I wasn’t going to make a blog entry entirely dedicated to the proposal because there’s going to be a video soon…. however I just can’t resist it!
Here’s how things went down… in enumerated form… (if you know me at all, you know I LOVE me an enumerated list!)
1. I put requests out on social media for models for our upcoming Fall workshops. I prefer that our couples be engaged as I want the workshop experience to be as real as possible (engaged vs boyfriend/girlfriend vs already married are totally different and the way that you photograph those relationships is quite different).
2. I got this email from Lanette that evening, “Bobbi, I was SO excited to see you post on Instagram about the workshop models! I have been following you guys for so long, I love your work! Cain and I have been together for 3 years and we aren’t shy around the camera! We are not engaged (yet!), but it is in the near future 🙂 Hope to hear back!” -Lanette
3. Full confession: because they weren’t engaged yet, I put their name in the “maybe” pile.
4. The next morning I get an email from Cain, it says… “My name is Cain, I believe my girlfriend, Lanette, messaged you about us being available for the workshop. I wanted to ask you if we were selected, would it be okay or could we work in some way that I actually propose. I think this would be a great surprise and she wouldn’t see it coming. Also she loves your work so it would mean a lot to her, though I do understand if it would mess up your workshop. Thank you, Cain”
5. OHHHH MANNNN!!!! I start to get all heart thumpy… but immediately am concerned that this could be a huge distraction from our workshop… and to be quite frank, the workshop is always my priority. So I head over to Facebook, where we have a group dedicated to all bbmk workshop alum and ask them what they think we should do. THEY.WENT.CRAZY! Saying things like, “OH MY GOSH! I WISH I WERE GOING TO THAT WORKSHOP!” “It’s a no-brainer, you have to!” “What a lucky group to see a live engagement!”
6. Two hours after receiving Cain’s message, I emailed him back… “Oh my gosh. You win at life! I hadn’t chosen anyone yet… but your email put me over the edge! Ahhhh!!!!! She doesn’t know she’s been picked yet so don’t say anything. 🙂 We’ll talk details soon. First I need to email and let her know she’s been chosen. Oh. Surprise… My good friend is a videographer and I called him after I got your message and arranged for him to be there to video the whole thing. BOOOOOM! I’m so damn excited about this! Have I mentioned you win at life Cain?” -Bobbi
7. I then email Lanette to let her know we’ve chosen her and Cain and we start making arrangements. She was hype!
8. Next up, I called Cain… we brainstormed… and came up with a plan. I told him what I would say so that he would know exactly when we were ready and in position for the big moment. The secret phrase was something like, “Tell Lanette what you love about her…” I also told him we would come up with a perfect spot for the big moment. The pressure was on!
9. Then the big day came. When they showed up to the workshop… Cain seemed both nervous and excited. Lanette was just all smiles and happiness… which I’m pretty sure is her constant state. 😉
10. I wanted them to be comfortable enough in front of the camera and all of us watching before he popped the question… so we photographed them for about an hour before switching locations.
When we pulled up to the red bridge… Cain immediately knew that this was it. After all, it was quite picturesque! So yeah… we didn’t waste much time! I tell you what, he was ready! It would have been torture to make him wait any longer!
I had them move into position and pose three times before giving the cue (jussssst to make sure that we had our settings perfect and were locked into the perfect composition. Hey now, this ain’t our first rodeo! 😉 )
Cain, on the right looking at me as though saying, “I’m so ready! Are we doing this?!”
So I walk near him while Lanette was facing forward, give them instructions for the next shot and give him the nod on the sneak…
Then… our code phrase… “This time when you give her a squeeze I want you to tell Lanette what you love about her…”
THEN…
IT…
HAPPENED!
Cain… you NAILED it! I love that he gave us a thumbs up. Oh man… I’m tearing up right now remembering this!
She gets a good look at her ring for the first time. You see, I’m not sure he got the whole phrase out before she attacked him with hugs! 
Then reality hits her and she realizes that we’ve all been standing there the whole time! I think it was about at this point she looked at Cain and said… “DOES MY MOM KNOW?!” She was SO excited to share the news with her parents 🙂
I wait for the immediate excitement to happen and I go in for the hugs! I just couldn’t resist! See Cain there? Adrenaline was pummmmping before the whole thing went down and then, like a flash, he was draaaaained! You see, he had this HUUUUGE ball of anxious/nervous/excited/happy energy that he’d been keeping in for months… and then BOOOOM! Cain, you are quite the catch I tell ya!
I just adore you both so much!
She had to go spread the news with all of her new BFFs! 😉
I don’t think there was a dry eye standing on that bridge! Watching this was something that we’ll all carry with us forever and ever. 
…did this really just happen?!
IT DID!
Then we walked back to the bus. Correction: blissfully walked back to the bus! 😉
…with the whole gang in tow.
