Carmel-by-the-sea wedding proposal | Clara and Jeff

It is damp and foggy, and we have to change locations and plans at the last minute because of the chill blowing in from the ocean. But it is … perfect. 

My partner-in-crime Josh and I set everything up right before they drive into town. An empty hill. Two chairs placed under a tree. Jeff’s guitar. A bouquet of flowers with her favorite sunflower right in the middle of a sea of roses. 

But she doesn’t know that, because she is standing in the cold, waiting for him to supposedly use the restroom. For the past few days, she has been here visiting from Korea. Their time together have been full of joy, but this is now the last leg of her trip before she has to fly back home. 

Where is he, anyway? He is taking quite a long time in the bathroom! Long minutes tick by … until he walks out in suit and tie. 

She starts to cry.

Check out the slideshow of the proposal!

 

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Waiting for Jeff to … use the restroom?

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11 years ago, Jeff wrote this song for his future wife, and he now sings it to Clara.

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Out comes the ring!

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Missed the slideshow? Check it out here!

 

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July 7, 2009 - 8:51 am

Cheri De Haro - WOW!!! My heart is filled with joy looking at these photos and my eyes are filled with tears! Remarkable, memorable and everlasting!!! THIS is the way to do it. You captured the emotion and innocence. PRICELESS!!!

May 20, 2009 - 1:58 pm

anastasia - i really love this photo session.

May 17, 2009 - 11:32 am

Garrett - Hey Junshien.. your work is awesome. Been checking out your work for a few years back to your xanga days. And now I keep coming back to listen to the music on your portfolio page!

May 15, 2009 - 9:17 am

Vanessa Myers - That made me cry…how beautiful.

May 15, 2009 - 9:12 am

Yanni - that is so dramatic!! Her in the big red coat and him with his guitar..! This is like a fairy tale!!

May 15, 2009 - 7:35 am

Kim nodurft - Oh Jeff, you rock! What a wonderful proposal. You’re making all the other guys look bad. I think you all will be very happy together. Oh, and Junshien, great shots! :)

June 1, 2010 - 10:23 am

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December 29, 2009 - 1:39 pm

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