{"id":82044,"date":"2022-12-28T16:00:27","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/heartwarming-memories-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-12-28T16:00:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-28T16:00:27","slug":"heartwarming-memories-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/heartwarming-memories-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Flytographer\u2019s Favourite Heartwarming Memories From 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A few of our favourite memories from 2022<\/h2>\n

Memories are truly magic\u2026 or at least, we believe they are! <\/span>\u2728 <\/span>What else has the power to transport you back to your most special moments through something as simple as a song, a smell, or \u2013 of course \u2013 a photograph? However you choose to relive your best memories, we hope you have countless beautiful ones to choose from as you reflect back on 2022. <\/span><\/p>\n

We are simply honoured to have captured over 750K photos in 2022 all over the world. <\/span>At the end of every year, our Flytographer HQ team handpicks some of the most heartwarming stories of the year to share with you! From proposals to anniversaries, solo trips to birthday celebrations, worldwide family adventures <\/span>\ud83c\udf0e <\/span>to hometown love, we had the honour of capturing a little bit of everything. <\/span><\/p>\n

Without further ado, light a candle, play your favourite song of the year, and keep scrolling to enjoy some of our most heartwarming memories of 2022. <\/span>\ud83d\udc97<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Surprise Proposal Memories<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Family Vacation Memories<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Romantic Getaway Memories<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Friendship Memories<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Solo Adventure Memories<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Birthday Memories<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Headshot Memories<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Hometown Memories<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Photo: Vito in Venice for Flytographer.<\/strong> <\/a>Arthur re-proposes to Diane in Venice to celebrate 40 years of marriage as a symbol of their love and how far they have come.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    A Romantic Re-proposal in Venice<\/h2>\n

    \u201cWe met in college. The first time I laid eyes on her she was playing her guitar and singing \u201cThe Rose\u201d. I told my buddy right then that I was going to marry that girl. A year later I proposed and a year after that we were married. Forty years, three children, and two grandchildren later she is still my college girlfriend.<\/p>\n

    This was not a typical proposal story since we\u2019ve been married for four decades. Still \u2013 I wanted to do something special. When I first proposed we were both broke college students. I knelt on the floor in front of her in a borrowed condo in Florida on semester break. No pictures \u2013 nothing to mark the event other than that sweet memory. This time we had the means to rent an apartment in Venice. I used her mother\u2019s ring she kept after her passing and chose the day that would have been her parents\u2019 69th anniversary. Our photographer, Vito brought us to a bridge over the Rio de la Fornace in Dorsoduro away from the crowds, and gave me the cue. Yes, she was surprised, yes she cried, and yes, this time we have pics.\u201d \u2013 Arthur<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Photo: Veronika in Zurich for Flytographer.<\/strong><\/a> Cameron proposes to his girlfriend, Veronica, in a field in Switzerland as a nod to how they met on Hinge.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    A Love Story From Hinge to LinkedIn<\/h2>\n

    \u201cThe 1st picture Veronica commented on, on my Hinge profile, was a picture of me in a field in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland which I took in 2019. Three years later I knew that was the exact spot I wanted to propose. So I looked up the exact coordinates of that location and decided I would propose to her in that exact spot!<\/p>\n

    We came to Switzerland with another couple to add to the distraction! On the proposal day, we went to Lauterbrunnen and walked down a long path to get to the proposal spot where our Flytographer had already been waiting ready to shoot our big moment! I asked my photographer if she could take our picture and when she said \u201cthis is perfect,\u201d I got on my knee and proposed. It was truly perfect! It was raining for most of the day that day but for the actual proposal, it stopped completely! Sounds like divine intervention if you ask me!\u201d \u2013 Cameron<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Photo: Madison in Jackson Hole for Flytographer.<\/strong><\/a> Logan proposes to Erin in the Teton Valley on a surprise proposal photoshoot in Jackson Hole.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    A Proposal Story with a Moose on the Loose<\/h2>\n

    \u201cThe morning of our proposal, I had to convince Erin to wake up in the early hours of the day to catch the sunrise. Which took some doing! We left the cabin and headed for the predetermined location taking in the breathtaking beauty of the awakening Teton Valley on the way. We got to the location and set out into the bitter cold of the Wyoming winter morning. We crested the hill and the sunrise on the Tetons was just beyond beautiful. Madison was there awaiting our arrival and the charades of surprises began! When I got down on one knee Erin could not have been more surprised. The moment was priceless and Madison\u2019s pictures captured it perfectly! Best day of my life!<\/p>\n

