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2025 Mont-St-Michel Proposals

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Dumont 24/12/2025

2025 Mont-St-Michel Proposals Captured by experienced English-speaking photographer Sabina Dumont Wow! What a year it has been. ❤️😍 I’ve been privileged to have met and captured the surprise marriage proposals at the Mont-St-Michel of so many wonderful couples in 2025. It’s been so lovely helping all the ‘proposers’ plan and organise their magical moment and then to be witness to the unforgetttable moment in their lives as one asks their loved one to marry them. These photoshoots are full of love, surprise and emotions. Every shoot is different because every couple is different. It’s lovely to get to know the couples during the photoshoot, finding out where they are from (all over the world!) and how they met.Read more “2025 Mont-St-Michel Proposals”

Early morning Mont-St-Michel Proposal

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Dumont 21/12/2025

Early morning Mont-St-Michel Proposal By experienced English-speaking professional Photographer Sabina Dumont. My usual recommendation for the ideal time to propose at the Mont-St-Michel is about two hours before sunset but due to Stephen and Lucero’s travel plans we had no choice but change it a few days beforehand for it to be an early morning Mont-St-Michel proposal…and it was FABULOUS!. Why do I usually recommend evening proposal photoshoots ? Mainly because it gives us the best chance to have some warm colours and a pretty sunset, if the Normandy weather is kind to us. I’ve also previusly had two early morning photoshoots during which there has been a morning sea mist which has hidden the island so I’veRead more “Early morning Mont-St-Michel Proposal”

LBGTQI Gay Friendly Photographer Mont St Michel Normandy

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 29/10/2025

LBGTQI Gay Friendly Photographer Mont St Michel Normandy Fernando and Samy’s surprise Proposal // *Please note that I’ve only titled this page this way to ensure that couples can find me and feel safe and reassured with me. Otherwise I wouldn’t differentiate or even mention it…Love is LOVE ! // Oh this was a lovely proposal! Fernando contacted me to ask me to capture his surprise proposal to Samy at the world-famous Mont St Michel and it was a pleasure for me to capture it for them both. They were flying in to Paris and were then travelling west to Normandy to visit the Mont-St-Michel. Having looked at my page explaining the choices of proposal locations. FernandoRead more “LBGTQI Gay Friendly Photographer Mont St Michel Normandy”

Sunny Summer Mont-st-Michel Proposal

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Dumont 08/08/2025

Sunny Summer Mont-st-Michel Proposal By British professional Photographer in Normandy, Sabina Dumont. When a client books a Mont-St-Michel proposal photos shoot I always provide guidance through all the planning stages including what time of day to have their proposal. My advice is that the two hours before sunset is the best time of day, if possible. This is because, whatever the weather, the light is softer and more flattering and if we’re lucky, maybe with some warm colours and a pretty sunset. But the priority is to fit around my clients’ travel plans. Some are just visiting for the day and therefore a sunset shoot isn’t possible. That was the case for John and Alicia. They were drivingRead more “Sunny Summer Mont-st-Michel Proposal”

Wonderful Mont-St-Michel Proposal Story

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Dumont 01/05/2025

Wonderful Mont-St-Michel Proposal Story Captured by English-speaking photographer Sabina Dumont Wow! What a proposal story this is ! For two reasons… the first you’ll already have seen and that’s Himath’s incredible red dress. It looked amazing against the backdrop of the world-famous Mont-St-Michel along with Shaan who looked dashing in his tuxedo, that had a matching red lining, and he even had shoes with a red sole. So that’s only half of the reason why this is a wonderful proposal story. The rest is all about Shaan’s incredible organisation of the surprise. Let me explain… Shaan and Himath live in Calgary, Canada and Shaan had explained to Himath that they were going on a trip and thatRead more “Wonderful Mont-St-Michel Proposal Story”

Mont-St-Michel Proposal Photographer

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 21/02/2025

Mont-St-Michel Proposal Photographer Captured by English-Speaking Photographer Sabina Cowdery Are you looking for a Mont-St-Michel photographer to capture your surprise proposal ? Well you’ve come to the right place! I’m Sabina and I’m an experienced professional photographer. I’m British so importantly I speak English (and French) so I can help you with all the organisation. I’ve been living here in Normandy for 20 years and live about an hours drive from the world famous Mont St Michel. I first started taking photos of the island just for the pleasure, sunsets, at sunrise, in all kinds of weather. It’s such an incredible location, in all seasons! I capture surprise proposals all year round, like this one for JPRead more “Mont-St-Michel Proposal Photographer”

