Surprise proposal Brenners in the Summer

For a recent surprise proposal at Brenner's, the groom had one rule: his partner couldn't know it was coming. The catch — she knew me, so a full camera setup would have given it away before he ever got down on one knee.

The fix was a little skit to keep me blending into the evening, with the actual proposal filmed quietly on his phone. Once he asked and she said yes, the skit was over and the real shoot began — professional camera out, capturing portraits of the newly engaged couple in that first rush of joy.

Proof that the gear doesn't always have to lead. Sometimes the right tool is whatever keeps the moment honest.