    Erin and I were set up by a mutual friend. Erin needed a date to a sorority formal at our school (University of Missouri) and I had made mention to our mutual friend that I would gladly take her. Which was all fine and dandy until I was blindsided by a due date on a paper for class. So needless to say, I ditched her. But later I promptly offered to take her to supper. I remember that night like it was yesterday, she was the woman of my dreams and I thought to myself \u201cwhere have you been all my life?\u201d cause I knew she was the one for me. That night was over three years ago. Since then we have stood the tests of nursing school, college graduation and now the rigors of transitioning into adulthood. I cannot wait to see what life has in store for us but life is always easier with your best friend by your side. And that is what I have in Erin, she is my best friend, the love of my life and now my fianc\u00e9.\u201d \u2013 Logan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    An Emergency Room Romance<\/h2>\n

    \ud83d\udc93 What is your love story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cWe work together in the emergency room, Jackie\u2019s a pharmacist, I am a nurse! We had an instant connection and were friends for a while before realizing our feelings for each other.<\/p>\n

    I knew Jackie was the one because I never felt this safe with another person before. My feelings are always valid, I feel like the most perfect person in the world when I\u2019m with her, and there isn\u2019t a time I don\u2019t want to be around her.\u201d \u2013 Krista<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udc8d What is your proposal story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u201cI had an entire speech planned in my head and I kept reciting it the entire morning. Even when we were in the taxi on our way to the photo shoot Jackie said I didn\u2019t say one word! I was so nervous!<\/p>\n

    When we got to the spot, Stathis gave me the signal and I was so nervous that I took off my shoes when we had quite a bit to walk on these really sharp rocks! But I had the ring in my hand, and Jackie was waiting for me so I kept going. At one point I thought I cut myself.<\/p>\n

    When we got to the spot I took a few pictures and then I got down on one knee. Jackie was in complete shock but all we kept doing was laughing. I was crying also and all I could say was \u2018I had a whole thing planned but I\u2019m hysterical crying, will you marry me?\u2019\u201d \u2013 Krista<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Photo: Stathis & Christina in Santorini for Flytographer.<\/strong><\/a> Krista proposes to Jackie in Santorini on a surprise proposal photoshoot.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Photo: Christie in Vancouver for Flytographer.<\/strong><\/a> Tessa and Herman<\/span> capture family memories in Vancouver with their son, Nathaniel, after his recovery from surgery.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Nathaniel\u2019s Road to Recovery<\/h2>\n

    \u201cNathaniel was born a month premature weighing only 4.3lbs. Due to his tiny size and suspected medical needs, he had to stay in the hospital for forty-two days. Soon, he was diagnosed with Alagille Syndrome, a rare genetic mutation that affected his heart, kidney, spine, eyes, and severely impacted his liver. During his first year of life, Nathaniel barely grew and was said to be experiencing failure to thrive by his medical team.\u2060<\/p>\n

    Once we found out that he required a transplant soon, both of us got tested to see if we were matches. Unfortunately, neither of us were a match and we had to look for other alternatives. His Aunt, Becky, knew that their blood type matched so she got tested and she was the perfect match for a living donor.<\/p>\n

    After 11 hours Nathaniel\u2019s transplant was complete. We had to wait another couple of hours until we could finally see Nathaniel in PICU. He was laying there with multiple lines, wires, and tubes all attached to him. We couldn\u2019t help but cry with tears of joy that his transplant went well.<\/p>\n

    Nathaniel recovered very well from his liver transplant. He has grown so much within his one-year post-transplant. Despite the medical challenges, Nathaniel is a very happy boy who loves the outdoors! We love to go hiking, running, climbing, and spend the majority of our days outside rain or shine! We were grateful to have the help and support from David Foster Foundation.\u201d \u2013 Tessa and Herman, Nathaniel\u2019s parents<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Read Nathaniel\u2019s full story over at the David Foster Foundation.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Madeline-Inspired Mother-Daughter Trip to Paris<\/h2>\n

    \u201cOver last summer, I was reading my then 4-year-old daughter one of the Madeline storybooks, set in Paris. She asked a lot of questions about Paris and I told her I would take her there one day, slightly flippantly. Later that evening, my husband suggested I just do it \u2013 book a trip to take her there for her 5th birthday in a few months. <\/p>\n

