Rohan planned a quiet, thoughtful proposal for Ritika at the Getty, a place deeply woven into their story. It’s where they shared their first date and first kiss after reconnecting in Southern California, years after meeting in high school in Northern California and going to prom together. For them, the Getty holds some of their earliest and most meaningful memories.

The day unfolded effortlessly. By coincidence, we parked at the same time and rode the elevator up together, which made it easy to blend into the surroundings while Ritika remained completely unaware. Rohan had carefully chosen the exact spot for the proposal, somewhere beautiful, intentional, and true to them. When he asked her to take a selfie, it became the perfect cue. I stayed back, giving them space, and captured the moment as it naturally happened.

Her reaction was pure shock and joy. After giving them time to soak it all in, we continued with relaxed portraits while wandering through the Getty together. The entire experience felt calm, genuine, and deeply personal, just like the photographs that came from it.