It’s that time again. Where I write a little something about the people who I’ve photographed and their story behind the images I’ve taken. Only this time the story unfolded IN the images. As my friend Alicia was surprised with a NYC proposal by her long time beau, Adam.
Rewind.
So Alicia and I have chatted about “the day” that Adam would have hopefully proposed to her. Where, how, when, what she’ll wear, what he’ll be wearing, what they’ll be doing. Ya know, the usual. So when Adam contacted me via another friend about photographing their proposal I nearly jumped out of my skin! I was SOOOO excited that I got to be there to witness it, and even more excited to be involved in it. HOW IN THE WORLD was I supposed to keep this secret?
Thanks to our mutual service in Pursuit 31 and in sharing the same occupation in photography (CLICK HERE TO SEE ALICIA’S AMAZING WORK) it’s no wonder our friendship fast forwarded so quickly. It’s hard to imagine how different life was like a year ago!
Needless to say, even though I knew it was coming, I totally cried behind the lens when I saw Adam get down on one knee. The suspense for the hour leading up to that moment was intense. Steve was helping me toggle text messages between Karen, Tiffany and I as we waited on baited breath for Adam and Alicia to come around the corner. When finally it was over, Adam and I took in a sigh of relief!
Alicia was totally surprised to see me too – when Adam finally alerted her to “some people on the balcony taking our pictures”. In our “Laverne & Shirley” giddy embrace she showed me her rock and we began to fill her in on the behind the scenes that led up to that moment.
After an impromptu mini photo shoot walking the streets of NYC, we ate, we drank, and we celebrated.
Congratulations to Alicia & Adam! “May your marriage be even more beautiful than your wedding”, and May God Richly Bless Your Lives Together!
XOXO,
And here’s a couple that Steve captured on his phone:
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Kim - I LOVE THIS! I am so, so excited for Alicia and Adam. I was even more excited to know that it was YOU who captured this moment. Wow … just WOW! You rocked this, you know. You are awesome! Love both of you girls! xx
Mother of the Bride - Thank you for capturing the beauty of this special event!
Christina Sunshine Jensen - Dream come true! Absolutely love this proposal. 🙂
Angelsea Urban - RIGHT?!? Seriously @[833517430:2048:Joni] it was SO much fun!
Laura Yang - Too much happiness! Congratulations, Alicia!!!
Karen Stott - GAHHHHHHH This is SO amazing Angie! Makes me feel like I was kinda there in addition to stalking them via texting 🙂 Love you Alicia! Can’t wait for your big day!
Beth Daane - These are such an amazing gift to Alicia and Adam and their future generations! Beautiful capture of such a special time in their lives! Congrats Alicia and Adam. Many blessings your way!
Katie Ingraham - Love this! So excited for Alicia and Adam:) how cool that you got to be there and capture such a great moment for them
Joni James - ANGIE! These are SO amazing! Yay! How special was this JOB?
Tiffany Farley - Oh my GOSH Angie! I just bawled!!! Beautiful photographs. I am so happy for Alicia and Adam!! And so happy she was surprised! Love this. That slideshow is stunning. Love love love.