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Ben + Julia’s Surprise Proposal on the Art Loeb Trail
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Ben + Julia’s Surprise Proposal on the Art Loeb Trail

A sunrise surprise proposal built into Ben and Julia’s Art Loeb Trail thru-hike, with backpacks, muddy shoes, their dog Birdie, and a quiet mountain campsite. Ben planned the whole thing without Julia knowing I was there, then we used the early morning light for a short engagement session afterward.

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