Posts in engagement photographer
Bonphotage Fine Art Film Chicago Engagement Photography - Seda + Mike

If this doesn't make you want to enjoy the last days of summer with your loved one, I don't know what will! How absolutely perfect is this engagement session?! The laughter, the red flowing dress...ughh...AMAZING! We can't wait for Seda + Mike's Morton Arboretum wedding this year! They are just the cutest!

Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Film Chicago Engagement Photography - Bilu + Hao

I met with a couple interested in wedding photography today and I asked them what abut our photos made them reach out to us over all the other photographers. I expected to hear something like "we love film photography" or "we saw this photo in such and such magazine," but their answer caught me surprise. The bride-to-be said "I think what really drew me to your website was the fact that it looked like your couples were genuinely having a really fun time working with you!" I loved her answer, as obviously, aside from beautiful photography, that is our goal!

When Bilu + Hao's film scans came in today right after my meeting and I saw the laughter and unmistakable happiness, I realized she was right. We DO have so much fun with our clients! Maybe because they're *this* stinking cute??!! We love our jobs at Bonphotage. That is all. 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Chicago Engagement Photography - Stacey + Alex (and Winston!)

Happy Friday! Is #FrenchieFriday a thing? Because it really should be! Obsessed with this lifestyle engagement session staring Winston, the world's cutest french bulldog! I had so much fun hanging out with this trio in Wicker Park and I can't wait for their wedding at Architectural Artifacts next year! 

Congrats you two (I mean, three!) 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Wedding Photography - Chrysa + Ryan

Chrysa + Ryan couldn't be sweeter! How lucky are we to work with the loveliest couples?! We are swooning over the beautiful lighting and precious moments during their engagement session in downtown Chicago! We can't wait for their wedding day next year!

Congrats you two! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Destination Wedding Photography - Veranda at Whitcomb St. Joseph, Michigan - Chris + Kiki

People often ask me why I shoot film. "Isn't it expensive," they ask? "No one does that anymore." "Why not digital?" And then....I receive scans that look like this - forward it on to them....and "oooohhhhh," they say, "I get it now." 

Kiki and Chris - you are a gorgeous couple and we are thrilled to share a sneak peek of your most special day. Thank you for inviting us all the way to St. Joseph, Michigan to capture your perfect day - it was an honor!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Riverwalk Film Engagement Photography - Chelsey + Scott

These two lovebirds met by the pool in Mexico when their families happened to be vacationing at the same resort many years ago. Against the odds and after long distance dating, here they are, ready to tie the knot this year at the Warwick Allerton in downtown Chicago! I had the best time at the Chicago Riverwalk with Chelsey + Scott during their engagement session and we can't wait to capture their wedding day!

Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Fine Art Engagement Photography - Karin + Ryo

Karin and Ryo are tying the knot this summer on a Yacht (yes, a yacht!) After spending the afternoon with this laid back couple for their engagement session and witnessing the love between them, I couldn't be more excited to capture their wedding day! Enjoy this sneak peek you two!

xo, Bonphotage

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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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