Westgate Gardens, Canterbury, Surprise Proposal - Hannah and John

The Planning

John and Hannah were planning a trip to the UK at the end of June. A few weeks before they were due to land in London, John contacted me to see if I was available to photograph his surprise proposal. We had a lovely video call during which we were choosing the best spot for the task with the help of Google Street View.

On the day there was a small blue tractor with a trailer parked just behind the spot we had decided on. It’s because of circumstances like this I like to get on location for proposals well early, which gives me time to react and solve the problem.

Luckily for John and Hannah, the tractor wasn’t too big and simply choosing a lower angle to photograph from meant it was no longer an issue.

On the Day

John executed the plan perfectly and Hannah said a big YES. She was caught by complete surprise and there was so much shock, tears and laughs. We then spent some time wandering the streets of Canterbury.

Another proposal, another couple it was an absolute pleasure to meet and photograph.

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.