When a Fall Family Session turns into a PROPOSAL!
Erica contacted me to book a fall photography session for herself, her boyfriend, Mike, and their dog Maverick. She filled everything out and their session was officially booked. Little did she know, a few days later, Mike contacted me to tell me he planned on proposing during their session and he wanted it documented. Oh my goodness, I was soooo excited when I read that email! We talked on the phone and made the plans.
When the session day came I was so giddy for her surprise, I could hardly keep myself together when we all met at the location. We did a few typical poses and then it was go time. I told them we are going to play a little game for a cute pose. "You guys are going to stand facing away from each other. Then when I count to three, you're going to turn around and tell the other person what you love most about them, but you have to say it in the silliest voice you can imagine. Mike, you'll go first, so Erica, turn around and face the field." This is where I pretended to check my camera settings to give Mike time to get down on one knee. "Okay, 1, 2, 3, turn around!" The rest is history. With my long lens, I was able to get up close shots without being too close to hear their sweet exchange. We finished the rest of the session with both of them wearing the happiest smiles on their faces. I could feel the real love between them, and I won't soon forget this session. What a beautiful story that I feel honored to be a small part of!
To Erica, Mike and Maverick, you are such a beautiful, happy family. I wish you guys a long and wonderful life together!
Atwell Acres, LLC