He had come up with a clever plan, telling her that their hotel offered photography sessions every Friday. This way, she knew they would be having a photoshoot, but had no idea what Matthew had actually planned.
We started with a few couple portraits as usual. At a certain point, I asked Peyton to turn around, just as we had arranged beforehand. Matthew had the ring hidden in his sock, ready for the moment. When she turned back and saw him holding the ring, the surprise was complete.
It was such a lovely moment to witness, especially after hearing a little about their story. Matthew and Peyton met during college in Texas and had been together for nine years. Their trip to Marrakech became the setting for a very special new chapter in their relationship.
Following the proposal, we continued with an engagement photoshoot among the palm trees, capturing the two of them celebrating together.
They were genuinely one of my favourite couples to meet and photograph. I loved their energy, how comfortable they were together and how naturally everything came together throughout the session. Their gallery turned out beautifully, and this is definitely one of those experiences I will remember.