Engagement

PROPOSED: JENNA + TROY

By Ryan ⋅ March 3, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

This was the first time I’ve ever shot a proposal, so that was cool in itself, but it was much more than that for many different reasons. First: Jenna is my sister. Secondly: Troy is one of my best friends. Thirdly: They’re getting married. How weird and awesome and so badass is that? They have a connection to that crappy Dear John movie (they both read it when Troy was in Iraq in 2008), so he decided to propose after seeing that movie. Earlier in the day we scoped out the location so Troy had his marker set, and at around 8:45pm I snuck around in the bushes like a creepy molester with a huge camera while I waited for them to come out of the theater. So Troy did the deed (she said yes) then we headed over to my parents’ house to share the good news. The pics of my mom screaming are some of my favorites of the bunch. Sis, bro: congratulations, everyone else: enjoy. I really can’t express how excited and happy I am for you both, but I hope these pics do it some justice. I love you all.

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28 comments for “PROPOSED: JENNA + TROY”

  1. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m not a pretty crier. But words can’t express how happy I am that you were there to capture this. I love you, Ryan. I love Troy. And I love my ring.

    Posted by Jenna | March 3, 2010, 7:48 pm

  2. AMAZING… I cannot wait to do something like this…

    Posted by Christina Sloan | March 3, 2010, 8:24 pm

  3. LOL…I love the shot of Dad inspecting the ring. Congrats to your sis.

    Posted by D.J. Ellis | March 3, 2010, 11:12 pm

  4. Really awesome Ryan. Congratulations. Your mom is hilarious.

    Posted by Craig Kohlruss | March 3, 2010, 11:44 pm

  5. so cool dude, love the pics! the dad one with his magnifying glass is great!!

    Posted by derek lapsley | March 4, 2010, 12:09 am

  6. Ryan, so beautiful!

    Posted by dede unverzagt | March 4, 2010, 10:03 am

  7. Pictures are wondeful-
    Great story to tell the grandchildren in years to come-
    Love it-

    Posted by Jo Ann Burton | March 4, 2010, 10:31 am

  8. Ryan ~ These are GREAT!!!! What a treasured “Gift” for Jenna & Troy. To capture this amazing time in their lives. Gotta LOVE my sister’s expressions…Classic Linda. I got a kick out of Carlitos checking out the ring with the magnifying glass. That was awesome. I have to admit, when I first saw the pics, in order…Troy proposing to Jenna, it brought tears to my eyes…I was so touched by these beautiful photos. You are Brillant mijo. Love you all.

    Posted by DeDe Goff | March 4, 2010, 1:23 pm

  9. I’m not gonna lie…I just cried. You’re an awesome brother! Congrats to your sister!!!

    Posted by Aaryn | March 4, 2010, 2:10 pm

  10. I don’t know your mom. But I love your mom.

    Posted by Emily | March 4, 2010, 2:39 pm

  11. Congrats Jenna & Troy! That is so cool! Nice job Ry :)

    Posted by Sarah | March 4, 2010, 3:16 pm

  12. Ryan, thanks for allowing us to share in that night even though we aren’t in town. The phone call from the kids was great but these pics allow us to feel like we shared in the night on some level. Thanks.

    Posted by Debbie | March 4, 2010, 3:27 pm

  13. AMAZING!!!! This is so precious…too precious for words. If you are in the wedding, I wanna shoot it. Pretty please?!!!!!!

    Posted by kate mefford | March 4, 2010, 4:35 pm

  14. What an amazing event. So glad that I’m able to share these moments with such wonderful friends. Especially Troy…for old time’s sake!

    Posted by Joel Feeser | March 4, 2010, 11:15 pm

  15. Jenna & Troy – congratulations – I knew it had to be coming soon. Ryan – wonderful job – your pictures are all so very special and I am so proud of all of you. Carl – good job on checking out the merchandise and Linda – I just love you to death.

    Posted by Kathy Polian | March 5, 2010, 12:33 am

  16. Very Cool Ryan….
    I had to take a double take at the last pic of your mom….she is my sisters clone! Check her out on my profile (Denise Rista Garcia) I still owe you a candle.

    Posted by Lisa Cook | March 5, 2010, 1:05 am

  17. Wow what a wonderful story. Thank you so much for sharing these pictures. Jenna you are going to make a beautiful bride. Ryan your work is awsome.

    Posted by Barbara Jones | March 5, 2010, 8:55 am

  18. OMG these pictures are amazing…jenna congratulations again! I love all the photos…you will be able to remember this moment forever! :)

    Posted by Sonal | March 5, 2010, 8:27 pm

  19. Ryan~ Yea! Our Jenna’s engaged!..these pictures really touched Dad & I. We are so HAPPY
    for Jenna & Troy and that you captured this exciting time in their lives. You’re an amazing photographer and what a blessing to watch you become successful in what you love to do. We’re so proud of you.

    Posted by Mom and Dad | March 5, 2010, 10:23 pm

  20. Jenna, Stormie and I are so happy for you. Looking foward to seeing you on your wedding day. We can not wait!!!

    BILL

    Posted by BILL EMERY | March 5, 2010, 11:27 pm

  21. I looove the one of the tear running down her face! how exciting! Do your parents live around Bullard & Locan?

    Posted by Amanda | March 9, 2010, 2:02 pm

  22. There is so much great emotion in these photos. Amazingly well captured. Really cool!

    Posted by Mark | March 15, 2010, 10:48 pm

  23. i was catching up on your blog and finally had a chance to look at these … i cried. at my desk. at work.

    you always do an amazing job Ryan … but what you’re especially good at is capturing the rare and precious moments that people sometimes miss.

    congrats to the happy couple :)

    Posted by Jen Duerksen | March 17, 2010, 9:50 am

  24. OMG!!!! I love it the picture of the tear its amazing it made me cry…I love it I love it I love it….such a great love story…just your mom and dad…Ryan your work is Fanfrickentastic:)…Jenna and Troy sooooo happy for you both a great love like this will last a lifetime…All because two people fell in Love…I love the pictures of your mom and dad…That’s my Linda with the Mayor McCheese smile in between the lovebirds hahahahahhah…Did I say that i loved it?!…can’t wait for the rest of the story…

    Posted by Deanna Ambrecht | March 17, 2010, 12:26 pm

  25. p.s.– it should read just LIKE your mom and dad……I love it.. I keep going back and looking at the expression on Jenna face…priceless

    Posted by Deanna Ambrecht | March 17, 2010, 12:38 pm

  26. Ryan you have the stamina and patience of a predator in wait!!
    Slow breathing, balanced and focused. (no pun intended) Your capture of Jenna is nothing less than magical, but your capture of Troy’s “beaming” face upon Jenna, radiating true love, respect and admiration is nothing less than genuine. That combination is what brought tears to MY eyes. I hope your not retired by the time my kids get married. LOL.

    Posted by Corrine Castanon | April 23, 2010, 5:40 pm

  27. Love Love Love it! Super cute family Ryan

    Posted by natalie | May 4, 2010, 11:45 am

  28. I have no idea how I found this. I grew up next to “Carlitos” and have known him since he was 4. I went to Linda and Carl’s wedding. What a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your sister!! What a beautiful lady. Give Rob and my best to your folks, good luck to the engaged couple and keep up the EXCELLENT work!! You are gifted boy!!

    Posted by Rickey Quinn | June 17, 2010, 2:34 pm

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