London Proposal Photographer

I specialise in helping you plan your London proposal experience while taking beautiful & emotion-filled photos of this special moment in your journies together.

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Planning to propose to your partner in London? Exciting times! London is an incredible city to pop the question, surrounded by a rich history, culture, diversity and amazing energy.

Photographing your proposal will allow you to relive this special moment for years to come and share it with your family and friends. The experience I offer goes far beyond photographing your proposal. As a London local, I’ll help you find the perfect location for you and offer personalised tips and advice on how to make it an incredible experience.

I’ve been honoured to photograph many of these incredible moments in couples’ journies together, including a lot travelling to London from overseas.

"Choosing Matt as our proposal photographer was one of the best decisions I ever made!!

His guidance and advice in the planning process were matched only by his kindness, relaxed energy and warmth during the shoot itself.

Matt helped us to create and preserve a moment that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Not to mention his fantastic photography skills!”

Taylor & Gracie

250+


Proposals Photographed

12Years


As a Full Time London Photographer

100+


5* Google Reviews

"I would give Matt 10 stars if I could!

My partner and I had the best time with Matt for our engagement and our photos look amazing!

Matt went out of his way to provide directions since I travelled from the US to London, he was open to hearing my ideas, had great suggestions, and provided encouraging words and calmed my anxiety (I was a nervous wreck). He guided me throughout the entire process and what I loved most was that he shared with me the importance of being present.

My partner was shocked and it could not have been a better experience. Matt was kind, cracked a few jokes to relax us, and gave perfect direction.

Thank you Matt! Hopefully, we will be utilizing your services again ;) “

Keoshia & Linda

Can the proposal be photographed in secret?

100%. Every proposal I photograph is in secret. The proposal is a special and intimate moment between the two of you. Something that shouldn’t be interrupted or distracted from by anything, especially the photos.

I have a few tricks up my sleeve to go unnoticed (happy to share when we chat) and to date, I have a perfect track record of my presence never being noticed by the partner being proposed to.

Kind Words from my Wonderful Couples

“Matt went above and beyond to make the process so easy and stress-free, from planning to execution, and the pictures turned out absolutely perfect.” – Alex Wysoczanski

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“Matt is absolutely a hidden gem and his photography is a class of its own” – Peris Onchere

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“Matt is the absolute best! He did an incredible job helping me plan and photograph my secret proposal to my (now) fiancé. The photos turned out amazing and we also just had so much fun together during the shoot.” – Jonathan Suehle

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“Without a doubt, the experience would not have been the same without Matt, and I couldn’t be any happier with how the photos turned out.” – Jake Slaton

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“If you’re looking for proposal photography in London, Matt is your man!” – Noah Macia

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“Matt was epic to work with! He was fun, helpful, went the extra mile, and our photos looked amazing.” – James Taylor

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“Thank you for making us feel at home and so comfortable during one of the most amazing milestones of our lives. We will never forget it and can’t wait to frame and hang up all of the amazing pictures you took” – Evan Alvarez

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“From the very first phone call, I could tell Matt loves what he does. On the day of the proposal, he was in position early, blended in very well, and captured the moment to perfection.” – Sameer Khalid

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Proposal Pricing & What's Included

Video Planning Call

This is where we will plan the ultimate proposal experience for you and your partner, personalised to your preferences. We'll cover everything from locations to insider tips, as well as answer any questions you might have. These calls usually last 40-60min.

The Shoot

I'll arrive early and use my ninja skills to capture your proposal in secret. After you've popped the question and soaked up the excitement of the moment, we'll go for a little wander and capture some amazing photos of you both. In total this will last around 1 hour.

60+ High Resolution Images

Want to share your proposal with friends and family? Use photos for Save the Dates or have your favourites printed? No problem. You will receive 60+ high resolution photos with a licence for unlimited personal use (ie you can do as you wish with them).

Private Online Gallery

Want to view your images on the move or share them easily with friends and family? All your images will be accessible via your very own personal password protected gallery to view and download.

£700 GBP

Extra Add Ons

Slideshow

A great way to relive the special moment again and again, plus share it with family and friends. Your Slideshow comes with a selection of highlights from your proposal and photoshoot, music and can include a recorded voiceover of the words you used when proposing to your partner.

