2 total strangers took part in a blind date photo shoot and look like they've been in love for years

Anneta KonstantinidesJul 10, 2020, 03:58 IST

Karmon Waite and Daniel Allen took part in a blind date photo shoot that has captivated social media.McCaffry Photography LLC

Daniel Allen and Karmon Waite took part in a blind date photo shoot that has captivated social media.
Their pictures, taken by Indiana photographer Lindsey McCaffry, have been shared more than 68,000 times on Facebook.
Waite and Allen told Insider that they instantly connected, and were laughing and joking around throughout the entire shoot.
Allen said he now receives "100 messages a day" from strangers who want to know if the pair are dating.

Legs wrapped around each other on a motorcycle. Holding hands while wading through a creek. Falling into each other's arms in the water, kissing passionately.

The chemistry is palpable in these photos of Daniel Allen and Karmon Waite, their connection so electric, you might be shocked to discover it was actually their first date.

Allen, 27, and Waite, 32, took part in a blind date photo shoot that has captivated social media. Their pictures have been shared more than 68,000 times on Facebook, where they say they receive hundreds of messages a day asking about their relationship.

So Insider spoke to Waite and Allen — as well as their photographer Lindsey McCaffry — to find out how the shoot came about, why they decided to sign up, and what it was like to pose for intimate photos on a first date with a total stranger.

Lindsey McCaffry has wanted to do a blind date photo shoot for years.

Photographer Lindsay McCaffry has wanted to do a blind date photo shoot for years. McCaffry Photography LLC

McCaffry posted a callout for models on Facebook. Karmon Waite and Daniel Allen both signed up, neither of them expecting that they'd actually get picked for the shoot.

Waite and Allen were both blindfolded before the shoot began. McCaffry Photography LLC

McCaffry included "typical dating service questions" on the application so that she could match people up based on common interests.

Allen and Waite wait to take off their blindfolds. McCaffry Photography LLC

When the day for the photo shoot came, both Waite and Allen were nervous about seeing their date for the very first time.

Allen and Waite see each other for the first time. McCaffry Photography LLC

But from the moment they met, Waite and Allen instantly felt at ease with each other.

Allen and Waite said they were laughing and smiling from the beginning of the shoot. McCaffry Photography LLC

Before they began taking photos together, Allen said he made sure to have a conversation with Waite and McCaffry about boundaries.

The shoot began with photos on Allen's motorcycle. McCaffry Photography LLC

One of Waite and Allen's favorite moments from the date happened at the very beginning of the shoot.

This photo of Allen lifting Waite up on his bike is her favorite. McCaffry Photography LLC

As McCaffry continued snapping pictures, it was clear that Waite and Allen had chemistry to spare.

Allen and Waite also took photos in a nearby creek. McCaffry Photography LLC

Waite said she and Allen were able to "loosen up pretty quickly" thanks to their similar sense of humor.

Waite said being able to joke around with Allen made the shoot easy. McCaffry Photography LLC

When the shoot came to an end, Allen and Waite continued to get to know each other as they shared a few drinks by the water with McCaffry and her crew.

Allen and Waite exchanged numbers after the shoot ended. McCaffry Photography LLC

Allen and Waite exchanged numbers and went their separate ways. They had no idea that they would become internet sensations the next day.

McCaffry posted the photos on her professional Facebook page. McCaffry Photography LLC

The photos were an instant hit, racking up tens of thousands of likes and comments as people clamored to know just what was next for Waite and Allen.

The photos of Allen and Waite have received tens of thousands of likes on Facebook. McCaffry Photography LLC

Allen said he's currently receiving "100 messages a day" asking if he's still going on dates with Waite.

Strangers have been messaging Allen and Waite to find out if they're still dating. McCaffry Photography LLC

McCaffry is already planning her next blind date photo shoot, and hopes that it will become an ongoing series.

Allen and Waite were shocked by all the social media attention. McCaffry Photography LLC

Waite and Allen said they've barely had a second to figure out what's next, but they already know they've formed a beautiful friendship.

Allen and Waite said they have already become very close friends. McCaffry Photography LLC

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