This picture started coming together nearly half a decade ago. It was when these two were just becoming more than friends. And it was back in the day when their lives were long shifts at Chilis and late nights with their besties. We came into the picture a couple years ago when we met RJ + Nicole at a wedding. And when we got the message from RJ that he wanted to plan a surprise proposal in Carmel, it was a resounding yes!

SURPRISE PROPOSAL

And now that he had the yes from us, he just needed the yes from his bride-to-be. After a couple weeks of cahooting and scheming it was becoming a reality. With the help of Nicole’s family and besties we planned the most beautiful surprise proposal in Carmel overlooking our favorite ocean. Pink and white rose petals were sprinkled in a gradient leading to THE spot. And a romantic arrangement of petals and long stem roses flanked the lovebirds. Before we knew it, RJ was down on one knee! Guess you’ll have to scroll down to see if Nicole said yes…

A LOVE NOTE TO OUR COUPLE

RJ + Nicole: congratulations! We had so much fun planning and photographing your surprise proposal in Carmel. And we are more excited for you to see all your pretty photos! Thank you for including us in this big moment in your love story. And may all your wedding dreams come true!

Love,
A + M

SURPRISE PROPOSAL

This beautiful engagement session in Carmel was a blast to help plan. And to photograph! We worked closely with RJ and his trusted advisors to make this surprise proposal happen. Not only did they manage to decorate the place well. But they also brought the best champagne — Fortino Winery‘s Almond Champagne is amazing. And it made for the perfect champagne photos! Interested in having us photograph your own surprise proposal? We’d love to work with you. Click here to inquire.

CARMEL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

It is no secret that we love working in Carmel and Monterey. Not only do we photograph surprise proposals. But we also love to photograph Carmel weddings and Monterey weddings as well as engagement sessions. Genesis + Michael’s Monterey Engagement Photos were stunning earlier this year. And you should also check out Jessica + Joaquin’s Garrapata State Park and Carmel Beach engagement photos. Want us to be your wedding photographers? Click here to inquire.