Patch interviewed James, discovering exactly what led him to become New York’s premier proposal photography and how he became the catalyst for the entire engagement proposal photography industry, inspiring photographers around the world to follow suit.

So what exactly goes into the process? Prior to Shanil’s proposal, James set up an outline of plan with maps for positioning and what routes to take in Central Park, so James could perfectly be in position to trail behind him and capture all the moments before, during and after! Patch followed James, experiencing exactly what it takes to be Paparazzi Proposal and how to remain incognito. The crowds at Central Park helped.

Watch the entire proposal unfold below:

Read the entire article on James on Patch, here! And be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see all of the moments our photographers around the world are capturing.

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James Ambler, the founder of Paparazzi Proposals, had the chance to speak with ABC7 News anchor, Dion Lim, regarding what makes the company so special, and the factors that going into planning the picture-perfect engagement proposal.

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Describing the experience, Mariel told ABC7, “All of the sudden,” she said, “I see this guy with a telephoto lens, ninja to the ground, behind him like this – and I thought oh my god these New York tourists are so aggressive. This is crazy, and then I looked up and realized Mike was on one knee.”

So when planning your once-in-a-lifetime moment, what better way to ensure the perfect shot than by working with the best proposal photography company? After shooting thousands of engagement proposals each year, Paparazzi Proposals has never missed the shot. Stay tuned with us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Michael Yo, actor and co-host of CBS’ The Insider, opted for an original approach to his L.A. marriage proposal last weekend by hiring Paparazzi Proposals and James Ambler to shoot his star-studded engagement to girlfriend, Miss Wyoming 2010, Claire Schreiner.

Yo had Ambler and the Paparazzi Proposals team help him plan and capture his romantic vineyard proposal at celeb favorite Malibu Family Wines. True to paparazzi-style form, Schreiner had no idea that anyone was documenting her absolutely priceless reaction when the couple’s french bull dog Paul ran up with the ring attached to his collar, and Yo dropped to one knee.
He presented her with a stunning teardrop diamond ring from renowned celebrity jeweler Peter Young.
Ambler and his perfectly positioned team discreetly snapped away, catching the big moment from every angle with photos and video.
“She didn’t know they were even taping or taking photos until I pointed them out. That’s what I loved about the whole thing— they stay hidden until you point them out!” Yo gushed about the experience.
As the pair celebrated their big moment, Kendall Jenner, who by chance had been enjoying the winery’s safari with friends, saw the happy couple, recognized Michael and came over to congratulate the pair.
Yo grew close to the Kardashian-Jenner clan after working as the radio producer for the show Khloe After Dark on E!’s Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.
Yo heard about Paparazzi Proposals when he was assigned to do a piece featuring proposal photographer and planning expert, Ambler. As part of the background research, he reached out to one of his friends who had her proposal shot with Ambler’s unique brand of surprise engagement photography and absolutely loved the experience.

“I thought it was such a cool idea. Then I thought, who better to shoot your proposal? I want people that actually do this for a living, and they know how to get the great shot,” he said, adding “It’s easy to pose in front of the camera, but it’s hard to get the right shot.”

How They Met:

The pair met nearly a year and a half ago, when Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004, overheard Yo at a red carpet event telling Sharon Osborne that he was ready to settle down.

“She said, ‘I have the perfect girl for you, but you have to be serious,’” he recalled.
After Yo assured her that he was looking for love, she put the two in touch.
It was the day before Valentine’s Day 2013.
Both Yo and Schreiner agreed that they would wait until the day after Valentine’s Day for their first date, just in case. But it turned out neither one of them had anything to worry about, because they instantly clicked.
He was immediately drawn in by her stunning beauty, smile and personality.
Conversation was easy over breakfast at Blue Jam on Melrose, where the pair met up in person for the first time.
“We were laughing the whole time,” said Yo. “To this day, we still sit around just laughing,” he added.
Three months in, he knew she was the one. He said he didn’t want to admit to himself that he knew so quickly, but their connection was undeniable.
“We just get along,” he said. “She’s strong at everything I’m weak at. She calms me. When I see her I relax. All the pressure’s taken away. We don’t argue, we’re always supportive of each other. No one can believe it when I tell them we’ve never had an argument. With Claire, nothing’s been hard. I know relationships are supposed to be hard work, but being with her has been so easy!” He gushed.