But before we went any further I saw a cool spot for a photo. It was a photography workshop, after all! 😉 I sat them down and set up the shot. This was the first moment of stillness that had happened since the big moment…
…and it hits her… this was really happening. This was my favorite moment of the entire proposal. 🙂
Yes yes yes…. she called her mom! The reason she’s holding that little mic is because the whole thing was caught on film by Ben. 🙂
…and then it hits her again. 😀
The scene.
… it was back to workshop time… 😀
I got an email the next day from Cain…
Hey I just wanted to send another email and thank you so much again for making this so perfect. With your, Mike and Ben’s help I was able to give the perfect proposal to Lanette! So thank you again.. YOU GUYS ROCK!!
Here’s an excerpt from Lanette’s blog about the proposal.
What started off as an honest once in a life time opportunity, turned into a once in a life time memory.
As I posted before I have been very excited about the workshop modeling for Bobbi+Mike. Once we arrived there we (I) found out that we were having our video taken that day too! But not for us (lie) but for a promo for Bobbi+Mike’s workshop. That’s what I thought! Little did I know then, this was all a scam! Cain already knew, and it wasn’t for Bobbi and Mike … It was for ME! But I did not know this at the time, I was clueless and frankly just not thinking straight. But how could I be? I was too excited about the fact I was about to spend the day with my favorite photographers!
So we were on our way around town, being photographed and having a crowd of about 12 other photographers overseeing bobbi doing her thing! Boy does she know how to work it! She’s crazy, crazy awesome, crazy awesomely perfect, crazy awesomely perfectly wonderful… should I go on? Honestly the way she connects with clients so fast, not just anyone can do that. Plus her creativity is out of this world. (Have I mentioned that just I adore you Lanette!) So here I am enjoying and taking it all in and trying to just have fun and go with it. Cain was doing awesome too! He seemed relaxed, having fun, no care in the world kind of way. He has a different story though of that first hour of being photographed. He was flipping out inside, going nuts, nerves like none other, going over in his head the moment he would ask me to marry him…. ALL those things he kept INSIDE, not stuttering once… or spilling any beans. He’s awesome. Kind of like Bobbi awesome! 😉
We get to this beautiful walk way, with trees on both sides covered with leaves. Oh and there were leaves on the ground too, it was just breath taking! Bobbi had Cain come up behind me and whisper in my ear all the things he loved about me… then told us to think about how special it is to have him back home after being gone for so long at Basic and AIT. I did think about it, and even started getting emotional there… (more emotion was coming) finally she told cain to say something else, (this is where that blur started) because the next thing I knew Cain said “I want to spend the rest of my life with you” And my eyes turn the size of golf balls as I turned to see him getting down on one knee!!! I can’t believe I’m writing about this, it’s real. It really happened! I can’t tell you what all took place after that. I know I said yes because the whole work shop was cheering for us. I flashed my hand to everyone and then yeah, it’s all a blur LOL
But remember that videographer who was doing the “promo” for the workshop. Yeah, he’s awesome too and had Cain mic’d up, so not only do I get to see this moment through photographs. But through film, with sound. You all get to hear what I heard, see what I saw, and share in that moment with us. AHHH. This is happening!”
HEEEEEERE IT IS!!!!!! THE VIDEOOOO!!!!!!! Ben nailed it! Duh. 😉 There’s even a little cameo by yours truly. 😀
Cain, I feel honored that you thought to include us. I’ll never forget that moment… EVER!
Lanette, please never change! You, my love, are one in a million.
Both of you are so very lucky to have found each other!
OHHHH how I wish you two were getting married on a day we were available!
Thank you again… for…. everything. 😀
Sending love and high fives!
~bobbi ❗
PS. To workshop #14, thank YOU for being on board with this! I know it was a bit out of the norm… so thanks for rolling with the punches!
PPS. Still a few April workshop spots available! We would LOVE to have you! Don’t hesitate to email us (hello at bobbiandmike dot com) if you have any questions. Side note: our workshop is relevant to both wedding and family / portrait photographers. 🙂
YAYAYAYAY!! I’m so glad you did this. I LOVED their session, but i was DYING to see more. I’m so glad you blogged a little more. These are absolutely STUNNING! Love love love!! These are so amazing. 🙂
Wow. wow. wow! Totally teared up this entire post! Bursting with happiness for them. Amazing!!
love love love love LOVE… so awesome. When my husband proposed, he had hired a photographer as well, and it’s one of the BEST PHOTOGRAPHS EVER… so special :).
OMG, I cannot hardly swallow I have such a lump in my throat!! What an AMAZING opportunity for them and for you all! I hope she makes a little book of the proposal because the images and the story is so so special!! Beautiful photos BBMK! You, as always, hit it out of the park!!
EPIC! He certainly does win at life as do you BBMK! You’re amazing! And I can’t think of a better proposal. LOVE!
