J.J. contacted me months ago. He was looking for a way to propose to his girlfriend, Maggie, and thought a pet photography session would be the perfect cover. They were already proud parents of a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog named Denali {Ali for short} so the foundation was there. Then, when I had my call for models, we worked that into the story…. I sent J.J. a “congratulatory email,” thanking him for his “submission” and telling him he’d “won a free session” which he then showed to Maggie. The stage had been set.

Ali was a great model, and such a super happy girl!

At the shoot, I talked about how I like to have people with their dogs in location sessions, showing the relationship, and J.J. suggested I get some “mother-daughter” shots with just Maggie and Ali. When Maggie got up to give J.J. a turn with their pooch, she found him down on one knee, holding out a gorgeous ring. It was seriously awesome… she never saw it coming!

She said “yes!!”

The session changed from Pet Photos to some quick Engagement Photos, and then I was out of there. The plan had worked, and it was SO fun to be a part of it! Thank you J.J. for your awesome idea, and congratulations to both of you  :)