Blue and White chinoiserie-inspired wedding of our dreams?! YES. With the beautiful backdrop of the Pacific Ocean from Bel Air Bay Club, Mallory and Dave said I do on a perfect sunny southern California day! Every detail was carefully coordinated from the monogrammed pillows and napkins to the custom monogrammed cake - let’s just say - we were blown away! We are so thrilled to have been a art of their beautiful destination wedding - congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreGive us that golden California light ALL DAY please!! Cecile and Sam had the most beautiful sunny day in Malibu for their intimate wedding at Calamigos Ranch. We took full advantage of the stunning ocean and mountain views for gorgeous portraits in our favorite southern California locations. The joy and happiness between these two was so evident and we are honored to have captured their special day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreA wedding in Malibu, California with stunning views of the hills and Pacific ocean?? Yes please! We were so excited when Chelsea reached out to us about capturing her wedding at a private estate in Malibu. Chelsea and Jake are an easy going, fun-loving couple and they wanted to provide a fun and beautiful experience for the guests. Chelsea looked stunning and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect for their day! We are honored to have been a small part of their special day! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.
Read MoreWe absolutely loved photographing Eunice & MJ’s stunning wedding at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles! Every detail was well thought out for their special day, from the artist drawing sketches of guests to the sparkly Jimmy Choo heels to the beautiful architectural details on the Ebell - it was a fairy tale day! Eunice looked stunning and you can tell from MJ’s expression during their first look that he felt the same way! The floral arch and abundant installations at the reception from City Flower LA were breathtaking! We are honored to have been a small part of their perfect day!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographers Serena and Ryne.
Read MoreEmma and Geoff celebrated their beautiful wedding amongst their closest family and friends, overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the stunning Bel Air Bay Club in Los Angeles California. Emma looked absolutely radiant as she walked down the aisle sprinkled with rose petals towards the love of her life, Geoff. Orchids and hydrangeas adorned the flower arch at the end of the aisle and Emma carried a beautiful bouquet of Orchids and greenery. Geoff’s expression when he saw her for the first look says it all! It was such an honor working with such a genuine and sweet couple and we are honored to have captured their beautiful day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographers Serena and Kalina.
Read MoreWhat a year it’s been! In 2018, we had the pleasure of photographing 120 engagements and anniversary sessions and we are so excited to share some of the highlights! In this year end blog post, we are sharing some of our favorite engagement photos and locations in Chicago, California and Destination!
Read MoreWe had been looking forward to Tiffany and Scott’s dream California destination wedding for the past year! Ever since speaking with Tiffany on the phone and hearing her vision of a fine art wedding aesthetic at one of the loveliest southern California venues - Langham Huntington Pasadena - we knew we were the perfect fit to capture her day! And a fairy tale wedding it was! From Tiffany’s sparkly Louboutin heels to the stunning Langham garden ceremony, the whole day was perfection from start to finish! We are honored to have been a small part of their wedding day and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their day!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSo much love for these two! We had a fabulous time with them in Malibu capturing their love (with all the champagne feels!) These two were all smiles during their session and their love really shined through each and every image! We are swooning over their photos and cannot wait for their wedding day in California next weekend! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage Photographer Ryne.
Read MoreWhen bride-to-be Jackie reached out to me about capturing her destination wedding at the Estate Yountville in Napa, I was ecstatic! After meeting Jackie and Kevin during their Chicago engagement session, I was even more excited to capture their love in California. Their wedding day was truly a fairytale, beginning with an outdoor ceremony and cocktail, before portraits in the vines and an alfresco dinner and dancing! The whole day was perfectly executed by Regine Danielle Events and we are honored to have been a small part of it! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI am so excited to share a sneak peek from Ali & Jordan's absolutely stunning wedding last weekend at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, California! Ali began her day surrounded by family friends at her family home to get ready. Her adorable pups joined the fun and plenty of fun champagne popping' photos were taken! Ali then met her love at the harbor for the most EPIC first look (just see his reaction when he saw his gorgeous bride for the first time!) The ceremony took place outdoors under a stunning green and white floral arch, adorned with a crystal chandelier. Emotional speeches and dancing continued well into the night for the most magical evening! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAmanda and Jason's modern wedding at the Ravenswood Event Center was one for the record books! Starting with her gorgeous bouquet in bright colors, to the perfectly styled reception, not a single detail was forgotten! It was so important to A + J that their guests have a fun time and as an objective observer, I can say that was definitely the case! Guests dined at food stations serving delicious food and danced well into the night while a live band kept the atmosphere festive!
It was an honor to be a part of your special day - congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Serena and Rachel for beautifully assisting <3
Read MoreAside from the cute umbrella photos, you'd never know it was a rainy day on Adrienne and Phil's wedding day. Adrienne looked stunning in her gown from Alice in Ivory and the violet and lilac bridesmaids dresses made for the most beautiful color scheme! The bridesmaids wore purple bracelets to match their dresses, gifted to them from the bride.
After leaving the Westin, the bridal party headed to Union Station for classic Chicago portraits. After a beautiful ceremony, the party continued to Lincoln Park's Cafe Brauer where lots of laughs and dancing kept on through the night!
