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 MoreSome weddings just leave you speechless. The emotion, the love, the happy tears...Megan and Kiril's wedding was one of those. The whole day was executed to perfection by Lola Events and no detail was overlooked. Megan started her day at the Public Hotel where Sonia Roselli Beauty beautifully applied makeup for her and her best girls. Laughs, champagne and CARTIER followed (yes, Megan was lucky enough to open the most stunning Cartier bracelet from her love!)
Kirin and Megan saw each other for the first time when she walked down the aisle at Gallery 1028. Megan looked absolutely radiant in her Sarah Seven gown! The party continued well into the night with dancing and fun for all!
Congratulations you two and thank you for letting us be a small part of your beautiful day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCould these two possibly be more photogenic?? The chemistry between them literally jumps out in the photos <3 And have I mentioned how much I love the way the color red looks on film? I had such a fun time hanging out with Zizi and Daniel for their Chicago engagement session and we can't wait for their wedding day!
Enjoy this sneak peek! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreHoly peony!! Chris and Tricia's wedding still has us majorly swooning!! Every detail was planned to perfection and the day was perfectly executed by the amazing team at MLP Events and the florals by Anemone Creative were incredible!
Chris and Tricia's day started at the Gwen Hotel in downtown Chicago. The couple got ready surrounded by their family and friends before seeing each other for a first look on the penthouse terrace! Family and bridal party then headed out for photos on the sunniest Chicago day!
The party then headed over to Galleria Marchetti where the couple said "I do" under a beautiful ivy-covered archway adorned with florals. The celebrations continued with delicious food, talented violinist and dancing well into the night!
We are honored to have been a part of this beautiful day and hope you enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Rachel for beautifully assisting!
Read MorePaige and Nathan are serious couple *goals*! Not only are they beautiful people who are seriously in love, but they also run marathons together (competitively) - how sweet is that?! I had so much fun photographing their engagement session at Chicago's Olive Park on the most beautiful sunny day and can't wait to capture their wedding later this year!
Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
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 MoreWhile half of the Bonphotage team was in Nashville shooting weddings last weekend, the other half was in Chicago capturing beauty in Chicago. And boy, was I happy when I saw the beauty that went down at the Beverly Country Club last Saturday! Megan looked absolutely stunning in her wedding gown and there is no question that fun was had by all - I mean, even just looking at the photos makes you want to smile! Oh my - don't forget to take a look at the sweetest ring bearer of all time...GAH!
Congrats Megan and Jordan - we are honored to have been a part of your special day! Enjoy this sneak peek!
Special thanks to Cody and Brittany for beautifully capturing the day!
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 MoreI was shooting an editorial in Hawaii when I received a call from Katie Weir asking if I was available on May 6, 2017 to photograph her wedding in Nashville to her long time love, country music-recording artist, Josh Gracin. Those of you who know me and know I grew up in the high desert in Southern California where country music was all the rage, might understand why I had to double check that I had heard correctly. I grew up watching Josh's career begin on American Idol and then listening to his hits on the radio. Of course, my answer to Katie was "Heck Yes!"
Shortly after, Katie and Josh made the trek to Chicago with their *adorable* German Shepard to take their engagement photos. Katie looked stunning in an ombre red BCBG dress and glittery Jimmy Choo's and oh...her RING...*swoon*!
I can hardly wait for their big day and am so honored to have had the privilege to document their engagement (coming to a fab magazine soon!)
Congrats you two! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreHow's this for an absolutely stunning wedding?! Took me about 5 minutes to pick my jaw up off the floor when these film scans came in from Laura and Eric's wedding day! (But really though). Planned perfectly by Marquette Avenue Events, Laura and Eric's wedding at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago was straight out of a fairy tale.
