The Beauty of Love

Love is truly one of the most incredible forces in the world. It’s the kind of feeling that inspires us to create unforgettable memories, moments we will hold onto for the rest of our lives. When it comes to proposing marriage, we want everything to be perfect. We plan and travel—sometimes across states or even countries—just to make sure that the proposal is exactly how we’ve imagined it. After all, it’s not just the moment itself that matters but the story we’ll tell our future kids and grandkids.

Shane and Mariana at Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

There’s something magical about the way love motivates us to go the extra mile, literally and figuratively. The world is so vast and beautiful, with endless options for where and how to make this memory. To be chosen as the one who gets to capture that moment? It’s a real honour. But it’s also a responsibility—one that comes with a lot of pressure. But I’ll tell you what, there’s no greater rush than being part of that exhilarating experience, standing there as two people take the next step in their lives together.

The planning that goes into a proposal is intense. Every little detail counts, from the perfect location to the timing, the weather, and even the small, intimate touches that make it unique to the couple. And that excitement, right before the big moment? There’s nothing like it. It’s contagious, and it’s impossible not to get swept up in it.

I’ve been lucky enough to capture some of these moments already, and I’m hoping to do it again soon. To be there, behind the lens, watching a love story unfold, and knowing that the photos I take will be part of someone’s life story—it’s exhilarating. And I can’t wait for the next one.

Shane and Mariana at Cradle Mountain, Tasmania