Leah and Patrick have the most touching proposal story I have ever heard. This is what Leah sent me in her initial email, "I have recently become engaged to my boyfriend of almost 8 years. He proposed to me in the village of Skaneateles, on the water, on the 5 year anniversary of my father's death. It was a very special day, with a very special person. My fiancé wanted me to finally have a happy memory of such a tragic day in my life. I would love for you to capture each moment of my wedding day." I want to applaud Patrick for being an incredibly thoughtful and kind man for bringing a glimmer of joy into a very dark day in her life, Leah you have a wonderful man (Patrick you're a lucky guy, too)! I am so honored they chose me to document their wedding day!

Couple catch the last rays of the sun in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple share a tender moment in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple lie on the grass in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple in close up shot at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple embrace by the lake at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple with man's best friend in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple enjoy their time in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple hold hands in front of the trees in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple horsing around in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple embrace under the clear sky at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple express their love for each other in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple sit on the porch surrounded by flowers in Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple rub noses in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple hold hands in front of a tree in the garden at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple share an intimate moment on the field at Skaneateles Lake Engagement

Couple hold hands near the lake at Skaneateles Lake Engagement