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A Rainy Rooftop “Yes”: Sam & Maggie’s Charlestown Proposal

May 27, 2025

newly engaged couple in Charlestown

Sam and Maggie’s story has come full circle in the most beautiful way. These two Bowdoin graduates, now building a life together in Boston, marked a new chapter with a surprise proposal that was nothing short of magical.

On a rainy Friday night in May (wow, spring 2025 was a wet one!), Sam led Maggie up to their rooftop. There, surrounded by the quiet hum of the neighborhood, drizzling sky, and intimacy of the moment, he asked her to marry him. She said yes — and the celebration had only just begun.

Afterward, the newly engaged couple strolled through the peaceful, rain-kissed streets of Charlestown. The brick, quiet corners, and soft glow of the evening set the perfect scene for some dreamy portraits. Just when Maggie thought the night couldn’t get better, her family appeared with joyful hugs and happy tears down at the Navy Yard.

It was a night filled with meaning, love, and thoughtful surprises — a perfect beginning to their next chapter. Congratulations, Sam + Maggie!

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Boston rooftop proposal
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Boston rooftop proposal
Boston rooftop proposal
Boston rooftop proposal
Boston rooftop proposal
Boston rooftop proposal
Boston rooftop proposal
Boston rooftop proposal
Boston rooftop proposal
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newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown

After photos at the Monument and Training Field, we wandered down to the Navy Yard where Maggie’s family was waiting to surprise her!

newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown
newly engaged couple in Charlestown

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I grew up in Vermont and now call Boston home, but I'll always feel most like myself outdoors.

Whether I'm hiking, skiing, spending a long weekend along the shores of Lake Champlain, or returning to Maine with my family each summer, those are the places where I recharge. Before becoming a full-time photographer, I spent years teaching middle school. Looking back, I think that's where I learned the skill that matters most in this work: helping people feel comfortable enough to simply be themselves.

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