To know Kate and Connor, is to love them. Their surprise proposal in Naples, FL, was so special and beautiful! I was honored to be able to witness this special moment and cannot wait to see all that is ahead for these two. They deserve the world!


If you don’t already know Kate, you need to! And trust me, just like everyone else you will LOVE her. Known to her 300,000+ Instagram followers as, “Big Daddy”, she is SO FUN! And if you ever need delicious food recommendations in the Hoboken area, she is your girl!! More than just her fun, cheerful, and bubbly personality, Kate has the biggest heart. It was so special to see all the love and joy surrounding these two on this exciting day!


Living in Hoboken, NJ, Kate was in for the surprise proposal we all dream of. Originally thinking she was coming to Florida for a visit to celebrate with loved ones at her sister's baby shower, Kate had no idea what everyone was planning. Her boyfriend (now Fiancé!!!) Connor was going to fly in for their surprise proposal in Naples. Kate thought everyone was going out for dinner, but had no idea what was actually going on behind the scenes. They even had family and friends fly in for this special proposal, set up by her sister and close family. 


Kate walked down the steps, and as soon as she saw Connor, her emotions ran high. It was BEAUTIFUL! She held a white rose and met him just before they walked through the aisle of roses in the sand. Her STUNNING engagement ring from Henri Noël was shining bright as Kate and Connor celebrated with champagne and their close family and friends. We ended the night with walks into the water and the nearby neighborhoods. I don’t think either of them stopped smiling once!


Being a Southwest Florida wedding photographer is a dream come true. Whether it’s witnessing your intimate surprise proposal, celebrating your love with a fun engagement session, or documenting your wedding day in a way that will be remembered forever, I love it all! Cheers to Kate and Connor! Here’s to a lifetime of love for these two incredible people!🍾

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