There are few things more fun than hiding in bushes for love.

Elijah reached out because he wanted Mia’s proposal to be captured, and from the start you could tell how thoughtful he was about it. He planned the sweetest little picnic for the two of them, simple, intentional, just the way she’d love it. Meanwhile, I was tucked away nearby, doing my best to stay hidden and not ruin the surprise.

Waiting there, camera ready, heart pounding almost as much as his probably was, was such a rush. And then it happened, he dropped down, she realized what was happening, and the look on her face shifted from confusion to pure joy. When she said yes, it was one of those moments you can feel in your chest.

I love proposals because they’re so raw and unfiltered. No posing, no rehearsing, just a life-changing question and a real, emotional answer. Popping out from my hiding spot afterward and seeing her realize I had been there the whole time made it even better. Such a sweet, unforgettable moment to witness and capture.