These college sweethearts met over five years ago while both attending Purdue from out of state. They couldn't be sweeter and more down to earth - as you can tell by their playful beach engagement session! And of course, we needed to include a little Purdue love!
We are SO excited to capture their wedding next year! Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek engagement session!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreObviously our favorite part of this adorable engagement session is the sweet couple, Sammi + Clay! BUT there were some very close seconds..like Gary and Todd, their squishy-faced fur babies! Oh, and that STUNNING rock *wow*! We are so excited to photograph their beach wedding in Tulum, Mexico next year!
Thanks you Bonphotage associate Cody for beautifully capturing this engagement session!
Congratulations you two! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAside from being ridiculously photogenic, this gorgeous couple made my job so easy with their happy smiles and easy-going attitudes! We had a great time during their engagement session at Chicago's picturesque Milton Lee Olive Park and their love was so evident!
We are happy to share a sneak peek of their sweet engagement session and SO excited to capture their wedding next summer!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCarolina and Jeff tied the knot yesterday in a luxurious, European-inspired grand ballroom at the Congress Hotel in downtown Chicago!
Carolina was a beautiful vision in her mermaid silhouette, lace wedding gown and gold sparkly heels. Her best ladies wore violet colored chiffon bridesmaids gowns in alternating styles. No detail was overlooked including the brides photo of her grandfather kept in a locket around her bouquet *tear*
At several points during their wedding, I actually had to hold in the emotion myself, including when she and her father both shed a tear during the father daughter dance and when the groom's brother told the most hilarious stories during the best man speech!
This sneak peek tells a small part of the romantic imagery and love that was at play throughout the day. It was an honor to capture your wedding Carolina and Jeff - thank you for letting Bonphotage be a part of your important day!
Special thanks to Cody for fabulously second-shooting and to Mark for cinematic capture of the day.
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAfter over a month of carefully planning the perfect proposal, Eldho flew to Chicago from New York to propose to his sweetheart Simy with a *stunning* engagement ring! With the beautiful Chicago skyline as a backdrop, he dropped to his knee and asked Simy to be his forever. Your photoshoot was a breeze after that as this happy couple was all smiles!
Congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAdina and Elias tied the knot yesterday at the iconic Chicago Cultural Center under the stunning stained glass Tiffany's dome! Adina wore a minimal, modern white dress with an open back that was *to die for* and carried an all-white rose bouquet.
After 8 years of dating, this couple was so ready to say yes to spending their lives together and I can't think of a better location than the stunning cultural center. The love between this sweet couple was undeniable and it was truly an honor to capture their special day!
After saying "I do," we headed over to Millennium Park where lots of laughs were had before continuing the party at Michigan Avenue's The Gage Restaurant!
Enjoy this sneak peek and congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSeptember is my favorite month. The weather and *incredible* light during Dana and Shaun's Chicago engagement session reminded me why I am such a lover of Autumn. A perfect 75 degree day, with to-die-for golden hour light, and the chemistry between these two made for one of my favorite engagement shoots ever!
Dana and Shaun are tying the knot in North Carolina next year and we couldn't be happier for them!
Enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThese two were all smiles during their Chicago engagement photo session at Milton Lee Olive Park! The love and chemistry between Marlen and Ed was undeniable and they are so excited to start their new wedded life chapter in sunny southern California!
Congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIf you love iconic Chicago architecture and city views, you don't want to miss Esete and Mesay's Chicago engagement photography session! Chicago architecture is truly one of a kind and makes the perfect backdrop for stunning engagement photos!
This sweet couple wanted to capture their favorite Chicago locations, including the Wrigley and Tribune building, before moving to Washington DC to start their lives together!
We couldn't be more excited to photograph this happy couple tie the knot in DC next summer!
Congratulations E + M!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWith fall quickly approaching, Lake Michigan was the perfect location for Paulina and Mike's sweet engagement session! This jet-setting couple is so excited for their wedding next year in Poland and we couldn't be more thrilled for their big day!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe are advocates for love. Plain and simple. And when I headed around town with Cat and Courtney for their Chicago engagement shoot, it was clear that real love is what I'd be capturing on their wedding day. Add to that the fact that their wedding was going to take place at the W Hotel with stunning views of Lake Michigan followed by the ceremony and reception on a yacht on Lake Michigan...umm count us in!
