Would you like to organise a surprise ‘Tangled’ proposal at the Mont-St-Michel ?
Professional engagement and proposal photographer Sabina Cowdery of Anibas Photography.
You girlfirend loves the Disney’s ‘Tangled’ ? You’d love to propose to her in the very place that inspired Rapunzel’s castle and features beautifully in the wonderful love song ‘I see the light’ sung by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi ?
I can help you plan and provide your girlfriend with the proposal of her dreams, whilst your here in France and visitng the world-famous Mont-St-Michel.
Let me guide you as to what can be done for your magical proposal moment and also let you know what isn’t possible due to the Mont-st-Michel being not only a UNESCO World Heritage site but also surrounded by a nature reserve.
I appreciate that it must be hard to try and organise your once-in-a-lifetime proposal at a location you’ve never visited before. That’s what I’m here, not only to capture the images for you that you can treasure for a lifetime.
Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi – I See the Light (From “Tangled”/Sing-Along)
As the Mont-st-Michel is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is surrounded by a nature reserve there are restrictions as to what can be achieved. For example the following are not allowed (that Ive been asked about in the last couple of years :
Chinese lanterns
Row boats or gondolas
Fireworks
Decoration
Classic cars on the bridge
Drone film or photographs
Pleased don’t be disappointed though. The magic of the location itself is awe-inspiring and your girlfirend (or boyfriend) will only be thinking about one thing…that you proposed in an incredible place ! And on top of that you organised a photographer to capture images and perhaps video of your proposal so you can treasure that moment forever.
Then, to top it off you then have your engagement photo-shoot right there and then on the island. I take you to quiet places away from the other visitors to capture those raw emotions and excitement of your once in a lifetime proposal.
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Creating your Tangled Proposal at the Mont-St-Michel
Light limitations – As much I would love to be able to replicate all the elements of Disney’s Tangled love scene that is inspired by the Mont-St-Michel, there are limitations as to what can be achieved in terms of photography.
I’m sometimes asked if we can have the proposal with the Mont-St-Michel all lit up after dark. I’m afraid that isn’t possible for technical reasons. The lights on the island don’t start coming on until around 45 minutes after dark and by then it’s too dark to take photos of you in the foreground in any one of the three proposal spots. And no, I can’t then use a flash to light you both as then the Mont-St-Michel then wouldn’t appear in the background.
You may have seen photos like these following ones I took in which the Mont looks pretty all lit up. These are actually taken as long exposure shots, that all photographers like me have to use to capture the colour and light after sunset. But I can’t use long exposure camera settings to capture your proposal as you’d need to be perefectly still for each shot for many of seconds. You can see how that simply can’t work, especially for the proposal moment, during which you’ll be moving and so will I to adjust my position as the proposal moment happens, to ensure the best positioning of you both in front of the Mont?
Mont St Michel - Example of a 15 Second Exposure using a tripod
Mont St Michel - Example of a 30 Second Exposure
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Organising your surprise proposal at the Mont-st-Michel
Sabina was absolutely wonderful and an amazingly talented photographer. If you are looking for the best, book with her.
Jerome, Hong Kong
Sabina was nothing short of spectacular. I hired her to take photographs for a surprise engagement for my now fiancee at Mont Saint Michel. She made the entire planning experience straightforward and was responsive to my questions and provided many helpful suggestions, such as when and where to propose (for the best photos). On the day itself, Sabina was very clear with her location and was kind enough to wait despite us running a little late.
Jerome, Hong Kong
The photoshoot itself was a seamless and comfortable experience with Sabina’s expertise shining through. She gave us helpful suggestions for poses while still allowing us to explore and remain candid – where we needed guidance on how to pose for a photo, Sabina was there to provide her recommendation.
We could not be happier to share our engagement moment with Sabina and the photos have turned out stunningly.
I have no complaints and I can whole heartedly recommend her to anyone.
Tait, US
Sabina was incredibly communicative. She responded promptly to our emails and messages, and was very flexible with our changing of order number (because we loved so many photos and had the hardest time choosing which we wanted… another testament to her work)! Lastly, Sabina edited and sent the photos to us in a really reasonable amount of time; she even offered to send us a few sneak peaks in a matter of a few days so that we had some to enjoy while she finished editing the entire album.
We are overly thrilled with our photos and experience with Sabina and would highly recommend her for any photography needs!
Justin, USA
I went to Anibas Photography & Design to capture a surprise proposal at Mont St Michel. Both the proposal and the photos turned out great, and I wish I could work with Sabina again for other events in the future.
Aside from the photoshoot itself, Sabina also made other aspects of the event very easy. Sabina replied to every email extremely quickly, and her services and pricing were clear from her very first email. She was also sociable and accommodating of my own personal technical difficulties. In line with everything else, Sabina provided us all of our photos very quickly.
