Brennan had memories of growing up and visiting Sunriver, Oregon, and it became an even more special place when he took Nevaeh there with his family while they were dating! They brought their puppy Valkyrie, and just had the best day playing in the snow. When it was time for B to pop the question he knew he wanted to go back there and recreate that epic day they had the year prior!

Surprise Proposal in Sunriver Oregon

In the weeks leading up to the proposal, Brennan and I texted back and forth, planning every detail! Such as lighting, where I’d hide, where he’d drop to one knee, and whether they could bring Valkyrie along without her sniffing me out and ruining the surprise. On the day, we timed everything to perfection! It was a cold December day, and they were in town for some shopping. I got in place behind a tree and the time came for them to walk to the spot from the family cabin. Nevaeh wasn’t exactly thrilled about heading out for a walk. But after some convincing from friends who had traveled with them, she finally agreed, completely unaware that her life was about to change forever. As they reached the spot along the quiet Deschutes River, Brennan got down on one knee and asked Nevaeh to marry him! With the riverbank all to themselves, Nevaeh said yes, and we spent the rest of the afternoon capturing the joy of that moment. We even caught her on FaceTime, excitedly sharing the news with friends!

This wasn’t just the first time I shot for this couple! It was actually my third time and I have had the privilege to document their journey together, and I even captured their wedding a couple months later. These “legacy sessions” are my favorite! I get to capture big moments in people's life and their growth throughout life,

Words from the Couple

I have so many great things to say about Evelyn, she's captured my Husbands and My love story from the very beginning, almost three years of photo sessions and we can't help but going back to her for more because she gets it EVERY single time, every angle, every spark, every moment. She's the person to make sure you're both comfortable, bring music for the vibes, and communicate EVERYTHING. She's such a phenomenal photographer, Photography isn't just her job, she takes pride in it and it shows in every way. Recommend. Recommend. Recommend. Love her!!

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Surprise Proposal in Sunriver Oregon