Connecticut Surprise Proposal and Engagement Photographer

Connecticut Surprise Proposal & Engagement Photographer

Planning a surprise proposal at the beach in Waterford, CT.

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Planning the proposal

In late fall Daniel contacted me to photograph the perfect surprise wedding proposal to his girlfriend, Megan. He knew the date and he had a location in mind, so we worked together to plan all of the details.

The perfect proposal location

Picking the location of where you are going to get down on one knee and propose to your loved one typically involves a location that has meaning to your relationship together. Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford, Connecticut was the perfect location for Daniel and Megan and it was a location I am very familiar with.

I ventured to Harkness about a week before the photography session date and I sent Daniel some photos of the area on the beach I though would work perfectly. I showed him where I will be hiding out with my camera gear ready to go and also where I felt would be a good place for him to stand to be sure to capture both his and her reactions from the side as the proposal took place.

I kept the time of day that worked for Daniel and the lighting from the sun during that time in mind when choosing the location and position for them to stand in and it came together beautifully.

Ironing out the engagement details

On the day of the surprise engagement I had Daniel send me a text message of what clothing they are wearing and also let him know what I was wearing, making it easier for us both to spot each other but not obvious to his girlfriend. Daniel and I decided just a slight head nod was a good clue for him to give me that he was about to get down on one knee and propose to his girlfriend. I knew where I wanted to stand so that I could see them approaching the beach and turn my back to them slightly so I appeared as just another beach goer enjoying the ocean on the mild late Fall day in New England, but so that I could also keep an eye on where they were walking. Now that the details were planned out, we were ready to.

The surprise proposal

I arrived at Harkness Memorial Park about 10 minutes before they were set to arrive. I headed to the location of the proposal on the beach and got my cameras set up for the current lighting situation. I had a long zoom camera lens on me so that I could keep some good distance between us as to not make myself obvious to Megan. As Daniel and Megan walking across the boardwalk and approached the sand I was ready to go.

Daniel lead Megan to towards to water to look for shell and sea glass, as Megan was facing the ocean Daniel gave me a quick nod and I knew it was go time. Megan turned around just as Daniel got down on one knee and took the ring out of his pocket. It was absolutely perfect, everything he envisioned.

After he placed the ring on her finger I have them a few moments to embrace before approaching them. As soon as Megan saw me she jumped up and down in excitement. “Yes! all I wanted was a photographer when he proposed! yes!” She was so thrilled that her special moment was captured.

After the proposal

We spent the next hour exploring the beach and gardens on Harkness Memorial park capturing the excitement of just getting engaged. Megan couldn’t wait to get on the phone and tell her loved ones.

After we parted ways I headed home to edited a handful of photos to give to Daniel and Megan so that they could share the excitement of their recent engagement with their friends and family.

Planning the perfect surprise proposal has a lot of steps to think about, but when it comes down to it, your love for each other is all that matters.

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Are you in Connecticut and planning a surprise proposal for your girlfriend and looking to hire a photographer to capture it all? Reach out to Rebecca Lynne today to photograph your proposal and engagement session.

New Haven County, CT Engagement Photographer

Wooster Street Pizza Engagement Photography

Joe and Grace have a love for really, really good pizza. Can you get any better pizza than at Sally’s Apizza on Wooster Street in New Haven?

Joe and Grace hired me to photograph their wedding at Anthony’s Ocean View in the early Summer of 2022. I love getting together with my wedding day couples for a fun photo session before their wedding day. It is such a great way for us to meet, laugh, enjoy each other’s company and for them to get a feel for being in front of my camera. They grabbed their favorite pizza and met me at the park down the street for their engagement session. After we enjoyed a slice (or two, or three) we cleaned up and headed out to explore the streets of New Haven. Along the way we found some great urban areas for fun portraits and ended on the famous Wooster Street.

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Are you a recently engagement Connecticut couple looking to hire a fun wedding photographer that focuses on natural poses and genuine love and laughter to document your wedding day? Reach out to Rebecca Lynne Photography today.

Connecticut Engagement and Wedding Photographer | Em & Jim

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Emily and Jim wanted to head into the woods for their engagement photography session, so that is exactly what we did. Connecticut is overflowing with gorgeous locations for photography sessions. We headed to one of my favorite spots in Central CT.

I love to start of engagement sessions just letting the couple be themselves. Be silly, be serious, be camera shy, I love it all. I enjoy seeing the natural chemistry between two people first. Then as we move throughout the session I will give guidance on as needed on hang placement and poses. I have been known to thrown in a very corny jokes if that’s what it takes to break the ice and help the couple relax and have fun.

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Are you a recently engaged couple in Connecticut who is looking for wedding day photography? Reach out to Rebecca Lynne today. Rebecca Lynne Photography specializes in candid and natural wedding photography throughout all of Connecticut. Capturing your wedding day as it naturally unfolds.

Middlefield, CT Enagement Photography

Middlesex County Connecticut Engagement Photographer

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I met Robin and Sarah at their engagement session in the Fall of 2019. Robin and Sarah were due to be married in the Fall of 2020 at The Barns at Wesleyan Hills in Middletown, Connecticut. Due to Covid-19 they have decided to move their wedding to 2021, so we decided to get together again in the Summer of 2020 for another photography session with their sweet little fur baby.
I knew the perfect location in Middlefield, CT with a big open field and man it did not disappoint.

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Are you a recently engaged couple living in Connecticut who is looking for a Connecticut Wedding Photographer? Reach out to Rebecca Lynne today. Rebecca captures real honest emotion on your wedding day with her photography. Documenting your wedding day in a natural and candid style.

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I met up with Ben and Jill at one of my favorite Fall photography locations in Connecticut for their engagement session. I met Jill when she was in the bridal party of a wedding I photographed at the Hill-Stead Museum recently. When she and Ben reached out letting me know they were interested in having me photograph their wedding day in Avon, Connecticut I was over the moon.

Here are some of my favorite photographs from their engagement session.

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Are you recently engaged in Connecticut and looking for a photographer for your wedding day? Reach out to Rebecca Lynne Photography today. Rebecca Lynne is a Connecticut wedding photographer that captures your wedding day in a natural and true to life style. Focusing on the intimate moments of the wedding day and capturing candid moments.

Love and S'mores | CT Wedding Anniversary Photographer

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A beautiful Spring evening in Killingworth, CT spent exploring the park and cooking s'mores with this lovely couple.

Hope and Sam have been together for over a decade and married for almost one year. Hope reached out to me saying her and her husband would be visiting Connecticut this Spring and would love to get together for a photography session.

She told me they love to hike, go for walks, visit breweries and love alllll things food. My wheels started turning thinking of the perfect location and I knew just the spot. While we didn't get a brewery trip in during this session we did incorporate a lovely ct state park surrounded by greenery and woods to incorporate their love of the outdoors and man, did they make cooking s'mores look pretty darn romantic.

Here are some of my favorite moments from their couples photography session:

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A gorgeous summer evening with this lovely husband and wife during their Wedding Anniversary Photography Session

These two have two children together and I just love that they took the time to have a photography session to celebrate their love!
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