Zak’s Proposal Shoot
I can’t say enough about the incredible experience that Sabina was able to provide. From start to finish, she exceeded all our expectations and made our special day truly unforgettable.
Sabina’s dedication and willingness to go above and beyond stood out right from the beginning. She not only accommodated my request for a unique location but also embraced the adventure with enthusiasm. We decided on Mont St. Michael, and Sabina didn’t hesitate to hike through the mud and fields to capture the perfect angle for our engagement photos.
Imani, Sinagapore
Sabina was everything I hoped for and more! Not only did she meet expectations with her performance and professionalism, but she also accommodated us on changes last minute. We had similar visions in mind, and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better than Sabina to capture my husband’s and I’s special moment. Also, a special thank you is needed for including my loved ones!
If there is doubt about scheduling with her, don’t.
Pumchanut,
Sabina helped me with a surprise proposal photoshoot. She is not only a uniquely skilled photographer but also a great planner. I could not have asked for a better photographer!!
Zak’s Proposal Shoot
What I appreciated most about Sabina was her ability to be discreet allowing me to plan and execute a surprise proposal flawlessly. Sabina captured all the genuine emotions and reactions without my fiancé realizing she was there. After the proposal, she was kind enough to capture many more photos all around Mont St. Michael.
Sabina’s talent and passion for photography are evident in every shot she takes, she has a gift for capturing the essence of the moment.
Yaswanth, Toronto
My experience with Sabina was awesome. She is very responsive and quite knowledgeable about Mont St Michel. She helped me plan the ideal proposal by offering multiple different options, and suggested the perfect way to set up the moment. She did everything she could to make this successful for us and constantly went above and beyond. She was also very quick with photos turnaround time and they turned out great! I would 100% recommend her as a photographer.
Bennett, USA
Sabina was fantastic! I reached out with a location and she helped me plan all the details about our engagment and photoshoot afterwards. She knew the best places to take photos and helped us get a range of poses. The resulting pictures were excellent and she was quick to make further edits to the finals when we asked for them. She is a master at her craft!
Laurent, France
A surprise photo shoot for my 50th birthday at Mont St Michel.
And a wonderful encounter with Sabina.
A true pro who captures the best moments.
The result is simply magical, a magician who makes the ordinary extraordinary.
BRAVO
Zak’s Proposal Shoot
If you’re looking for an engagement photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also willing to go the extra mile to make your special moment perfect, look no further than Sabina. She is a true artist and professional, and we couldn’t be happier with the photos she captured.
Thank you, Sabina, for making our engagement day so magical!
Jordie, USA
I would really recommend Anibas! Took the time to do planning with me for when/where to do my photoshoot. She chose a really beautiful place and the pictures turned out perfect I am really happy with how everything turned out. Again really recommend her for a photoshoot only took 2 days to have everything ready from photoshoot to having the pictures ready for you
Tait, US
My fiancé and I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Sabina as she secretly captured our most special moment.
She perfectly executed my fiancé’s vision of how he wanted our engagement moment to be captured- it was absolutely stunning and we are so thrilled. Aside from capturing the actual moment, Sabina then walked us through an entire engagement photoshoot, bearing with us as my fiancé and I were both feeling a bit “camera shy”. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and offered suggestions for how and where we might pose together for a variety of shots.
500 Star Review !
Sabina was an absolute GEM find for our surprise engagement. My now fiance is camera shy and she made the experience comfortable, fun and she let our personalities show. Thank you for irreplaceable memories!!! 500 star review!
Carlie & Auxane
Osmar
It was a pleasure working with Sabina! Traveled from other country to France and helped me to plan a proposal. Photos were great and the communication excellent!
Redmond, Hong Kong
Has been a brilliant experience. Sabina has been very patient during our discussion on the arrangement for the photography session. Would definitely recommend the service.
Tips to explain your plans to your loved one so they don't realise that you're planning a surprise proposal whilst you're at the Mont-St-Michel.
If you think they'd prefer their proposal and its photo-shoot all dressed up with nice outfits... tell them you've booked a smart restaurant for a nice meal.
For the Marshlands proposal spot...tell them you've heard about the famous pré-salé sheep that eat the marshlands grass around the Mont St Michel. the fields are enclosed part are part of a public pathway and you're free to enter and walk around the area to experience being near the sheep.
If you choose the 'Dam' proposal spot... tell them that it's good to get off the shuttle bus and take photos there first as it's a quieter place with a great view.
If you've chosen the 'Bridge' proposal spot... as you get off the shuttle bus walk AWAY from the island (towards me) suggesting to get away from other visitors getting off the bus, to take a few selfies away from the crowds.
Try and bring only what you need. If you're travelling by car, try and leave bags, drinks bottles or sunglasses in the car... travel light.
Do you have any questions or would you like to get planning ?
Don't hesitate to get in touch with your travel plans and dates.
I'm here to help you with all the planning to make your proposal perfect.
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