Max’s proposal to Hannah

I posted a sneak image…and now it is time for the full story!

I met Max five or so years ago, when I photographed his High School Senior pictures.  I was new to digital back then, but I remember he was a lot of fun and easy-going.  So imagine my surprise when I receive an e-mail from him in September, telling me he had a wonderful plan to propose to his girlfriend Hannah.  That includes pictures!  Of course I was all for it — and so excited for him.  So we set a date, and waited as the weeks went by.  Then Hannah had a dance-conflict come up, so we had to switch the date…no big deal, but Max was bursting at the seams for this day to arrive!

It was finally time…and the temperatures took a major plummet.  Like 12 degrees for the HIGH that day!  Not to mention the snow.  I contacted Max, asking if he wanted to wait for the weather to be a bit nicer, but I should have known better… :)  We started the session just as any other…I took them to a couple of spots that I love (really quick because it was freezing) and then we  jumped into my car for the final location.  We had planned the magic words I was to say — “Let’s do my favorite photo right now…” –  and he started a very special speech as she realized what was happening.  It was an amazing moment, that I was honored to be a part of.  We took a few more images, and then they were off to call friends and family to share in the good news!

Enjoy the slideshow you two — and thank you for being so amazing out there in the snow and cold for me.  I kept the images in order so you can see which images are before and which are after the Big Moment!

PS:  Max had the ring a bit too small — but thanks to that cold, Hannah was able to fit it on her finger for the rest of the images!! 🙂