A wedding on a yacht with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, the sweetest couple and an incredible fireworks show?! YES please! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of Karin + Ryo's absolutely gorgeous wedding which took place on a perfectly sunny Chicago day abroad the Elite Yacht at Navy Pier! Thank you K +R for allowing us to be a small part of your perfect day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWhen your bridal shower includes loads of beautiful natural light and *three* beautifully ornate outfits, WIN. Meriam's celebration at Noah's Event Center in Lincolnshire was one of the prettiest I've witnessed and I am so happy for her!
Enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreA little rain wasn't going to stop Dmitriy and Liz from enjoying every moment of their dream wedding! Their nuptials had it all, from the cutest pup in a tux, to an adorable first look on Kinzie Bridge, to dessert table #goals, to Dmitriy's surprise dance performance for his beautiful bride!
After heading to some of Chicago's most picturesque portrait locations, this sweet duo tied the knot at Cconcorde Banquets. Laughs, delicious food and old fashioned fun was had by all! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAshley and Nate tied the knot on March 11, 2017 at one of my favorite Chicago loft venus, the Bridgeport Art Center! In addition to boasting some of the most incredible skyline views in Chicago, the open sun-drenched floor plan, is a film photographer's dream!
Ashley and I became quick friends after she contacted me to photograph her wedding. Soon after, Ashley was deployed abroad and in addition to planning her wedding from a distance (with the help of talented Maria from Plum and Ivy!), Ashley had to wait many months before seeing her soon to be husband right before their wedding day. The positive side is that it made the sweet moment they reunited, all the better!
Ashley looked radiant in a Victoria Sodukus gown while her bridesmaids donned navy blue floor length bridesmaid gowns. The succulents in her bridesmaids bouquets and decor were such a unique and beautiful choice! I especially loved the succulent escort cards, which were also gifts for the guests to take home. Guests dined on delicious appetizers and dinner, catered by Jewell Catering.
It was a perfect wedding, filled with romance, emotion and beauty! Thank you for letting us be a small part of your special day and enjoy this sneak peek!
(special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Madeline for beautifully second shooting!)
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThis beautiful shoot, photographed in film by Bonphotage, took place at the Illuminating Company in downtown Chicago. We can't wait to see this gorgeous shoot featured on Trendy Bride Magazine but couldn't help but share just a few of the images!
Wrap it Up Parties envisioned, planned and styled a playful daytime luncheon vibe with a unique modern twist to complement the black and white touches of the venue. The classic feel of black and white mixed with the natural look of greenery created a crisp, fresh, and modern look for the wedding day inspiration. We kept the black and white from looking too too stiff with playful touches like unique china, ribbon additions, and oversized white balloons. Bottomless coffee and cocktails as well as fresh fruit popsicles added to the playful daytime vibe!
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 Kristina called me explaining that she wanted to do a photoshoot as soon as possible because her pup was growing so quickly and she wanted to capture his puppy-hood, I was on board! I mean, could you deny Lou's ADORABLE little self?! OMG - ALL OF THE HEART EYES! You would't even know from the photos and happy smiles that it was a FREEZING Chicago day - this is really what growing, sweet family photos are all about! Enjoy!
photographed on a Contax 645 with Fuji 400H film and Portra 800 film.
xo, Bonphotage
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 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 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 MoreWhen an engagement session involves cupcakes, lattes, books and Chicago - I am a happy photographer! This lovely couple is proudly serving our country abroad and when Ellen asked if I could capture their engagement during the few days they would be in Chicago, I was more than honored to do so! They had a great time smiling for the camera at Milton Lee Olive Park, with incredible skyline views, but when the weather got to be too cold, we found the perfect cupcake shop...and the cutest photos resulted!
Congrats you two and thank you for your service to our great country!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSelin and Phil are tying the knot next Autumn in Atlanta, Georgia! I had a great time with this sweet couple taking engagement photos at Milton Lee Olive Park and the love between them was so evident!
Congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIn my opinion, there is little better than Autumn colors and foliage to serve as a stunning backdrop for engagement photos! Kari and Pat are a fun-loving couple who don't take life too seriously and are so much to be around! We had a great time at downtown Chicago's Milton Lee Olive Park and Chicago River for their engagement session and we can't wait for their wedding next year!
Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI knew I wanted to capture Natalie's wedding to her love Pat the first time I met her! Her smile and excitement about her wedding was contagious and I left the meeting hoping she'd hire me! Today, I had the pleasure photographing them for their Chicago Riverwalk engagement session - how cute are they?!
I can't wait for their wedding next year! Enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI really have a thing for flowy, wind-blown dresses in photos! Combine that motion with the sweetest couple and I'm a happy photographer! We had so much fun shooting Boz and Tania's engagement session at Olive Park in downtown Chicago and I am loving every image!
Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI was all smiles as I went through Sue and Hyun's engagement session at the Art Institute in Chicago! Their happiness was so evident and come on, have you seen sweeter smiles?! This lovely duo is tying the knot next summer at one of our favorite Chicago venues, Galleria Marchetti, and we cannot wait to document their best day!
Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAside 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
Read MoreAdina and Elias tied the knot yesterday at the iconic Chicago Cultural Center under the stunning stained glass Tiffany's dome! Adina wore a minimal, modern white dress with an open back that was *to die for* and carried an all-white rose bouquet.
After 8 years of dating, this couple was so ready to say yes to spending their lives together and I can't think of a better location than the stunning cultural center. The love between this sweet couple was undeniable and it was truly an honor to capture their special day!
After saying "I do," we headed over to Millennium Park where lots of laughs were had before continuing the party at Michigan Avenue's The Gage Restaurant!
Enjoy this sneak peek and congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIf you love iconic Chicago architecture and city views, you don't want to miss Esete and Mesay's Chicago engagement photography session! Chicago architecture is truly one of a kind and makes the perfect backdrop for stunning engagement photos!
This sweet couple wanted to capture their favorite Chicago locations, including the Wrigley and Tribune building, before moving to Washington DC to start their lives together!
We couldn't be more excited to photograph this happy couple tie the knot in DC next summer!
Congratulations E + M!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWith fall quickly approaching, Lake Michigan was the perfect location for Paulina and Mike's sweet engagement session! This jet-setting couple is so excited for their wedding next year in Poland and we couldn't be more thrilled for their big day!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
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