A Proposal Story


A couple of months ago, Spencer's mom Bette, reached out to me and asked if I could capture her son's secret proposal in October. Because Bette lives in Texas and Spencer lives in New York, I helped coordinate a plan of attack that wouldn't raise any hairs on Emily.


Leading up to just 10 minutes before the BIG moment- Spencer texted me what they were wearing and to let me know that they were on their way. I sat at the streetcar terminal on North Rampart, watching and waiting. I strapped on my gear and saw as they approached. I decided to pretend that I was taking pictures of the street and the Louis Armstrong Park sign- which actually worked out well, because when the moment finally came and Spencer dropped down on one knee- Emily was blown away! I was so excited for them and kept clicking as I approached; being careful to not get hit by any cars.


I introduced myself to them both, after catching all of the excitement, shock, and awe. Emily was shining brightly! We walked into the French Quarter, snapping shots along the way. Being both Broadway Actors and Spencer- coming from a family of photographers- these two were natural at posing.


I loved hearing the story of how they met on stage and seeing the wonderment in Spencer's eyes, as he gazed over at Emily- was truly something to capture.


"Onward to your adventure. I hope it is a good one!"


A man is secretly waiting to propose to his girlfriend on North Rampart Street in New Orleans.
A man prepares to propose to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park sign in New Orleans,
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A surprise proposal in New Orleans, on North Rampart, in front of the Louis Armstrong Park sign.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
A man proposes to his girlfriend in front of the Louis Armstrong Park entrance in New Orleans.
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Romantic embrace during outdoor wedding photoshoot.
A couple shares an intimate moment under an ornate sign arch at dusk.
A romantic couple in formal attire poses beneath an illuminated entrance arch.
A tender moment captured between a couple beneath a decorated archway.
A special proposal moment captured beneath an arch with ring exchange.
An emotional ring exchange moment photographed under a white architectural arch.
Couple sharing intimate moment during proposal with pink flowers.
Joyful reaction during outdoor marriage proposal scene.
A romantic couple embraces in a kiss outdoors, with one wearing a burgundy velvet jacket and the other in a floral dress.
A joyful candid moment between a couple, with one in burgundy velvet and the other wearing a white cardigan.
A couple shares a laugh while holding hands outdoors, contrasting burgundy velvet with floral print.
A couple shares a playful moment under a white archway, laughing together in formal attire.
A couple embraces under an arched sign during a romantic outdoor photoshoot.
Close-up detail of hands clasped together, showing a wedding ring against white and burgundy clothing.
A couple poses together outdoors, with one in burgundy velvet and the other in a floral dress and cardigan.