We are honored to have been a small part of their beautiful day! Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo,
Bonphotage
(photographed by Cody and Madeline of Bonphotage)
Read MoreThere were so many wonderful reasons to smile on Erin and Rick's wedding day of April 22, 2017! The sun was shining, champagne was flowing and joy was everywhere! Erin started her day getting ready in the beautifully lit bridal suite at the Warwick Allerton Hotel in the heart of downtown Chicago. Her bridesmaids wore pretty floral robes and Erin was sweet enough to gift them a pair of Kate Spade sunnies and sparkly Kate Spade flats to slip into for dancing later in the evening. After putting on her gown, a blindfolded Rick met her in the ballroom where the pair sat back to back, held hands for a moment and exchanged gifts. This moment was one of my favorites ever! After saying their vows in Lincoln Park's St. Clementine's Church, the party moved back to the Allerton where fun was had by all - well into the night!
We are honored to have been a small part of their beautiful wedding day and hope you enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe approach every wedding we shoot as a new opportunity to create unique and beautiful art. On this morning, as Madeline and I prepare to shoot Ashley and Nate's wedding at the lovely Bridgeport Art Center, I am thinking back on beautiful past shoots which have inspired me. My mind drifts to a recent sunrise editorial which was gorgeous beyond words...
PHOTOGRAPHERS Lynzie Hazan and Rachel Reizen of Bonphotage | CREATIVE DIRECTOR & STYLIST Lucia of Utterly Engaged | FLORAL DESIGNER & STYLIST Catalina Neal | MAKEUP ARTIST & HAIR STYLIST Hikari Murakami | CREATIVE ASSISTANT Caroline Cervantes | FILM LAB Richard Photo Lab | WEDDING GOWNS Carol Hannah | HEADPIECE HEART OF GOLD DESIGNS | CALLIGRAPHY Sarah Ingram | WEDDING RINGS Susie Saltzman | SILK RIBBONS tono & co. | MODEL Angelei Schulman | WORKSHOP Donny Zavala
Read MoreIt's Friday and a perfect occasion to share one of the most beautiful shoots I have had the pleasure of capturing. I have long been in awe of the grace and beauty of movement created by ballerinas and it was a personal dream of mine to capture it myself. On a beautiful Paris day in February, I met with McKeely Borger and Graham Kotowich of the Ballet de l'Opera De Metz Metropole and made my dream a reality! I am still mesmerized by how stunning these images are and I hope they make your day as well!
xo, Bonphotage
photo taken on Contax 645, fuji 400 film | scanned and processed by Richard Photo Lab | wedding dress and veil from Sibo Designs.
Read MoreThere is just something about film that takes my breath away every time! The skin tones, the textures, the colors, the light...it is truly a magical medium. My journey with learning film and developing my own style has come along way this past year and it is so interesting to watch a visual transformation of my images. Today, I am heading to the Donny Zavala film workshop in Honolulu and was reflecting upon where my work has come thus far. I am so excited to continue this journey!
I recently had an opportunity to photograph on film at a styled editorial shoot with Cody Krogman of Cody Krogman Photography. The shoot took place at the Warwick Allerton Hotel in downtown Chicago, in their beautifully lit ballroom. All of the details were perfectly planned by Cody and Shannon of Panache and Promises.
Excited to share a few of the images I took on a Contax 645 medium format film camera. Enjoy :)
Read MoreI am SO excited to finally share this gorgeous bridal editorial recently published in Trendy Bride Magazine!
I am so EXCITED to FINALLY share the images from a fine art bridal editorial featured in Trendy Bride Magazine! Photographed with a Contax 645 with medium format film, this ethereal shoot was photographed at both the Museum of Science and Industry and Room 1520, in Chicago's trendy West Loop neighborhood.
From the Trendy Bride Feature, "For rustic minimalism, this styled shoot from Chicago, Illinois, incorporates just a few elements for a big impact, including peach blooms, a dream venue, and classic bridal style. With a whitewashed venue, it doesn’t take much to create a standout design. Neutral tones and a few romantic additions round out the look for a truly resplendent vibe.
The invitation suite is classic and simple. It features white parchment, cream-colored calligraphy and a personalized wax seal. The collection also includes the venue’s design."
Read MoreThey wanted snow and they wanted art, so snow and art is what they got! This sweet couple studied art and history in college and so it was only fitting to choose the stunning Art Institute in Chicago for their engagement photos! With Bexy in town from England for the holidays and the perfect sunny, bright winter day, it was a perfect time for the shoot Amanda had planning for months! I had a lovely time with them at the Art museum and Millennium park and am looking forward to their wedding in 2018! Enjoy this sneak peak and congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThis stunning bridal editorial shoot was inspired by wild flowers and took place at the Grotto in Portland, Oregon. I was inspired by the different shades of green found in the woods and wanted to create an ethereal, woodsy atmosphere for the photoshoot. Using medium-format film photography and a Contax 645 camera and combine with the talent of some of Portland's best, my vision became a reality!
The bride (model Jennelle Fedrizzi) wore two different looks by Sweet Caroline's, one with a black crop top and the other, a lace tattoo long sleeve beauty. Hair and makeup was natural and flowy by Glam Girl Designs owner Jenny Kerr. The shoot was featured on November 28, 2016 on Adorn Magazine and the full feature can be seen here - http://adornmagazine.com/wildflower-ethereal-bridal-portraits/.
Enjoy!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWhile I patiently (read: impatiently) await the film scans from this adorable engagement session, here is a sneak peek of the digital images. Give me Autumn colors, that perfect golden hour light and a seriously adorable couple, and I am a HAPPY photographer! I had a great time with Cecilia and Josh at Olive Park in downtown Chicago and am seriously swooning over the playful images that resulted!
We can't wait to capture their wedding next summer! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
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