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Bonphotage Naperville Country Club Wedding Photography - Meghan + Michael

Bouquet LOVE!! Michael + Meghan nailed Pantone's color of the year "greenery" with the stunning florals at their Naperville Country Club nuptials! The picturesque grounds of the country club made for the perfect backdrop for beautiful portraits that the adorable couple will cherish for a lifetime! These two are as sweet as can be, and so smitten with each other, it makes our job perfectly effortless!

Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek! 

xo, Bonphotage

Photo Credit - Cody and Jessica of Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Fine Art Gatlinburg Wedding Photography - Ashley + Brian

I really try not to play favorites with our couples, but it was so hard not to love every moment we spent photographing Ashley and Brian's wedding in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Let's start with the absolutely stunning setting at the Park Vista Hotel, overlooking the vast Smoky Mountain National Park, on a perfectly sunny summer day. The view alone was enough to make us never want to leave. Add to that, a couple so in love, that they actually didn't need any guidance at all for posing - all of those incredibly intimate moments you see on this blog? Those are just them, being themselves (can anybody say "CHEMISTRY?!") 

Their first look took place on the edge of a cliff where Brian took a moment to take in the scenery and reflect on his upcoming nuptials. When Ashley approached and he took a look at his beautiful bride, the tears began (for ALL of us!) It was impossible not to feel the incredible love between them! The day then continued with a ceremony overlooking the vast nature and an al-fresco dinner filled with so many laughs and love (and the cutest kiddos!) 

We are honored to have been a small part of their wedding day and so excited to share a sneak peek! Congratulations you two! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage Chicago Wedding Photography - Garfield Conservatory - Rachel + David

At a time in history with so much turmoil and sadness, it is truly an honor to capture love and remember that love will always win.

Surrounded by beautiful flora, Rachel and David said I do amongst their closest friends and family.  Their beautiful wedding at the Garfield Conservatory was filled with beautiful details, including bright pink peonies (in November!) and thoughtful tokens of their love of Chicago. Rachel looked stunning in an open-back Jenny Yoo gown and Blumgarten's flower selection was sheer perfection! There wasn't a dry tear in the house when Rachel and David read their vows to one another - it was truly a memorable day!

Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage California Engagement Photography - Melissa + Marty

When your best friend is THIS gorgeous and she asks you to take her engagement photos with her amazing fiancé...clearly..YES! And can we talk about how beautiful the courtyard of the Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica is?! I couldn't be happier for you Melissa...and Marty, I am so happy my best friend will spend her life with such a great guy! Can't wait for your wedding!

xo, Lynzie 

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Bonphotage - Chicago Engagement Photography - Meghan + Michael

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

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Bonphotage - Chicago Engagement Photography - Sara + Tim

Aside 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 

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Bonphotage - Congress Hotel Wedding Photography - Carolina + Jeff

Carolina 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 

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Bonphotage - Chicago Engagement Photography - Paulina + Mike

With 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 

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Bonphotage Engagement Photography - Destination Wedding of Kristen + Eric!

Kristen 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 

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Bonphotage - Caroline + Alec - Chicago Engagement!

I think it would be fair to say that I have a bit of a photographer crush on this adorable couple! They made their job so easy during their Lincoln Park engagement session with their laughter and smiles! We had a great time strolling through the flowers in full bloom in Lincoln Park and then on to North Avenue beach! The weather couldn't have been more perfect!

We are so excited for Caroline and Alec's wedding day!

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage - Arielle + Ted - Chicago Engagement Photography

Arielle and Ted were too cute for words during their Chicago engagement session! Arielle looked gorgeous in her white, open-back romper and Ted was loving all the loving glances from his bride-to-be! 

This sweet couple is tying the knot at a stunning castle in New York next year and we couldn't be happier for them! 

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage - France Destination Wedding - Nicole and Tarik!

When Nicole contacted me about photographing her wedding in France, I was clearly very excited! Having traveled extensively throughout Europe, I was happy I could help her and her love Tarik with some venue suggestions, and it was just my luck that they chose the most magical location in the world - Chateau Bouthonvilliers (where I will have my own wedding next summer!)

I had a fabulous time taking their engagement photos in Chicago and CANNOT wait to travel to France for their destination wedding next Autumn! 

Congratulations you two! 

xo, Bonphotage

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Bonphotage - Chicago Engagement - Lauren + Ben (and Bert!)

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

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Bonphotage - Carolina + Jeff Millenium Park Engagement Session

The 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

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Bonphotage Engagement Photography - Liz + Dmitry

It 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 

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Bonphotage Wedding Photography- Henry + Lizzi!

One 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 

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Bonphotage Wedding Photography - James + Sarah!

James and Sarah tied the knot this weekend in a picturesque setting complete with horse racing and a string quartet! Sarah and James started their day with a beautiful ceremony overlooking the sprawling Arlington International Racetrack on a sunny Chicago Saturday. The party then moved inside where Sarah had carefully placed sweet photos of the couple throughout the sun-drenched reception hall. Thoughtful touches permeated the wedding, including table settings with photos of the couple's favorite Chicago locations, pink and yellow mimosas, and tear-jerking speeches. 

We were honored to capture their special day! Congratulations on your next chapter James + Sarah! 

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Bonphotage - Ben + Colleen - Surprise Chicago Proposal!

When Ben called me inquiring about photographing his upcoming proposal, I knew this was going to be a sweet event! Ben had carefully thought out the exact location he wanted to pop the question to his love, Colleen. The picturesque location he chose was on the South Bridge in Lincoln Park with stunning Chicago skyline views! Colleen was caught totally off guard and the beautiful emotion of the moment was written all over her face. To top it off, Ben arranged for Colleen's friends to be hiding nearby and just after the big moment, they came running over with a bottle of champagne!

So many happy tears were shed and I am so happy for this sweet couple! Cheers you two!

xo, Bonphotage 

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Bonphotage - Millenium Park Engagement - Caitlin + Dennis

There 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 

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Bonphotage - Chicago Engagement Photography - Rachel + Juan

There 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 

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