Usually engagement sessions are scheduled in the months leading up to a wedding once a couple becomes engaged. But in this case, Andrew took the idea of engagement session literally. He was planning on popping the question to Mairead where they met at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, so we strategized a few days before and came up with a plan to have the moment captured with photos. The plan basically involved me being out of sight spying on the couple as things unfolded. I’m sure that I looked out of place – standing in the wet weather, dressed in black, tucked behind a tree with camera gear in hand, waiting … and as they approached, I noticed their umbrella read “merde, il pluet” – how fitting. She said yes and it was a perfect moment – and thankfully, campus security didn’t stop by and ruin my cover …
Those who have worked with me know how I love to capture those “real” moments, so I have to say, it was a pretty exciting shoot for me – I’m sure Andrew would agree for his own reasons! Congrats guys and I look forward to ringing in 2011 with you at your New Year’s Eve wedding.
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Jenna - Love this! First example of a ‘real’ engagement session (maybe ‘surprise’ is a better choice of wording!) I’ve seen locally – so fantastic! Thanks for sharing (and for your kind comments about the CBC piece I did the other day)!
David Getson Photography - Great stuff, Jeff!! I love the proposal and those orange shoes are killer! Let’s get together soon!
Matt - It’s tough to live up to expectations when you’re proposing to someone who has dreamed of this day every waking moment of her life. I think you exceeded those expectations Andrew. Well done. and welcome to the family!!
Libby - Lucky you always have great shoes on Mairead. Fotos are Brill! Congrats to you both.xx
Jennah - Awe Jeff.. These made me cry a little! How amazing that he asked you to capture this moment for him and her! Soo ROMANTIC!
Elisha - Jeff you truly got a moment that most of us would love to have on camera! Amazing shoots and what a great idea Andrew. Love It!!!
kat - That umbrella is hilarious!
ErinD - that’s such a great idea. Some guys really get how to melt a girl’s heart!