Shinae thought it was just another location for her and Denise’s engagement session. A new backdrop. A new moment for portraits. But what she didn’t know was that Denise had been quietly weaving a deeper plan—one threaded in intention, devotion, and pure love.
For months, Denise had been working behind the scenes with our team at Megapixels Media, the ever-talented Tiffanie from Birds of Paradise Events, and their closest friends and family to orchestrate a surprise proposal that would reflect the magnitude of their love—a celebration not just of being engaged, but of being seen, supported, and joyfully accepted as they journey toward becoming Wife and Wife.
On a breezy day at The District Wharf in Washington, D.C., the stage was set. A red carpet stretched down the pier, lined on either side with their loved ones—each holding a single red rose. Denise stood at the center, radiant with anticipation, as she handed a rose to each guest to gift to Shinae upon her arrival.
When Shinae stepped onto the pier—expecting nothing more than a few portraits with me and Garrett—she was immediately overcome. Familiar faces greeted her with tears, laughter, and outstretched arms. One by one, her friends and family embraced her and handed her their rose, until her arms overflowed with florals and emotion.
And there, at the end of the carpet, was Denise.
She shared words she had carefully prepared, and as they stood surrounded by a community of love, tears fell and cameras clicked—capturing the depth of what this moment truly meant.
With a ring in hand and hearts wide open, Denise knelt before Shinae and asked her to say yes again. They kissed. The crowd cheered. And the roses—symbols of admiration, devotion, and blooming love—told a story words couldn’t fully hold.
Before the evening ended, we gathered everyone for a family photo. A memory preserved. A legacy in motion.
To be trusted with moments like this is the greatest honor of our work. It’s what we’re here for—to document love in all its forms, and to craft timeless imagery that reminds future generations of how deeply it all began.
If you’re searching for photographers who see your story as sacred, who capture emotion with intention, and who believe love—real, raw, and beautiful—is always worth documenting, we’d be honored to walk with you.
With love,
Megan + Garrett
Megapixels Media Photography & Videography
Denise + Shinae