A surprise proposal in Glacier National Park - Two Medicine by Alex Gale Photography
For every proposal, I give precise instructions to my guys on what to do, where to be, and when! This really helps make sure we are in place at the right time and makes the whole thing a little less stressful.
The night before this proposal, the weather forecast was looking gloomy during sunrise, which was a huge bummer considering Nalin wanted to propose during the alpine glow. Regardless, we decided to be there during sunrise. I always arrive 45 minutes early to get into place, scope out, and make sure everything is good to go. While waiting completely by myself, the clouds started to clear, and the photos speak for themselves. I was in awe and SO ready for them to arrive. They walked over to the beach JUST in time, and I was so grateful for such an amazing experience.
How to Have a Sunrise Session in Glacier and Why you Should Do it!
Regardless of peak season or not, the best way to make sure we get started on time is to plan on getting to the parking area around 1 hour before sunrise. Yep. You read that correctly. That means arriving around 4 am in the summer and 6:30 am in the fall. I'm not kidding!
Many things can happen, causing delays - weather, animals on the road, wrecks, and traffic. With the correct preparations, none of these are worrisome! I also highly recommend bringing snacks, water, and hiking boots (depending on where we are shooting!)
In summer, it is required to have a reservation on the west side of Glacier from 6am-3pm ($2) and a general entrance pass ($30), however many sessions require you to get in the park well before that to get the good lighting!
Summer Adventure Family Photography in Glacier National Park
We started at the falls, which is the only spot that requires a short walk! We admired the turquoise water and snuggled on the rocks. We then headed up to Big Bend, an iconic spot that requires no walk! This location is one of the most popular spots to stop at in the park. After a while there, we headed back down to West Glacier for our field location, which is one of my favorites to add to the end of a session. The large field is perfect for kids to run, play, and look for wildflowers and sticks. The boys did just that - and it was needed after a long car ride!
If you're interested in an adventure session, both with or without hiking, let me know! These are my favorite kinds of family sessions, as I get a chance to show more people one of my favorite places in the world!
Love,
Alex (Your fav photographer)