Surprise Nashville Proposal for Florida Couple

Okay, so, this was easily the most epic proposal that I’ve ever photographed. Like, when I say “ever,” I mean EVER, so if you are reading this as someone planning your own Nashville proposal, I say this with love, but… You have some serious competition in Chris and Moleyk. 

(But, I have faith in you. You’re totally up for the challenge.)

Chris and Moleyk traveled to Nashville from Tallahassee, Florida for what Chris thought was just a run-of-the mill photoshoot at the Parthenon with his boyfriend. Little did he know, Moleyk was going to drop to one knee during the most mic-droppable moment I’ve ever trained my lens on.

Queer couple embraces in surprise Nashville proposal
Man in pink sweater covers his face in laughter while his fiance looks on adoringly
Couples kisses in Nashville proposal at the Parthenon
Couple walks through park at the Parthenon in Nashville before surprise proposal

“A photo session that turned into a proposal became a truly unforgettable moment, thanks to Ali and my fiancé. Ali exceeded all expectations, embodying everything you could hope for in a photographer and more. She made the entire shoot effortless, seamless, and even added a touch of bling. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to collaborate with her, and we are overjoyed that my fiancé found a photographer who played such a crucial role in orchestrating such a significant moment for us and surprise for me (Chris). We will always be grateful to her! –Chris and Moleyk

Couples Photoshoot Turned Nashville Proposal

We started out the ninety degree Nashville proposal under the guise of said standard couples photoshoot. Chris and Moleyk wandered under the bright pink, flowering trees that just so happened to match Chris’ sweater perfectly, while I snapped away. They cozied up on a park bench, whispering and laughing with each other, while I acted as honorary third wheel. They did what two people who are just meant to be together do and interacted naturally, while I played along, as if none the wiser to what was coming next. 

Man in fluffy pink sweater smiles off into the distance
Man in white tee and dark denim jacket smiles looking up at the sky
Couple laughs together on park bench before Nashville proposal
Couple holds hands and laughs under magnolia trees in Nashville
Nashville engagement photoshoot and proposal
Man whispers secret to his fiance in surprise Nashville proposal
Couple poses in front of orange flowers in Nashville proposal
Man cups his hands jokingly around his fiance's face in Nashville engagement photoshoot
Couple touches foreheads in sweet embrace
Man looks at the camera while his fiance looks at him
Couple embraces in surprise Nashville proposal

Epic Parthenon Proposal

And then it happened. 

Chris and Moleyk were standing back to back holding hands, which Moleyk knew was his cue to reach into his pocket and dig out the ring. At my “okaaaay,” Moleyk dropped to one knee, and Chris turned to see what I was going to prompt next.

No prompt necessary. Just the cinematic magic unfolding naturally in front of my very eyes. 

And the photos say it all. 

Epic surprise Nashville proposal
Epic surprise Nashville proposal
Epic surprise Nashville proposal
Epic surprise Nashville proposal
Epic surprise Nashville proposal
Epic surprise Nashville proposal
Epic surprise Nashville proposal
Newly engaged couple kisses in Nashville proposal
Man shows off his engagement ring in Nashville photoshoot
Couple kisses after becoming engaged in surprise proposal
Man lays his head on his fiance's shoulder after just saying "yes" to proposal

Chris was totally shocked, having no earthly idea that this proposal was coming. The rest of our time together was honestly just three humans– the newly engaged Chris and Moleyk, along with myself– celebrating their Nashville proposal together at the Parthenon. The unbridled joy is unmissable, from the grins on their faces to the way they proceeded to romp through the park together.

Newly engaged couple celebrates their engagement in Nashville photoshoot
Couple holds hands following their engagement, showing off the new ring
Newly engaged couple hugs after Nashville proposal at the Parthenon
Newly engaged couple romps together in park in Nashville
Couple hugs under the shade of trees at the Parthenon in Nashville
Man swings his fiance around in the air while he laughs joyously
Couple kisses in playful photoshoot
Couple smiles following their engagement

Getting to photograph any stage of your love story is a big deal for me, but I was especially honored that Chris and Moleyk traveled all the way from Florida to Tennessee to have their Nashville proposal captured by the likes of me. One look at the play-by-play photographs of Moleyk dropping to one knee while Chris turned to him, and I am reminded that this is exactly what I was meant to do with my life. 

There’s no question that dedicating my existence to photographing the ordinary and the extraordinary– both co-existing side by side in your own love story– is what I was born to do. And I can’t wait to capture your extraordinary, ordinary, and everything in between.

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