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!
April 10th, 2012 at 7:43 am
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! 🙂
April 10th, 2012 at 8:12 am
Awesomeness. I haven’t shot one of these in years and I’m so jealous! Great captures.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:26 am
Wow, its super cool to be able to do this!!!
And the pictures are really nice!
April 10th, 2012 at 8:30 am
Nothing better than the opportunity to be there to photograph the real thing!
April 10th, 2012 at 8:35 am
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.
April 10th, 2012 at 8:39 am
SO PRECIOUS!!!!!!! They look like such a fun couple!! 🙂
April 10th, 2012 at 8:42 am
Such great shots! What an awesome moment to capture! Love this couple – so cute!!!
April 10th, 2012 at 8:45 am
So sweet. And that ring! Wow 🙂
April 10th, 2012 at 8:46 am
TOTALLY a tear jerker! This is so so sweet! Amazing moment and photos!
April 10th, 2012 at 9:26 am
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
April 10th, 2012 at 9:47 am
I love these! Great job, I love it 🙂
April 10th, 2012 at 11:23 am
What an adorable couple! Great job on the stealth photography, they will certainly cherish these photos for a long time!!!!!
April 10th, 2012 at 11:26 am
This is fabulous! You did a great job capturing the emotion of the moment…the couple will treasure these images forever.
April 10th, 2012 at 12:02 pm
This is SO SO precious. I love it!!
April 10th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
ADORABLE!! you captured it so perfectly, natalie! so sweet!!!
April 10th, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Love loe love love proposal sessions! Awesome that image of the bride with cell phone. I wonder who she called 🙂
April 10th, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Great moments, Natalie. Love her reaction!
April 10th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
oh gosh he is so sweet! beautiful x
April 10th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
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!
April 10th, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Beautiful pictures Natalie!! What a special moment in such a sweet couple’s lives!
April 10th, 2012 at 10:57 pm
Absolutely love that you were there to capture this! So beautiful.
April 11th, 2012 at 2:30 am
Perfect Natalie! I love the phone call shot 🙂
April 11th, 2012 at 9:18 am
Oh that is so sweet! I got chills at the photo with her hand over her mouth when he’s down on one knee.
April 11th, 2012 at 11:29 am
I love it, Natalie! They look so happy!
April 11th, 2012 at 11:34 am
Awwww… congratulations to them and it’s so awesome that they have someone like you to document the proposal!
April 11th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Amazing moments captured! Beautiful work Natalie!
April 11th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Not gonna lie, I teared up 🙂
April 12th, 2012 at 10:47 am
Oh, these always make me cry! They are the cutest couple and they are both look SO happy. Beautiful job!
April 12th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
I got a little teary eyed seeing these pics! Congrats Dana and Aaron!
April 19th, 2012 at 7:39 pm
So romantic pictures, like a real papparazzi.
April 20th, 2012 at 1:39 pm
So cute!!! Awesome job Natalie.
April 26th, 2012 at 7:21 pm
That gave me butterflies.
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