Adam & Jen's surprise proposal during the solar eclipse in Niagara Falls, NY - Photographed by Ariel Hawkins Photography

Man this one really hit me in the feels. If you know me, you know that I get emotional easily and I most definelty shed a tear or two when Adam proposed to Jen this day.

So a little back story. Adam had called me about a month or so ago and over our consultation I really felt like this was going to be a FUN session. He had told me that him and Jen had been together for 5 years and living in separate cities, one in DC, one in Philly. They had discussed getting married but not when or where it was going to happen.

Enter me.

The day arrived and Adam and I coordinated me following the couple from out of their hotel through Goat Island and to a specific spot on the island to take the photos of the proposal. While walking, Adam got a little lost, had to back peddle and there I was standing awkwardly, pretending to look at my phone and find my way haha.

I continued to follow them to the spot we had pre-planned and then it happened. All of the emotions ran through the two of them and it was beautiful.

I asked Jen if she had any idea and she said she had thought that it may be today and had a suspicion when she saw me earlier but thought there are so many people here. That could be anyone.

SUCESS! We pulled it off, she was surprised and it was beautiful!

We then spent the next hour hanging out and taking photographs all over the island and then by the falls.

Thank you so much friends for trusting me to capture this big moment with you, it truly was ahhhmazing! Hope you enjoy the photos. LIVE.LAUGH.PHOTO. Love, Ariel

Here’s what Adam had to say about his experience with me: “I went up to Niagara Falls to propose to my girlfriend and found Ariel Hawkins Photography to do photos for it. Not only did Ariel do an amazing job with scoping out great places for photos and taking great photos, but it was a lot of fun too! Ariel made both me and my girlfriend laugh and we had an amazing time during the engagement photos! The hour we had scheduled flew by! We got tons of great pictures, had a lot of fun, and overall had an amazing experience. I would book Ariel again in a heartbeat. I was honestly sad when the shoot was over because it was such a great experience. I felt comfortable to be my goofy self for the photos and I know it shows a more authentic side of my now fiancée and I's relationship. I would recommend Ariel for any event and would book her again given the chance!”

Here’s what Jen had to say: “I had a great experience with Ariel for my eclipse engagement photos! She was kind, personable, and fun! She had lots of creative poses and shots, and she kept my fiancé and I laughing and relaxed the whole session. I would definitely work with her again!”