002 I recently had the opportunity to photograph a proposal. 

The proposal happened at Deep Cut Gardens in Holmdel.  I received a call from Austin about 2 weeks prior to the planned proposal date.  He asked If I photographed proposals, of course, being a wedding photographer.  We discussed his plans and settled on a time on that day.  I arrived early as to not give away my reason for being there.  The park is a common place for photographers, either photographing the park or wedding and portraits.

057 The day of he sent me a selfie, so I know who I was looking for.  I saw them arrive and let them pass me while "taking photos of the park".  When they were far enough past me, I began to follow discretely.  As they walked around the park, I took several photos.  I was able to pass them as they stopped to sit on a bench.  I walked up the path took a few photos of the park and then them through tree branches.  I then walked back to a gazebo, took a seat on a bench to "review my photos of the park".  As I was sitting, they walked past me, since he didn't know what I looked like, he looked back and I nodded, to confirm I was his photographer.  They turned back and walked into the gazebo.  I got up and walked away so to not give myself away.  I watched as he reached into his pocket, I turned and began to take a number of photos, from a distance.  As the proposal was progressing, I moved a little closer.  As the proposal ended, (She said yes) he turned and wave to me.  She was surprised not only the proposal, but also the fact he hired me to photograph the event. 

088 We created several mor photos as a mini engagement session.

a fun enjoyable experience and a great way to help the couple start the wedding planning.

Congratulations, Austin and Olivia.