Jim and Ning are as sweet as can be! We had a blast photographing their Chicago engagement session at Olive Park and along Lake Michigan. I personally love the way red looks in engagement photos so I was happy to see Ning in my favorite color!
Can't wait for your big celebration in China!! #Bonphotagedestinationwedding
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I'm a big fan of elopements. While there is something to be said for the planning and culmination of a big wedding day, there is something very sweet and authentic about a couple in love, without all the hoopla, tying the knot in a beautiful location.
When Gwen and Chris asked me to photograph their elopement along the lake during the golden hour, I was just a wee bit excited! Their sweet ceremony was filled with raw emotion and love and it was truly an honor to be there to photograph their special day!
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Krisha and Moon wanted to capture some special moments in Chicago, where they were vacationing. We had such a nice time walking around the city, taking photos in front of the blooming trees at Millennium Park and along the lake. Chicago comes alive in the Spring and I am so lucky to be a photographer in this beautiful city!
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I couldn't wait any longer to share this sweet engagement session! With iconic Chicago architectural structures as a backdrop, I had a fabulous time photographing with couple *in love*! Can't wait to photograph your wedding you two lovebirds! <3
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Bonphotage recently had the opportunity to photograph an incredible styled shoot at the Museum of Contemporary Art with the most talented vendors in Chicago! Flowers for Dreams created the most gorgeous bridal bouquet and table florals in lilac and dusty pink. Nimblewell perfectly complemented the color scheme with a fabulous tablescape and the sweetest pink and blue glasses. Studio M creations designed custom paper goods, including the sweetest paper cut outs. The bride's hair was styled by Gabrielle Post and her makeup was by Mary Kate from MK Merona. The bride wore a custom, ballerina inspired gown by Sweet Carolines and rose gold engagement ring and earrings from Ethan Lord Jewelers. Amy Beck Cakes provided a three tier, delicate cake with sugar flower details.
The lovely ladies of Bliss and Wrap it Up planned the stunning event and yours truly, Bonphotage, was there to capture the unforgettable scene! Please enjoy the sneak peek...rest coming to a publication soon! xo
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When I spoke with Ashley, she told me she wanted to do something special for her fiancé. Being the incredible human that she is, and servicing our country, she knew she was being deployed and thought a boudoir album would be a nice gift for her fiancé to keep her close during her absence. We didn't know exactly what the boudoir would be like, be we knew we wanted it to be pretty and classy!
Using natural light on a gorgeous Chicago day, here are some of the stunning images that resulted! Enjoy :)
photo Bonphotage; Hair and Make-up Makeup by Jaycie
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Julie, Brian and their sweet yorkie Milla are so excited about their new arrival! Our Chicago maternity and family photoshoot started at the Lincoln Park Conservatory where we captured some pretty photos amongst the greenery. We then headed on towards the nearby park area before heading to the iconic Lincoln Park beehive structure.
Congratulations to this sweet family and I can't wait to take your newborn photos very soon! xo
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I had such a fun time taking photos of Dallas and Megan in Chicago! This sweet couple was visiting from Atlanta and wanted to capture some memories while visiting the beautiful city of Chicago!
Thank you two for being adorable (and choosing Bonphotage Photography!) xo
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The 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
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Bonphotage Fine Art Wedding and Editorial Photography in Santa Monica, California
Photography - Bonphotage; Model - Chelsea Blechman; Dress Shop Gossamer; Jewelry Ethan Lord
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This glamorous boudoir and wedding shoot took place at the Ivy Hotel in downtown Chicago. Planned by Amber from Events with Ambiance and photographed by Bonphotage, the color scheme and details were pure luxury! The bride (model Katharin Mraz) got ready in the king suite where she wore a strapless beaded gown from Mignonette Bridal.
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Just a month before Meghan and Tim met at the University of Kansas, Tim had adopted Wilson, an American Bulldog. The first thing Meghan noticed, was (of course!) the adorable pup...but then she thought..hey, Wilson has a pretty cute owner..the rest, as they say is history!
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Last night, I took the elevator 94 floors up to the Hancock observatory where stunning Chicago views awaited me. But more significantly, Tyler was waiting for the moment he'd planned to propose to his love of four years, Sharaya.
Surrounded by friends and family, Tyler got down on one knee and asked Sharaya to spend her life with him. Stunned and elated, of course she said yes!
Thank you Tyler, Candace and Sharaya for allowing Bonphotage the privilege of capturing your special moment!
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Oftentimes accessories are an afterthought. Arguably the one time that should not be the case is on your wedding day! As a bride-to-be, it can be overwhelming to choose a veil or hair piece, a belt, your jewelry and your bridesmaids’ jewelry, on top of everything else you have to plan. So many decisions! Here are 5 tips to make sure you and your ‘maids are impeccably accessorized for your big day.
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Today I had the pleasure of photographing the Kadus North American Launch Party at the Virgin Hotel in downtown Chicago. Complete with some of the most gorgeous models in the business, including Mayra Pena and Caroline Foreman, beautiful flower arrangements by Fragrant Designs and hand massages for all attendees, celebrity brand ambassadors including Glenn Nutley (hair stylist to Britney Spears!) and Caroline Kim, the event was luxurious to say the least.
Thank you Devries Global and Virgin Hotels for inviting me to participate in this fabulous event!
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As a Chicago wedding photographer, I am often asked for venue recommendations from my brides. Every now and then, I have the pleasure of photographing an event at a venue which really stands out and I feel obliged to share the news! Last month, I was honored to photograph "Bubbles and Brunch," an event aimed at introducing the phenomenal space to some of the most highly regarded wedding planners and florists in the wedding industry.
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Despite 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.
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