Belle Isle Detroit Proposal with Red Byrd Creative

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

The email landed in my inbox nearly a month early. “Hi Brian. My friend is hoping to propose to his girlfriend and I am helping with the proposal….” After talking about various options, we decided on a Belle Isle Detroit proposal, using the beautiful and iconic skyline of Detroit as our backdrop. I have photographed more Belle Isle Detroit proposals than any other location in the city, but never had the chance to utilize the skyline. Needless to say, I was excited for another opportunity to capture the moment a couples’ lives change.

Armel and Sophie actually met each other while living in Cameroon. After living in various spots around the world, Sophie landed in Detroit, a city she has grown to deeply love. Knowing this, using the skyline as the backdrop seemed like a perfect fit. Waiting nearby on a park bench was Aaron Segel from Red Byrd Creative and myself, trying our best to blend in with passersby while keenly watching for the couple. I was in charge of capturing the moment through photography; Aaron was there to document it through video. Together, we watched with excitement and anticipation as Armel and Sophie walked into our frame. After a long hug, Armel got into position and began his Belle Isle Detroit proposal…

BE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO BY RED BYRD CREATIVE AT THE END OF THIS BLOG POST!

Belle Isle Detroit proposal
Belle Isle Detroit Proposal
Belle Isle Detroit Proposal
Belle Isle Detroit Proposal

With every proposal, there is a wave of emotions from shock to elation and celebration. With each proposal, there is also a specific and brief moment where the guy feels like his whole world came together. That moment, is so peaceful and beautiful. Armel had that moment wrapped in a hug from Sophie.

Belle Isle Detroit proposal

After Sophie spotted us and they had a few minutes to themselves to celebrate and let it all soak in, we went around the isle to take photos to help celebrate and document their day.

Belle Isle Detroit Proposal
Belle Isle Detroit proposal
Belle Isle Detroit Proposal

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