{"id":1123,"date":"2021-12-23T00:51:56","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T00:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/most-heartwarming-memories-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-12-23T00:51:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T00:51:56","slug":"most-heartwarming-memories-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/most-heartwarming-memories-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Most Heartwarming Memories of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Beautiful photos are what we love to capture and look back on, but this year more than ever, it is the stories behind the photos that are a reminder of how truly transformative 2021 was.<\/span><\/p>\n

While this past year was certainly an unpredictable one, it taught us that the best things in life are worth being (very) patient for. Whether it\u2019s a long-awaited reunion, a postponed dream trip, a milestone or more \u2026 when those big moments finally happen? Oh, the celebration feels that much sweeter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we step boldly into 2022, we\u2019re celebrating the resilience of love and the reminder that striving for adventure in our everyday lives is always worth it. Keep scrolling for our most heartwarming memories of 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Liz in San Diego for Flytographer (Photo taken in Salt Lake City).<\/strong> <\/a>Gabby and their partner celebrate their trip to Salt Lake City with a couple photoshoot in the snow.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cMy husband, Eric, and I love to travel. However, I\u2019ve always felt that when we travel, I don\u2019t appreciate or love our iPhone pictures taken by strangers. I knew I wanted to get a good set of pictures with a snowy background since we would never get that here in Miami. <\/span>Liz<\/span><\/a> was absolutely amazing! She made us feel so comfortable and took pictures that will hang on our walls for years to come.\u201d \u2013 Gabby<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Elisenda in Washington DC for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Keisha captures memories in Washington DC with a Modern Headshot photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cMy first ever trip to Washington D.C. will forever stay with me as a time to remember thanks to Flytographer. Thanks to [Elisenda\u2019s] great insider knowledge and love for the town I was able to immerse myself into some of the most iconic timepieces of our nation\u2019s history such as the Lincoln Memorial and MLK memorial; both equally striking as they were empowering. Not to mention the coolest photo op from Black Lives Matter Plaza free from crowds and a great shot of the White House in the back. From the Washington Monument to quaint side streets that displayed unique home architecture and street art, I truly fell in love with our nation\u2019s capital!<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been telling everyone about <\/span>Elisenda<\/span><\/a> and Flytographer hours after the session ended! By far the best experience I\u2019ve had for a fun photoshoot. She was warm, personable, uber creative and made me feel like I was on my own private tour guide of Washington D.C. It truly helps when you have top talent and a city buff present with you in a new place.\u201d \u2013 <\/span>Keisha<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Natalia in Mexico City for Flytographer. <\/a><\/strong>Shameem and their family celebrate their trip to Mexico City with a family photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Ihsan in Budapest for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Chase and Ilan celebrate their engagement in Budapest with a surprise proposal photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cI told Ilan that we were taking Sunday to do touristy things in Budapest. Little did he know that I\u2019d spent the day before alone hiking all of the tourist spots in town to find the perfect proposal spot. In order to get him to the location of the proposal without arousing suspicions, I told him we were touring an old church and then going to a fancy dinner. When we finally got to the proposal spot, we met our photographer (<\/span>Flytographer Ihsan<\/span><\/a>) who had the best story. The photographer said he had about 10 minutes before his clients showed up and wanted to get some sample shots if we were interested. After fumbling around trying to get the ring out of my jacket pocket, I finally was ready to propose. When I was finally on one knee, Ilan turned around and to his great surprise, I asked him to marry me!\u201d \u2013 Chase<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Marie in Maui for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Michelle and their partner celebrate their trip to Maui with a couple photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Claudia in Cancun for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Hannah & Alia capture their engagement in Cancun with a surprise proposal photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cIn May of 2021, Alia and I went on our first real vacation in nearly two years to Canc\u00fan, Mexico. We\u2019re in the middle of a Flytographer shoot down on the shore of Playa Delfines when I give our photographer, <\/span>Claudia<\/span><\/a>, \u2018the look,\u2019 and she tells Alia to turn around for the next shot so I can \u201chug her from behind.\u201d Claudia and I had actually been chatting months before the shoot even happened to help me nail down the details on how to make this proposal happen seamlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n

