Priyen & Hina

What began as me coming to capture the first moments of a happy couple in their new home turned into an elaborate and beautiful surprise proposal. Priyen had commissioned a drone to take a picture of Hina's favorite view of San Francisco, and got it printed on a large canvas because she always wanted to be proposed to in front of that view. Their brand new loft in SOMA, San Francisco, was empty except for that photo, an array of string lights, a giant heart formed from yellow rose petals and candles, and a sweet arrangement of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to celebrate the engagement.

The moment she said "yes"

So excited

Cheers! (Look at that ring!)

The romantic setup

String lights

Gujarat blessing

"This is where our story begins"

Confetti is only appropriate

The happy couple

Hina was so happy, she couldn't help but jump around their kitchen in excitment, holding back tears. Both of their families are Gujarat, and they even had a small ritual to bless heir new home and engagement with a coconut - something I have never seen before, and was so happy to be a part of! I'm hoping to photograph some more formal engagement photos for these two in the near future.