The story behind the proposal….
Adam contacted me about photographing his marriage proposal to his girlfriend Kailey. He envisioned hiking up to Turtle Rock to propose to her and we devised a plan to keep her in the dark. Adam is also a daredevil jet skier who likes to jump waves (big ones) and we’ve talked about doing some photography of his jet ski jumping.
Adam’s best friend Eric is getting married this fall (I’m photographing his wedding) and together we devised a plan. I thought we were going to tell Kailey we were scouting a location for me to stand to photograph the guys jumping waves. Apparently the boys devised a different plan and forgot to tell me…this one was scouting a location for Eric’s engagement photos. When Kailey asked me “so you’re taking photos of Eric next weekend”…I wasn’t sure what she was talking about but quickly covered my tracks with “I’m not sure what weekend we had planned but that sounds right.”
We rode jet ski’s over to the island and the four of us started our trek to the head of Turtle Rock. (Thank you Eric for carrying my camera gear!) Up the hill, through rocks, over boulders and scaling up a small rock wall we all made it to the top of Turtle Rock. I quickly got my camera out and started “looking at the light” without much room to move…found a location and told Adam “this would be perfect for the jet ski photos.” Adam asked me if I wanted a Gatorade which meant (he was getting the ring and ready). Kailey didn’t want her photo taken so she kept looking away from my camera lens….Adam dropped down to one knee holding the ring box in front of her….still not looking….we all giggled. After about a minute, Kailey looked towards Eric and I….then looked at Adam. It was at that moment…she realized what was happening and that’s when the excitement, joy and absolute surprise totally kicked in for Kailey. She was completely caught off guard and didn’t expect today was going to be “the day” they got engaged. We completely threw her off track with everything!
Mission accomplished! We all yelled out “She said YES” and then took some more photos of the newly engaged couple at the top….enjoyed the moment….and took a break….before hiking back to the beach. Adam and Kailey are now engaged….they started the morning as boyfriend & girlfriend hiking up Turtle Rock…and on our way back…they were engaged and planning their lives together. (I love moments like this). I’m so thankful that I was a part of this wonderful day and asked to photograph it. I’ve known Adam since the day he was born and really proud of the man he’s become.
I wish you nothing but happiness, joy and a lifetime filled with love. Congratulations Adam & Kailey!
Driving in for the proposal….Kailey is totally unsuspecting. Getting ready to head over to the Island….Adam’s excited!
Just before the proposal….
Kailey kept trying to avoid my camera….little did she know… Kailey….”Will you marry me?”
(She looks a little surprised!)
She said YES!!!!!!
Congratulations Adam & Kailey!!!
Wedding Proposal Turtle Rock | Adam & Kailey
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