The weather couldn't have been more perfect for these two smitten kittens during our gorgeous engagement session at Olive Park! I adore this session so much - just look at how photogenic and stylish these two are! Can’t wait for their wedding at Cafe Brauer!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI knew when James contacted me to capture the proposal he'd been planning to his love Kristin, that this one would be special. Not only had be purchased a *stunning* yellow diamond but he had also arranged to have his mother, Kristin's mother and Kristin's best friend surprise her after the proposal. You'd never know the weather was below 30 degrees based on the happy smiles on this newly engaged couple! After ice skating and stopping for hot chocolate, they headed to Milton Lee Olive Park where Kristin thought they were meeting with one of their friends. Much to her surprise (scroll down for *priceless* surprise face), James dropped to his knee and asked her to be his forever. Of course, she said YES!
Congrats you two! We can't wait to capture your wedding day :)
Read MoreThis power couple can't wait to tie the knot next year and are in the process of deciding between a Chicago or Dubai wedding! We LOVE destination weddings so may be a little biased but either way, we know this photogenic duo will be the talk of the town!
Congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreLincoln Park is a special place for Erin and Rick. They met in there, will be married there and hope to stay in the area for the foreseeable future! It only made sense to capture their engagement session at this sentimental location. Autumn foliage was still beautiful this late in the year and the golden sunset and gorgeous skyline made the perfect backdrop for their engagement session!
Enjoy this sneak peek you two! We can't wait for your big day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThe chemistry between Andrea and Fred is really undeniable. This fun-loving couple got engaged in Napa Valley and wanted to capture their engagement photos in their current city Chicago, before heading to Carmel, California (swoon!) for their wedding day! I had a great time with them at Milton Lee Olive Park with the gorgeous Chicago skyline backdrop and Ohio Street Beach where we took the sweetest photos of the duo cuddling by the water :)
Until the film scans arrive, here is a sneak peek of the digital images. Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreKristen and Eric wanted to take their engagement photos at some of their favorite Chicago landmarks, including Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park and the beautiful fountain at the Art Institute. Because these two are getting married in Palm Beach, Florida (amazing!), they wanted to take their engagement photos in Chicago to have memories of themselves in their hometown!
We are so excited for them and wish them all the happiness in the future!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIf Lauren's pretty face looks familiar, it's because you may have seen it recently on your television screen! As a sports broadcaster on WGN TV and an impressive resume to boot (including recently reporting for the Green Bay Packers!), I was honored when Lauren asked me to capture her wedding day to her long time love, Steve!
Aside from being ridiculously attractive, these two love the outdoors, extreme sports and Chicago! I am soo excited for their Morton Arboretum wedding next year and couldn't be happier for these two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThis gorgeous couple is so excited for their Florida wedding next summer and we are even happier for them! We had a great time photographing Lindsay and Evan (and their super cute pup Halo!) for their Chicago engagement session! And oh..that oval, rose-gold engagement ring is everything!
Congrats you two! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI am so happy that Cat + Courtney trusted me to shoot their wedding on a boat (yay!) We had a great time stopping by iconic Chicago landmarks and taking engagement photos. Their love is so apparent and I consider myself very lucky to document the biggest day of their life!
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Read MoreBonphotage loves being a part of the amazing Chicago community! Recently, we had the opportunity to photograph the grand opening of Pinot's Palette in Logan Square. This "paint while you sip amazing wine" establishment is a true gem!
Here is just a sneak peek of the fun that was had!
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Read MoreThe cold temps today in Chicago didn't stop this adorable couple from taking the sweetest engagement photos. We had a great time snapping pretty photos by Lake Michigan and in millennium Park...and OMG that ring!
Congratulations you two and I can't wait to photograph your wedding! xo
Read MoreDespite knowing each other for two years, both growing up in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago (Obama's home town!), their grandmothers sharing a best friend, the Bernsteins living literally across the street from the Heydemanns, Henry and Lizzi never really connected.
It was during the summer of 2014 that Henry moved back to Chicago after a brief stint in NY and was looking for a new spiritual community, a place to be inspired and reconnected to Judaism on his terms. Enter Rabbi Lizzi, who loves nothing more than a young adult on a mission to be inspired. Fast forward a couple months later... Lizzi asked Henry out. Giddy with excitement, he said yes. And finally, despite having a really really bad day on the date they happened to pick for a first date, he psyched himself up, put on his game face and let her pick him up in her Honda. The rest is history.
Read MoreWhen Andres contacted me about photographing his surprise proposal to his girlfriend of 7 years, I was elated! Andres and Paula recently moved to Chicago from Miami and he wanted to find a warm, tropical place to propose to remind her of her home and family. We decided that the Lincoln Park Conservatory would be perfect!
Amongst the luscious greens and spring flowers, Andres told Paula a "story" he had carefully thought of about a "friend" who reminded him a lot of them. I watched from a few feet behind as I pretended to be photographing the flowers. When I saw him get on his knee and the ecstatic look on Paula's face...I remembered why I truly have the best job in the world. I get to capture love and happiness!
Congratulations Andres and Paula!
Read MoreNot many words are needed. Blanche and Pearl are easily the most adorable English Bulldogs in Chicago! Pet photography by by www.bonphotage.com.
Read MoreWhen Jenna Colgrove, popular fashion blogger behind Visions of Vogue, contacted me to ask if I would photograph her and her husband to commemorate their 6 month anniversary, I CLEARLY jumped at the chance. Jenna and Matt, who currently reside in Los Angeles, were in Chicago for the holidays and wanted to take the opportunity to get some photos in iconic Chicago locations. We started the day at Chicago's Union Station and took some adorable shots by the iconic ivory columns.
Read MoreA photo is worth a thousand words. To me, a photo is most meaningful when it gives us a glimpse of the beautiful story we all have behind us. We found love, we found a family, we found each other. Jill and Darrell and their adorable french bulldog Walter, are building some beautiful things together and I couldn’t be happier to have captured this adorable trio. Here are just a few of my favorites. Enjoy!
Read MoreThere is no replacement for a natural smile and a candid, happy moment. The Bavelis boys made it so easy to capture those authentic shots. After meeting at the Bonphotage studio and playing with balloons and Christmas tree ornaments, Theo, Joanne, their two adorable boys and I headed over to Olive park. The children took turns jumping from one step to the next and giving each other sweet hugs for the camera in between. This family was just such a joy to have in front of my lens. Here are just a few of my favorites from their session. Enjoy.
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