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Notes from inside the bay.
Field notes on planning proposals in Puerto Vallarta, the psychology behind knowing you're ready, and the small craft of designing the moment, written by Olivia Ortiz.

Planning Your Proposal · February 2025 · 9 min read
How to Plan a Surprise Proposal in Puerto Vallarta, Step by Step
The exact sequence a planner uses to design a surprise proposal in Puerto Vallarta, from picking the cover trip to managing your own face on the day.
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Planning Your Proposal · December 2024 · 9 min read
The Complete Guide to a Yacht Proposal in Puerto Vallarta
How a yacht proposal across Banderas Bay actually gets planned: vessel choice, sunset route, the photographer's second boat, weather contingency, and what the day looks like.
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Planning Your Proposal · November 2024 · 10 min read
Proposal Photography in Puerto Vallarta: How Coordination Actually Works
Why proposal photography coordination is its own craft, and how the brief, the position, the second shooter, and the timing decide whether the gallery holds up for a lifetime.
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