Cat wore a stunning strapless satin gown and Courtney rocked a modern, jumper from Kleinfelds. The ladies wore fabulous Bagdley Mischka heels and Cat carried a bouquet of ranunculus, roses, hydrangeas and dusty millers. The couple's adorable chihuahua Brighton was in attendance, as were a sweet flower girl and ring bearer.
The perfect evening ended in fireworks over Navy Pier, emotional and happy toasts and Cat even serenaded Courtney with a ballad she had sung to her early in their relationship! #cgcdlove for sure!
The weather and light couldn't have been more beautiful for their wedding day and the happiness and joy from their family and friends who traveled from across the country was truly one for the record books!
We are honored to have photographed and videotaped their special day and hope you enjoy this beautiful sneak peek! Congratulations you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreYou may have heard me brag before about how Bonphotage couples are the most adorable...Lynn and Eric are yet another example that my statement holds true! How sweet are they?!
Bonphotage Photography Associate Cody did a beautiful job of capturing the love between this couple and the lighting couldn't have been more beautiful!
Congratulations Lynn and Eric - we can't wait to capture your big day next summer!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI had a great time with Sucheta and Rohit during their Chicago engagement photos session! This lovely duo is tying the knot in India on December 9 (see adorable save the date photo above!) and wanted to commemorate the beautiful city they reside in.
Congratulations you two! Enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreSometimes I like to help pose my clients and then click the camera right at that split moment between poses when they relax and those genuine, natural smiles come out. Laura and Eric are OBVIOUSLY incredibly photogenic (#bonphotagebridesarethehottest) but I could tell these two were at their best when they were just being themselves, so candid was the goal...and...MAGIC!
SO many sweet smiles during this engagement shoot at the Art Institute in Chicago. I can't wait for these two to tie the knot next summer!
Enjoy this sneak peek..congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MorePease tell me you've seen anything more adorable than 8 beautiful ladies in brightly colored dresses and...confetti?! We had so much fun photographing Isabel's bachelorette party at pretty locations around Chicago!
Congratulations Isabel on your upcoming Florida nuptials!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWe had a fabulous time photographing Andras and Teri's engagement session! In addition to capturing this good natured couple at several iconic Chicago locations, we had a fun time incorporating fun props into the poses, including an awesome vintage bike for two :)
Oh and these beautiful people are tying the knot in Hungary next year at a stunning venue - and we are just a LITTLE bit excited about their international destination wedding!!
Enjoy this sneak peek! Congratulations you two :)
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreDean was so sweet when he called and asked us to capture his proposal to his girlfriend of five years, Paige!
A true romantic, Dean did not skimp on a single detail..we're talking..taking Paige shopping on Michigan Avenue during the day and buying her a gorgeous dress and Valentino heels, privatizing the roof deck of the Peninsula hotel in downtown Chicago, hiring the unbelievably talented Kehoe designs (rose petals, moss wall - the real deal!) and then surprising his love with a STUNNING engagement ring!
The whole scene was something dreams are made of and we are honored to have captured their beautiful day!
Congratulations Dean + Paige! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreChicago's temperamental weather didn't stop Lauren and Jack from happily taking their engagement photos! Even the rain didn't damper the love between these two and they were such good sports! We had a fun time walking around Chicago's downtown area with classic, iconic views and snapping pretty engagement photos!
We are so excited for their wedding next fall!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreKristen and Eric wanted to take their engagement photos at some of their favorite Chicago landmarks, including Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park and the beautiful fountain at the Art Institute. Because these two are getting married in Palm Beach, Florida (amazing!), they wanted to take their engagement photos in Chicago to have memories of themselves in their hometown!
We are so excited for them and wish them all the happiness in the future!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIf Lauren's pretty face looks familiar, it's because you may have seen it recently on your television screen! As a sports broadcaster on WGN TV and an impressive resume to boot (including recently reporting for the Green Bay Packers!), I was honored when Lauren asked me to capture her wedding day to her long time love, Steve!
Aside from being ridiculously attractive, these two love the outdoors, extreme sports and Chicago! I am soo excited for their Morton Arboretum wedding next year and couldn't be happier for these two!
xo, Bonphotage
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