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’s quiet or busy I adapt each photoshoot to take you to quiet places and pretty corners to escape any cowds and allow you and your fiancée to really enjoy your moment and feel all the emotions of your proposal.
Ben and Bridget had travelled to Paris. They’d booked train tickets to Caen, the capital city of Normandy that is about 1.5 hours away from the Mont St Michel. Ben had estimated his time of arrival but things went quicker than planned and he discreetly emailed me at lunchtime to tell me he’d be there an hour early! I saw this email and jumped into my car as I live about an hour away. I messaged to let them know that I’d arrive at about the same time and suggested they use the rest rooms and visit the tourist office upon arrival. This allowed me to get in place on the bridge and everything went as planned.
Preceding the shoot I always provide extensive explanations of exactly where I’ll be, what I’ll be wearing and how we spring the surprise, as I appreciate that it must be hard to plan your wonderful winter proposal without ever having been to a world-famous location before.
It all went perfectly. She was completely surprised at the proposal and had the most fabulous, huge smile as you can see in the photos. We had lots of fun with the engagement shoot around the island afterwards. Bridget was perfect at ‘twirling’ in slow motion.
If you’re considering a Winter proposal at the ont St Michel, GO FOR IT ! The soft light is flattering and the island can be really empty.

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Sabina was wonderful! She made our experience warm and easy. She even accommodated our early arrival. Would definitely recommend.
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