Romantic Canoe Engagement Session | Dawn+Steven

Apr 11

Tampa romantic canoe engagement session by Mir*Salgado Photography

"The first time we met was at Downtown Disney. We talked almost the whole time. We took pictures and just had fun. We went to all of the stores ad walked around. The night was still young so we ventured over to CityWalk. We walked and talked some more and then ended up at the Piano Bar where we relaxed before the night was over. I think Steven knew at that moment that we would be together but I on the other hand was not sure yet. We talked a lot through emails and he made a great impression on me as my mom was very sick. He would read the bible to me before bed every night and even came to visit on the night of my mom’s passing. He was such great support and go loving that I could not imagine losing such a beautiful thing. Decided that on November 12, 2012 that we were meant to be together...."

Dawn and Steven are one of a kind couple in the world... their love is so big that they don't need words to express it!! During our engagement session both were so natural posing and showing love each other that I really didn't have time to stop smiling :). It was a beautiful day with a perfect couple infront my camera. We decided to start with the canoe session at the Hillsborough River State Park . Then we walked with them and took the most romantic shots in between... here just some of my favourites!!

Tampa canoe engagement session by Mir*Salgado Photography

Proposal: July 28th 2014. We woke up in the morning and rushed to Lookout Mountain in Tennessee to a place called Rock City. Once we got inside I was rushed through many photo opportunities to meet up with my Steven's family. All of a sudden he stopped me at the top of the Mountain to look at the beautiful view. Then Steven turned to me and told me he wanted to use one of the coupons that I made for him quite awhile ago. I quickly explained that he used all of them up already even though he never turned any of them in. He explained that there was still one left. He pulled it out of his pocket and handed it to me. It read, 'Key to My Heart'. At that moment he got down on one knee and asked for my hand in marriage. Of course I said 'yes'. As he stood up to kiss me and give me a hug, I noticed lots of cheering going on in the background. Then he told me to turn around and there stood his family. They were in the background taking pictures. I could not be more grateful and excited to spend the rest of my life with the one I love. I look forward to spending the next chapter of our lives together.