What a fun session this was! Jon and Deb are so stylish and downtown Champaign provided the perfect scenery for photos.  Although most couples are excited and anxious for their wedding day, this pair is even more ready as they have been together for 10 years.  Jon and Deb grew up together in Champaign and currently live together in my old apartment! How weird right?! Deb inquired about my photography through a recommendation from a friend and it wasn’t until she was looking through my blog that she found photos of where she currently lives (see 2015 in a blog).  Such a strange but fun connection between us.  Another connection we discovered during our shoot is all three of us share a love for Moscow mules.  We stopped by Barrelhouse34 during their session to get some cute, casual photos of them sipping on their favorite drinks out of the cute copper mugs. Jon and Deb were so natural with each other and I really enjoyed the realness they brought to their session.  Deb made sure to mumble things throughout to make sure Jon had his natural smile and Jon always made sure that Deb’s hair was placed perfectly.  I had a great time working with them and already can’t wait for their special day this September.