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Carmel Photographer Surprise Proposal And Family Session | Roberto & Rachael

Carmel photographer portrait of couple at the beach looking at their ring with champagne and a blanket

I loved being Roberto and Rachael’s local Carmel photographer for not only their sweet family sessions, but also their surprise proposal at the end! It’s been a whirlwind of special occasions to capture this month. This one was so amazing for combining my favorite things: family sessions and surprise proposals! You get the best of both worlds.

Carmel Beach portrait of the couple sitting on a rock in each other's laps by film photographer AGS Photo Art
Surprise proposal photographer in Carmel
Carmel photographer black and white couple portrait

And Rachael wasn’t even the only one surprised that day! Her family session of nine turned into a surprise proposal at Carmel Beach after I photographed the couples. The last pair was Roberto & Rachael, and then he got down on one knee. Talk about a grand conclusion! I bet this family session turned surprise proposal will certainly be a memorable one! Read on for all the smiles!

portrait of couple with the man's arms wrapped around his fiancée from behind

How Did You Two Meet?

“We met in college through mutual friends and will have been together for five years this September. I knew Rachael was The One since the day I met her. She’s such a warm and caring person, there isn’t just one thing that I love most about her. But her smile always makes me feel so happy! Rachael makes me laugh everyday! When we’re competitive with and or teasing each other is always when I laugh the most.” – Roberto

Carmel photographer couple portraits
Carmel surprise proposal engagement ring; couple walking away from the photographer on the cliffside
black and white couple portrait by film photographer AGS Photo Art
couple sharing a kiss at the beach

I really loved hearing what Roberto and his sister, Jacqi, had to say about Rachael. That she’s nothing short of the kindest and sweetest person they know is just so heartwarming! Roberto had Jacqi help him plan so the three of us could keep the surprise, well, a surprise! We make a good team. The proof is in the joy and the looks on everyone’s faces! I mentioned earlier that Rachael wasn’t the only one surprised that day. This family session will really be one for the books!

Carmel family session turned surprise proposal photographer
Carmel photographer portrait of couple embracing and touching their noses together
surprise proposal in action on the sand and the couple's smiling faces in Big Sur

Surprise Proposal Carmel Photographer

After the excitement of their family session turned surprise proposal, I took Roberto and Rachael to Big Sur for some classic blankets-and-champagne fun! There were a handful of places I had in mind- Bixby Bridge and Garrapata to name a few. There’s nothing like dreamy portraits on the sand! And can I just say, I ADORED Rachael’s blue dress in this session! Baby blues (and pinks!) are some of my favorites in photographs, especially by the water with that magic hour sunshine.

couple embracing each other at the beach after their surprise proposal in Carmel
couple sharing a kiss over champagne, then looking out over the waves
couple sharing a kiss in an open field; couple sharing champagne at the beach with the champagne bottle in the sand
Carmel photographer dancing couple portraits

The cherry on top though, as their local Carmel photographer, was the next day when we did a sneak peak in my studio! I got to show them their photos over coffee, and even hear about their potential wedding location in Alaska! I offer this to all AGS couples. If sneak peaks sound like something you’re interested in to get you even more excited for your gallery, I’m happy to do that for you!

couple portraits at the beach with kisses and champagne
popping the question at the beach in Carmel; couple sharing a kiss and champagne on the sand

Looking for a Carmel photographer that does it all? Look no further! Family session, surprise proposal- both? Contact me here. Let’s make magic happen!

couple at the beach walking away from the camera

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