Fall days in Nauvoo can be ever-so-cold-and-windy but have spectacular color for photography. Tina and Shane’s family braved the chilly air and smiled as if it were perfectly warm outside. The weather conditions may have created more reason for closeness but that was easy for this tight-knit family.

Traveling with the family was a neighbor who we found was more than just the girl-next-door for one of the young men in the family…..while on the Temple grounds, he hit one knee and proposed marriage!

We didn’t know this was coming until the last few seconds and were able to snap a few shots of the proposal. Sweet tears and excitement followed from the soon to be bride, as well as the entire family. It was a treat to capture this memorable time for both the couple and his family.

Here are a few of the many shots taken that day.

To Tina and Shane,

You can’t tell by these photos that blankets were in use between shots! You were all so fun to photograph and troopers in the cold weather. Thank you for letting us capture the memories of both your trip to Nauvoo and the engagement. May you continue to receive rich blessings in life!

All the best!!

Tom and Jeanette