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 :)
What a great story and fun photos too! :D
SO AWESOME!!!
haha! That is awesome!
Sooooooooooo! Sweet! Congrats guys!
Awesome story and photos! I have said it before, and I’ll say it again:P you have the most fun job EVER! Congrats to the happy couple (trio)!
omg, these pictures are too cute! love it!
Utter and complete Awesomeness. Love the first shot of Ali….And mad props to J.J. I think creative is an understatement. Congrats to all !
aww I LOVE IT! my fiancee tried to tie my ring to JD but he said he kept trying to eat it, lol that would have been bad.
WOW! What a smart new fiancee being all creative.
oh my gosh, SO CUTE!!!! i love that story!
This is so sweet!
This is so fun, and a sweet surprise! That last photo is so wonderful; you’ve captured her joy!
This was such a beautiful surprise… I am so proud of JJ and so happy that Maggie is my new daughter. Thank you Sarahbeth for making this so COOL! MOM
PS Without Ali, this would not be such fun!
Seriously the most adorable engagement story ever!!
Wow!! That is so romantic!! Beautiful photos!!