So there I was just finishing a bit of editing, minding my own busines, moments away from throwing a rubber ducky (don’t ask) at the latest episode of Jersey Shore when my phone rang. It was The Goodness. His name was Isaiah and he was calling because it was his and his soon to be fiance’s (fingers crossed) anniversary and was planning on popping the question in less than an hour. He was hoping I would be interested in photographing it. Interested? I had litterally showered, shaved, brushed my teeth, fed the dog, and even put a rack of baby backs in the slow cooker in less than 12 minutes. Flat. Next thing you know I was rolling down the interstate, windows down, with Ray LaMontagne pouring his broken heart out on the radio when I said to myself, “Self, I love my life“.

Isaiah later informed me that he had lurred Jelissa to a local park under the guise of an Sunday afternoon picnic. When he introduced us he surprised her by letting her know that they were really there for a mini portrait session to celebrate their wonderful milestone. Jelissa’s initial reaction went something like “But what about my hair?!?”. Priceless.

Well, thankfully Jelissa said yes otherwise that would have been hands down the most awkward shoot of my life. I am so happy to be able to share the images with you now.