Sam + Jam: A Surprise Proposal and Party at Devil's Lake

Sam planned a beautiful proposal for Jam and had Jam’s closest friends there to celebrate!

Jam (they/them) and Sam (they/them) wanted to propose to each other in ways that spoke to each of them. Jam proposed to Sam at Picnic Point (not pictured) and Sam planned to propose to Jam at Devil’s Lake, with some of Jam’s closest friends waiting at a park shelter nearby to celebrate with them! The proposal was short and sweet (even if Jam got adorably distracted by a very cute dog) and the reunion with friends was so lovely to see! These two are now officially engaged (yay!) and I am so happy to have gotten to celebrate with them!

Enjoy the photos of this super sweet proposal, and help me wish these two a big congratulations!

—Sam

Dotti + Kim's Surprise Proposal

Dotti surprised Kim with a proposal at the iconic Madison bar, The Shamrock

There are few things I love more than proposals (maybe weddings), and I have a soft spot in my heart for the Shamrock, so I was all about this surprise proposal!

Enjoy the photos, and join me in wishing Dotti + Kim a big congratulations!

-Sam

Alex + Derek: A Surprise Downtown Engagement

Derek planned not only a beautiful surprise engagement, but stealthy photos as well!

As we waited for Alex + Derek to walk up to the designated spot at the Capitol Building, Ben was acting as my decoy photo subject, and Rob was a ways away with the telephoto lens. Once I made eye contact with Derek, I couldn’t really say anything to Ben without giving it away, so I continued to take photos of him, and then eventually motioned him to move over a bit, as Derek + Alex stopped on the steps of the Capitol, and Derek began his proposal (funnily enough, Ben didn't realize that the folks we were going to be photographing were there already, so he kept trying to get back in front of the camera!)

While I was too far away to hear any details, Derek’s words were clearly having an impact on Alex, and when he got down on one knee, her reaction was priceless. It was so wonderful to bear witness to this super special moment in the rich history that is their relationship, and to be able to capture that in a way they’ll be able to relive forever.

Check out the fun and super sweet photos below (and see if you can spot the moment Alex realizes they were being photographed)!

—Sam