No sooner does Claudia excitedly shout, \u201cnow turn around!\u201d does Alia see me down on one knee, that her jaw drops to the ground and my mind goes completely blank. We both just stared at each other in disbelief for about 10 seconds before I even muttered something out! Neither one of us could believe this was actually happening.<\/span><\/p>\n

After Claudia left, we just sat there on the beach in the warm crashing waves, sipping champagne under a full moon. It was total bliss. Now after 6+ years together, we\u2019re engaged, and have the most beautiful photos to look back on our favorite day.\u201d \u2013 Hannah<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Joe in Chicago for Flytographer<\/a>.<\/strong> Christopher and his partner celebrate their engagement in Chicago with a proposal photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe met in college and after being friends for a couple of years, we both ended up single at the right time! The rest is history. She\u2019s my best friend, and I knew she was the one when I couldn\u2019t envision an exciting future without her around. The first gift I ever gave her was a vinyl copy of Wilco\u2019s \u2018Yankee Hotel Foxtrot\u2019 which features the Marina Towers on the cover. When we planned a Memorial Day getaway to Chicago, I knew I wanted to make it memorable! We spent the day on an architectural boat tour and had reservations for dinner on the RiverWalk. I casually mentioned that we should get some good photos together before dinner with the city in the background; all the while I knew I\u2019d be popping the question with the help of my photographer.\u201d \u2013 Christopher<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Meghan in Cape Cod for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Jacqueline and their partner celebrate their babymoon in Cape Cod with a maternity photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/span>Meghan<\/span><\/a> was simply amazing. She was extremely professional and made us feel confident and comfortable during our shoot. She was very easy to get along with and we really had a blast during our shoot. Not to mention her work is incredible! We would highly recommend Meghan!\u201d \u2013 Jacqueline<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Flytographer in Boulder.<\/a> <\/strong>Kristin and their family capture memories in Boulder on a family photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cOur photographer was incredible!  She gave us a lot of helpful direction, while also making it an overall great experience. Both of my kids had a blast, and they said they wished we could have stayed twice as long! [Flytographer] has a true talent for capturing light and what family feels like. Our evening with her was magical, and I couldn\u2019t have asked for anything more.\u201d \u2013 Kristin<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Steve in Moorea for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Sidrah and their partner capture memories in Moorea with a couple photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cSteve<\/a> was absolutely wonderful to work with, easy to shoot with, and made us feel very comfortable! We are in love with our photos and would book him again in a heartbeat!\u201d \u2013 Sidrah<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Ernir in Reykjavik for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Brad and Garrett capture memories on their trip to Iceland on a couple photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cIceland is a place that has such an unexplainable magnetism that seems to beckon for a return visit. It may not be a warm beach or have the excitement of a big city, but the country\u2019s awesome landscapes and isolated nature is like nothing else on earth. We usually opt to explore new places over repeating destinations, but Iceland will always have something new to see, sometimes literally. In this particular case, we headed out this past summer to catch one of the most recent volcanoes \u2013 can\u2019t get any newer than that!\u201d \u2013 Brad<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Claudia in Cancun for Flytographer.<\/a> <\/strong>Melanie and their friends celebrate their girls\u2019 trip to Mexico with a friend\u2019s photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201c<\/span>Claudia<\/span><\/a> was amazing from the idyllic spots for a pic to helping with poses and tips to bring out the best in each of us. We truly loved our experience and the amazing pictures.\u201d \u2013 Melanie<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Photo: Madison in Jackson Hole for Flytographer. <\/a><\/strong>Lucinda and their family capture memories on a family reunion trip to Jackson Hole with a multigenerational photoshoot.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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