J. Andrade Visual Arts

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Houston, TX | Joe’s Surprise Proposal

Joe and had his initial consultation a month before the proposal and discussed all the possibilities on how this shoot could happen. We decided on me asking Paige to be a model for one of my shoots and not even including Joe in the shoot. So before Paige said yes to Joe she had to say yes to me and my shoot! This way there would be two surprises, Joe showing up to the shoot and Joe showing up on one knee to the shoot.

Joe and I then met up in person to plan at the location where he wanted to propose and made a game plan. Our plan was to have Paige turn her back to the path where Joe walking in from.

The day finally arrived and we were all excited, even Paige, but she had noooooo idea! Joe arrived to the location 30 min before me and Paige so he could get in place, hide and wait for my signal. I texting Joe to let him know we were headed to the spot and to look for our signal. Once he started to walk up, Paige went to turn around and without thinking I yelled ”look right here don’t move” as I pointed at a leaf on the ground. AHHHHH!! At that point all I could think was “she probably thinks I'm crazy!” but I was not about to let her turn around before it was time. “Perfect! Don't move, this looks really good”. Once everyone was in position I told her, “Ok you can turn around now Paige!” and she turned, very slowly, to Joe on one knee showing off a sparkly diamond ring as he confessed his love to her.

SHE SAID YES!

Joe's hiding spot while I photographed Paige.

She had no idea, but did feel someone behind her, she said "I thought maybe it was a dog" lol!

This image showcases their personality so well! :D