A man and woman stand together in a coffeeshop smiling while making lattes together during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois

Summer Engagement Session in Bloomington, Illinois | Abby and Adam

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A couple stand next to a countertop and hold coffee cups during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois

Abby and Adam’s engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois HAS to be one of the most unique, personal, and creative engagement sessions I’ve photographed! These two are the literal embodiment of a power couple. Not only did part of their engagement session take place in their coffee shop slash yoga studio combo, but they’re also some of the most welcoming and focused people I’ve been around. They’re both so passionate and driven, which is why I can’t wait to share their session with you!

Black and white photo of a couple holding hands facing one another behind a countertop with a coffee cup on it during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois

Their Engagement Session in Bloomington, Illinois

To start their engagement session off Abby, Adam, and I met up at Yoga Lab. Yoga Lab is a coffee shop with a yoga studio attached to it. With Abby and Adam getting engaged in 2023 they wanted to have their engagement session take place in this space they’ve created together, and I am ALL for it! The session started with a “Latte Off” where they each made their own latte to see who did it better. There’s nothing better than some friendly competition and some delicious coffee to start your engagement session! From there we took some more posed photos in the coffee shop before heading back to the yoga studio. Being able to not only celebrate their love, but also this business they’ve built together in Bloomington, Illinois was so amazing to capture during their engagement session.

A man hugs a woman from behind with one arm as they look to the side while standing in a coffee shop
Black and white photo of a woman hugging a man from behind while sitting on a countertop in a coffeeshop as they look to the left
A man and woman stand together in a coffeeshop smiling while making lattes together during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A couple hold hands across a coffee table with lattes resting on the table during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
Black and white top down photo of a man and woman sitting across a table and holding hands with one another while two lattes sit on the table between them during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A couple sit across a coffee table from one another and look at one another while holding hands
A couple sit next to one another at a table in a coffee shop as they smile to the left
A couple smile at the camera while sitting next to one another at a table in a coffee shop, on the table in front of them are two lattes
A couple sitting next to one another at a coffee table look at the camera while the man wraps his arm around the woman
A woman closes her eyes while leaning her head against the head of a man sitting next to her during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A couple kiss one another while holding hands and standing together behind a counter in a coffee shop
A woman sits on a countertop behind a man and hugs him as they smile at the camera while in a coffee shop
A couple sit next to one another on the floor in a coffee shop and kiss one another during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A couple sit next to one another on the floor of a coffee shop while holding hands and looking at the camera
A woman smiles while being kissed on the forehead by a man as they hold hands
A man and a woman stand side by side in an open yoga studio and look in opposite directions
A man and woman sit next to one another on the floor of a yoga studio and kiss while leaning against a wall
A man and woman perform yoga poses in a yoga studio together during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A man and woman perform yoga poses in a yoga studio together during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A man and woman stand in front of a window as the sun rises behind them while they touch foreheads together during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois

Photos in Maxwell Park

After our time at Yoga Lab Abby and Adam opted for a quick outfit change as we made our way to Maxwell Park for some sunset photos. Maxwell Park is on the northern end of Bloomington-Normal and is a gorgeous space for some outdoor portraits. Abby and Adam lucked out with the most beautiful golden hour for this part of their session, which really brought these photos to the next level. The two ended their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois by frolicking in the fields as the sun set behind them. Talk about picture perfect!

A man and woman hold hands and look at one another while standing in a park during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A man and woman face in opposite directions and lock arms while looking at one another as sun sets while they stand in a park
A woman lays her head on a mans lap while they sit in a field together as the sun sets behind them
A man and woman stand next to one another while in a park and look to the left as the sun sets over their right shoulders
Black and white photo of a man and woman embracing with their eyes closed while in a park
A man and woman hold hands while facing one another in a field as the sun sets behind them during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A man and woman hold hands while facing one another in a field as the sun sets behind them during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois
A woman lays on the grass and rests her head on a man's lap who is sitting next to her, the two are in a field with the sun setting behind them
A woman lays on the grass and looks up at a man while her head rests on his lap as he looks down at her while sitting next to her, they're in a field and the sun is setting behind them
A man and woman's hands extend towards one another while in a field at sunset during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois

I had SO much fun with Abby and Adam during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois! Capturing their love for one another in the space they created side by side was a truly special experience and something I’ll forever love to look back on. If you‘re looking to have your engagement session in Bloomington but aren’t sure where to have your photos done, check out my 5 favorite spots in the city. Be sure you stop by Yoga Lab for some coffee too! If you’re ready to book me for your own wedding and engagement session be sure to send me an inquiry through my contact page.

A man and woman hold hands and look in opposite directions while standing in front of an evergreen tree during their engagement session in Bloomington, Illinois

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