I couldn't be more excited to capture Lauren and Ben's wedding next summer at a gorgeous venue in California!
I had so much fun capturing their love during their engagement session in Chicago recently. They even brought their adorable pup (is there anything better than a sweet fur baby?!)
Congrats you two! Thank you for allowing me to capture your special moments - xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWhen your client travels all the way from Canada to surprise his unsuspecting girlfriend with a proposal in front of the stunning Chicago skyline, of course you want to capture the moment!
Eliza thought she was going to Olive Park with her girlfriends to check out the Chicago skyline, but really, her fiancé had coordinated with her friends to have her arrive in the perfect location so he could surprise her and propose!
Her response was priceless! So happy to have captured these beautiful moments!
Congrats Salam and Eliza!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThe weather today couldn't have been more beautiful for Carolina and Jeff's engagement session at Millennium Park in Chicago! The purple lavender flowers at Lurie Garden were in full bloom and made a perfect backdrop to showcase their love!
Congratulations C + J, I can't wait to photograph your wedding!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThis jet-setting couple was a blast to photograph! World travelers, like myself, the time just flew by during their Chicago engagement session. Our photoshoot started at the Chicago River before heading over to Olive Park for lake, skyline and nature backdrops. Their love was evident and really shined through in the photos :)
Congratulations Meriam + Samer - I can't wait to photograph your wedding! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIt was really, really hard to put together a sneak peek of Liz + Dmitry's engagement session because every image opened was my favorite! In addition to being ridiculously photogenic, L + D also included their super sweet pup Max in their engagement photoshoot! Dressed to the nines in a tuxedo and red bow tie, he was a perfect addition to the day!
Congratulations Liz + Dmitry - so excited to capture your big day! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAs a photographer, I am accustomed to help people into poses to make them look their best. Maheen and Adil, however, made my job easy! We had such a fun time laughing and joking during their engagement session in Millennium Park and let's be honest, what is better than a natural and genuine smile?!
Congratulations you two! I can't wait until your Michigan wedding :)
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If you love a a super down to earth couple, an adorable english bulldog and the sweetest love, you don't want to miss Jason + Amanda's lifestyle engagement session! So excited for your wedding - congratulations you two! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreOne of my absolute favorite parts of being a wedding photographer is becoming friends with the couple through the wedding planning process. The first time I met Henry and Lizzi, I knew they were special. So down to earth with warm smiles and big hugs.
We had so much fun shooting their engagement session that I should have known their summer wedding at the South Shore Cultural Center would be a great time..but I never could have imagined the EPIC party and energy that went down last Sunday!
Henry + Lizzi...can you please have another wedding...just so I can capture that joy again?!
Congrats you two!! xo, Bonphotage
photo by Bonphotage (second shooting Brittany Lantry), planning by Bride and Joy
Read MoreThe hour before sunset is known as the "golden hour" and it is the most beautiful time of the day for photography. Nicole and Jose wanted a natural and organic engagement session and I knew the golden hour would be perfect! We had so much fun taking pretty pictures in Milton Lee's Olive Park with beautiful skyline views and Lake Michigan for a backdrop!
Congratulations Nicole and Jose! I am so excited to photograph your wedding in the Dominican! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI am seriously swooning over Claire and Gary's downtown Chicago engagement session! We started this sun-drenched session in Lincoln Park where flowers were in full bloom. Claire looked stunning in an Akira dress, flower crown and butterfly-inspired shoes! Totally ethereal and just my style! To top it off, they brought a dozen colorful balloons to add to the playful flair!
We next went over to Millennium Park and took photos in front of the iconic bean and other architectural structures. A fun day and a beautiful couple!
Congratulations Claire and Gary! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreParis is the city of love! Between the impeccable Parisian architecture, pristine gardens and rich artistic and historical culture, the romance is everywhere. Add a stunning Giorgio Armani red dress and the sweetest couple (that flew all the way from China for their Paris engagement photos!), and I am left swooning!
Most of the engagement session took place on Pont Neuf, one of the most stunning spots in Paris with gold statutes, beautiful lines and of course, the Eiffel Tower in the background. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful engagement session and am over the moon happy for this lovely duo! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThere is little better in this world than summer time in Chicago! Bright purple lavender made the most stunning for Dennis + Caitlin's Millennium Park engagement session. After wandering around the ivory towers in Millennium Park and snapping pretty pictures of this adorable couple, we headed over to the sculpture garden at Chicago's iconic Art Institute. Our last stop was at Union Station which made for a perfect combination of nature and architectural photos!
Congrats Caitlin + Dennis! I can't wait to photograph your wedding! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreHannah and Nick are the sweetest! We started this adorable engagement session at Olive Park in Streeterville on a beautiful tree-lined street and Chicago provided it's finest weather of the year! We then walked over to Lake Michigan where Nick and Hannah wet their toes in the sand and I snapped a few more pretties. We strolled along Michigan and the love between these two was so apparent - made my job easy! Lastly, we took some fun shots in Blackhawks jerseys for these sports fans! I always love adding a touch of the couple's unique personality in every shoot <3
Congrats Hannah and Nick - I can't wait to photograph your wedding! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreThere is something unique about being a wedding photographer that you don't find in any other profession. As a wedding photographer, you have the opportunity to meet people at a critical and life-changing time of their lives. Couples are trusting you to capture their once in a lifetime moments beautifully and it is a responsibility I don't take lightly. This special relationship also lends itself to a trusting one, and often to the beginning of a lifelong relationship.
From my first meeting with Rachel, I knew she would be one of those special friends in life that I may have not have ever met had it not been for this fabulous job! Rachel and Juan have a beautiful and lasting love and I am truly honored to capture their wedding next summer!
Enjoy this engagement sneak peek! xo
Read MoreI had such a fun time getting to know Brittani and Shannon during our engagement shoot in downtown Chicago! We started our photoshoot at Olive Park, taking photos in front of the stunning Chicago skyline and in front of the trees, all in Spring bloom. We then headed to the loop area and took photos in front of the iconic Chicago Theater sign.
I am so excited to capture your Thanksgiving wedding Brittani + Shannon! xo
Read MoreI am so happy that Cat + Courtney trusted me to shoot their wedding on a boat (yay!) We had a great time stopping by iconic Chicago landmarks and taking engagement photos. Their love is so apparent and I consider myself very lucky to document the biggest day of their life!
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Read MoreI have said this before, but one of the biggest joys of being a photographer is having the opportunity to meet interesting people from around the world. Those of you that know me, know that when i'm not snapping photos, I'm usually on an airplane (and when life is at it's best, I'm doing both at the same time)! It is a joy I get to show fabulous people how beautiful my home base of Chicago really is!
Read MoreJim and Ning are as sweet as can be! We had a blast photographing their Chicago engagement session at Olive Park and along Lake Michigan. I personally love the way red looks in engagement photos so I was happy to see Ning in my favorite color!
Can't wait for your big celebration in China!! #Bonphotagedestinationwedding
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