Chad had a unique idea for his proposal. Before coming to the Edgartown lighthouse, Kate and he joined a wine tasting at the Harbor View Hotel. At the end of their wine tasting, the guide told them to head to the lighthouse to meet “another guide” at 5 pm for our “final tasting.”
Read MoreJulien spent a few summer living and working on Martha's Vineyard. In his free time, he enjoyed surfing at Squibnocket Beach, some of the best surf on the island, and it offers beautiful views of the Atlantic. He has seen many sunrises there and couldn't think of a better place to propose to his soulmate. It might not be easy to convince someone to wake up so early, and sunrise proposals don't often happen, but when they do, they beat the sunrise proposals!
Read MorePeter planned a surprise proposal down by the Edgartown Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard around Christmas time. Despite the cold weather, we were able to capture these lifetime memories!
Read MoreLuke proposed to Kristen one hour before the sunset at Moshup Beach, and we counted taking the photographs until the blue hour, which happens right after the sunset. They grew up coming to Martha's Vineyard, and it was such a pleasure to capture their love in a place that’s so important to them. I can’t wait to photograph their wedding this year at the Captain R. Flanders House!
Read MoreCaroline and Neil’s engagement session took place up-island in Aquinnah. We combined three nearby locations as, Gay Head Lighthouse, Moshup Beach with Aquinnah Cliff's view, and one hidden spot towards the end of the session.
Read MoreNicole and Benjamin’s engagement session took place at the Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary in West Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard.
Read MoreMichael proposed at the Aquinnah Public Beach. It is also called Moshup Beach. After the proposal, a few family members surprised them by showing up on the beach and popping champagne. You can see all the emotions and feelings the couple shared with their loved ones through the photographers. Caroline's dad said to me with tears in his eyes: "I want every single photo from this special day!"
Read MoreWhen I turned my back to find a prop so we could capture a picture of us and the sunset, I turned around to him being down on one knee. He asked me to marry him, to which I immediately replied yes, and we ended up watching the sunset and talking on the beach for hours. The rest of the evening, we held each other and laughed while sharing this incredibly special and intimate moment."
Read MoreJulia said, "The proposal was amazing! Ian and I were going to meet our friends Stacey and Sarah at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. We got to the park and walked under this beautiful archway. Ian got down on one knee and proposed, and then we got to drink beer and hang out in the park. After that, we met my family at a bar for drinks! It was the perfect day!"
Read MoreChristopher proposed at the Aquinnah Public Beach. It is also called Moshup Beach. He wanted to plan the proposal around the golden hour light, and right after, they went for a romantic dinner at the Outermost Inn to celebrate their love and this memorable day!
Read MoreDemetrius planned an early morning surprise proposal at the Owen Park Beach in Vineyard Haven! Britany was overcome with excitement, love, and the happiest of tears. The photos speak for themselves!
Read MoreMy goal during this engagement session was to tell the story through light and composition and to highlight the authentic landscape Martha's Vineyard. You can tell where my couple was and who they are through capturing the candid moments and emotions between them. I tried to focus on guiding them versus posing and gave a lot of space to simply be in the present moment by looking at the ocean from the dunes, taking a beach walk, and watching the sunset.
Read MoreThe Edgartown Lighthouse Harbor is one of the most popular locations for a surprise proposal on Martha's Vineyard. Benjamin planned a distinctive winter proposal, and the golden hour light this time of year has magic to it! On the day of the proposal, I decided that it would be best to drive to the South Beach in Katama to see the sun setting in the ocean towards the end of the session.
Read MoreTheir story weaves through a Martha’s Vineyard summer with a sun-kissed moment on a carousel at the MV Ag Fair when Alex took the perfect opportunity to ask the big question. It was a perfect surprise!
Read MoreThey have come here every year since they started dating, and they hope to add many future moments as a married couple to all their wonderful memories of this place. Aquinnah Cliffs are the perfect backdrop for your engagement session!
Read MoreTheir proposal story is a perfect example. While Katherine was out for dinner one December with friends Billy decorated their house, Christmas tree and all, with photos and memories of their time together, the surprise proposal was a resounding success!
Read MoreTheir proposal took place during a gorgeous day on the ferry Martha’s Vineyard while outside on the top deck. After some strategic love notes earlier in the week, and while enjoying a wonderfully relaxed ferry ride, Jesse confided that his writings, “weren’t the whole story” He got down on his knee and confessed, “one more thing that would make me happier than I am at this moment, and that would be if you would marry me!"
Read MoreRyan proposed on September 29, 2017, at the Nobska Lighthouse, down a path overlooking the ocean. When the newly engaged couple returned to the top of the path by the lighthouse, they were greeted by their families to celebrate the moment when "she said YES!
Read MoreMartha's Vineyard is a very special place in their hearts. Samantha grew up spending summer weekends here, but Ben has only just started to become acquainted with the Vineyard visiting with her. The experiences of Samantha showing this deeply appreciated place to Ben has made the Vineyard feel like a special place that they share together.
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