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Celebrating Love in Pebble Beach | Dominic & Michael

Gay proposal, LGBT surprise proposal on one knee in Pebble Beach shot by AGS Photo Art

Celebrating Love in Pebble Beach. The perfect match

The sweetest inquiry came through about Celebrating Love in Pebble Beach surprise proposal, and I could not have asked for a more perfectly matched couple to photograph! I always say that we at AGS Photo Art are for the romantics at heart and the timeless couples looking for their authentic moments to be captured. Dominic and Michael embody those traits to the T! Their session was like a dream.

Gay couple embracing and laughing by the beach, by Pebble Beach LGBTQ friendly Photographer AGS Photo Art

Capturing true love

At AGS Photo Art, we celebrate all forms of love, especially LGBTQ couples! We are so happy to show support and allyship in the face of diversity. This Pebble Beach Proposal with Dominic and Michael are such a fun-loving, adventurous couple with classic tastes and similar interests. It is easy to see how they click so well, and truly magical to capture such a couple. When asked about his favorite qualities of his soon-to-be fiance, Dominic replied, “I love his selflessness and how he always puts others first. He is a total goofball who loves to make dad jokes and brings out the most joyous side of me.” We could totally see that looking through their photos!

Gay couple embracing and laughing by the beach after LGBT surprise proposal, photoshoot by AGS Photo Art

From long-distance to living together

The two did long distance for about 16 months when they first started dating! I asked Dominic how he knew it was time to propose. “There are a lot of things over the years that have contributed to me knowing. I think the time I knew he was for sure the one is when he drove cross country to move in together for me,” he said. So precious!

Newly engaged gay couple popping champagne on the beach, shot by Pebble Beach photographer AGS Photo Art, LGBT Proposal
Gay couple embracing and laughing by the beach after LGBT surprise proposal, photoshoot by AGS Photo Art

Moments to treasure forever

They shared with me that they both put family first. Things like memory books, photos, and weekend trips are how they show affection to each other. This translated so well into choosing me as their photographer, as I specialize in designing heirloom albums and physical prints! They are handcrafted with the highest quality materials, and made to last generations. The hand-picked collection of images are in one bound book. This is where they will always remain, regardless of device replacements or failed backups.

Titanium engagement ring for him resting on wood and stone
Newly engaged gay couple embracing with closeup of engagement ring

Popping the question!

Dominic put together the sweetest tribute of his own in a similar fashion! He made a book with photos of their first two years together, with the last page saying “Will you marry me?” Once Michael reached that fateful page, Dominic knelt down with a handsome black ring. It seemed to be the perfect moment for both of them, one they were both confident about and ready for. My team shoots over 50+ surprise proposals a year, and their Pebble Beach surprise proposal was one for the books.

Gay Surprise Proposal shot by Pebble Beach photographer AGS Photo Art, LGBT Proposal

Could you be next?

There are so many precious memories that I believe are essential to capture, and this one in particular is definitely on the list. Ready to pop the big question? I’ve got you! All of our couples receive our local’s guide, planning guide, timeline, vendor guide, a one-on-one phone call, and more! Contact me here.

Gay couple embracing and laughing on the beach after LGBT surprise proposal, by AGS Photo Art
LGBTQ Surprise Proposal in Pebble Beach shot on BW Film by Photographer AGS Photo Art

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