Tuesday, November 17, 2009

shhh...suprise DC engagement shoot = awesomeness

the DC proposal - gabi & cat

the only time i was more nervous about a proposal was when i asked my wife tammy to marry me. gabi contacted me to take engagement photos of he and his soon to be fiance, cat, with a special twist to the request...not only would i surprise his fiance by giving her & gabi an exclusive photography lesson as part of this special day but i would also help initiate the moment that would cue gabi to drop a knee and pop the question. whew what an honor! and of course as the best engagement stories go...she said "yes!" DC couldn't have been more stunning with the blend of fall colors enveloped in the magnificent scenic background of this couple's engagement spot.

gabi & cat - thanks for being so awesome & kudos on your engagement!



















63 comments:

  1. Holy moley. These are some of the most amazing portraits of human beings I've ever seen. That last one is what I hope heaven looks like. I don't know how big you can make that - but I think I'll need a huge print of that someday. I LOVE IT.

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  2. Agreed, the last shot is awesome...
    and the shadows kissing with the beautiful light behind. AHHH! genius. What a blessing!

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  3. Stunning photos, great job!

    Photo #2: He looks a little too happy!

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  4. Oh my goodness, these are absolutely breathtaking! David, the vibrancy of the colors in nothing less than stunning. Truly beautiful!
    Many many happy wishes!!!! Yayyyy!!!!

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  5. Nice pics and a great way to capture the moment. To think, most of us schlubs only have our memories to recall that special moment. ;-)

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  6. Everytime I look at these photos, I can't help but smile and be happy! Thanks a bunch, a bunch, a bunch!!! If there was a word that meant more than thanks, I would use it, but I don't know of one... Your crazily amazing talent makes the engagement and its story all the more awesome!

    ~Adina (the crazy sounding little sister on the phone in pic 13...)

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  7. absolutely amazing!!!! who is this david molnar and why is he so amazing?!!?

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  8. Amazing. Love the sharpness of colors and plants..

    (congrats!)

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  9. Beautiful pictures!! I don't know how you captured the sky and landscape so perfectly while not taking away any attention of the two of them, but you did! Great job.

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  10. UGHHH these pictures are incredibly breathtakingly gorgeous!! You know the photographer must be good if his work brings you to tears!

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  11. these are two of my favorite people, amazing photos and such an amazing couple...so happy for them!

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  12. Really beautiful photos -- you are truly an artist.

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  13. Fairytale!!!! Beautiful!!!! Congrats!

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  14. When Gabi told me how he was going to propose I was so exicted. These pics definitely capture those beautiful moments in a tangible way.
    beautiful.

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  15. Incredible pictures! This photographer is really good at using the lightning to his advantage. Most of these pictures look like they were taken right out of a fairy tale. But then again, maybe they were...

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  16. Wow. David, I've never seen or heard of your photography until Gabi told me the story of his engagement. I am absoutely awestruck by these photos. Obviously your subjects are beautiful people, but seriously...I am impressed, I didn't know that some of this stuff could be done. Amazing

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  17. a magical fairy tail land...in DC who would have known?

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  18. The background is beautiful! What great pictures!

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  19. Really beautiful work. Especially love the fisheye lense pics. Congratulations to Gabi & Cat!

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  20. These are truly stunning photos. Of course, the subjects aren't too shabby themselves. There is nothing better than this area in the fall. Beautiful

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  21. Beautiful photography of an equally beautiful couple. Thanks so much for capturing their special moment AND their personalities. The latter really comes through in the snaps and makes me (the fairy godmother of Gabi) feel like I was there for another memorable moment in his life.

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  22. Fantastic photos! It's like an album cover engagement.

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  23. Beautiful shots of a beautiful couple. Mazel tov to you both, and props to Mr. Molnar!

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  24. Paul (father of the bride to be)Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:26:00 PM

    These photos are spectacular. I love the setting, the colors, and especially the subjects. I love the tears Catherine has in pic#1.

    Gabi, you did a great job with this surprise!

    David Molnar, thanks for helping to make this so special.

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  25. These are amazing and Beautiful! Congrats to you both! Awesome job David Molnar! When I get married, I want you to take my pictures!

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  26. All I can say is WOW!!!! Those pictures are incredible. The scenery is so beatufil. I love the one with the two of them on their stomachs. Congratulations Gabi and Catherine. Great photography Mr. Molnar.

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  27. Oh my word!!! AMAZING pictures. So wonderful to capture a special moment like that on film. Mazel tov!!

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  28. WOW! We're so happy for you Gabi and Catherine! Next year at Camp you'll be a married couple!!! Great photos David Molnar.

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  29. These photos are STELLAR!!

    -S.

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  30. They are awesome. look very natural.

    -Vicky

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  31. Beautiful pictures, they deserve to be in a calendar.
    Edith

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  32. These pictures are stunning :) Congrats to the both of you!

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  33. David,

    These pictures are absolutely beautiful! I love the colors! Thanks for capturing Catherine and Gabi's special day.

    Catherine and Gabi, you both look so happy and I am truly happy for you. Gabi, what a great surprise! You outdid yourself.

    God bless you.

    Love, Mom

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  34. wow!absolutely GORGEOUS!i died when i looked at these! :)

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  35. i agree with the above comments. Catherine and Gabriel just sparkle. The fall colors and the light is such a canvas.

    Gabi, i pitty the fool who has to come next and be compared with this proposal event. Glad I did mine 24 years ago!

    Uncle Hall

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  36. Fabulous pictures...lovely young people! So happy for you both! <3

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  37. the photos are gorgeous!! im so extremely happy for you gabi & kat. i wish nothing but neverending happiness! i look forward to more wedding photos :) -TD

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  38. the pictures are beautiful!

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  39. These photos are fantastic. It will be hard to top them with the wedding photos.

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  40. Wow David you are so gifted! You captured the beauty of creation and the beauty of Gabi and Catherine's love for one another. Thank you for making their day so special and so very memorable.

    I'm over the moon!

    ;) Love, Mom

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  41. These pictures are so amazing! Every picture is more beautiful than the next. You did such an amazing job at capturing all the emotions of the day! :)

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  42. WOW! really awesome pics.. love it!

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  43. The engagement photos are extraordinary!

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  44. Breathtaking! Everything is perfect about these picutures--the background, you guys, the weather--everything.
    Laura

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  45. Wow, beautiful and so exciting. Congratulations Gabi and Cat!

    Thank you David. Awesome job.

    KB

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  46. Aunt Laura is already crying and this is only the engagement. I love the pictures and I love you guys!

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  47. these pictures are AMAZING!!! i am so happy for you two and I cant wait for the wedding!

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  48. wow!! as always, beautiful!

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  49. David,
    You made most beautiful stunning photo of the last photo of this engagement. The scene is so prefect with colorful background for this fall season! Wow! The photo remind of the song America the Beautiful! :-) I love that photo and would love to have it. I am Alanna Swiatkowski's mother in law.
    God bless you and prosper your photography business in Jesus Name!
    Ann Marie

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  50. Precious! Had I only thought of something like that when I proposed and got married. Amazing photos and priceless memories that you'll always have. Best wishes to both of you, Gabriel and Cat!

    John L.

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  51. Absolutely Amazing!! Almost too hard to choose just one...but # 15 is breathtaking!! David you are the best!!

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  52. Amazing. I lovr all the pictures!

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  53. Absolutely beautiful! I cried a tear of two when I saw these pictures. What a wonderful couple. May God bless them always!

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  54. danggggggggg you too are soooo cute

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