The Proposal Plan:

When it came time to propose, Yo made sure the whole day was a celebration of Schreiner and their love.

He carefully selected the venue for its stunning photo opportunities and unique offerings, and decided specifically on Ambler’s paparazzi-style engagement photography to give Schreiner the celeb treatment.

“I want my girl to be a star today,” he said. “She’s my superstar.”

Michael wanted the entire day to be full of amazing surprises.

He told Schreiner that he was out of town to eliminate any suspicion that he might have a proposal plan in the works.

Then, he had Schreiner’s friend and Teen Wolf actress Meagan Tandy invite her to a “PR event” at the winery where he planned to propose. The friends toured the grounds while Yo waited nearby with Paul (equipped with a RingCam to capture it all) for the perfect moment.

He also arranged for Schreiner’s best friend and makeup artist Brenna Mader, whom she hadn’t seen in two years, to join them after he popped the question and to do her hair and makeup for their engagement shoot and had her close friends and family join them afterwards for a surprise engagement party.

The Ring:

Yo proposed with a gorgeous custom tear-drop diamond from celebrity jeweler Peter Young, who designs the crowns for Miss California USA and Miss California Teen USA.

Young has most recently designed engagement rings for Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella, Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez, and Michael Phelps and his fiancé Nicole Johnson.

Schreiner had been in to Young’s Los Angeles store INTA Gems & Diamonds, and sent Yo a “hint-hint” photo of the teardrop design a few months prior. At first, Yo was concerned that Schreiner’s Miss USA pageant friends would catch on and ruin the surprise, but Young was 100% discreet.

“It took about two months to find the perfect diamond,” Yo said. “Young was so amazing and patient. I found the setting I liked, and he walked me through every step to find the perfect diamond,” he added.

The After Party:

After their big moment, Ambler joined the happy couple for a stunning engagement shoot set against the Santa Monica Mountains.

After the shoot, Yo suggested they go to dinner at the Hollywood restaurant Aventine.

The final surprise: Yo had arranged for her friends and family to fly in from out of state to join them for a celebration, to end an absolutely perfect proposal in style.

“She’s everything. She is everything,” emphasized Yo. “It’s just amazing that she’s my fiancé right now.”  View the incredible video footage, below:

Be sure to check out their full photo gallery for more pictures from the happy couple’s big day. For exclusive photos of the Yo’s marriage proposal follow, Yo on Instagram and Twitter @michaelyo

Article by Hilary Ribons

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That pivotal moment when someone drops to one knee and pops the question.  The candid reaction when he or she says, “Yes!” That private, shared experience is what couples are increasingly eager to document and remember forever.

And no one knows this better than Paparazzi Proposals.

Last week, founder James was featured on the entertainment segment The Insider for an interview on how he singlehandedly spearheaded the rapidly growing hidden engagement photography trend.

Inspired by his years as a paparazzi, James developed a star-quality service that helps people plan their proposals and discreetly capture it all without being detected by the fiancée. The result: an incredible photo story that documents the entire event.

Paparazzi Proposals has quickly grown into the only nationwide proposal photography company, with professional photographers in every major city who have been trained in the art of secretly photographing that once-in-a-lifetime moment.

His unique approach has not gone unnoticed.In 2013, he was invited to appear on Shark Tank, where he presented Paparazzi Proposals as the nation’s leading and only proposal photography company.  He was a finalist, striking up a deal with two Sharks who were inspired by his ingenuity and recognized the tremendous potential of the unique business.

He went on to appear on ABC News Nightline CBS Sunday Morning, and the Today Show:

Inspired by what you see? If you’re getting ready to propose and are stuck for ideas, or simply want to capture the magic of your engagement with stunning photos, reach out today and one of our team members will make sure your dream proposal is perfectly planned and photographed.

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