There are those days in a person’s life that change everything. Those moments when someone in love takes a chance, asks for another’s hand in marriage, and embarks on a new and exciting journey. When Sarah Campbell-Angers, owner of of Intrigue Design and Historic Events, asked me if I was available to photograph a proposal at the William Paca House in Annapolis – my heart skipped a beat! And then, when my good friend Katie Yuen mentioned that she would be in Annapolis to second shoot, I realized that everything was falling into place for a truly spectacular day.
After dating for over five years, Aaron was ready to make the love of his life, Dana, his bride to be! And after finding one of the most beautiful diamond rings that I’ve ever seen – he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. There were tears, smiles, and a few moments of overwhelming emotion… The rest, as you will see, is history!
“Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be.” -Robert Browning
Congratulations Aaron and Dana! Thank you for having me to document this truly unforgettable moment in your lives! I am so excited for both of you!
© 2023 Natalie Franke
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Oh my gosh Natalie, these photos are adorable! How amazing is it that you were there to capture such an incredible moment! Congratulations Aaron and Dana! 🙂
Awesomeness. I haven’t shot one of these in years and I’m so jealous! Great captures.
Wow, its super cool to be able to do this!!!
And the pictures are really nice!
Nothing better than the opportunity to be there to photograph the real thing!
What a sweet, sweet couple! They look so happy together! Great job, girl- I know they’ll treasure these photos for years and years to come.
SO PRECIOUS!!!!!!! They look like such a fun couple!! 🙂
Such great shots! What an awesome moment to capture! Love this couple – so cute!!!
So sweet. And that ring! Wow 🙂
TOTALLY a tear jerker! This is so so sweet! Amazing moment and photos!
eeeeeh! so much adrenaline pumping waiting for him to do it! I had an amazing time shooting this with you, and I’m so happy for the ADORABLE couple!!!! xox
I love these! Great job, I love it 🙂
What an adorable couple! Great job on the stealth photography, they will certainly cherish these photos for a long time!!!!!
This is fabulous! You did a great job capturing the emotion of the moment…the couple will treasure these images forever.
This is SO SO precious. I love it!!
ADORABLE!! you captured it so perfectly, natalie! so sweet!!!
Love loe love love proposal sessions! Awesome that image of the bride with cell phone. I wonder who she called 🙂
Great moments, Natalie. Love her reaction!
oh gosh he is so sweet! beautiful x
Thank you everyone for your kind words and wishes. A special thanks to Natalie for sharing your amazing gift with us on a truly memorable day!
Beautiful pictures Natalie!! What a special moment in such a sweet couple’s lives!
Absolutely love that you were there to capture this! So beautiful.
Perfect Natalie! I love the phone call shot 🙂
Oh that is so sweet! I got chills at the photo with her hand over her mouth when he’s down on one knee.
I love it, Natalie! They look so happy!
Awwww… congratulations to them and it’s so awesome that they have someone like you to document the proposal!
Amazing moments captured! Beautiful work Natalie!
Not gonna lie, I teared up 🙂
Oh, these always make me cry! They are the cutest couple and they are both look SO happy. Beautiful job!
I got a little teary eyed seeing these pics! Congrats Dana and Aaron!
So romantic pictures, like a real papparazzi.
So cute!!! Awesome job Natalie.
That gave me butterflies.
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Awesome collection!