Proposal photography is becoming a big thing and really it makes so much sense! It’s such a big moment in the couples lives so it’s no wonder you’d want to document it! The surprising thing is that it’s only now becoming something I’m seeing more and more of.
For Daniel and Laura’s proposal I was entrusted to placing the bottle prop, which contained his letter to Laura, something I was super honored to do! Daniel and I met the day before to figure out where we wanted to place it and coordinate all the logistics. The beach was fairly busy the day of the proposal. I had my boyfriend/assistant with me to play security when anyone walked by and attempted to pick the bottle up (which people did). It all worked out though, it was sitting perfectly in its spot as Daniel and Laura walked up.
It was a perfect evening for a proposal, Daniel set it up as they were waiting on friends who were running late for dinner and why not take a walk on the beach while waiting. Laura loves the beach so knowing this Daniel wanted the proposal to take place there. The couple has known each other since they were teens; although it wasn’t until their early 20’s they started dating. Back when she was 14 Daniel bought a ring in Mexico and fake proposed to Laura with it. She kept the ring all these years and Daniel found it amongst all her jewelry and brought it to the proposal to first hand to her before the engagement ring.
It wasn’t until after reading the letter that a wide smile came across Laura’s face as it hit her what was happening, and once it did her response was perfection! The happiness was infectious and I couldn’t help but smile as I took the photos. She was so shocked and it was clear she had no idea that the day was leading up to this. Daniel took steps to ensure that he didn’t tip her off in anyway, wanting to make sure it would be a complete surprise, and it indeed was!
