My cousin called me this morning around 11am and asked if I could spare an hour this evening. I asked what for… and he said he was proposing to his girlfriend, Kate. I almost forgot to swallow for about a minute as he told me his initial plan for the evening and when he asked what I thought… I loudly gulped and said how AWESOME I thought the whole idea was. I told him I’d be there. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
As I stealthily stalked them on the tourist packed beach in Newport this evening, I thought how stinkin’ lucky I was, in that moment, to be able to share this with my cousin Scott and my soon to be cousin-in-law Kate. (Is that right? Cousin-in-law?) Anyways… I’m so so SOOO happy for them… and so proud that two such talented and ridiculously intelligent good looking people found each other and fell in love. Here’s some shots from the evening…
Scotty and Kate, I was so honored to be included… and I hope you know I love you more than all the sand in Newport. You rock my world, you give me something to strive to be when I grow up, and I hope you enjoy every second of your engagement. Lastly, Kate… take care of the name you’re marrying into… I’ll expect nothing less than excellence from the future “Katie Akamine.” 😉
Lovely, simply wonderful series of photographs. Capturing THE moment! Congrats to the happy couple, kudos to Scott for the idea and a huge well done to you for getting the shots.
This is so awesome, Kate! Great job…you’re a photo ninja!
I love this! I wanted to giggle when I saw the photos!
So beautiful! Two of my favorite people! Happiness always, Kate & Scotty.
Love, Zana
Kate Erickson has always been expressive, but I’ve never seen it caught so well on camera! The shock & excitement made me feel like I was THERE…but they probably would have seen me cuz I’m not stealth like Kate A! Well done Kate-who-is-passing-along-her-name-to-my-friend-Akamine! Congrats Kate & Scotty!!!