Elite Miss New York Receives a Surprise Marriage Proposal in Amalfi
In the breathtaking setting of the Amalfi Coast, Alex meticulously planned a surprise marriage proposal in Amalfi for Adele, the 2017 Elite Miss New York. Their trip to Italy became the perfect opportunity for a moment that was meant to feel intimate, authentic, and completely unexpected.
When Alex first contacted me from New York, he was looking for someone experienced in discreet proposal photography on the Amalfi Coast — someone who could document the moment without giving anything away. He shared his idea in detail, asking for help capturing the proposal naturally while ensuring Adele would never suspect a photographer was involved.
The plan itself was simple but carefully thought out. Alex only needed guidance on choosing the right location in Amalfi — somewhere beautiful, meaningful, and quiet enough for a genuine surprise. Having photographed many proposals in the area, I immediately knew the perfect spot.
The idea was for Alex and me to “accidentally” bump into each other in town, pretending to be old classmates reconnecting after years apart. As their arrival approached, we stayed in constant contact, exchanging messages right up until minutes before our staged encounter. I’ll admit I had some doubts about how believable the act would be — but once we met, everything unfolded effortlessly.
After a few minutes of casual conversation, Alex introduced Adele to me. Curious about the camera, she asked why I was there. As planned, I explained that I was photographing a story for a local magazine, keeping the atmosphere relaxed and natural.
Then came the moment. Alex asked if I could take a photo of the two of them together. As soon as the shutter clicked, he reached into his pocket, pulled out the ring, and proposed. Adele’s reaction said everything — pure surprise, emotion, and joy. She had absolutely no idea what was coming.
Surrounded by the timeless beauty of Amalfi, this marriage proposal became a moment they will carry with them forever — a genuine, unscripted expression of love, set against one of Italy’s most iconic landscapes.
One year later, I had the honor of photographing Alex and Adele’s destination wedding at Tabiano Castle in Fidenza, Italy — a beautiful continuation of a story that began with a quiet surprise on the Amalfi Coast.
These are the moments that remind me why I do what I do.
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Adele & Alex
