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Read More2020 was…well…difficult. It was an extremely difficult year for the wedding industry dealing with postponements and cancellations but it was even more difficult for couples trying to navigate wedding planning in the midst of a global pandemic. Nevertheless, our couples dealt with everything with grace, kindness and love. Despite everything, we were still able to capture many beautiful weddings and we are so thrilled to share just a few of our favorites from 2020. Enjoy and cheers to a bright 2021!
xo, Bonphotage
Read More2020 wasn’t the year anyone expected, that’s for sure. Especially for couples in the middle of wedding planning, the pandemic threw new and unprecedented challenges. Despite all this, time and time again, our couples amazed us with their positive attitudes and undying devotion to one another. Many engagement sessions were postponed but we still get to capture some incredible ones in beautiful locations across the country! Here is a roundup of some of our faves from 2020 ranging from Chicago to South Carolina to Virginia to California! HUGE thank you to our incredible couples for hanging in there through this tough time - your resilience is inspiring!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSuzanne and Tim are tying the knot next year at one of our favorite venues - Chicago Illuminating Company - and we cannot wait to capture their day! We had the best time during their engagement session with their adorable pup and are so excited to share their beautiful film scans! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAlli & Chris are couple goals! These two met in high school and are still going strong! They couldn’t be sweeter and we cannot wait for their wedding day next year at Cuneo Mansion! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreMelissa and Tim were TROOPERS rolling with the punches while planning a wedding during a pandemic! They decided to postpone their big wedding celebration at the London Beverly Hills to next year but honor their original date with an intimate backyard wedding at their Hollywood Hills home. Melissa looked stunning and it was such a beautiful day all around! Congratulations Melissa and Tim!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreStephanie and Drew’s engagement session had everything we could hope for - beautiful location, beautiful couple, beautiful lighting…alligators??!! These two drove all the way from North Carolina to met me at the Montage Palmetto Bluff for their engagement session and it was AMAZING! They were so much fun and so in love and yes, an alligator did come scarily close to poor Stephanie! We made it through and these beautiful photos resulted - we cannot wait for their destination wedding in September!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreKelsea and Ben didn’t let a little rain slow them down during their engagement session! These two were such great sports and it was so much fun getting to know them! We cannot wait to capture their wedding day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIf you haven’t been to Puglia, Italy - RUN, don’t walk! This magical part of Italy looks more like Santorini, with it’s whitewashed walls and authentic vibe. Claire and Brad had the most stunning wedding day at Masseria il Frantoio in Puglia. Claire looked absolutely stunning in her Alexandra Grecco gown with plunging neckline and open back #goals! The property had so many beautiful areas to take portraits including trees originally from Israel which were so unique in texture and photographed beautifully on film. Every detail was carefully planned, including typography with Brad created himself. We are truly honored to have been chosen to capture their perfect day - congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI knew I wanted to capture Natalia and Tom’s wedding day as soon as I sat down for coffee with them at our initial consult. These two are not only beautiful on the inside but they are so genuinely sweet! I had the best time with them at their engagement session at Olive Park and we had perfect weather for the occasion! Enjoy this sneak peek you two - can’t wait for the big day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreYes, this is a real couple and not models! Priscilla and Zack killed it at their Chicago Art Institute engagement and the film photos came out so well! We can’t wait to capture their wedding day next year at London House! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAmanda and Grant shared such a beautiful wedding day at the Wyndham Grand Chicago Hotel! Amanda evoked all the beauty and glam from old Hollywood (hello Marilyn Monroe vibes!) and the lovebirds said I do in front of a stunning Chicago backdrop on the roof deck of the Wyndham Hotel! The whole day was planned perfectly by Couture Chicago Events and we are honored to have been a part of their day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAmanda and Andrew are planning a stunning wedding and after meeting them for their engagement session, we are even more excited to capture it all! I I had the best time with these two lovebirds who kept each other laughing the whole time! The Wrigley Building and riverwalk served as the perfect setting for their session! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCould these two be any more beautiful?! I had the best time with Jillian and Kyle capturing their engagement session at the Wrigley Building and riverwalk. I absolutely loved her bold choice in dress - doesn’t red look so stunning on film?! I can’t wait to capture their wedding at Solage in Napa later this year! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI had a great time with Sarah Jane and Sammi for their Chicago Olive Park engagement! The lighting was perfect and the glittery glow off of the lake was showing off! These two are tying the knot at Armour House this year and we cannot wait to capture their day! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe had a great time getting to know Taylor and Jim during their Chicago riverwalk engagement session! How gorgeous was Taylor’s dress?! These two were friends for many years long before they got together - and doesn’t that always make for the best love story? We cannot wait for their wedding later this year!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreEllie and Justin are tying the knot this year in Italy! Villa Terrace Decorative Arts museum in Milwaukee was the perfect venue for their engagement session to evoke the European vibe! We had the best time with these two - they had amazing chemistry with each other which really came through in the images and were just a general joy to be around! We cannot wait for their Italian destination wedding!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe had a great time with Marissa and Alex at the Chicago riverwalk capturing their engagement session! We almost had to reschedule the shoot because Chicago weather would not cooperate (snow in April??) but the sun came out just in time! We annot wait for their wedding at the Intercontinental!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe absolutely loved capturing Ashley and Brett’s classic Chicago wedding at the Drake Hotel! Ashley looked absolutely stunning and you can tell from Brett’s facial expression when he saw her for their first look, that he thought so too! We are still obsessing over her beautiful details, from the sparkly Jimmy Choo’s to the white orchid bouquet - it was all so stunning! The day was filled with love and laughter and we can’t thank this sweet couple enough for letting us be a small part of their perfect day! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Photographed beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena.
Read MoreHow gorgeous are these two?! We are still swooning over Frankie & Sonny’s gorgeous downtown Chicago engagement session! Their chemistry was so apparent throughout the shoot and they were just so fun to be around! We can’t wait for their wedding this summer! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!'
xo, Bonphotage
captured beautifully by Bonphotage photographer Serena
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