Read MoreThinking back on Carolyn and Justin's engagement session just makes me smile, plain and simple! This jet-setting couple had just returned to Chicago from a trip to France when we headed to Millennium Park to capture their engagement photos. Lurie Garden was in full bloom with tulips in shades of pink and orange - the perfect backdrop for a Spring engagement session! After frolicking in the sun for a bit, we headed to the Art Institute garden to snap a few more pretties on film.
We can't wait for their Lake Geneva wedding this year! Enjoy this sneak peek and congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWhen Krishan called me sounding so excited about proposing to his love Nikita, I knew this was going to be an epic surprise! Krishan carefully thought out all of the details about where he wanted to propose with a stunning skyline background and then came all the way from Oklahoma to Chicago to make it happen! Captured perfectly on film by Madeline of Bonphotage, the whole scene was out of a fairy tale, including the surprise appearance of their families!
Congratulations you two - we can't wait for your wedding day ;)
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreBridal boudoir is becoming such a popular trend and we just love the idea of capturing a beautiful bride in an elegant and timeless manner! There are so many creative ways to photograph boudoir and we are so excited to see this shoot published today in Adorn Magazine!
Film is the perfect medium for such an ethereal shoot! This playful boudoir inspiration session took place at the Four Seasons beach property in Haulalai, Hawaii. The model, Kylyn Rapoza of Larson Talent Hawaii Management wore several outfits, including a nude colored bikini by Cherry Bottom Blossoms, veil by Nicole Miller and absolutely gorgeous hand-made cape by Pas De Deux bridal. Bliss in Bloom provided a stunning, asymmetrical bouquet and black rock formations made for the most ethereal setting!
We hope you love this combination of nature and bridal beauty!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAs a photographer, sometimes you have those jackpot photoshoots where everything falls into place - the lighting is perfect, the couple is adorable and so in love...and that love radiates in every photo! Courtney and Kyle's engagement session at Olive Park was one of those *ta-da* sessions! From the sweet smiles and hugs to the real laughs, I just can't choose a favorite!
We can't wait for your wedding this year C + K! Enjoy this sneak peek...
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIt is always such an honor when a client returns for you to capture other major events in their lives. Not only did I have the opportunity to capture Su's engagement session, but I was also lucky enough to capture her adorable bridal shower at the lovely Hampton Social in Chicago! "Rose all day" was the name of the game and these ladies sure know how to have a good time! Not to mention, the natural window light was perfect for film photography! I can't wait to capture your wedding this summer Su - and I hope you treasure these images for a lifetime!
xo - Bonphotage
Read MoreI am so excited to share these images featured in Glamour and Grace!
When you can get your hands on a hand-sewn Emily Riggs gown, of course you want to photograph it like crazy! In this shoot, photographed on film, I wanted to contrast the delicate lace and soft blush romantic color of the gown to show how beautifully it could look in a minimal setting or in an urban, city sprawl. This shoot took place inside and outside of the hip Virgin Hotel in downtown Chicago.
Rachel Keppeler Designs provided geode inspired jewelry pieces to complement the pastel tones in the dress and Appease to you made Bella glow with an upswept look and natural make-up. For florals, we stuck to Pantone's color of the year, greenery with our own natural take of whisky eucalyptus and succulents.
Enjoy!
Read MoreEven on a foggy day, Chicago is a magical city with a skyline that never gets old! This jet-setting duo is tying the knot in Scotland! After meeting in graduate school, the chemistry was instant and they have been inseparable ever since! Congratulations on the new chapter you two!
For wedding and engagement photography inquiries - please contact bonphotage@gmail.com.
xo. Bonphotage
Read MoreMajor engagement beauty on the Bonphotage blog!
Read MoreThe only thing we love as much as capturing still frames of your most special day is capturing motion picture cinematography! We are so excited to share some clips of our most memorable 2016 weddings! We can't wait to see what beauty 2017 has in store with all of our lovely brides and grooms to be!
Make sure to inquire about discounted wedding videography + photography packages when you book both services with Bonphotage <3
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