DOUBLE SURPRISE CENOTE EL BUHO PROPOSAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY TULUM
Alex + Hanna
Alex and Hanna came to Tulum to celebrate their one-year anniversary together. Alex invited Hanna to a photo session in a cenote to mark the milestone of their relationship. Since they live on the beach in LA, they wanted something different and close to nature. They chose El Buho Cenote for a private experience with just the two of them.
Upon entering the cenote, they were surprised by the sounds of a conch shell being blown by a shaman. They both knew that it's a typical practice to ask the spirits for permission and bless the sacred waters with a ceremony, so they weren't thrown too far off the path. The shaman asked the girls if they would like to take part in the ceremony, and they both agreed without skipping a beat.
During the ceremony, they followed the shaman's instructions and were then handed a beautiful wooden box as a spiritual offering. When they opened the box, two butterflies flew out into the jungle breeze, and one decided to hang around for a while. It gently perched itself on both of the girls' hands, and they knew they were in for something special.
Hanna had no idea what else was in the box, and then she glanced inside to see a beautiful golden ring! In that moment, in front of the fresh, transparent waters surrounded by the beautiful jungle, Alex dropped to one knee to ask Hanna to be with her forever. Hanna was excited and surprised by the effort, thought, and unexpected moment. It was a powerful and emotional moment for each of them. Without hesitation, Hanna said yes, and Alex couldn't have been happier... or so she thought!
Hanna stepped away to leave the beautiful letter that Alex had written for her in her backpack and quickly returned for what we thought would be an intimate and special remainder of the pre-planned photo session. But to our surprise, Hanna also had an intention of her own. Right then, it was Hanna's turn! She dropped to one knee, and she returned the question to Alex, with a ring of her own! Two proposals in one magical experience! When it's meant to be, it's always perfect! These two spiritual souls got to experience a double and simultaneous sacred memory that will be with them forever.
