Dauphin Island, Alabama—a little slice of paradise nestled along the Gulf Coast. T and her boyfriend, H, decided to take a well-deserved vacation there along with family, seeking some relaxation and quality time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Little did T know that this trip held an extraordinary surprise in store for her, that everyone was in on.

A few weeks ago, H reached out to me about helping plan and capture this moment. I of course said yes! We planned for H to convince T to take a leisurely walk down to a quiet, open beach area and ask someone to take a photo of them. Of course, unbeknownst to her, this was all part of his grand plan. And guess who got to be the “stranger” to take the photos.

The two of them strolled along the beach from their rental, waves lapping at their feet while I hid out behind a porta potty at our set proposal location. After texting back and forth with H, the anticipation was contagious, and I couldn’t help but feel my own nervousness.

Finally, they reached a spot where the beach stretched out before them. With a mix of nerves and determination, H took T’s hands, and their eyes locked. It was a moment frozen in time—raw, vulnerable, and brimming with love.

Then, in a move that felt both daring and tender, H dropped down on one knee. T’s eyes widened, her hand instinctively went to her face in shock. I stood a few steps away, ready to capture every emotion, every precious second of this extraordinary moment.

During their moment, the world seemed to fade away. Their connection was electric, their love palpable, and I was simply a witness to this beautiful moment and to immortalized the beginning of the rest of their lives together.

To witness such a profound moment of love, friendship, and commitment was an absolute privilege. So here’s to love, surprises, and the magic of capturing life’s most precious moments. Cheers to H and T, whose love story will forever be etched in the sands of Dauphin Island, Alabama.

Now let’s plan a wedding!