There’s nothing quite like the moment the cork flies, the bubbles explode, and two people in love are drenched in pure, fizzy celebration. This champagne pop photo, captured during a golden-hour engagement session at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana, is everything an engagement should be: playful and unapologetically them. Her floral dress catches the spray like confetti, and the sun dipping low behind the iconic bell tower paints the scene in warm, glowing light. This isn’t just a photo. It’s a memory.
The champagne pop has become one of my signature prompts, not because it’s trendy, but because it works. It breaks the ice, shakes off nerves. We don’t just pop and pose. We celebrate.
Located just 25 minutes north of downtown Indianapolis, Coxhall Gardens is a 125-acre public park that feels like a private estate. Designed in an European-inspired style, the grounds feature manicured lawns, reflecting ponds, a stunning twin-bell-tower pavilion, and tree-lined paths that glow at sunset.
The sun was low, the air was warm, and the couple had just finished a series of romantic portraits by the water. I handed them a bottle of prosecco gave a quick shake, and said, “On three, pop it toward me and don’t hold back.” What followed was 30 seconds of pure chaos and joy: the cork soaring, bubbles erupting, and both of them laughing so hard they could barely stand. I used my technical skills, freezing the droplets mid-air and catching that perfect moment when the spray framed their smiles like liquid diamonds.
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More Than a Photo. It’s a Memory.
The champagne pop isn’t just a trendy shot. It marks the moment you stop worrying about looking perfect and start feeling the joy of being engaged. At Coxhall Gardens, with its sweeping views and architectural beauty, the moment feels even bigger, like you’re toasting not just your love, but your future.
As your Indianapolis engagement photographer, I include fun, celebratory prompts like this in every session. Whether it’s a champagne pop, a confetti toss, or a spontaneous dance in the garden, my goal is simple: to give you photos that make you feel something every time you look at them.
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This champagne pop at Coxhall Gardens is proof: your love deserves to be celebrated, loudly and with bubbles flying. Ready to pop your own bottle of happiness?
Location: 11677 Towne Rd, Carmel, IN 46032.