Some of the greatest adventures begin over a roll of the dice. Charline and Zack first crossed paths at a mutual friend's Dungeons & Dragons table. A deep, steady friendship naturally formed over campaigns and shared stories, eventually evolving into a beautiful relationship. Early on, Zack was struck by Charline's incredible work ethic during her long shifts at Panda Express, paired with a deep empathy for her friends and chosen family. Charline, on the other hand, fell for Zack the afternoon she watched him play guitar to a room full of people joyously singing along to Wellerman, completely captivated by his ability to make everyone feel safe, welcome, and at home.
Their bond only strengthened through their shared love for the outdoors. On their first camping trip to Salt Springs in January 2022, they quickly proved what an incredible team they made—building fires from scratch and cooking dinner together in tinfoil. They wrapped up that trip at the Kennedy Space Center, where Charline shared childhood memories of watching shuttle launches from her balcony. A photo in front of the iconic NASA meatball quickly became a staple of their relationship.
When it came time to propose, Zack orchestrated a moment of cosmic proportions. During a road trip to Illinois for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, they spent the night huddled in a freezing tent, roasting marshmallows, and attempting to sing Total Eclipse of the Heart with fellow campers. The next afternoon, they hiked up a small mountain to watch the sky. As totality hit, the birds went quiet, the frogs got loud, and a strange twilight washed over the earth. Stunned by the pure magic of the universe, Zack waited for the sun to peak back through. He dropped to one knee, completely bypassed his meticulously planned speech out of sheer emotion, opened a custom 3D-printed case containing a diamond ring, and asked simply, “Baby?”
As a photographer himself, Zack wanted a media studio with an exceptional eye for capturing real, raw emotion. When speaking with our team at Bow Tie Photo & Video, he loved that we spoke like regular people rather than salespeople, offering transparent, customizable options that aligned perfectly with their vision.
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