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Bonphotage Fine Art Destination Elopement Photography - St. Regis Bahia Beach, San Juan Puerto Rico

Our travel schedule at Bonphotage has been a little crazy this year but trust us, we are not mad at all. We have traveled far and wide this year to capture love, including to France, Italy, Hawaii and most recently, Puerto Rico! When Jennifer called us explaining that she wanted us to capture her romantic elopement at the gorgeous St. Regis Bahia Beach resort in Old San Juan, we were more than happy to oblige! We spent the day hitting the best spots in San Juan, including old cathedrals, historic landmarks, pastel colored buildings on the water and other dreamy locations - and this magic (on film!) is what resulted! Congratulations you two and thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your special day!

xo, Bonphotage 

special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Madeline for perfectly capturing the love! 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Film Chicago Engagement Photography - Seda + Mike

If this doesn't make you want to enjoy the last days of summer with your loved one, I don't know what will! How absolutely perfect is this engagement session?! The laughter, the red flowing dress...ughh...AMAZING! We can't wait for Seda + Mike's Morton Arboretum wedding this year! They are just the cutest!

Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Film Chicago Engagement Photography - Bilu + Hao

I met with a couple interested in wedding photography today and I asked them what abut our photos made them reach out to us over all the other photographers. I expected to hear something like "we love film photography" or "we saw this photo in such and such magazine," but their answer caught me surprise. The bride-to-be said "I think what really drew me to your website was the fact that it looked like your couples were genuinely having a really fun time working with you!" I loved her answer, as obviously, aside from beautiful photography, that is our goal!

When Bilu + Hao's film scans came in today right after my meeting and I saw the laughter and unmistakable happiness, I realized she was right. We DO have so much fun with our clients! Maybe because they're *this* stinking cute??!! We love our jobs at Bonphotage. That is all. 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Celebrity Nashville Wedding Photography - American Idol Alum Josh Gracin Weds Katie Gracin - As Published in People Magazine + Style Me Pretty

American Idol alum Josh Gracin married his partner of over two years, Katie Weir, in one of the most beautiful weddings we've had the pleasure of capturing. 

When Katie called me and explained her love of film photography and how they wanted to create a "fine art wedding" with an Old Hollywood feel while also staying true to their country roots, I knew this was going to be a beautiful day! 

On May 6, 2017, Josh and Katie said "I do" in Nashville, Tennessee at the Green Door Gourmet under a chiffon adorned structure covered in green and white hydrangeas. Katie arrived at the end of the aisle in a fancy car before stepping out for her love Josh to see her for the first time. 

Every detail was worthy of a "fine art" label, from the four mrs. boxes, to Katie's sparkly Christian Louboutin heels to her absolutely stunning Galia Lahav gown! Katie presented each of her bridesmaids with gifts from Tiffany's, each customized. 

The party continued into the barn area, draped in crystal chandelier and silver and pink detail. With regards to the cake, Josh tells us “We wanted a minimalist theme for the wedding so this cake really went well with the simple and modern design aspect." During the reception  venue, guests dug into the all-white confection made up of two tiers of chocolate cake filled with chocolate mousse buttercream and salted caramel, and two tiers of traditional almond wedding cake. The whole creation was covered with vanilla buttercream in “rustic textured lines” and decorated with white flowers.  

The pair also incorporated a sentimental piece into their cake cutting ceremony: “We had ‘Mr. & Mrs. Gracin – May 6, 2017’ engraved on the front of the servingware, and the back reads ‘I Like You a Lot’, which is a song by Jake Owen that Katie sent to me after dating for a couple of months,” says Josh Gracin, whose own single “Nothin’ Like Us” is steadily streaming on Spotify. “She also had it engraved in my wedding ring.”

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Bonphotage Fine Art Chicago Engagement Photography - Stacey + Alex (and Winston!)

Happy Friday! Is #FrenchieFriday a thing? Because it really should be! Obsessed with this lifestyle engagement session staring Winston, the world's cutest french bulldog! I had so much fun hanging out with this trio in Wicker Park and I can't wait for their wedding at Architectural Artifacts next year! 

Congrats you two (I mean, three!) 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Chrysa + Ryan

Chrysa + Ryan couldn't be sweeter! How lucky are we to work with the loveliest couples?! We are swooning over the beautiful lighting and precious moments during their engagement session in downtown Chicago! We can't wait for their wedding day next year!

