Rina & Kamal - The 5 Stages of Happiness

  The most unusual thing happened last week! We were supposed to meet Rina and Kamal for a consultation regarding photography for their 2012 wedding. A few days before the meeting I received a call from Kamal. It was the first time I was talking to him and he had a very surprising idea. He was planning to propose Rina in front of me and I was supposed to take pictures. Well, I was so surprised, I said no, thinking about the location - a Second Cup, the timing.... After a few minutes I realized my decision was against all my principles and I called Kamal back. Challenge accepted! We set up signals and everything. 

  It happened that Ioana's birthday was in the same day with the meeting, so I wasn't looking suspicious carrying my 5D Mark II. All 4 of us met at 2 pm and started to get to know each other a little bit. After 20 minutes of talking about prices and packages, and some other more interesting things, Kamal gives me the signal. It's not the one we agreed on, but it's a signal and I grab my weapon. What you're about to see is what I'd like to call "The 5 Stages of Happiness" - a case study.

1. Kamal gets down on his knee, opening the box in the same move. Rina is in denial. (I start snapping like there's no tomorrow):

 2. The ring is going up Rina's finger. Kamal is pushing it. Rina is not bargaining. (the barista is calling her friend from the back to enjoy the show):

 3. Kamal is waiting for an answer. Rina can't give it to him for obvious reasons. (people in the coffee shop almost start to cheer):

 4. Rina accepts. Kamal gets his answer with both arms. (Ioana starts to cry):

 

5. Rina is happy. Kamal is happy. (we all are happy):

Congratulations Rina and Kamal! Thank you so much for making us a part of this amazing experience!

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