It was an exciting Saturday morning. The Austin skyline was hazy and clouds filled the sky, but the Texas heat was already in full effect. Kayakers and paddle-boarders drifted along the lake to stay cool. The heat wasn’t going to stop me today, though. You see, I was waiting in the perfect spot at Lou Neff Point for a surprise proposal. I couldn’t contain my excitement! And before I knew it, my couple stood in front of me. The skyline and water shimmering behind them as I hid behind my camera, waiting for THE moment. Josh took Emily’s hands, and quietly spoke to her. I couldn’t hear what he was saying, but I can only imagine it was the perfect way to start off his proposal. And then it happened… Josh got down on one knee as he presented a beautiful engagement ring to Emily. Instantly Emily covered her face and squealed in excitement. I couldn’t contain my own smile as I watched her reaction. She was SHOCKED at what was happening! She turned back towards Josh, covered her face again, and then threw her hands out and said “YES!”. I got butterflies just watching this beautiful moment unfold in front of me! After about a minute or so, I went up to Josh and Emily and officially introduced myself and why I was really there. As I started taking portraits of them together, now with that shiny, new bling on full display, Emily couldn’t contain her excitement and happiness. She kept looking up at Josh with the biggest smile on her face. She even said, “I’m shaking, is this real?!” multiple times.
I loved seeing how happy Emily and Josh were in this moment. Well actually, their joyfulness didn’t stop the whole time we were together. Of course Emily was still processing everything that happened, but I could just tell that’s how their relationship always is. There’s never a dull moment with these two. They are playful and goofy. They make each other laugh. They are so happy and in love. It was so easy to work with them because they were just being themselves. Josh knew exactly what to do to make Emily laugh and Emily couldn’t help but look at Josh with love in her eyes. When I was talking with Josh before the proposal he even told me, “I have no idea how I snatched her up!”. Like what?! How sweet is that? Dream couple right here!! Throughout our time together, Emily still couldn’t believe what just happened, and seeing her shocked, excited, and happy was so fun to see. And Josh just had a big smile on his face the whole time knowing how happy his new fiancé was. I know these two are going to share a beautiful life together!
Emily and Josh, wow what a weekend you had! I feel so blessed to have been part of such a special moment in your relationship. I have to give a little shout-out to Josh for planning the PERFECT proposal in a completely different state!! These two were visiting Austin for the weekend and if you ask me, I think it was the perfect way to celebrate this little vacation. So to you Josh, thank you for trusting me with your big moment. You two are the sweetest couple and I had so much fun with you. Thank you for sweating in the lovely Texas heat with me to capture this exciting time! I can’t wait to see you build a beautiful life together as HUSBAND AND WIFE!
