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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Photography - Amanda & Bex

There is no greater honor than when a client hires you not once, but twice! What a compliment :) We just love capturing the love between Amanda and Bex and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their gorgeous mini-session! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage - Chicago Engagement Photography - Sara + Tim

Aside from being ridiculously photogenic, this gorgeous couple made my job so easy with their happy smiles and easy-going attitudes! We had a great time during their engagement session at Chicago's picturesque Milton Lee Olive Park and their love was so evident! 

We are happy to share a sneak peek of their sweet engagement session and SO excited to capture their wedding next summer!

Congrats you two!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage - Chicago Yacht Wedding Photography - Cat + Courtney

We are advocates for love. Plain and simple. And when I headed around town with Cat and Courtney for their Chicago engagement shoot, it was clear that real love is what I'd be capturing on their wedding day. Add to that the fact that their wedding was going to take place at the W Hotel with stunning views of Lake Michigan followed by the ceremony and reception on a yacht on Lake Michigan...umm count us in! 

Cat wore a stunning strapless satin gown and Courtney rocked a modern, jumper from Kleinfelds. The ladies wore fabulous Bagdley Mischka heels and Cat carried a bouquet of ranunculus, roses, hydrangeas and dusty millers. The couple's adorable chihuahua Brighton was in attendance, as were a sweet flower girl and ring bearer. 

The perfect evening ended in fireworks over Navy Pier, emotional and happy toasts and Cat even serenaded Courtney with a ballad she had sung to her early in their relationship! #cgcdlove for sure!

The weather and light couldn't have been more beautiful for their wedding day and the happiness and joy from their family and friends who traveled from across the country was truly one for the record books! 

We are honored to have photographed and videotaped their special day and hope you enjoy this beautiful sneak peek! Congratulations you two! 

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage - Caroline + Alec - Chicago Engagement!

I think it would be fair to say that I have a bit of a photographer crush on this adorable couple! They made their job so easy during their Lincoln Park engagement session with their laughter and smiles! We had a great time strolling through the flowers in full bloom in Lincoln Park and then on to North Avenue beach! The weather couldn't have been more perfect!

We are so excited for Caroline and Alec's wedding day!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage - Arielle + Ted - Chicago Engagement Photography

Arielle and Ted were too cute for words during their Chicago engagement session! Arielle looked gorgeous in her white, open-back romper and Ted was loving all the loving glances from his bride-to-be! 

This sweet couple is tying the knot at a stunning castle in New York next year and we couldn't be happier for them! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage - France Destination Wedding - Nicole and Tarik!

When Nicole contacted me about photographing her wedding in France, I was clearly very excited! Having traveled extensively throughout Europe, I was happy I could help her and her love Tarik with some venue suggestions, and it was just my luck that they chose the most magical location in the world - Chateau Bouthonvilliers (where I will have my own wedding next summer!)

I had a fabulous time taking their engagement photos in Chicago and CANNOT wait to travel to France for their destination wedding next Autumn! 

Congratulations you two! 

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage - Chicago Engagement - Lauren + Ben (and Bert!)

I couldn't be more excited to capture Lauren and Ben's wedding next summer at a gorgeous venue in California! 

I had so much fun capturing their love during their engagement session in Chicago recently. They even brought their adorable pup (is there anything better than a sweet fur baby?!)

Congrats you two! Thank you for allowing me to capture your special moments - xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage - Surprise Chicago Proposal - Salman + Eliza!

When your client travels all the way from Canada to surprise his unsuspecting girlfriend with a proposal in front of the stunning Chicago skyline, of course you want to capture the moment!

Eliza thought she was going to Olive Park with her girlfriends to check out the Chicago skyline, but really, her fiancé had coordinated with her friends to have her arrive in the perfect location so he could surprise her and propose!

Her response was priceless! So happy to have captured these beautiful moments! 

Congrats Salam and Eliza!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage - Michigan Lakeside Estate Wedding Photography - Jolie + Stu

When Jolie and Stu contacted me about photographing their intimate wedding surrounded by their closest friends and family...at a $10 million dollar mansion surrounded by lush garden and with private tunnel access to Lake Michigan, I was obviously intrigued. I mean, really? Sounds like a photographer's dream. 

And, they weren't exaggerating. Lush foliage surrounded the windy streets leading up to the secluded estate and hydrangeas and weeping willows grew freely. The bride looked stunning in a Victoria Sdoukos couture gown and pearl drop earrings. Her gorgeous bouquet included pink, peach and soft-colored roses and hydrangeas. 

The sweetest little flower girls and ring bearer danced carelessly around the garden overlooking Lake Michigan like a vision out of a dream.  The intimate wedding took place on the private beach area and was followed by a BBQ style dinner cooked by their favorite chef. After dinner, cake and lots of champagne, the couple danced their first dance in the garden surrounded by beautiful purple, blue and orange sunset colors. 

Congratulations Jolie + Stu! I wish you all the happiness in the world and am honored to have been a part of your dreamy day. Enjoy the sneak peek!

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