Boston Photographer Finds Couple After Capturing Surprise Proposal on Historic Street

While getting ready for a scheduled photoshoot on Acorn Street in Boston's Beacon Hill area, a photographer happened to witness a magical moment. The random encounter kicked off a citywide search through social media.

As luck would have it, Becca Thompson saw Benjamin McCormick getting down on one knee in front of Isabelle Girard. Right away, she took a few quick photos before hurrying back to her waiting clients.

"I turned around and saw him on one knee and saw they didn't have a photographer. I decided to run over for a quick second. It was a picturesque moment, thankfully I had the right settings and the lighting was great," she told WBZ News.

The unexpected photo session happened on a beautiful brick street full of Boston history. This scenic spot is one of the most photographed places in the city.

McCormick had been planning his proposal on this lovely street since Christmas. The couple hadn't planned for anyone to take pictures of their special moment.

After getting these special photos, Thompson went to social media, trying to find the mystery couple. The Boston community came together, sharing her posts until the pair found their surprise photos.

In just a few days, the newly engaged couple got in touch. Girard was thrilled to receive such an unexpected gift - professional photos of their big moment.

News about Thompson's thoughtful act spread fast. Her inbox started filling up with booking requests as the story got shared all over social media.

Other local photographers praised her quick thinking. They liked how she helped strangers while still taking care of her scheduled clients.

While tons of tourists take pictures on these historic cobblestones every day, this special set of photos created an amazing connection between strangers on a famous Boston street.