Congratulations Patrick & Michele!

I was given the opportunity to do something a little out of the ordinary yesterday. Our friend Patrick recently decided it was time to propose to his long time girlfriend, Michele. When he let us know of the news, he also thought it would be fun to capture the whole experience. I of course agreed, because, wel, who would pass up the chance to be a spy for a day! So the spot was the Oceanside Pier, and the time, approximately 5:30 p.m. Chad and I showed up about a half an hour early to scout the location and ensure we secured the best spot for their special moment.

Everything went off as planned, if not better than planned, and in the end SHE SAID YES (big sigh of relief). I was a bit nervous about ruining the surprise, but we were able to find a spot far enough away and behid a wall that we were out of the way....thank goodness for a long enough lens to get close! Anyway, as they would say, the rest was history...congrats to Patrick and Michele!

The Ring was in the pouch!


The Approach....She had no idea!


The Moment of Truth...


She said YES!


They spotted us after it was all said and done.


In case there was any question, they decided to shake on it.


Here they are walking back to the car...Patrick had planned a romantic dinner for them later in the evening.