Our groom called from Houston, where they live, with a plan to surprise his future bride in Manhattan Beach, where they met, with a pre-Christmas proposal. 

Would we be available to capture the surprise with photos? 

We were more than happy to oblige, and threw in video too, parking under the Pier and waiting for the big arrival. 

Times like this are photographer's highlights--everyone's in a good mode, tears are shed, congratulations are offered. What's not to like?