An Oregon Zoo Proposal


When I saw Zach looking for a photographer for his surprise proposal to Josey, I just knew. I had to reach out. Zach wanted his morning with Josey to be documented without her knowing and then planned to propose in front of one of her favorite zoo animals, the sea otters!

It was a rare, beautiful, no rain day in December, perfect for exploring the zoo and photographing these two. We even had a chance to snag a few portraits after Josey said yes!

I'm looking forward to documenting these two on their big day this October.

 

Visitors explore the dark interior of a concrete tunnel or passageway with dim lighting.
People walking along a shaded forest trail with wooden railings and benches in a lush green setting.
Silhouetted figures visible through windows in a dimly lit interior space.
Visitors observe large aquarium displays behind glass in a dimly lit viewing area.
A collection of five images showing different views of cats sitting near windows and looking outside.
People sitting by large windows in a train or bus, looking out at the passing scenery in natural lighting.
Sea lion lounges on rocky shore near water's edge at zoo enclosure.
Passengers gazing through windows of a moving train or bus with a scenic mountain landscape in the background.
A couple stands on a stone porch with pillars surrounded by lush greenery and natural sunlight.
Visitors observe aquarium exhibit through large viewing window.
A couple sits together on a bench overlooking an outdoor enclosure at a zoo or wildlife park.
Elephants roam in a spacious outdoor enclosure with trees and natural surroundings at a wildlife sanctuary.
Two visitors stand in a stone archway viewing an outdoor exhibit at a zoo.
A tall giraffe stands near green foliage in its zoo enclosure.
Two people in blue and green attire stand together against a rustic outdoor backdrop.
Pink flamingos stand gracefully near the edge of a pond in a landscaped garden setting.
A sea otter floats in bright blue water near rocky ledges.
A playful sea otter swims on its back in turquoise water.
Visitors observe an aquarium exhibit from a wooden viewing deck.
People viewing exhibits in a cave-like environment with blue-tinted lighting and rock formations.
A surprise proposal moment captured at an aquarium exhibit with decorative lights.
Couple interacts near aquarium viewing window with blue lighting.
A romantic proposal scene with teal decorations in an aquarium setting.
A couple looks at exhibits through glass panels in what appears to be an aquarium or zoo setting.
A couple shares a tender moment while viewing an exhibit at what appears to be an aquarium or zoo.
Couple shares a romantic moment by aquarium display with blue lighting.
Dark stone archways and walls create a tunnel-like viewing area in an aquarium exhibit.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment together in black and white photography.
A romantic couple in green and denim share tender moments against a blurred natural backdrop.
Two people in casual attire dance together on a covered walkway surrounded by greenery.
A couple sits together on a stone wall along a sunlit path surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A romantic moment between a couple sitting on a stone wall in a park setting with dappled sunlight.