15 reasons to choose Sabina

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Dumont 21/02/2025

15 Reasons to choose Sabina for your surprise Mont-st-Michel Proposal Discover the value of the photography and video services provided for your magical moment. You’re looking for an English-speaking photographer to capture your once-in-a-lifetime proposal at the world famous Mont-St-Michel in France. You’ve decided on the most incredible location for your proposal, you’re wondering how to plan your Mont-St-Michel Proposal and would like some guidance. “I’m so happy that you’ve arrived here on this page. I’m Sabina and I’m here to help you create and capture the most magical proposal moment for your loved one.” Let me share with you the reasons why I believe that I’m uniquely placed to offer all the help, services and beautiful images you’reRead more “15 reasons to choose Sabina”

Sunny Winter Mont St Michel Proposal

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 14/02/2025

A Sunny Winter Mont St Michel Proposal! The Mont-St-Michel bathed in January sunshine. Wow ! Look at these images of David’s Winter proposal to Lauren in the sunshine at the Mont St Michel ! I’ve just edited the surprise proposal and engagement photo-shoot for David and Lauren. It was my first proposal of 2025 on the 3rd of January and the weather was amazing! Here in Normandy in Winter you’re more likely to have a cloudy day, but that doesn’t spoil any proposals. Overcast weather gives a lovely soft and flattering light and that Mont st Michel is, well, the Mont St Michel ! It looks incredible whatever the weather, in my opinion. David had got inRead more “Sunny Winter Mont St Michel Proposal”

A beautiful Mont St Michel Proposal Photoshoot

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 07/02/2025

A beautiful Mont St Michel Proposal Photoshoot By English-speaking photographer Sabina Cowdery Ayman from Houston, Texas, USA had contacted me explaning that Ash knew about the photoshoot and that I’d be filming too, to make a video for them as well. This one was going to be the last of several photoshoots during their trip. They’d already been travelling for around ten days to Scotland, London and of course Paris. I got to do the best photoshoot… the surprise proposal. Ashnoor knew about the photoshoot, she knew I’d be filming it too to create a video but she didn’t know it was the moment her life was about to change. In Winter here in Normandy sunset isRead more “A beautiful Mont St Michel Proposal Photoshoot”

Wonderful Winter Proposal at the Mont-St-Michel

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 28/01/2025

Wonderful Winter Proposal at the Mont St Michel. Captured by experienced professional Photographer Sabina Cowdery Are you considering a wonderful Winter proposal at the Mont St Michel but aren’t sure how the weather might affect it? Yes, it’s true that Winter in Normandy is often overcast and sometimes rainy but don’t let that put you off. Firstly, you’ll see from the images below that cloudy weather gives a soft, flattering light and I feel brings out all the colours. Additionally it means no strong shadows and contrast that can cause squinting as it’s too bright. The second positive factor is that the island is a lot less busy in the winter months, meaning fewer other visitors. Whether it’sRead more “Wonderful Winter Proposal at the Mont-St-Michel”

Unforgettable Mont-St-Michel Proposal

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 19/01/2025

An unforgettable Mont-St-Michel Proposal …for both the couple and for photographer Sabina Cowdery! This was most definitely the most unforgettable Mont St Michel Proposal I’ve ever captured ! The calm looking but striking image of the Mont-St-Michel above gives a hint of what was to come! It was a December photoshoot so good weather can’t be guaranteed here in Normandy in Winter. It’s often overcast (which creates a lovely soft, flattering light that brings out the colours) and sometimes there can be rain showers so I always offer to stay flexible as to the time on the day allowing the client and I to adjust should rain be forecast. For this couple due to their travel plans weRead more “Unforgettable Mont-St-Michel Proposal”

Fabulous Mont St Michel Proposal

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 09/01/2025

Fabulous Mont St Michel Proposal Captured by bilingual photographer Sabina Cowdery Eric’s proposal to Alanne was an unusual one as both their mums were on the trip to France with them. It occasionally happens, that family are with the couple. That’s absiolutely no problem with me. I love that their loved ones are there to witness their special moment. I then always offer to take family photos to include everyone in the moment. I give those photos free of charge even if the Silver package with 20 images is chosen. They’d all travelled from Brazil to enjoy a very special trip to France. They were running late due to car rental issues that morning in Paris but EricRead more “Fabulous Mont St Michel Proposal”

Spring Mont-St-Michel Engagement Shoot

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 28/12/2024

Spring Mont-St-Michel Engagement Shoot Photos captured by English speaking photographer Sabina Cowdery This Mont-St-Michel engagement photo-shoot wasn’t as orginally planned. Antoine had originally booked it to be a surprise proposal photo-shoot but then Covid happened. Their trip over from California sadly had to be postponed. Not wanting to wait, he proposed and in time let Lauren know what he had originally organised. So when they were able to reschedule their trip after any risk and restrictions had been lifted Antoine got back in touch. As they were staying overnight a the Mont I blocked both days. The reason I do that is because the Normandy weather can be unpredictable and I always thinks it’s important to keep ourRead more “Spring Mont-St-Michel Engagement Shoot”

