Some moments happen so quickly that they almost feel like a secret, like the world slows down just for two people. Catie and Matt’s Maui proposal portrait was exactly that kind of magic, and thanks to a little “ninja style” photography, we captured every second without giving anything away.
Matt had a plan: the ring tucked safely away, the ocean waves crashing behind them, and the love of his life standing barefoot in the sand. When he dropped to one knee at DT Fleming Beach, Catie’s world tilted in the best way possible. She looked down, wide-eyed, as if she couldn’t quite believe the moment was real. And then came the smile, the yes, the kind of joy you can actually feel in the photos!


Our photographer stayed hidden, blending into the rocks and shoreline, quietly documenting the surprise. That’s the beauty of proposal portraits, being both invisible and everywhere at once. The instant Catie said yes, we stepped in to capture the afterglow: the hugs that lifted her off the ground, the forehead kisses, the laughter spilling out like sunlight!





The portraits that followed are a perfect mix of romance and fun. Against Maui’s dramatic cliffs and soft ocean light, Catie and Matt held each other close, their smiles big enough to rival the horizon. From candid laughter to quiet, tender moments, each image reflects a love that feels adventurous and safe all at once.





Congratulations, Catie and Matt! Your Maui proposal portraits tell the start of a story you’ll never forget, one filled with surprise, joy, and a whole lot of love!
Time Of Day: Sunset
Beach Location: DT Fleming Beach
Maui Proposal Photographer: Vanessa from Karma Hill Photography
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