Sometimes we can't believe that we get to do this job. Tuesday was that time.
Back in February, I got an email from a wedding photographer in Australia named Corne. He said a few of the magic words to me. They included, but were not limited to: Engaged, Wedding, Proposal, Australia, New York City, Surprise and a few others that I'll probably keep to myself. We've been so excited for this. Among the excitement was the added fact that none of us had ever met, so we planned everything out over the phone for the last few months. Here's how it went down...
Corne and Lara came to the states a few days ago to visit some people and then came to NYC so they could see the city. Corne wanted to propose in Central Park, so we figured out where (Gapstow Bride), when (apparently on the hottest day of all time), and how. When the time came, Corne took Lara for a walk and stopped her on the bridge. Amy and I were on either side of the bridge trying to hide our equipment and our walkie talkies. Corne told Lara that he wanted to take a photo, so while she was waiting on the bridge, he set up his tripod. Rather than set up a photo, he put it on video mode and had himself mic'd. Then, as he went to propose, we swooped in. Corne proposed in Afrikaans, the native language of South Africa.
I'm hoping to share the video sometime soon once it's edited... Here's our take... Oh, and coming tomorrow: Part 2 - The Engagement Shoot
Sorry about the sweat marks Corne, but now you'll always remember how hot it was :)
Time to tell the family...
geez, how bummed were you that that random guy got in the “down on one knee” shot?? :)
Haha Lauren. Those two people literally had NO CLUE what was happening. I was waiving like a mad men for them to move. It still helps it fell real though I think :)
I agree, the random people are what make it! Though, be nice if they were at least a little further back and weren’t so in focus. Pretty cool anyway!
Thank you so much Tony and Amy! You guys are amazing and we cant explain how happy we are with this set. It is one of the biggest moments in our lives and its just perfect. I agree about it feeling more real (sweat marks and random guy in the background haha)
We have been refreshing the Blog page every minute now and we went crazy when we saw it :-D
Thanks so much!!!!!
Lara and Corne
so sweet…love this! did the tain break down?
Tony these are perfect pictures and they both look so natural! Beautiful! Fantastic job! Can’t wait to see the rest…
“Lara’s Dad” :)
Tony what a wonderful way to make us feel part of the sweet moment. Your photos are awesome. Thank you so much.
Big congrats Corne.
Nice photos. Very cool.
ps. I like the random tourist… makes it more real…
Awesome proposal! Could be a script right out of a movie.
Congratulations Corne and Lara, I hope the rest of your life is as interesting and unconventional as your proposal.
Great job on the photography Tony & Amy!
So special! Thank you for sharing it with all of us!