How can I tear up about a proposal between two people I’ve never met?!! You guys captured the emotion of this moment so beautifully! Such a lucky couple, and so many gorgeous photos!
???????? as Cain’s Momma, I cannot wait for this wedding! I, love & adore BOTH of these kids. I’m proud of all they bring to each other’s lives. I live for my kids, they’re my world. I am so lucky & blessed & most importantly HONORED to call, Lannette my daughter I love you Cainie & Netters
Momma ????
So excited to finally see and hear all about this! JUst amazing. The photos, the people, the entire plan! LOVE IT! What an adorable couple and congrats to them! BBMK you guys are just awesome as always 🙂
I think the first tear fell down my cheek about three lines in. And that was BEFORE the photographs. Happy to be a part of the alumni workshop group that cheered you guys on to capture this awesomeness. Best decision ever. Lanette and Cain… I wish you two the absolute best! The love and forethought behind this plan speaks volumes.
This is the best post in the history of blogdom. Such a wonderful experience for everyone, including those of us following along!
Oh my Batman! I normally cry on a Friday night watching chick flicks not reading blogs!!! Her face on the stairs… I instantly cried happy tears. The entire time I was thinking I can’t wait for the wedding day! If there were ever a time I believed in cloning, for that occasion would be it. LOVED this! So happy you blogged it. I am cheering for their Happily Ever After… What an amazing start, SOOOO looking forward to Ben’s video!
This is the sweetest ever, I may have cried! They are so adorable! BBMK, your pictures are amazing as always!
awwww…….. it does a heart good to see all this positive energy and love in the world!
Congrats to Cain and Lanette! Love it
I cried. I cried like I was there. This world is a wonderful place because of all the people in it like you guys- everyone mentioned in this post. Love makes the world go ’round! Yeaaaaah.
WOW !! Such a gorgeous proposal!! I love the emotion, backdrop and moments captureD! You guys are amazing! Beautiful couple!
Oh, I’ve melted!
So I was tearing up through this post and then you got to the steps and I totally lost it!!! What an incredible proposal and to have you, MIke and Ben capturing it all…..WOW!!!!!!
aww. tears. <3 <3 <3
This is utterly and astoundingly beautiful. I’m just a puddle over here. I’m so happy for these two! Lanette’s words were so true — I’m grateful for your ability, Bobbi + Mike, to connect with people so effortlessly and put them at ease. You just rock. I wish Lanette and Cain so much laughter and happiness! <3
I’m just dying from the sweetness & cuteness!!! Her Sweet tears of joy afterwards are just precious…
Now THAT”S a workshop!!
Perfection. Just absolute perfection! What an amazing memory you guys have given this couple!
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WOW WOW WOW! You guys killed it! Ben did a masterful job on that video! What special keepsakes for them and the generations to follow. Great job!
aaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CRYING my eyes out. HOLY MOLY!! Perfection at it’s best. Congrats you two!!!!!
Aaaaahhhhh LOVED this post!!!! Something to magical about getting a surprise proposal on film. So so so beautiful!!
I. Am. CRYING!! This was amazing. This is exactly why you two are the greatest artists out there. I actually felt like I was there!! Congratulations to Lanette and Cain!!!!
Holy COw that made my cry like a baby!! That is my favorite proposal shoot!!
This is amazingly beautiful! Great work, again, guys! You two never disappoint!
Just awesome. What a beautiful capture of a beautiful couple and beautiful moment. Your favorite moment of the proposal is my favorite picture, Bobbi. And I don’t even know them but was crying both through the pictures and then the video 🙂 Congratulations, you two!
I’m balling over here! Great job Cain! Great job Ben, effing great job everyone! So beautiful!
That was incredible! I wonder if they know how many people seeing this from around the globe are shedding those tears with her. I am so happy for them! Love this post!
So awesome. 🙂
Well I’m just bawling like a baby. Big drippy tears. This is awwwwwwwwwsome!!!!! Winning at life I’d say! Congrats Cain and Lanette!!! BBMK, I love the shot of them on the stairs after the proposal. With her getting teary…THAT is gorgeous. Xoxox
Oh geez, I’m supposed to be working, and now I’m crying. What a beautiful couple!! So sweet 🙂
you guys are damn good with those 30 year goggles. what a great moment you captured for them. they will never ever forget that. 🙂
WOW! that is an amazing thing you did for that couple Bobbi and the pictures capture the emotion in such a beautiful way. I was in tears by the end (and that video! oy! pushed my tears right over the edge). Well done!
Oh my gosh!! Teary eyed the whole way through — absolutely beautiful. LOVE!
Sweetest thing EVER!
