Obsessed with Annette and Marcus and their insanely adorable engagement session! When these lovebirds inquired about flying out to Sunny California for their engagement session, how could I refuse?! We had such a fun time romping around Santa Monica on the most gorgeous sunny day and I just love the way their chemistry is so apparent in the photos! Congrats you two and we can't wait for your big day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreTalk about a winter wedding done right! We loved every beautiful detail from Sarah and Thor's wedding which started at the Drake Hotel. From her luscious green bouquet to the vintage green bridesmaids dresses, it was all such a dream! Sarah and Thor dated long distance for so many years and it was such a pleasure to capture their dream wedding come true! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSometimes you just need to put a beautiful bride in a yellow vintage truck, surround her by lemons and vines and bring Palm Springs feels to Chicago! While we LOVE our real weddings, there is something to be said for feeding your creativity and playing with lighting and texture. When Flowers for Dreams asked us to capture a vibrant, colorful editorial for the main feature in One Fourth Magazine, it was a no-brainer!
The concept was brilliantly created by Unadorned Magazine and took place at Architectural Artifacts in Chicago's trendy West Loop. Pineapples and citrus adorned the gold cart and vintage couch from Bowery and Bash. We played with shooting film in the dark, lighting techniques and enough florals to keep us swooning for weeks after!
See more from this incredible shoot here and in the recent print issue of One Fourth Mag. Scroll down to see incredible Bonphotage Videography of the whole editorial!
xo, Bonphotage
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 MoreIt is always such an honor to see our film photography work published in prestigious magazines! We are so thrilled to finally share this gorgeous bridal editorial which took place at Shore Club Chicago, with some of the most talented vendors in the business!
From Trendy Bride Magazine, "While Chicago is well known for it's glorious skyline, it is often overlooked for it's equally beautiful shoreline. With this inspiration shoot, Storybook Weddings wanted to showcase the fact that midwestern brides need not hop a flight to CA to dig their toes in the sand on their wedding day! The Shore Club, perfectly situated along Lakeshore Avenue, made the perfect venue!"
Photographer: bonphotage// Model: Alex Moss// Bakery: Toni Patisserie & Cafe// Linens and Coverings: BBJ Linen // Equipment Rentals: Hall's Rentals // Apparel: Black Tie Formalwear // Makeup Artist: // Model:Heather Nicole Wilson // Floral Designer: Dilly Lily // Invitation Designer: Mite Print // Apparel: Honey Bridal // Heirlooms and extras: The Mrs. Box //Cinema and Video: Bonphotage // Event Venue: Shore Club Chicago // Planning and Styling: Storybook Weddings & Events
Read MoreYou guys....ALL THE HEART EYES!!! Yes, this is a real wedding and yes, this is a real couple. Everything from Cassie's Rime Aradoaky gown to the vintage lounge area to the custom sweetheart table backdrop (hand built by her father), was the stuff dreams are made of! Cassie + Stefan said "I do" at University of Chicago's Bond Chapel before heading to one of our favorite hidden Chicago gems for couple portraits. The party then moved to Prairie Products where An Event Less Ordinary perfectly executed the most stunning reception! We can't stop swooning over these images! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreEverything about Anna and Tony's wedding left us in awe - from the Lazaro gown, to the stunning Palmer house Hilton ballroom to the Jimmy Choo sparkly heels - but most of all, it was the couple themselves. Tony and Anna have been dating for the better part of a decade, yet, the love between them was as sweet and apparent as if they had just met (can't you feel the chemistry in the photos?!) We couldn't love these two more and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day!
Congrats you two! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIt was such a breeze photographing Carli and Matt because their energy was contagious! Despite the chilly Chicago weather, they were all smiles and such good sports! For their engagement session, we started at Chicago's North Avenue beach, with iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan views. We then hopped over to the Lily Pond for beautiful autumn color backdrops. I just love how many beautiful places there are to photograph in this town! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreGorgeous, glorious light! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for Sydney and Jeremy's engagement session! From the Lincoln Park setting with gorgeous Chicago skyline views, to this couple's playful nature, it was truly a dream session - and reflected in the images! Congrats you two - we can't want to work with you again and capture your wedding!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreFair to say I'm kinda obsessed with these two! Ashley and Urim were just so sweet and fun to be around and I left their engagement session feeling like I wanted to hang out with them more! I can't wait to capture these lovebirds tie the knot next year! Congrats and enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI remember vividly sitting in a cafe in Paris, while on site for a destination wedding, when Jamie called me to inquire about her upcoming wedding. Most importantly, she said, "we want to include our two English Bulldogs in our engagement photos." Well, if you know me at all, you know she was speaking to my language! A French Bulldog owner myself (with another joining the fam next month!), I have a special place in my heart for these short-nosed, gremlin-like, PERFECT creatures. All I can say, is I could have photographed this adorable foursome ALL DAY! Enjoy this sneak peek you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI can't say enough good things about Courtney and Kyle and their beautiful wedding! From her classic gown, to portraits at Chicago's architectural treasure - Union Station, to the emotional ceremony (where Courtney couldn't quite wait for the first kiss) to the fun dance party at 19 East, it was really a perfect day! Even mom and dad were tearing it up on the dance floor (which is what weddings are all about, right?!)
We are honored to have been a small part of their wedding day and we are so excited to share a sneak peek into their day! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThere is no greater honor than when a client hires you not once, but twice! What a compliment :) We just love capturing the love between Amanda and Bex and we are so excited to share a sneak peek of their gorgeous mini-session!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCarolyn and David couldn't be sweeter and we just loved photographing their engagement session at Milton Lee Olive Park in Chicago! Can't you just feel the happiness and chemistry in the photos?! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCan we say "engagement session GOALS?!" We are swooning over Lauren and Stephen's engagement session which took place at Chicago's stunning Milton Lee Olive Park. Everything from their wardrobe choices to the sweet glances they gave one another - perfection! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreOh Chicago - you are a beauty! We had so much fun with Betsy and Kyle during their Lincoln Park engagement session - these two are just so sweet! Enjoy this sneak peek you two and congratulations!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThese two have a special place in my heart as they survived my biggest photographer stumble to date! While chatting them during their Lincoln Park engagement session, clumsy me tripped and fell over an exposed pipe and took a tumble, busting both my knee and camera - boo! Nevertheless, Matt and Maggie were such troopers and didn't give up on me entirely - and oh my goodness - their photos are so gorgeous! I can't wait until their Galleria Marchetti wedding next year you two (I promise to be less of a klutz!)
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCombine golden hour, the stunning Chicago skyline and a beautiful couple in love - and MAGIC! We are swooning over Chris + Liz's engagement session and cannot wait for their wedding next year! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSometimes even in the middle of the busy wedding season, it is necessary to take a pause and shoot for the love of creativity and film. I couldn't pass up a chance to photograph this gorgeous editorial with models Hillary and Brad and some of the most talented names in the wedding industry including Netta BenShabu Bridal, Flowers for Dreams and Makeup by Jaycie! I am just swooning over these film scans and can't wait to see them published!
xo, Bonphotage
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