I met them on Wednesday and they told me on the spot that I was going to be their wedding photographer.  Danny hadn’t proposed yet but they were getting a jump on the wedding planning nonetheless. Two days later I was at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden nearby their home and Danny told Stacy that I had just completed an engagement session and I wanted to warm them up for theirs by showing them some poses. I met them in the Rose Garden and we did just that – worked on a few poses and slowly moved our way towards the Lower Rose Garden. It was a beautiful day and I was stalling slightly because there was a bride doing her portraits on the lawn.

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

I asked Stacy to hold perfectly still with her back to Danny. “I want a very slow time exposure and if you move it will be blurry”. She complied and I gave Danny the nod. He took the box out of his hand and it looked at it for a moment and then time just kind of stopped, even for me. Stacy didn’t turn around for a bit, I’m sure she was confused as to why Danny had placed his hand on the small of her back.

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

When she did turn around, she just smiled. No panic, no OMGs, just a beaming, wide smile.

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

And it just continued for several minutes. I couldn’t hear what Danny said, but in that moment when time stopped it was all just beautiful and amazing. Even for me.

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

Stacy & Danny’s parents were both there to congratulate them. We actually had a whole crowd cheering from the balcony in the garden.

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens

Show it off! Show. It. Off.

Stacy & Danny's proposal at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens