Posts in engagement photographer
Bonphotage Fine Art Film Photography - Published on Glamour and Grace

I am so excited to share these images featured in Glamour and Grace! 

When you can get your hands on a hand-sewn Emily Riggs gown, of course you want to photograph it like crazy! In this shoot, photographed on film, I wanted to contrast the delicate lace and soft blush romantic color of the gown to show how beautifully it could look in a minimal setting or in an urban, city sprawl. This shoot took place inside and outside of the hip Virgin Hotel in downtown Chicago.

Rachel Keppeler Designs provided geode inspired jewelry pieces to complement the pastel tones in the dress and Appease to you made Bella glow with an upswept look and natural make-up. For florals, we stuck to Pantone's color of the year, greenery with our own natural take of whisky eucalyptus and succulents. 

Enjoy! 

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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 Fine Art Wedding Photography - Bridgeport Art Center - Ashley + Nate

Ashley and Nate tied the knot on March 11, 2017 at one of my favorite Chicago loft venus, the Bridgeport Art Center! In addition to boasting some of the most incredible skyline views in Chicago, the open sun-drenched floor plan, is a film photographer's dream!

Ashley and I became quick friends after she contacted me to photograph her wedding. Soon after, Ashley was deployed abroad and in addition to planning her wedding from a distance (with the help of talented Maria from Plum and Ivy!), Ashley had to wait many months before seeing her soon to be husband right before their wedding day. The positive side is that it made the sweet moment they reunited, all the better! 

Ashley looked radiant in a Victoria Sodukus gown while her bridesmaids donned navy blue floor length bridesmaid gowns. The succulents in her bridesmaids bouquets and decor were such a unique and beautiful choice! I especially loved the succulent escort cards, which were also gifts for the guests to take home. Guests dined on delicious appetizers and dinner, catered by Jewell Catering. 

It was a perfect wedding, filled with romance, emotion and beauty! Thank you for letting us be a small part of your special day and enjoy this sneak peek!

(special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Madeline for beautifully second shooting!) 

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 Fine Art Film Photography - Kristina, Kyle and Lou!

When Kristina called me explaining that she wanted to do a photoshoot as soon as possible because her pup was growing so quickly and she wanted to capture his puppy-hood, I was on board! I mean, could you deny Lou's ADORABLE little self?! OMG - ALL OF THE HEART EYES! You would't even know from the photos and happy smiles that it was a FREEZING Chicago day - this is really what growing, sweet family photos are all about! Enjoy! 

photographed on a Contax 645 with Fuji 400H film and Portra 800 film. 

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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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 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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