So here is a little background. I received a phone call last week from Chad asking if we could photograph his proposal to his girlfriend, Gillian. I (Jackie) was beyond excited!!! We rarely get to photograph the actual proposal. So he discussed his plans and Cory and I met at an undisclosed Starbucks to finalize the details. He told us their story of how they became a couple almost a year ago and gushed about how much he was in love with Gillian. Seriously, single ladies this guy is so sweet and genuine, you might want to be a little sad that is officially taken. However, I know there are some other great guys out there! (so not to worry)
So, last night Cory and I arrived a little early to the Broad Ripple Arts Center and anxiously awaited Chad + Gillian’s arrival after their dinner at Mama Carolla’s. (a great Italian restaurant from what I hear) We staked the locations where we would be inconspicuous. So we went over where Chad planned to get down on one knee and had our plan on how to discretely photograph everything without Gillian noticing. Well, Chad and Gillian took a different path than anticipated. That through us for a loop!!! I thought for sure that Gillian would notice me off to the distance being a nervous nelly! However, everything worked out perfectly!!!! It was sweet, romantic, and perfectly intimate. Confession: I may or may of not got misty eyed. I will let the rest of the photos tell how it all unfolded!


This is where I thought Chad + Gillian would go straight and I would follow behind. They turned left and I was starting to feel my heart beat a little faster!!!

Cory had the perfect view!! He was far enough away (70-200mm) to get this great intimate moment!

Going for the ring!!!

Chad on bended knee asking Gillian to be his forever!!!


Awww, yay!!! The newly engaged couple!!!

After Gillian said yes, we took a few pictures of them basking in their newly engaged glow!!

Ummm, yea, look at that RING!! Gorg! Chad did a great job on picking out the ring!!
P.S. It is from a local jeweler here in Indianapolis, G.Thrapp Jewelers. (hint, hint gentlemen)



These two are so cute together!! Gillian, you are truly just as beautiful as Chad said you were!!

Afterwards, Chad had a table waiting for them at Plumps in Broad Ripple where they had their first date exactly one year ago!

Congratulations Chad + Gillian!!! We couldn’t be more happy for you two!! Thank you for allowing us to be apart of such a monumental time in your lives!
by Cory + Jackie
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So pretty!
Gorgeous couple, pretty sunlight and beautiful images! Great work you two