a surprise proposal

Portugal Cove, Newfoundland


Proposal day came around, it was the rainiest day St. John’s had seen this past fall. I’m talking BUCKETS. All day long.


Faith decided she wanted to go ahead, even if it meant letting go of the perfect sunset she had been dreaming of for the proposal. So out in my rain gear I went, as I drove the rain was getting heavier by the minute and it was getting DARK. As I pulled up to our location, it was so stormy.


In a lovely turn of events - as I waited for Faith and Hanna to arrive, the rain let up entirely. Halfway through our session Faith went to grab the engagement ring and do a little outfit change. I did some solo portraits of Hanna at this time and the sky started opening up. Faith returned and the sky LIT up, it was on fire - like nothing I have ever seen before. As they had their moment, the world was glowing and as that moment went on the sky started to fade back to normal. We were about to clue up our session and we turned around to see the most beautiful rainbow in the sky.


Going with the flow is so beautiful, you never know what may come of it.

A silhouetted figure stands on a coastal cliff edge during golden hour as dramatic storm clouds gather over the ocean.
Two silhouetted figures share a romantic moment during a sunset proposal by the ocean.
Silhouette of a person sitting near water during golden sunset holding a camera or drink.
Two silhouettes stand together on rocky coastline overlooking ocean at sunset in dramatic black and white scene.
Two silhouettes stand on a coastal cliff during golden sunset as a boat sails on the tranquil water beneath dramatic clouds.
Two silhouetted figures share an intimate moment at sunset on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean.
Silhouettes of two people holding hands against sunset with wildflowers in foreground and bokeh effect in black and white.
Two people standing together on rocky shore overlooking ocean at sunset with mountains in distance.
A silhouetted couple stands together on a rocky cliff overlooking a golden sunset-lit ocean.
A silhouetted couple stands on a cliff edge at sunset with golden light reflecting off the ocean waters.
A hand wearing a delicate diamond engagement ring is silhouetted against a warm sunset background.
Black and white cropped photo of someone wearing a long sleeve top and floral dress standing by water.
Two friends holding hands on a grassy cliff overlooking a golden sunset reflecting off the ocean waters.
Hand with an engagement ring raised against a golden sunset sky over water.
Silhouetted couple sharing an intimate moment against a warm sunset ocean backdrop.