An Emotional “Yes” – Sean & Abby’s Kauai Proposal Portrait
Last Updated on October 26, 2025 by Karma Hill
Proposals are already emotional roller coasters (the best kind), but when you add in a plan as thoughtful as Sean’s? It became a dream proposal plan! His Kauai proposal portrait to Abby at Shipwrecks Beach had everything: surprise, family, pastel skies, and a love story years in the making.
Sean and Abby met as undergrads at Saint Louis University four years ago and have been inseparable ever since. They are moving to Texas together for law school and just graduated in August (Congrats!) This trip to Hawaii was supposed to be a graduation celebration, but Sean had bigger plans!
The setup was perfect. A fake dinner reservation at Tidepools. Parents conveniently “waiting” at the restaurant. A casual stroll down to Shipwrecks Beach just as the evening light softened into dreamy pastels. And there, with cliffs rising behind them and the ocean rolling in, Sean got down on one knee. Abby’s joy was instant, her excitement was palpable, and she said yes!
Timeless Moments
The pastel colors of the Kauai sky wrapped the moment in a soft glow, pinks, blues, and the creamy light that made everything feel both tender and timeless. We captured it all secretly, every gasp, every smile, every teary-eyed laugh.
We wandered along the sand and up the cliffs for newly engaged portraits, letting the rugged beauty of Shipwrecks frame their love. The blues, the golden tones, all of it was just pure magic for our camera!
After the proposal, their portraits told the next chapter: Sean and Abby embracing against the cliffs and on the sand, laughing in the golden light. This is what we love most about our style of photography: capturing timeless, classic moments that are full of genuine emotion. The goal isn’t just to create pretty pictures, but to preserve the joy and intimacy of the day in a way that will never go out of style!
Then came the best twist: their parents. Abby had no idea Sean had arranged for both families to be there, even flying his dad in for the occasion! The moment they appeared on the beach to celebrate was filled with laughter, hugs, and happy tears. We took a few portraits of the group, preserving the joy of having everyone together, while Sean and Abby were the stars of the moment, and rightly so! What happy news to share and celebrate with their family!
Congratulations, Sean and Abby! What an unforgettable start to forever! Have so much fun celebrating with your families!
KAUAI PROPOSAL PORTRAIT – SESSION DETAILS
Time Of Day: Sunset
Kauai Proposal Photographer: Kate of Karma Hill Photography
Kauai Portrait Location: Shipwrecks Beach
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