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November 18, 2011

Yesterday was such a special day! Cami and Ianiv got engaged! This was an engagement session like, for REAL.

It was SO FRICKEN EXCITING. Seriously, it was as exciting as shooting an actual wedding and I was ten times more nervous. First when Ianiv and I were exchanging emails to set it all up, I was really worried that Cami would randomly open his computer and his gmail would be open and she’d see one from me and it would all be over. Then, once we got to the park where Ianiv had everything planned, I was terrified that she would see me, Seba, or Ianiv’s friends who were there helping set up and recognize us! I didn’t want anything to be ruined. Ianiv put so much hard work into this incredibly romantic surprise for his now FUTURE WIFE . He had gotten every last detail ready, right down to the code language he was going to use with his friend if they had to call each other while Ianiv was already on his date.

So here is the plan — Ianiv would take Cami to the park to celebrate their anniversary. She’d think that was it. Then they’d walk over by the lake around dusk and Ianiv’s friends would have a million candles lit and she’d see it and be surprised. We’d take pictures of her being surprised. We’d say we wanted to go out on the lake to take more pictures and then Ianiv would ask for her hand in marriage.

In the end, Cami started getting antsy. Ianiv’s friend Pancho called him and said, “Hey buddy, what time are celebrating your birthday?” Ianiv said, “8:20pm,” and Pancho said, “Nah, nobody will be able to get there so soon after work, better make it more like 9pm.” That was how they communicated if the lights were all set up. So Ianiv told us to come on down and act like we were the big surprise, there to photograph them. It was adorable, Cami got all emotional when she saw us and started telling Ianiv over and over, “Awww, I love you, you’re the best, I just love you so much!” And she didn’t even know what was yet to come!

We took a few pictures of them then suggested we go take some pictures by the lake. And then photographed them walking up to the lake and during/after the proposal.

Ianiv said, “If she comes with her fingernails painted, it’s because she KNOWS.”

She did not.

Even if she had, from Cami’s screams and giggles and overflowing happiness, I knew there was no way this was anything other than a total shock to her!

This really was one of the coolest days we’ve had the honor of being a part of. Ianiv, thank you for including us in your amazing plan!

And to both of you, Cami and Ianiv, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! We are thrilled for you!

The entire thing was planned at Parque Intercomunal de la Reina. It’s a gorgeous park with a lovely view of the mountains.

Once Ianiv’s friends started setting up the lights, the ducks started trying to eat them

And then a few caught on fire. Oops!

We went down to take a few pictures of Ianiv and Cami. The next two are blurry but I actually really like them this way, it kind of adds to their charm and spontaneity.

Ianiv and Cami are such a beautiful couple.

Here they were walking up to the lake. Cami was already loving what she thought was her big surprise. Seriously, how cute are they?!

When she walked up, this is what she saw. Stunning.

Joy, looking at it from a distance!

We got out onto the boats. By this time it was getting dark and I’m sure Ianiv was getting nervous. So was I! In a park with no street lights, no nothing, it was pitch black and I couldn’t even see them with my own two eyes, let alone with the camera!

This is right when Ianiv asked Cami to marry him.

Of course she said yes! Now she’s all blinged out. Gorgeous ring!

Calling her mom, first thing, of course!

Cami really could not believe what had just happened, it was so sweet!

Yay! Cami and Ianiv are now officially engaged!!!

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Awesome. Really awesome. Beautiful coverage Kyle!

Comment by Brian Davis — November 18, 2011 @ 2:44 pm

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This is the sweetest thing I have ever seen!!! What a wonderful, thoughtful surprise!! They look so happy, you captured the moments so well Kyle =)

Comment by Patricia GW — November 18, 2011 @ 2:54 pm

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Beautifully captured Kyle!

Comment by Sachin Khona — November 18, 2011 @ 3:23 pm

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This is just incredible Kyle. And so perfect in all its blur and fire. That is a story they will want to remember forever!!

Comment by Leah Kua — November 18, 2011 @ 3:41 pm

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What an incredible story! Aw…Love the sun setting behind them! So sweet.

Comment by Deidre — November 18, 2011 @ 5:21 pm

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What an amazing thing to be a part of. I’m in tears reading it and seeing the pictures. And what an amazing man to plan this out for her! So unreal and just gorgeous.

You did a brilliant job capturing it, Kyle!

