Last week, my cousin's boyfriend Reg, who is now my cousin-in-law, asked me to help him on the day he was going to propose to my cousin Joy. He asked if I would be down to secretly film/document the events leading up to the proposal (dinner, dessert, walking through Golden Gate Park/Concourse Drive at night) and of course I accepted. My excuse for bringing around the camera + monopod was that I was preparing for a wedding later that weekend, which wasn't a lie! Haha. It's always fun to film things not related to work, although filming things for work are just as fun.

Dinner was at Hanh's Hibachi Korean BBQ on Irving in SF. Delicious food, family servings. Next was Starbuck's for coffee. Prior to choosing the location for the proposal, Reg suggested Twin Peaks or the Conservatory of Flowers, but we didn't know the lighting situation and the amount of people that would be at either place. So, I suggested the fountains at the music concourse (Part of The Wedding Planner was shot here!) between the Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum, which was convenient because I unconsciously scouted the location the week before when I went to NightLife with Ryan, Brittney, JJ, Sherman, and new friend Christina. Reg loved the idea of the fountains and the lighting was perfect!

Joy had no idea what was going on up until the minute before Reg was about to pop the question. They have been together for almost 9 years and it was about time Reg became part of our family (although he was already accepted years ago haha). Anyway, enough talking, please take a look at the quick video I put together of their engagement day. Please excuse the fountain. As Reg said: "The gesture says it all." Haha enjoy & Share! 

My good friend and video partner Francis (who I finally got on Posterous) made an awesome video of his cousin proposing.. His fiance didn't expect it coming!