Josh & Susanne: Engaged

Two weeks ago I had a text conversation with my friend, Josh, that went something like this:

Josh: Hey, are you gonna be home this weekend?
Danielle: Not planning on it. What's up?
Josh: Shoot. I'm going to propose to Susanne and want you there to take pictures.
Danielle: WHAT?! WHAT?!!!!!! I WILL BE THEREEEEEEE.

So then we schemed. The plan was that I would message Susanne, asking her if she could twist Josh's arm to pose for a shoot for me. You know, "to build my business." Long story short -- she fell for it. Josh "reluctantly" came to the shoot looking spiffier than ever, with a ring in his pocket, and shaking almost as much as me.

I drove us out to this open grove, said, "Walk that way *pointing to the far end of the grove with my knees shaking the entire time* so I can get a distant shot." And bottaboombottabang. Engaged. Josh wrote Susanne (from what I gather) a wonderful letter that she can keep forever, expressing his thoughts on their relationship and the marriage he wants to have with her.

I honestly can't imagine a better proposal. And I am so, so, so happy I could be there to capture it. I love these two people. And I love them even more together. Enjoy getting a glimpse of such a beautiful day that is just one page in the story of a soon-to-be beautiful marriage.

Josh & Susanne: Engaged: Preview II

Josh & Susanne: Engaged: Preview

I have never been more excited about a photo shoot than this one! I was given the honor to photograph the proposal of my friends, Josh and Susanne, and I cannot wait to share the proposal story as well as the rest of their engagement photos. Enjoy the first few shots and come back in the next few weeks to see and hear more!

Dan & Paige: Engaged

I go way back with these two. Paige was one of my best friends throughout junior high and high school, and I played with Dan and his brother, Sam, way back before I can even remember. They are two fantastic (and beautiful) people all on their own, and they are even more so together.

I'm so, so, so incredibly happy for you, Dan and Paige!