Okay, I am so excited to show you this desert surprise proposal with Aimee and Chinedu!! It was EVERYTHING you want from a “will you marry me” moment!
Here’s the backstory: Aimee thought she was showing up for a styled photo shoot in the Las Vegas desert. A little golden hour magic, some fun photos, nothing out of the ordinary. She was excited to get all dolled up and get some good photos with her boo!
But Chinedu had a whole other plan in the works. (Cue secretive music!) A Desert surprise proposal was about to happen!
With the help of the incredible team at The Heart Bandits, he orchestrated one of the most emotional, intimate proposals I’ve ever had the honor of capturing. The set up at Cactus Joe’s was phenomenal, and I was blown away with the elegant simplicity of the moment.
Can we have a moment for how fun these secret moments are? I love when the partner finds out it’s all an elaborate set up! I photographed one in Zion National Park recently too, and it was equally as fun!
But back to Aimee and Chinedu!
Picture this: a secluded spot in the desert, the sun beginning to dip, casting everything in that dreamy, golden glow. A circle of flowers and candles laid out on the ground, string musicians softly serenading in the background. Chinedu gently led Aimee into the circle, looked her in the eyes, and asked her to spend forever with him.
TALK ABOUT ROMANTIC. Of course she said YES! Yes, immediately, yes!!
It was raw, personal, and perfect. Every detail—from the florals to the musicians—added to the magic without taking away from the deep emotion of the moment. These two were so connected, so present with each other, it felt like the rest of the world disappeared.
After the big yes, (and the tears and the hugs and the kisses!), they popped champagne, shared a sweet little celebratory meal at an intimate table, and soaked in the moment. Then we headed out for a sunset portrait session as fiancés. (!!!) The excitement was palpable!
This desert surprise proposal was a SUCCESS!
To top it all off? Chinedu had a limo waiting. They literally rode off into the sunset, champagne in hand, ready to start this next chapter.
Thank you for choosing me to be your Las Vegas wedding photographer! I loved every minute!
