The story behind the proposal

Some proposals just stick with you – and George and Pamela’s is definitely one of those.

George planned the whole thing at Cliveden House, this gorgeous five-star hotel just outside London. The place is unreal – huge gardens, sweeping lawns, and that stately building standing tall in the background. It’s the sort of spot that makes you stop for a second and think, yep, this is going to be special.

He led Pamela right to the end of the grass, opposite the house where the view opens up perfectly. That’s where he stopped, turned to her, and got down on one knee. Simple, classic, and completely perfect.

She said yes, of course, and that’s when the fun really kicked off. We had about an hour afterwards to wander, chat, and make the most of that post-proposal buzz. They were laughing the whole time, properly in the moment. Every frame looked like a film still – just pure joy. George had also arranged a private boat ride for the two of them along the river. I managed to capture them stepping aboard, waving, laughing, completely in their own little world. The light, the water, the whole vibe – it just worked.

But before the got on the boat, both families were waiting to surprise them. You could feel the emotion before anyone said a word – big hugs, tears, laughter, all of it. Easily one of the most heartwarming things I’ve photographed.

I stuck around a bit longer to capture everyone together, just chatting, hugging, soaking it all in. You can plan a proposal down to the minute, but it’s those reactions afterwards that make it unforgettable.

This one’s going to stay with me for a while. The setting, the emotion, the surprise – everything just came together perfectly. Massive congratulations again to George and Pamela, and thanks for letting me be part of something so special.