CandidYES is a Prague-based studio for surprise proposal and engagement photography, run by photographer Kemal Onur Özman. The idea is simple: you plan the question, we plan everything around it and stay out of sight until it has been answered. The reaction you get in the photos is the real one.

How it works

1. Tell us your date and idea. We reply within 24 hours with availability and a location suggestion.
2. We plan the details. The exact spot, the time of day for the best light and a cover story, agreed quietly over WhatsApp. Flowers, champagne or a private boat can be arranged.
3. The moment. The photographer is in position before you arrive and photographs the proposal from a distance, then joins you for a relaxed portrait session.
4. Your gallery. A preview within days and the full edited gallery in 5–7 days.

Experiences and prices

• First Glance, €179: 20-minute session at one Prague location, 20+ edited images.
• Golden Hour, €239: a longer session timed to the best light, 30+ images.
• Eternal Prague, €289: extended session with a full portrait set at one iconic location, 30+ images.
• Petal & Pop, €299: styled session with a hand-tied bouquet and champagne, 30+ images.
• Romantic Prague Boat Proposal, €1,290: one hour on a private boat on the Vltava, 40+ images.

Every experience includes coverage of the proposal itself, portraits straight afterwards and full planning support. Add-ons include drone footage, a second photographer, a short video teaser and extra locations. Prices as listed on candidyes.com in October 2026; see the current price list.

Where we work

Prague is home, with more than 35 scouted locations: Charles Bridge at sunrise, Vrtba Garden, Petřín Hill, Kampa Island, Vyšehrad, Prague Castle and quiet courtyards most visitors never find. The studio also photographs proposals in Vienna, Dresden, Salzburg, Berlin, Brno, Český Krumlov and Karlovy Vary.

Good to know

• Working in Prague since 2014, with more than 500 proposals photographed.
• Also available: engagement sessions, small elopements and anniversary shoots.
• A 30% deposit secures the date; the balance is due before the shoot.
• The website is available in English, German, Czech, Turkish, Spanish, Hebrew and Arabic.

Book or ask a question

Check availability and book at candidyes.com, or read our full profile of CandidYES for locations, timing and frequently asked questions.

All photographs on this page were taken by Kemal Onur Özman.