A very special surprise {Emily + Rick}

I had the honor of photographing one of the best kinds of surprises there are...a proposal! Not just any proposal, but a proposal to a sweet friend by her sweet beau, at a romantic cabin by the river, a gentle rain falling, candles and champagne ready... and I got to be there to capture it all as it unfolded! I have never done a project like this before, and it was one of the biggest challenges I've faced in my photography career - the pressure of not ruining the surprise & nailing each shot the 1st time (I think I was just as nervous as Rick!), not to mention the fading light on this rainy evening being tricky, but these images turned out to be some of my all time favorites and full of character. They tell such a beautiful story of love, pure joy, faith in the future, and hope in a lifetime of happiness - the story of Emily and Rick. These two are so adorable together, and I wish them all the joy possible as they start their new journey together.