Congrats you two! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Elite Yacht - Karin + Ryo

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

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Monte Bello Estate - Paige + Nathan

Paige and Nathan's Monte Bello Estate wedding was a dream!! We can't get over how picture perfect their day was! Enjoy this sneak peek you two and CONGRATULATIONS! 

xo, Bonphotage 

special thank you to Bonphotage photographer Rachel for perfectly capturing the day! 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Destination Wedding Photography - Veranda at Whitcomb St. Joseph, Michigan - Chris + Kiki

People often ask me why I shoot film. "Isn't it expensive," they ask? "No one does that anymore." "Why not digital?" And then....I receive scans that look like this - forward it on to them....and "oooohhhhh," they say, "I get it now." 

Kiki and Chris - you are a gorgeous couple and we are thrilled to share a sneak peek of your most special day. Thank you for inviting us all the way to St. Joseph, Michigan to capture your perfect day - it was an honor!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage - Paris France - Honeymoon Fine Art Photography - Meriam + Samer

This, my friends, is why I actually beam when people ask me if I like my job! Like? LOVE!! It isn't even the fact that I had the pleasure to photograph Meriam and Samer in the most beautiful city in the world (Paris!) - it is the fact that I have had the honor to capture Meriam and Samer's lifetime milestones on four separate occasions (engagement, bridal shower, wedding AND Paris honeymoon!) Nothing could be more fulfilling than practicing your passion, creating time pieces  people will cherish forever and establishing life long friendships along the way. It is truly a blessing. 

Thank you Meriam and Samer for the opportunity and now...bring on the cute babies so we can capture them too!!! 

All the love,  Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Film Chicago Wedding Photography - Wauconda Private Estate - Leah + Kyle

Leah + Kyle's wedding at a private estate in Wauconda, IL definitely goes down as one of the most beautiful weddings we've had the pleasure of photographing. From the peony adorned cake to the breathtaking setting along side the lake, it was truly a scene from a fairytale - and captured on film - SWOON! Planned beautifully by Storybook weddings and an all-star team of vendors, we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their beautiful day! Prepare to majorly, majorly swoon!

Congrats you two!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Wedding Photography - Noah's Event Center Naperville - Kady + Kyle

Combine film photography, a beautiful setting, gorgeous flowers by Flowers for Dreams and the sweetest couple and - MAGIC! We had a fabulous time capturing Kady and Kyle's wedding at Noah's Event Center in Naperville and are still swooning over all of the fabulous decor and details! The hand made programs with drawings of each person in the wedding party and stunning chiffon draping are two of our personal faves! We couldn't be happier for Kady and Kyle!

Enjoy this sneak peek you two!

xo,, Bonphotage

Special thanks to Cody and Madeline for beautifully capturing the day!

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Bonphotage Fine Art Destination Wedding Photography - Trump National Golf Course Charlotte North Carolina - Dana + Shaun

Dana and Shaun are two of the sweetest people we've had the pleasure of working with! Their energy and playfulness is contagious - you can't help but have fun around them! We had a fabulous time capturing their engagement in Chicago and were honored to travel to Charlotte to capture their big day at Trump National Golf Course in North Carolina - and we can't stop obsessing over all the perfectly coordinated Tiffany blue details! And that DRESSSSS.....

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage 

special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Rachel for beautifully capturing the day!

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Bonphotage Fine Art Bridal Shower Photography - Noah's Event Center Lincolnshire - Meriam + Samer

When 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 

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Bonphotage Chicago Wedding Photography - Lynn + Erik

Yes, they are a real couple, not models! And their wedding was absolutely stunning! We are so excited to share a sneak peek into Lynn + Erik's beautiful wedding day! Congrats you two! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Film Photography - Door County Wisconsin - Rachel + Hunter

I am beyond excited to share what might be the most beautiful wedding we have had the pleasure of photographing! Set in a picturesque private estate in Door County, Wisconsin, this wedding truly had it ALL! From the adorable Plum Pretty Sugar getting ready robes, to the peony GALORE to the magical golden light, we can't wipe the smile off of our faces! Add to this, a perfectly executed day by Bliss Chicago, film photography by Bonphotage and magical floral installations from Blossom Flower House, and MAGIC!

Congratulations Rachel + Hunter! We couldn't be happier for the two of you! 

Enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Concorde Banquets Wedding Photography - Dmitriy + Liz

A 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 

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Bonphotage Naperville Country Club Wedding Photography - Meghan + Michael

Bouquet LOVE!! Michael + Meghan nailed Pantone's color of the year "greenery" with the stunning florals at their Naperville Country Club nuptials! The picturesque grounds of the country club made for the perfect backdrop for beautiful portraits that the adorable couple will cherish for a lifetime! These two are as sweet as can be, and so smitten with each other, it makes our job perfectly effortless!

Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage

Photo Credit - Cody and Jessica of Bonphotage 

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