the alternatives, and still had a great view of the Eiffel Tower. We exchanged pictures (to help identify each other without actually saying anything) and he planned to be in place but looking inconspicuous when we arrived.
It worked out great! My fiancée had no idea Federico was there until I told her, he got some great shots of the proposal, and then we took pictures for about another hour. Federico initially told me he would guarantee 25 good photos in an hour of shooting, and usually be closer to the mid 30's. We got a preview a few days later, and when he was able to get the final group of shots to us, it was around 100. Lots of creative shots, some beautiful views of the city, some candid shots, and he really put us at ease during the whole process. Federico was great to work with! I wish I'd found him first so I could have saved myself the stress of looking until a few days before. I really enjoy telling the proposal story, and now I have some awesome photos to go along with it. read more