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Janelle says yes to Dave!!

December 20, 2009 by nikonianjoe

Yesterday I had the privilege of documenting the moment of Dave and Janelle’s engagement. Dave had asked me about doing this way back in August. I had never actually captured the moment a man asks a woman to be his wife, and Dave really planned this well. A week ago I met with Dave and we took a trip into Boston to scope out the area in the Public Garden where he wanted to ask Janelle to be his wife. It couldn’t have been a much colder day than it was though! The temperatures hovered around 25 degrees. I had asked my friend Jenny from Mindstir Photography to be my assistant, as it was going to be a late afternoon affair, and thought I would need her to be a human lightstand! Dave had planned a number of events that weekend to throw Janelle off the trail. Friday night he brought her to see Wicked in RI. Saturday was lunch at Top of the Hub, a horse and carriage ride around Boston, and then he was going to end the day by presenting her with a photo album he made up of their first year together. Dave had his sister Linda come in with the album and lay it at the foot of a certain tree. We spread out rose petals, met the violinist and got her all set up, and then we waited. The couple came in the complete opposite direction we were expecting them to come but Dave quickly got our attention without Janelle knowing.It was a sweet moment, and Janelle ended up not being really caught off guard, by the time he handed her the ring, but I think its safe to say she was a little bit in shock anyway. We then wandered over to Newbury street, and the Boston Public Library for a quick photo session. It was a great experience, and I am looking forward to doing this couple’s wedding this coming year!

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12 Responses

on December 21, 2009 at 12:06 AM | Reply Amy Copeland

Love these Joe. You’ve got a great lens on, especially with the sunset/dusk feel and the long distance stuff. Way to go!
- on December 21, 2009 at 12:09 AM | Reply nikonianjoe
  
  thanks Amy, I LOVE my 50 1.4. its amazing.
on December 21, 2009 at 12:15 AM | Reply Ron

Joe, beautiful shots and the excitement of the moment shines through! Nice stuff!
- on December 21, 2009 at 12:59 AM | Reply nikonianjoe
  
  thanks ron. I had so much fun doing this one!
on December 21, 2009 at 3:38 PM | Reply mennogirl14

Wow! I don’t really know what to say. Photography is a hobby of mine and I’m working on learning more. I LOVE your pictures! And this shoot here is wonderful…so romantic!
- on December 21, 2009 at 4:25 PM | Reply nikonianjoe
  
  thanks so much! I would love to see some of your work, and your blog is probably a great place to showcase it.
on December 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM | Reply writersdelight

What a beautiful and wonderful moment I have yet to experience in my life! You have such a great website and blog, it is very inspiring I will visit from time to time.

Take care – Anna (from Delaware)
- on December 21, 2009 at 7:28 PM | Reply nikonianjoe
  
  thanks so much for your kind words!
on December 21, 2009 at 6:23 PM | Reply Ari

That is such a cute story, and you took some great pictures!!
on December 21, 2009 at 7:18 PM | Reply nikonianjoe

thanks Ari! One of my most fun engagement shoots!
on December 22, 2009 at 2:47 AM | Reply Ron

Hey Joe, quick question – are you using your 50mm 1.4 on a full-frame sensor?

THx!
- on December 22, 2009 at 9:36 AM | Reply nikonianjoe
  
  Hi Ron, unfortunately no! I am using a d300. hoping to get the d700 later this coming year!