    So I went ahead and booked our Eurostar, found a cute little hotel in Saint Germain, and started to think about our trip. I love photos but never get that many of me with my children and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to capture a magical weekend, celebrating my daughter\u2019s birthday in Paris. I chose the shoot to be in Saint Germain as it was close to where we were staying and it felt a bit more intimate to me \u2013 like our special place in Paris. My daughter was shy at first but Olga, our photographer was wonderful and soon Rosie was at ease.<\/p>\n

    Having this special collection of photos feels like a treasure and they bring back the feelings of a magical time in Paris at a magical time in my daughter\u2019s life and a magical time for just me and her.\u201d \u2013 Annabel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Photo: Olga in Paris for Flytographer.<\/strong><\/a>Annabel and her daughter capture memories in Paris together on a family trip.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Honolulu<\/a> in April<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Sweet, Fleeting Family Trips<\/h2>\n

    \u201cWe\u2019ve been traveling the world with our son since he was a year old (and meeting up with Flytographers along the way for so many of those trips!). After a couple of years of staying local and going on road trips, we felt ready to return to the skies and travel a bit further from home. This year for our family travels, we first chose somewhere familiar where we could relax (Oahu, Hawaii). For our wedding anniversary, we opted for a new adventure that was only short flight away from home (Cabo San Lucas). To celebrate my birthday, we took a whirlwind trip to a city our son had yet to explore (London). Finally, we closed out the year and returned with much anticipation to our family\u2019s favorite place in the whole world (Tokyo, Japan). Though these trips were brief (less than a week each to balance our work and school schedules), we cherished our time together, whether exploring somewhere new or revisiting local spots we had missed.<\/p>\n

    When I look back on photos from our travels this year and from years prior, I am transported back to moments from each trip \u2013 the trinket our son picked out on that trip, my husband\u2019s vote for the best meal we had in that city, the landmark I had been eager to see, the travel hiccups our family laughed our way through, and the new friends we made all over the world (thank you, Flytographer!). I treasure the photos of our son growing up and exploring the world, and he loves to hear and retell the stories of our adventures as we look back on the photos. I\u2019ll always be grateful for photos not only of beautiful places around the world, but for mementos of time spent together doing what our family loves best.\u201d \u2013 Kamille <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    London<\/a> in September<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Sandy Hugs in Florida<\/h2>\n

    \u201cThis is the best idea ever. I\u2019ll never pay for a bland autumn family photo shoot again; we\u2019ll just use Flytographer to capture our travel adventures from now on! It made my trip so much calmer, knowing someone else would be there to snap great photos \u2013 I could relax and enjoy, not always hoping I\u2019d find a stranger with a good eye who could try to capture our memories!\u201d \u2013 Elizabeth<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Photo: Cheryl in Miami for Flytographer.<\/strong> <\/a>Elizabeth<\/span> captures family memories in Miami with her children on the beach.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Photo: Elina in Amsterdam for Flytographer. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Trains, Trams and Bicycles in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n

    \u201cOur trip to the Netherlands this summer was our first trip to Europe as a family of four. We stationed ourselves in Amsterdam, where both of our kiddos explored their love for different modes of transportation \u2013 our daughter loves trains and boats and our son can\u2019t get enough of trams and bicycles! So whether we were touring the canals, museum hopping or day-tripping to unique cultural experiences outside of Amsterdam, thanks to the country\u2019s extensive transport network, our littles enjoyed the journeys as much as the destinations (which any parent traveling with children will know, is the epitome of #winning). <\/p>\n

    Add to the connectedness, a variety of international cuisines within short walking distances, innovative parks\/playgrounds and mouth-watering stroopwafels \u2013 suddenly, we were in one the most kid-friendly cities we have visited. Of course, keeping up with a 4 and 2-year-old came with its dose of exhaustion. But memories of the children eagerly completing a treasure hunt at STRAAT or feeling so empowered at steering a boat are just a few of the special moments that made our trip so fulfilling.<\/div>\n
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    Looking back at our Flytographer photos from Amsterdam, we are instantly transported to how much fun we had during our photoshoot and on our trip overall. Our photographer Elina was so friendly; she effortlessly captured us enjoying each other\u2019s company and our children just being themselves. We will never forget how we narrowly dodged the rain that morning or how our kiddos led the way through the winding streets and intersecting canals as if to solve a mystery! These photos capture the cheeky smiles, energy, and love that keep us motivated to keep travelling as a family.\u201d \u2013 Avneet<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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