8.2.2019
Sofia + Javier met in high school and moved to Colorado together from Florida. For their engagement session, we started with photos at Chautauqua Park in Boulder with the Flat Irons in the background. Then we jumped in the car and drove up Flagstaff Mountain to catch the sunset at Lost Gulch Overlook. Sofia and Javier are both such fun, positive people- I had a great time not only photographing them but also laughing with them! Below you’ll hear their story in Sofia’s words:
How they met
“So I knew of Javi in High School, but we never officially met until senior year right before graduating. After coming home from working abroad, he had become good friends with a mutual friend. We were seeing much more of each other and what was supposed to be a summer fling turned into so much more.”
The Proposal
“We were in Virginia visiting my parents for about a week and Javi waited until hours before we had to be on the plane back to propose. The poor guy had been waiting to do it all week long but was unable to coordinate all of my family being there. My friend kept trying to get me to do my nails and I just kept telling her "Nahh, no need." because I am the most oblivious person. We went to this beautiful lake for a picnic before the flight and as we were posing for a picture, Javi turned to me and asked me a question. I didn't really hear so I was standing there thinking "Why the heck is he talking? We're taking a picture." Then I heard him ask me again, "Do you remember what I told you on our very first New Year?" It immediately clicked in my mind; He told me that he was going to marry me one day. I turned and he went down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I started to bawl and said of course. I had absolutely no idea it was coming and it was a perfect moment.”
Their Favorite Thing to Do as a Couple
“We love to just explore the area around us. We really enjoy going to new coffee shops or going to the park and hanging in our hammocks, or walking around new adorable towns.”
Married Life
“Marriage will be an official contract for me to gain 100 pounds and never look back. Just kidding! I am really looking forward to growing together and having Javi as my life long partner in crime.”
Check out their engagement session below!