Comment by Sherry — November 18, 2011 @ 5:57 pm

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Love it so much! It’s amazing how the simple things are often the most beautiful. Paper lanterns floating on water and a paddle boat…what girl wouldn’t want that a part of her proposal?

Comment by Caitlin — November 18, 2011 @ 6:00 pm

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Such a beautiful way to tell their story… I really like that you included the blurry images, it adds a sense of being in the moment with them. Great job covering their engagement, I’m sure they’ll love looking back on these.

Comment by Anne Marie Carson — November 18, 2011 @ 6:05 pm

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Aww, this is so sweet and beautiful. wow. What a location, I love the candles. So umm, the ducks survived, right? Haha!

Comment by Alyssa Schroeder — November 18, 2011 @ 7:04 pm

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So cool. Your blog is a love blog!

Comment by Rita — November 18, 2011 @ 7:17 pm

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Such a unique way to propose… I love that you guys were able to capture it all! Great job!

Comment by Lyn Ismael-Bennett — November 18, 2011 @ 8:44 pm

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que buena onda!!!

Comment by max — November 18, 2011 @ 8:52 pm

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Amazing!! this a beautiful story !! love it

Comment by kong wai — November 19, 2011 @ 6:39 am

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Kyle and Seba!!!

Fue increíble!!! Muchisimas gracias por hacer que este tremendo momento sea eterno.
Estoy demasiado feliz de que hayan sido parte de mi plan.
Salió todo perfecto y uds fueron parte de esa perfeccion

It was amazing!!! Thank you so much for making this huge moment for ever!!!
I´m so happy you were part of my plan
Everything was perfect and you guys were part of this perfection!!!

MIL GRACIAS!!!

Comment by Ianiv — November 19, 2011 @ 7:34 am

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holy crap. kyle. number 11 down is GOORRRRGEOUS what an amazing session!

Comment by porter — November 19, 2011 @ 9:39 am

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best engagement proposal i´ve ever seen!

Comment by catherine — November 19, 2011 @ 11:29 am

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Love it! So beautiful and so romantic!!!

Comment by Leslie — November 19, 2011 @ 4:07 pm

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Ohh, this is so cute! I can understand why you were nervous but you got great shots!

Comment by Laura — November 19, 2011 @ 5:53 pm

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I’m in tears.. this is so pretty and captured so well. What a great proposal.

Comment by Sara — November 19, 2011 @ 6:15 pm

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Great story – backed up with fantastic images. The B&W shot – third from the end – as they share a cuddle is just beautiful: absolutely filled with emotion.

Comment by Darin Collison — November 19, 2011 @ 7:32 pm

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Awesome use of flash and ambient. Love that you obviously put some much time, care and effort into this. u rock.

Comment by Paul Von Rieter — November 19, 2011 @ 11:46 pm

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Just beautiful!! I love the sunset photos… Sigh!

Comment by Oneika the Traveller — November 20, 2011 @ 12:33 am

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Gorgeous pictures, you made immortal a very important moment of their life

Comment by Angela — November 20, 2011 @ 12:57 am

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Love the purple sky silhouette photos Kyle – well done!

Comment by andy stenz — November 20, 2011 @ 6:15 am

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Awwwww, such a cute proposal and such an adorable couple! <3

Comment by Len — November 20, 2011 @ 4:53 pm

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Aw this is so cool! What a great idea to have you guys there to capture the proposal! They look like such a sweet couple. You need to get more gigs like this!

Comment by Laura — November 20, 2011 @ 9:52 pm

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This is the cutest thing EVAH! Love the silhouette images ♥

Comment by Hannah Lundberg — November 21, 2011 @ 3:58 am

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Kyle, I’m so madly and completely in love, vicariously through these images. If anyone ever needed a testament to the power of photography to capture that “which cannot be captured”, well, you did it, my friend. Wow.

Comment by Roxanne — November 21, 2011 @ 4:50 am

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So adorable! I love when men put their heart into the proposal.
Question though, is the ring on that finger cuz it hasn’t been sized yet? Or is this a custom I’m just ignorant of?

Comment by Melissa Jean — November 27, 2011 @ 10:55 pm

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Yes! it was a little too big for the actual ring finger and she didn’t want to lose it in the lake so she left it on the middle finger for the time being

Comment by kyle — November 27, 2011 @ 11:57 pm

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