I noticed that my last post before the long blogging hiatus was a sneak peek of Bryan and Shannon’s engagement session. But I had the honor of photographing the actual proposal so before I post their engagement photos, let me show you images from the evening Bryan proposed.
This was a first for me so I was a bit nervous. We planned and planned some more. We planned when I’d arrive, where I’d hide, when Bryan would text me to let me know they’re leaving the restaurant they’d have dinner prior (it involved a “trip to the men’s room”), pinpointing the spot on the beach where Bryan will go on bended knee…It was all too exciting. Months later, I still get little butterflies when I look at these photos!
The day before, my family went to Moonlight beach and found a good hiding place –some cubicles under the steps at the Encinitas beach. I made sure I had a good vantage point without being conspicuous. We even had Kealoha get on bended knee in front of Keilah to simulate what will happen the next day. We noted the time when the sun set so we could arm Bryan with the info…
On “The Day,” after Bryan texted me that they were leaving the restaurant, I anxiously sat in that 3×3′ cubicle, sand falling on me and my camera from all the people going up and down the steps. Twice, I mistook a different couple and started to photograph them as they walked down the beach. Then, out of the blue, I see Shannon & Bryan passing in front of me! I started clicking away. I learned later that Shannon had said, “There’s a photographer taking pictures of the sunset. We’re so going to be in her shots!” haha!
And the photos tell the rest of the story:
proposal photo moonlight beach encinitas
If you’re planning on proposing soon and would like to have your engagement documented, call me. We’ll plan! 
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