We had a beautiful time at Heritage Prairie Farm with Alexandria and Mark! From the florals created from Mark’s mother’s garden to the sweet vows these two exchanged to the party that lasted late into the night, this was one for the books! The love that brought these two together was so apparent and we were honored to be a small part of their day! Congrats you two and enjoy your sneak peek!
xo Bonphotage Photography
Read MoreWe are so thrilled to introduce you all to Serena! With over 10 years of photography experience and an absolutely stunning portfolio, she was an obvious choice to add to our fine art photography team!
Read MoreFrom the first time I spoke with Lindsay on the phone, I was super excited about capturing her wedding! Lindsay and Brian flew in from Manhattan to have their ceremony in Chicago, and more specifically, at St. Michael's in Old Town, where her mother and grandmother were also married. After the ceremony, the party moved to 19 East (one of our favorite Chicago venues!) where Food For Thought served international fare from all the countries around the world where the newlyweds have traveled. A wedding centered around travel with thoughtful details? My kind of wedding! The whole day was planned seamlessly by Marquette Events.
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIf you think a little rain (ok, torrential downpours) were going to interfere with Katie and Dan's wedding day at the beautiful Saddle & Cycle, think again! These two fun-loving people couldn't take the smiles off of their faces from the morning where they began the day surrounded by their closest friends to the end of the night when they danced the night away! Planned to perfection by Wrap it Up Parties, the day couldn't have run smoother! I couldn't help but smile when Dan dipped Katie for their grand first dance moment and maybe even shed a tear during her father's sweet toast. We are so grateful to have been a small part of their perfect day!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreDanielle + Matt's Chicago Ritz Carlton wedding was nothing short of a dream! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect wedding day! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreOk, seriously, could Ashley have looked more stunning on her wedding day?! Ashley started her morning at the Langham Hotel in downtown Chicago with her best gals before heading to Studio Manarchy to marry her love, Matt! Matt spent the morning with his best guys (and umm..the world's cutest pups!!) and had us all oohing and aahing over the fabulous Rolex Ashley gave him as wedding gift! Estera Events perfectly executed their special day and we are so honored to have captured all the beauty!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Cody + Brittany for perfectly capturing the day!
Read MoreChelsey and Scott tied the knot last weekend in a gorgeous ceremony at two of our favorite Chicago locations - Fourth Presbyterian Church in downtown Chicago and the Warwick Allerton Hotel! Flowers for Dreams provided such beautiful bouquets and Alliance Bakery created a stunning wedding cake #vendorgoals!
These two couldn't have been sweeter and their love and chemistry was nothing short of contagious. We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their *picture perfect* day!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associates Rachel and Madeline for perfectly capturing every moment!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associates Rachel and Madeline for perfectly capturing every moment!
Read MoreTalk about beauty! These two couldn't be sweeter and we can't wait for their California wedding! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI couldn't love these two more and their wedding at Drury Lane in the Oakbrook was an absolute dream! Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreNow, *THIS* is a Chicago wedding! With a "who's-who" of wedding vendors, a perfectly sunny day and a gorgeous Chicago skyline, Allie + Kenny's wedding was one for the books! Wrap It Up Parties perfectly executed the day, starting from the ceremony, which took place at the Loew's hotel, overlooking the city, with beautiful candelabras and florals from Kehoe Designs. Inside, peonies flowed from the sweetheart table and the "Beauty and the Beast" theme continued with a giant fairy tale love story for guests to take their photos in front of. The couple danced the night away and fun was had by all! What an enchanted evening!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSue Ping and Hyun tied the knot at one of our favorite Chicago venues - Galleria Marchetti! Sue and Hyun got ready at the Godfrey Hotel and rented the entire roof deck for their detail shots and first look (a film photographer's dream!) The ceremony took place under the beautiful ivy- covered archway in Galleria Marchetti's courtyard and then the party moved inside for the tented reception in all it's pink and white glory! I can't get enough of their beautiful film scans!
Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreTo say we've had the opportunity to capture a fair share of beautiful weddings this year would be an understatement...and the wedding season has just begun! Cecilia and Josh's Evanston nuptials were no exception! Bonphotage associates Cody and Jordan had a blast hanging with this laid-back crowd and one of the "funnest wedding parties" of the year! Personally, I can't get over the beautiful lighting, sweet first look and GIANT floral bouquet!
Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreHoly moly, this wedding! Kate and Reilly had a perfect day in Oakbrook to tie the knot! Expansive greenery and a fun, laid-back couple truly made for photog heaven! This Butterfield Country Club wedding is one for the books!
Thank you to Bonphotage associates Madeline and Brittany for perfectly capturing this beautiful wedding!
Enjoy this sneak peek K + R! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI really try not to play favorites with our couples, but it was so hard not to love every moment we spent photographing Ashley and Brian's wedding in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Let's start with the absolutely stunning setting at the Park Vista Hotel, overlooking the vast Smoky Mountain National Park, on a perfectly sunny summer day. The view alone was enough to make us never want to leave. Add to that, a couple so in love, that they actually didn't need any guidance at all for posing - all of those incredibly intimate moments you see on this blog? Those are just them, being themselves (can anybody say "CHEMISTRY?!")
Their first look took place on the edge of a cliff where Brian took a moment to take in the scenery and reflect on his upcoming nuptials. When Ashley approached and he took a look at his beautiful bride, the tears began (for ALL of us!) It was impossible not to feel the incredible love between them! The day then continued with a ceremony overlooking the vast nature and an al-fresco dinner filled with so many laughs and love (and the cutest kiddos!)
We are honored to have been a small part of their wedding day and so excited to share a sneak peek! Congratulations you two!
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 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 MoreWhen an engagement session involves pajamas, a cheese board and a Christmas tree, you know it's going to be cozy and awesome! Ana and Tony wanted their engagement session to reflect their love for the holiday season and their fun-loving relationship and I can honestly say, their engagement session accomplished all those things! Ana even had matching Christmas pajamas which Tony happily obliged to wear :) I can't wait for their wedding at the gorgeous Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek! xo, Bonphotage
Portra 400 film scans taken on a Contax 645 and scanned and processed by Richard Photo Lab
Read MoreThere are so many things I loved about Allie + Kenny's engagement session!. The weather was sunny and mild, they were the sweetest couple with the CUTEST Pomeranian pup name Barley, AND umm..her RING! Talk about a stunner...!
We had a great time walking around the city to some of Chicago's most iconic locations including the Chicago Riverwalk, Wrigley Building, Michigan Avenue and La Salle Street Bridge. This sweet couples loves Chicago views, so it makes sense that they tie the knot next year at the Loew's Hotel roof deck in downtown Chicago (with some of the most stunning city views in the city!)
We can't wait to capture your big day next year!
Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
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