When Dylan sent me a message saying, “Hey you got a moment to chat????” I knew exactly what he was going to say!!

Fun fact: I actually met Taylor and Dylan two years ago in the weirdest way haha! I was planning a creative shoot with a country, cinematic, and candid photography style, and I happened to see Taylor post a photo of herself wearing a cowboy hat on Instagram. I had literally never met her before, but I sent her a message asking if her and Dylan wanted to help me out with the shoot!

Well… they said yes. And now two years later, I got that text message from Dylan and I couldn’t have been more excited!!

This time though, it wasn’t for a styled shoot; it was for a surprise proposal and engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park, just outside Winnipeg.

We started off taking some cute little engagement photos and family photos with their pup while walking through the trails. It was literally the WINDIEST day EVER (classic Manitoba weather). So we took a little warm-up break in the truck while Dylan secretly snuck the ring into his pocket before the big moment.

Couple kissing with their dog in the foreground during a winter engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba
Couple walking their dog during a snowy Birds Hill Park engagement session near Winnipeg Manitoba.
Dog sitting in front of camera while a couple smiles at each other during a surprise winter proposal at Birds Hill Provincial Park near Winnipeg
Man kisses woman in the snow during a romantic winter engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba
Couple walking together in the snow during a romantic winter engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba

Once the ring was secure, our plan was officially “engaged.”
(Horrible pun intended.)

Cinematic photo of a man kissing a woman in the snow during a romantic winter engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba
Romantic close-up of a couple hugging during a romantic winter engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba
A couple posing holding hands during a winter engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba

The moment before he asked, that last look at the ring box, absolutely melts my heart…

Man looking at engagement ring box before proposing during a winter Birds Hill Park proposal near Winnipeg Manitoba
Surprise proposal at Birds Hill Park Manitoba as man gets down on one knee in the snow near Winnipeg
Surprise proposal at Birds Hill Park Manitoba as man gets down on one knee in the snow
Woman laughing in surprise during a winter proposal at Birds Hill Provincial Park near Winnipeg
Couple shares a tender look during a surprise proposal at Birds Hill Park Manitoba in the snow
Woman laughing in surprise during a winter proposal at Birds Hill Provincial Park near Winnipeg
Couple shares a kiss during a surprise proposal at Birds Hill Park Manitoba in the snow
Gorgeous, candid, cinematic photo of a couple laughing in golden hour during a winter proposal at Birds Hill Provincial Park near Winnipeg
A candid photo of a couple laughing in golden hour during a winter proposal at Birds Hill Provincial Park near Winnipeg

We immediately ran back to the truck to warm up because we were FROZEN!! Also… to celebrate with a very important member of the family: their pup…..

Newly engaged woman smiling with her dog inside the car after a Birds Hill Park proposal
Newly engaged woman showing her engagement ring to her dog inside the car after a Birds Hill Park proposal
Woman showing her engagement ring after a romantic, winter proposal at Birds Hill Park near Winnipeg Manitoba

But we braved that Manitoba cold one more time for a few more Birds Hill Park engagement photos before the sun disappeared.

Romantic golden hour engagement photo of couple kissing during a snowy Birds Hill Park engagement session near Winnipeg
Engaged couple kiss and while the man dips his fiance during a romantic winter engagement photoshoot at Birds Hill Park
Cinematic photo of a couple in a piggyback ride during a fun winter engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba
Newly engaged couple dancing and celebrating after a winter proposal at Birds Hill Provincial Park
Couple with interlocking fingers shares a moment in the snow during a winter engagement session near Winnipeg Manitoba
Playful couple hugging in the snow during a winter engagement session near Winnipeg Manitoba
Engaged couple shares a kiss in the forest during a romantic winter engagement photoshoot at Birds Hill Park
Woman kissing her fiance in the cheek during a snowy Birds Hill Park engagement session
Woman showing her engagement ring while being carried during a snowy Birds Hill Park engagement session
Engaged couple laying in the snow during a romantic winter engagement photoshoot at Birds Hill Park
Close-up engagement photo showing new engagement ring as couple shares hugs during a Birds Hill Park Manitoba proposal session
Engaged couple shares a tender moment while laying in the snow during a romantic winter engagement photoshoot at Birds Hill Park

And in classic Manitoba wedding photographer fashion… just as they were getting back in the truck to leave, I had to say:

“OK… one more photo.” 🙂

Planning a proposal or engagement session at Birds Hill Park? I’d love to help capture it.

Newly engaged couple kiss inside their car after fun winter engagement session at Birds Hill Provincial Park Manitoba
Newly engaged couple smiling at each other inside their car with their dog in the foreground after Birds Hill Park proposal
Dog sitting in the snow during a winter engagement photo session at Birds Hill Park Manitoba
Engaged couple smiling with their dog in front of their car after a winter proposal at Birds Hill Park Manitoba
Dog sitting in front of camera while engaged couple sits together and kiss in their car after Birds Hill Park proposal
Newly engaged couple smiles at each other tenderly inside their car after romantic Birds Hill Park proposal

The End <3

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