Wedding Photographer – Mont-St-Michel

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 04/12/2024

Wedding Photographer – Mont-St-Michel Discover Brazilian couple Felipe and Joyce’s Wedding photo-shoot. Sabina Cowdery, helping create memories at the Mont-St-Michel, Normandy. Felipe and Joyce were enjoying their honeymoon around Europe, three weeks after getting married. They’d contacted me beforehand looking for a Wedding photographer for a photo-shoot at the Mont-St-Michel. Most of my photo-shoots at the Mont-st-Michel are surprise proposal photo-shoots but every now and again a couple are looking to have photos in their wedding attire at the world famous Mont-St-Michel and I’m always happy to oblige. It was mid-September and we were lucky with the weather. Here in Normandy the weather can be changeable all year round and I always offer to stay flexible on theRead more “Wedding Photographer – Mont-St-Michel”

Magical Mont-St-Michel Surprise Proposal

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Proposal Photography, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 02/12/2024

Magical Mont-St-Michel Surprise Proposal Photos captured by English speaking photographer Sabina Cowdery. This was a wonderful, sunny, early evening magical Mont-St-Michel proposal. I’d been contacted a few months beforehand by Lukas, looking to capture his proposal to Tait. A few days beforehand we’d checked the weather forecast, as I always do, and chosen the time and place. What worked best for them as thay were staying overnight on the island itself was to do the proposal on the bridge not far from the entrance. It’s always a fun challenge capturing a proposal so close to the Mont. There can be quite a few tourists and I obviously have to try and make sure the crucial moment isn’t blockedRead more “Magical Mont-St-Michel Surprise Proposal”

Mont-St-Michel Wedding Photographer

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Wedding PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 31/08/2024

Mont-St-Michel Wedding Photographer Photographer Sabina Cowdery captures wedding photos for a lovely Japanese couple. This photo-shoot with Mont-St-Michel Wedding Photographer Sabina Cowdery was particularly memorable for two reasons. Often my photo-shoots at the Mont-St-Michel are to capture Surprise marriage proposals but this couple contacted me from their home in Tokyo, Japan to ask if I could capture some wedding photos for them. They’d recently got married at home but wanted to capture some special pictures during their trip to Europe. Communication via email was easy enough as they translated their questions and sent them via email. On the day we partially used voice translation and managed to get by with English and hand gestures. The first memorable partRead more “Mont-St-Michel Wedding Photographer”

LGBT Friendly Photographer – Mont-St-Michel Proposal

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Portrait Photography, Proposal PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 24/04/2024

LGBT Friendly Photographer – Surprise Proposal at the Mont-St-Michel. Captured by Sabina Cowdery, English-speaking photographer in Normandy. // Lisez cet article en français // Wow! Carlie and Auxane’s surprise proposal and engagement photoshoot at the Mont-St-Michel was simply wonderful! Carlie had contacted me about three months beforehand, looking for a photographer to capture her proposal at the world famous Mont-St-Michel. She explained that both she and Auxane lived in the US but that Auxane’s family were orginally from France which is why she thought of proposing whilst over here on holiday. In her email she asked tentatively if I’d captured a same-sex couple’s proposal before and I sensed a concern as to whether I was a photographerRead more “LGBT Friendly Photographer – Mont-St-Michel Proposal”

Winter Proposal at the Mont St Michel

Engagement Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Portrait Photography, Proposal PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 01/02/2024

Winter Proposal at the Mont St Michel. Capture by Proposal and Engagement Photographer Sabina Cowdery. This winter proposal at the Mont St Michel was the first of the year on a Saturday in January. Normandy winters are mostly overcast and can be rainy so I can never guarantee good weather. Let me say that photoshoots in overcast weather aren’t a bad thing because cloudy weather gives a soft flattering light and can be really beautiful too. For Matthieu’s proposal to Ellie this certainly wasn’t the case. There had been a cold snap for a few days and there had even been some snow and chilly weather was forecast. To fit around Matthieu’s plans, as they were driving toRead more “Winter Proposal at the Mont St Michel”

Surprise Proposal Photographer Mont-St-Michel

Engagement Photography, Event Photography, Mont-St-Michel, My Blog, Portrait Photography, Proposal PhotographyBy Sabina Cowdery 11/04/2023

Surprise Proposal Photographer Mont-St-Michel Capturing magical, unforgettable moments – Normandy based British photographer Sabina Cowdery. One of the most moving and enjoyable parts of running my own photography business is being a Surprise Proposal Photographer at the Mont-St-Michel. It’s world famous for its Abbey and Monastry that began over 1000 years ago… yes, one thousand years! For the last few years I’ve been contacted each year by some wonderful young men looking to chose this incredible location as the place they’d like to propose. Many romantic lovers from the USA, from Europe et even South America too. Of course planning a surprise proposal at the Mont-Saint-Michel involves discretion and organisation to help make this unforgettable moment happen. Read more “Surprise Proposal Photographer Mont-St-Michel”

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