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Bonphotage - Chicago Surprise Proposal - James + Kristin

I 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 :)

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Bonphotage Michigan Wedding Photography - Maheen + Adil

The biggest lesson I have learned as a wedding photographer is that humans are so much more alike than they are different. Every human, no matter race, religion, or ethnicity, wants to love and be loved. Every human wants to share special moments with family and loved ones. Having the honor of photographing beautiful weddings around the world of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu and non-religious couples reconfirms these truths time and time again. I am blessed to witness the warmth of love and compassion between humans of all kinds on such an intimate and beautiful day - the wedding day. 

I have photographed MANY weddings and have seen a lot of beautiful ceremonies and receptions, but there are very few that literally stop me in my tracks. As I entered Maheen and Adil's reception ballroom at the historic Dearborn Inn in Michigan, my jaw literally dropped. The elegant space was beautifully adorned with chiffon drapery and raised, enormous hydrangea floral arrangements. Cherry blossoms were beautifully placed between the florals. 

No detail was spared - from the brides (two pairs) of Bagdley Mischka heels, to her jewelry which belonged to her grandmother, the day(s) were beyond stunning! One the first day of celebrations, the bride wore gold and ivory, with a gorgeous veil dreams are made of. On the second day, she wore ruby and gold and her happiness was contagious! The food was truly a cut-above and included a warm donut stand and desserts for days. 

We are so blessed to capture the happiest day of people's lives and are so thankful to be graciously included by the family and friends of our lovely couples. Thank you Maheen and Adil for allowing us to capture your most precious and beautiful day! Enjoy this sneak peek!

(special thanks to Cody for beautifully second-shooting and Mark for video!)

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Downtown Chicago Riverwalk Engagement - Rachna + Gopal

This power couple can't wait to tie the knot next year and are in the process of deciding between a Chicago or Dubai wedding! We LOVE destination weddings so may be a little biased but either way, we know this photogenic duo will be the talk of the town! 

Congratulations you two!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Cafe + Cupcake Engagement Photography - Ellen + Owen

When 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 

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Bonphotage Downtown Engagement Photography - Chicago Riverwalk

These two lovebirds are tying the knot early next year at two of my favorite Chicago locations - Holy Family Church and Ovation. This down-to-earth couple wanted to capture their engagement in the city that they live in, love and will be married in, and despite the frigid weather, they were all smiles for their downtown engagement session! I can't wait to capture your big day!

Congratulations you two! xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Chicago Family Photography - Molly + Steve

The cold weather didn't stop this adorable family from smiling for the camera! I met Molly in law school at Northwestern Law School and was honored when she asked me to capture her growing family! Her kiddos had a great time running around and being playful at Milton Lee Olive Park (because candid photos are the best!) 

Enjoy this sneak peek <3

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Maternity Photography - Emily + Richard

Emily and Richard are expecting their first bundle of joy and they couldn't be more excited! We had a great time capturing their love and happiness about their new arrival! Can't wait to capture their precious baby girl next March! 

Congrats you two! xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Lincoln Park Engagement Photography - Erin + Rick

Lincoln Park is a special place for Erin and Rick. They met in there, will be married there and hope to stay in the area for the foreseeable future! It only made sense to capture their engagement session at this sentimental location. Autumn foliage was still beautiful this late in the year and the golden sunset and gorgeous skyline made the perfect backdrop for their engagement session!

Enjoy this sneak peek you two! We can't wait for your big day!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Chicago Wedding Photography - Garfield Conservatory - Rachel + David

At a time in history with so much turmoil and sadness, it is truly an honor to capture love and remember that love will always win.

Surrounded by beautiful flora, Rachel and David said I do amongst their closest friends and family.  Their beautiful wedding at the Garfield Conservatory was filled with beautiful details, including bright pink peonies (in November!) and thoughtful tokens of their love of Chicago. Rachel looked stunning in an open-back Jenny Yoo gown and Blumgarten's flower selection was sheer perfection! There wasn't a dry tear in the house when Rachel and David read their vows to one another - it was truly a memorable day!

Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Engagement - Andrea + Fred

The chemistry between Andrea and Fred is really undeniable. This fun-loving couple got engaged in Napa Valley and wanted to capture their engagement photos in their current city Chicago, before heading to Carmel, California (swoon!) for their wedding day! I had a great time with them at Milton Lee Olive Park with the gorgeous Chicago skyline backdrop and Ohio Street Beach where we took the sweetest photos of the duo cuddling by the water :)

Until the film scans arrive, here is a sneak peek of the digital images. Congrats you two!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Engagement Photography - Tricia + Chris

It is hard to believe it is November in Chicago. The sun is still shining, the weather is a perfect 70 degrees and the Autumn colors show no signs of stopping. This perfect backdrop was ideal to showcase the love between Tricia and Chris! This down to earth dup had a great time taking in the orange and yellow hues at Milton Lee Olive Park and even digging their toes in the sand for some beachside golden hour goodness! 

Tricia and Chris are tying the knot next year at Galleria Marchetti (one of our favorite Chicago venues) and we cannot wait to capture all the beauty of their big day!

Congrats you two! Enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Photography - Meet Cody!

The Bonphotage Team

As we enter an almost fully booked 2017 season, the Bonphotage team continues to grow in the most fabulous way! We are proud to announce that we have added several new photographers to our lovely team, all of which are supremely talented and add their own unique touch to our photojournalistic, fine art aesthetic!

Meet Cody 

Cody became interested in photography by working as a model.  This
experience helps her tremendously with clients because her experience in front of the lens helps her guide couples with natural posing very easily.  Almost every groom leaves the shootsaying "that was much easier than I thought!" which is like music to her
ears because an amazing, painless experience is her top priority!

Cody loves destination weddings! Having traveled to many parts of the world including the Philippines adores the combination of exotic locations mixed with the love and admiration of the couples closest family and friends. Cody's love of travel makes her a great fit for the Bonphotage team as we often photograph weddings all over the country and world! 

ody is supremely talented with use of light and stays true to our natural light, fine art aesthetic. She will find the most luminous are of a room and create stunning images in any situation!

We can't wait to see all the beauty Cody creates for her many lovely weddings next year! 

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Bonphotage Chicago Engagement Photography - Cecilia + Josh

While I patiently (read: impatiently) await the film scans from this adorable engagement session, here is a sneak peek of the digital images. Give me Autumn colors, that perfect golden hour light and a seriously adorable couple, and I am a HAPPY photographer! I had a great time with Cecilia and Josh at Olive Park in downtown Chicago and am seriously swooning over the playful images that resulted!

We can't wait to capture their wedding next summer! Congrats you two!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Engagement Photography - Marisa + Brett

Marisa and Brett are devoted Cubs fans and happened to be in Chicago right on time for the World Series (and their engagement session :)! We wanted to capture iconic Chicago cityscapes so they could memorialize this historic time for Chicago! 

This adorable couple is tying the knot next summer at one of our favorite Chicago venues - the gorgeous Ravisloe Country Club. We seriously can't wait to capture all of their wedding beauty! 

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peak! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Maternity Photography - Fashion Blogger Sarah

I met this beautiful lady last year when I photographed her Cinderella-themed bridal shower (which you may have seen in Chicago Splash Magazine!) Since then, we have become friends and she is now a gorgeous momma to be! The lifelong friendships created through photography and the honor of capturing life's most precious moments is truly the part I enjoy most about being a photographer.

Congratulations Sarah! I can't wait to photograph your precious baby soon :)

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Engagement Photography - Kate + Reilly

I seriously feel so lucky to have the opportunity to capture special moments for some of the sweetest people out there! Kate and Reilly are a laid-back (and obviously photogenic!) duo who are tying the knot next year at a the beautiful Butterfield Country Club! We had beautiful golden light during their engagement session at Milton Lee Olive Park and I'm loving every image!

Enjoy this sneak peek you two! We can't wait for your big day!

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Bonphotage Autumn Chicago Engagement Photography - Erin + Scott

As Autumn approaches and engagement season is the busiest it's ever been for us at Bonphotage Photography, what better way to kick off the season than with a cozy engagement session surrounded by leaves in deep orange and yellow hues?! This simple and tasteful engagement proves location is key for picture perfect moments. Add an adorable pup into the mix and all of this cuteness results!

Congratulations Erin and Scott and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Autumn Chicago Engagement Photography - Carole + Shameeke

This gorgeous power couple is tying the knot next year in Bermuda and we cannot wait to capture their island wedding (I mean really, does it get better than that?!)

 We had a fabulous time walking around Milton Lee's Olive Park amidst the stunning Autumn foliage for their engagement session. Carole wore a stunning long blue dress and those shoes...all of the heart eyes! The love between them was evident and we are so happy they found each other!

Enjoy this sneak peek you two! 

xo, Bonphotage

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