Getting Engaged in Hawaii

I have done a lot of random types of photography, but last week was the first time I had to go incognito to capture an engagement. Michael asked me to document this special event, without the love of his life, Stacey, knowing what was going on. What a fun assignment! But I knew if I didn't get it the first time, I really couldn't ask him to do it again.

The big day came. Michael chose to propose at Halona Cove- a beautiful location commonly referred to as the blow hole on the south east side of Oahu. When shooting on the beach in Hawaii you can come across a number of different elements that affect the outcome of the photos. Wind, sea spray, cloudbursts, crowded beach, too much sun, not enough sun, all kinds of challenges. I arrived early to scope out the terrain. I found a spot I could stealthily shoot from and then I watched the happy couple arrive. I began to feel nervous- feeling some of what Michael was probably feeling! My pulse sped up a little as I watched the proposal unfold, (notice the ring behind his back!)




This is the first shot I took after Michael told Stacey that a photographer was documenting the whole thing!










Congratulations Michael and Stacey! I loved capturing your exhilarating engagement!