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Kyoto Garden Proposal - Apoorva and Sunil - A Perfectly Executed Plan

Apoorva was oblivious to what was coming. I was on the other side of the waterfall, she saw me and handed me her phone to take a photo of them. I said I’d take a photo of them on my camera and send it to them later as well. Little did she know Sunil was about to propose. The plan was so perfectly executed it took Apoorva a while to realise what had just happened.

After the proposal

After Sunil proposed we then wandered through Kyoto Garden and Holland Park and then got on the streets. To finish, we all needed to get on the tube which was a perfect opportunity to get a photo of them with a blurred train in the background - I loved it!

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Where to next?

Check out Alexandra and Miguel’s Big Ben proposal here.

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Big Ben Surprise Proposal - Alexandra and Miguel

Big Ben surprise proposal

Before the Proposal

Miguel - a devoted Manchester United fan and a great guy got in touch to see if I could photograph his surprise proposal in London at the beginning of June. He and his girlfriend at the time, now fiancee, Alexandra, were on their way to Italy for a wedding but decided to spend some time in London beforehand. Little did she know Miguel had big plans for their short stay in London.

Miguel knew Alexandra loved the architecture in London and decided that Big Ben would be a perfect background for their proposal. The original plan was to propose at a specific time (11:19, which is their date), but he ended up proposing earlier.

Photographing the Proposal

Miguel executed the plan perfectly and as you can probably guess, she said yes and we spent an hour or so wandering around Westminster after their proposal for some photos. What a pleasure it was to meet and spend some time with these two genuinely lovely people and capture some moments they will treasure forever.

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Big Ben proposal - moments before
Man proposed to his girlfriend at the Big Ben
A couple after their engagement at the Big Ben
Alexandra and Miguel's Surprise Proposal
A couple enjoying themselves after they got engaged
A couple holding hands
A magical Big Ben proposal
Alex and Miguel walking in London
A couple enjoying themselves after they got engaged
Alex and Miguel with the London Eye in the background
Back to Westminster Bridge
The End of the Big Ben Proposal

Where to next?

Check out Apoorva and Sunil’s Kyoto Garden proposal here.


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Primrose Hill Surprise Proposal - She Said YES! (Katy and Dhanesh)

Man on one knee proposing to his girlfriend
If you are a looking for a photographer who will go above and beyond to capture your special moment, Stan is your man!

When you book someone 24 hours before your proposal on an Instagram strangers recommendation, you’re not sure what you’re going to get. But what was delivered were timeless memories that we, our friends and family will treasure for a lifetime. Such good photos that we booked him for our wedding, and once again Stan delivered!
— Dhanesh

Long Shots Pay Off Sometimes

On Friday last week, I got a message from a nice chap called Dhanesh asking if I was free the next day for a surprise proposal in London. Long shot… but it paid off. I’m over the moon I took on the challenge.

There were so many variables and unknowns that could’ve gone wrong but despite everything Dhanesh executed the plan perfectly. And most important of all - Katy said YES!!!

We started at Primrose Hill where he proposed, and walked down to Camden Market where I photographed them being themselves and having some nice moments after the proposal.

Man walks toward his partner with a proposal ring hidden in his hand at Primrose Hill in London, Black and white
A man is about to propose to his partner at Primrose Hill in London
Man drops on one knee to propose to his girlfriend at Primrose Hill in London
Woman says yes to proposal and exchanges a kiss with her partner
Moments after Katy said YES to marrying Dhanesh
Couple having a walk in Camden town after the man proposed and the woman said yes

About Me

Hi, I’m Stan and I’m a documentary wedding photographer based in Folkestone, Kent. I also enjoy working as a proposal photographer in London and the UK. My approach and style are all about beautifully capturing the candid moment - natural, authentic and unposed. Find out more about how I photograph proposals here.

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