For my first blog post I wanted to talk about this particular surprise proposal on December 19th of the year 2025 and one of the most craziest winds I have ever encountered.


Sam reached out to me a while back to plan everything to perfection for the day he would get on one knee and propose to his life long love. But mother nature had other plans.


Leading up to the day of, I kept an eye on the weather tracker and informed him of the possibility of having to either cancel or reschedule. However, that was not possible. This man was determined and had everything planned out to the T. High MPH winds, rain and dark clouds could not ruin it. I probably suggested to cancel it more than I'd like to admit. I was worried about our safety. We changed locations and ended up going to the Harbor Hotel and planned to have it take place under the archway. But the winds were stronger and we were right next to the water. Sam told me this was not possible because people came from out of town, the venue and everything was set in place. I could not let them down. Regardless of how nervous I was, if this man was that determined then so was I.


I get there roughly about 20 minutes before and what happened was absolutely astounding. 20 minutes, turn to 10 to 5...I'm tracking their location and right before they walk up to the archway - the sun breaks out, the winds stop and the rain is no more!


I literally could not believe what I was seeing before my eyes. All I could say was "Thank you God!!!!". Im hiding in the corner, he walks up with her and I'm slowly creeping up behind them and click "record" and immediately begin to go bonkers snapping away.


He gets down on one knee and it's all coming together so beautifully. The sun, the bright sky and the warm soft air. She says "YES!" and I'm cheering and doing the absolute most because hello? Sam you did it! You faced all of what could have possibly been thrown at you and you continued on without a crack. That's love, determination and drive. We had a solid 30-40 minutes of no rain, soft winds and sun. It was great. We frolic around the Harbor front and take it all in. All of the emotions, all of the relief, all of the love, all of the happiness and most importantly, acknowledging their journey to forever.


While it begins to rain, the fun continues on and we finish off at the Rowes Wharf Sea Grille where a bottle of celebratory champagne awaits for them. Beautiful restaurant and just being there, watching them and snapping away I was filled with much gratitude. Sam, you taught me something that day. You taught me not to be scared and that when you are determined to do something, big or small, rain or shine, you get out there and you get it done. So thank you for that. Thank you for having me, for being so still and for your determination that served me as a great reminder that photography really is more than just following someone with a camera. We're telling stories, the setting, the emotions, the obstacles all take place and is what makes the storyline. I often look back at your gallery with hope and determination to not pull back regardless of my own fears. Because what's on the other side is much more beautiful.


Heres to unwavering love, a life-long journey of Yes's and your future together.

Couple facing each other on a rain-soaked waterfront promenade with lamp posts and a ship in background.
Couple standing face-to-face on wet cobblestone waterfront plaza on a cloudy, overcast day.
Man playfully chasing woman on a rainy waterfront promenade, both wearing coats on an overcast day.
Romantic marriage proposal on wet pier, man kneeling with ring as woman reacts emotionally.
Black and white photo of couple embracing after marriage proposal on rainy pier.
Man placing engagement ring on womans finger at rainy waterfront dock, both smiling joyfully.
Emotional woman admiring engagement ring after proposal at rainy waterfront location.
A laughing blonde woman in a plaid coat faces a man outdoors near a waterfront.
A black and white portrait of a blonde woman in a plaid coat looking at her ring outdoors.
A happy couple holds hands and smiles while walking through a brick urban plaza together.
A joyful couple holds hands and gazes at each other near a waterfront on a cloudy day.
A romantic couple shares a kiss near a docked boat on a cloudy waterfront day.
A couple embraces and smiles at each other near docked boats on a cloudy waterfront day.
A couple shares a romantic kiss while embracing near docked boats on a cloudy waterfront.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a romantic kiss at a harbor dock with the Northern Lights boat behind them.
Couple sharing a tender kiss in front of the Northern Lights boat at a rainy harbor dock.
Close-up of an engagement ring on a woman's hand as a couple holds hands near a plaid jacket.
Man lifting his partner onto a harbor dock railing as they embrace on a rainy day by the water.
Black and white close-up of a couple toasting with champagne flutes, engagement ring visible.
Joyful couple toasting with champagne glasses at a restaurant table, man laughing with delight.
Black and white close-up of engaged couple holding hands and toasting with champagne at a restaurant.
Couple enjoying champagne together at a restaurant bar, smiling and celebrating their engagement.
Close-up of an engaged couple holding hands beside champagne flutes at a restaurant table.
Engaged couple holding hands at a romantic dinner table with champagne flutes and an orchid centerpiece.
Close-up of couple holding hands at restaurant table with champagne flutes, engagement ring visible.
Couple sharing romantic moment at elegant restaurant with chandelier lighting in black and white.

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