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 to the Mont-St-Michel directly from Paris, we chose a proposal time of 2pm. It was very cold as I stood on the bridge waiting for them to arrive but the sun was shining and the sky was a beautiful blue.
The good thing about a winter shoot at the Mont St Michel is there are far fewer visitors so I knew that the engagement shoot afterwards would be lovely without many people, even mid-afternoon. (In the summer, when it’s very busy I recommend photo-shoots in the two hours before sunset, when the Mont is quieter in the evenings after most people have gone home). Even when there are lots of people I know little, quiet areas, courtyards and little passages, away from the crowds so the shoot can feel private ande the couple can enjoy their engagment moment.
Beforehand I always exchange messages, giving tips as to the ideal locations for the proposal moment, where I’ll be and what I’ll be wearing and giving guidance for the proposal moments so that it all goes without a hitch. And that’s exactly what happened…it all went without a hitch. Beauitiful Ellie was completely surprised by the proposal and that it was caught on camera. She was so excited and emotional that the tears flowed.
Here are some of my favourite mages from their photo-shoot.
Winter Proposals at the Mont St Michel.
If you’d like to organise your surprise proposal or engagment photo-shoot at the Mont-St-Michel don’t hesitate to get in touch and I’ll offer guidance and information about your trip to the Mont, whether you’re planning to stay on the Isalnd or nearby, or if you’ll just be visintg for the day. The proposal and photo-shoot can all fit around your travel plans so that you achieve the magical moment you’re hoping for.