This is so great. Just so, so great. A definite once-in-a-lifetime moment that they are lucky enough to have documented so beautifully.
yup, crying at work. that shot on the stairs, all emotional, post proposal……so amazing and a once in a lifetime moment caught on film. love your work and huge congrats to cain and lanette!
awww– how can you not tear up and remember how you felt when and where you were engaged. and to have it documented by you all!!! so lucky.
Probably my favorite blog post of yours ever. Way to go, guys!!!! 🙂
Such rich, gorgeous color! So much emotion…seriously, the range here is incredible. LOVE LOVE LOVE. And SUPER jealous of all of those who got to watch you two and all of your amazingness!!
Crying now. Just beautiful, really.
oh my gosh this is the sweetest thing EVER! I love that you did a post about it, the pictures are beautiful. what an amazing thing to have captured by some awesome photogs.
This is just amazing. Not only are the images to die for but you captured this moment so perfectly! I was tearing up just looking at the pictures!! This is such a gift, a moment they will never forget! You guys rock!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO perfect! I love everything about this story, the execution, the film – EVERYTHING!
And…I’m in tears!! This is incredible! Thank you for sharing their story – and the video?! What an incredible thing for them to have!
WOW! Every girls dream! love it!
SO AMAZING! I proposed to my girlfriend in October and had a photographer there to capture it all. SUCH an amazing moment to have documented. As always, fantastic job guys!
Bobbi this is so incredibly sweet!!! So jealous of everyone who got to be there!
I adore how she says “does my mom know?” It’s so incredibly adorable!
Oh my geez. At eight months pregnant I should have known I’d be needing tissue for this! Gorgeous work as always and that video is so perfect!!
Serious tear jerker but so perfect!! I loved this so much!
uuuuuuuuughghghghg. I love this SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH. You guys are obvs amazing— like, always. But this is tops! They are just the cutest.
Oh my gosh! Nothing short of AMAZING!!! Stunning pictures as always and such an incredible moment/memory. I cried and cried. It’s like a movie, doesn’t even seem like real life. How amazing for these two to have this memory but also the pictures and video to share with everyone else!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing!!
OMG!!! Totally bawling here! So special and perfect… amazing images and story. 🙂
I’m speechless right now. Nothing beats this. Seriously. Nothing. This is by far the most beautiful moment on bbmk I have ever seen!
Gosh, my weird allergies are affecting my eyes now…
so glad you DID make an entire post about the proposal. such a unique story! thanks for sharing this beauty with us (and your workshop attendees! SOOO cool!). you and your photography pretty much rock!
This post is nothing short of amazing, Bobbi, Mike, and Ben!! What a memorable day for all present – especially the adorable couple!! I bet they will be visiting that magical spot each fall! 🙂
AHHH! Beautiful photos and video! Great idea – so happy you went with it Bobbi!
Oh, just sooooo perfect!!! Thanks for the cry! 🙂 The video was just amazing Ben! And of course the images are fab BB+M!! LOVE!
I can’t gush enough about this post. So much so that I think I got over excited when I tried to post the first time and must’ve cleared my comment instead of publishing it. I love love love this couple and their story so much. Not to mention the awesome video. They will cherish this for always. We have our engagement on photo and video too and I love going back to see it. So incredible. And I’m not ashamed to admit that I totally cried watching bens video. Beautiful!!
I have no words. To have a client’s trust enough for this to happen is not a business, it’s a lifestyle, and the two of you are amazing. This was beautiful. Congratulations to all!
Thanks alot! I’m balling here in Wisconsin now! 🙂 I just stumbled across your blog when trying to get inspired for a post of my own. You now have a new fan and loyal follower. Great work guys! Very inspiring! I hope my own husband/wife duo finds the same success. Oh and I just noticed the next blog post below… guess I know what I’m going this afternoon!
awesome post! ben totally nailed it – he always does!! 😉
wow… excellent .. have 2.4k like.. amazing
This was awesome! This is at least the second proposal you and Mike have been a part of, wasn’t it, Bobbi? I think it’s a first for it happening during a workshop, though. 🙂
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This is incredible! My heart started beating faster just looking at the pictures. Amazing!
Oh good gravy!!! This is spectacular!!!
They look 16 year old to me 🙂
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Ahhh! I am sitting here crying…no, sobbing. How perfect. How amazing. You guys are such awesome memory grabbers! (Photographers) BAHAHA! Geez, this is amazing.
Oh, you guys made me cry! All the love and happiness for Lanette and Cain. And Bobbi and Mike – you really ROCK!
That’s a great way! That’s great way! That’s just… Great! Lucky photographer been there. Very sensitive. Impressed! 😀
Soo I’m crying now, lol. Such great pics and story!!
I absolutely LOVE this! What an amazing man she has, you can see the love he has for her. The photos turned out sooooo beautiful and sweet, the video had me crying like a baby, even after watching it twice! Wow… I love it and can only pray that one day I can experience such a wonderful, memorable proposal. Thank you for sharing!
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