£100

Add Hours

London is packed with so many stunning, interesting and historic locations that a lot of my couples like to add extra time to their shoots to include more locations. My proposal package includes 1 hour of shoot time and I'm always happy to add on extra time if you'd like to explore more of this fascinating city.

£150/ 30 minutes

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Can you help me plan my London proposal?

Absolutely. Most of my clients are visiting London from overseas (often for the first time), so helping to plan your proposal is a big part of the experience I offer. As a London local and proposal photographer, I am in the perfect position to help.

Included in my proposal package is a planning call, which is held over Zoom. I use this to better understand your vision for your engagement, before recommending locations, time of day etc and providing advice to help create the perfect experience for your proposal. I also share a technique most of my clients use to avoid your partner’s suspicion and keep it a complete surprise.

London is a fascinating city, with so much to offer (it was recently named one of the top 3 destinations to visit globally by Trip Advisor). I want to help bring this uniqueness into your engagement.

"Thank you, Matt, for creating these memories for us to cherish for the rest of our lives!

Matt is an absolutely incredible photographer who captured our engagement! His attention to detail, friendliness, passion, and welcoming vibe was so incredibly appreciated on our special day in London.

He made us feel at home and so comfortable during one of the most amazing days and milestones of our lives. We will never forget it and can’t wait to frame and hang up all of the amazing pictures you took. Thank you again!”

Evan & Asalia

"After seeing the pictures, we could not be happier!

 They are absolutely stunning. They captured our personalities perfectly. Matt has a great eye and we ended up with gorgeous photos. His pictures were exactly what we were looking for! I could not recommend him more highly.”

Erika & Court

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FAQs for London Proposal Photography


Do you work with members of the LGBTQ+ community?

Of course, I do. I see and treat all of my couples the same. I have been honoured to capture the engagements of many amazing couples belonging to the LGBTQ+ community over the years.


What if I or my partner are uncomfortable in front of the camera?

You are not alone. Most people feel the same way and I’m no exception. I purposely keep my approach during proposal shoots relaxed and fun to make you feel at ease. Part of this is recognising that you’ve just shared this special and intimate moment together, and I want to give you the space to digest it. The proposal itself, I always photograph in secret.


How many proposals have you photographed?

Over the past 12 years, I’ve photographed over 200 proposals in London. Each one has been such a pleasure and joy to capture.

I got engaged myself a couple of years ago and it was fun being on the other side of the camera for once. The experience also helped me emphathise more with what my clients are going through.


Will having a photographer ruin the surprise?

In capturing over 200 proposals I have never (touch wood) been spotted by the proposee until the proposer waves me over to introduce me. The look of surprise on their faces once they realise this special moment has been captured is always a delight.

I blend into the background, usually playing tourist so that your fiancé wont suspect a thing.



How long after our proposal shoot will we receive our photos?

Within 2 days, I will provide some highlights from your proposal. You will then receive your full set of photos 2 weeks after your shoot in a private online gallery.


What would you recommend we wear?

Really it’s up to you. The only advice I offer is to wear something that you feel comfortable in. For example, wear shoes that you’re happy to walk around in for a couple of hours and if it’s cold, wrap up warm. If you feel uncomfortable during the shoot, not only will it not be as fun but it may also show in the photos.


Do you photograph proposal shoots outside of London?

Absolutely. Although the majority of proposals I photograph are in London, I do on occasion travel further afield (both within the UK and overseas). So if you would like to go on a little adventure and do your proposal outside of London, let me know :)

Please note that in these cases I do charge extra to cover my expenses.


Can you recommend locations for my London Proposal?

As a London local, I can help you find the perfect fit for your proposal location. Before the big day, we’ll jump on a planning video call to identify the perfect location based on the vision you have for your proposal.

A lot of my couples are coming to London from overseas, many for the first time, and enjoy making the most of my insider knowledge.


"Matt was amazing! We could not recommend him more!

We had never taken any sort of photos together before and he made the experience so enjoyable and knew how to capture all of the best spots at all the right times!”

Alli & Max

Think I’d be the perfect fit to photograph your London Proposal? I’d love to hear from you!

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