Posts in engagement
Bonphotage Fine Art Film Engagement Photography - Zizi + Daniel

Could 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

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Bonphotage Fine Art Engagement Photography - Nathan + Paige

Paige 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 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Wedding Photography - Amanda + Jason

Amanda and Jason's modern wedding at the Ravenswood Event Center was one for the record books! Starting with her gorgeous bouquet in bright colors, to the perfectly styled reception, not a single detail was forgotten! It was so important to A + J that their guests have a fun time and as an objective observer, I can say that was definitely the case! Guests dined at food stations serving delicious food and danced well into the night while a live band kept the atmosphere festive! 

It was an honor to be a part of your special day - congratulations you two! 

xo, Bonphotage

special thanks to Serena and Rachel for beautifully assisting <3

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Adrienne + Phil - Cafe Brauer

Aside 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)

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Bonphotage Fine Art Engagement Photography - Country Music Artist Josh Gracin & Katie Weir

I 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 

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Carolyn + Justin

Thinking 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

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Bonphotage Surprise Proposal Photography - Krishan + Nikita

When 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 

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Bonphotage Film Engagement Photography - Milton Lee Olive Park

Even 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

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Bonphotage Film Photography - Hillary + Brad (and Bentley!) Chicago Engagement Session

Cuteness overload warning! When your couple is this good looking and their dog is pretty much the cutest thing ever, *OMG*. Rachel and I had a fabulous time hanging with Hillary and Brad at Milton Lee's Olive Park for their Chicago engagement session. Their chemistry was undeniable and made our job snapping pretty film pics, a breeze! But let's go back to Bentley - just look at that face! 

We can't wait for your wedding Hillary and Brad! Enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Fine Art Film Photography - Jenni + Ryan's Hawaii Engagement Session

When Jenni emailed me asking to capture her engagement photos in Hawaii, I was obviously so excited! This jet-setting couple loves the water and thought the big island of Hawaii would make for a perfect backdrop for their engagement session! We had a great time romping around the beach at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and I am so pleased with how beautifully their film images came out! 

Congratulations you two - we can't wait for your big day!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage Chicago Engagement Photography - Leah + Kyle

Leah and Kyle both grew up in Wauconda, Illinois and every location they chose for their engagement session has sentimental value. Starting with the ice skating rink they frequent, to the antique shop where Kyle's dad has been keeping his finds collected over a lifetime, to their wedding locations - amongst the pretty cattails in the background of their family's property! Cody, of Bonphotage Photography, had a fabulous time hanging out and exploring the area for their engagement session and we are seriously swooning over their pretty pics! That light! We can't wait for your big day - congrats you two!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine-Art Lifestyle Engagement Session - Anastasia and Tony

When an engagement session involves pajamas, a cheese board and a Christmas tree, you know it's going to be cozy and awesome! Ana and Tony wanted their engagement session to reflect their love for the holiday season and their fun-loving relationship and I can honestly say, their engagement session accomplished all those things! Ana even had matching Christmas pajamas which Tony happily obliged to wear :) I can't wait for their wedding at the gorgeous Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago! 

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek! xo, Bonphotage

Portra 400 film scans taken on a Contax 645 and scanned and processed by Richard Photo Lab 

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Bonphotage Winter Engagement Photography - Katie + Dan

If you thought that a little snow was going to stop Katie and Dan from their winter engagement session, think again! While we patiently await the film scans, I can't wait another minute to share a sneak peek of their Chicago engagement session! After all, how much cozier and sweet can it get than big warm bear hugs, sweet smiles and knit hats and scarves?! Enjoy this sneak peek you two - we can't wait for your wedding next year!

xo, Bonphotage

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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 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 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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