There is something very special abut South Asian parties. I absolutely love the rich colors and the enthusiasm and joy expressed by the families! We are honored to have captured Parul + Nitin's engagement party and can't wait to capture their wedding!
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Hannah 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 MoreSometimes it is nice to step back and think about what a wedding really means. Angel and Emily said "I do" today in a simple ceremony in Chicago's city hall, surrounded by family and loved ones. The love between them was so evident and I am so honored to have had the privilege to witness and document their emotional and sweet day!
Congratulations Angel + Emily! xo
Read Moream so excited to share this sneak peak of Emily + Tom's stunning Chicago wedding at the Garfield Conservatory! On it's own, the venue is stunning, with a labyrinth of flaura and fauna-filled rooms and Morrocan-inspired mosaic wall backdrop. But, combined with all the beautiful details such as a custom moss wall engraved with Emily + Tom's initials, the perfectly complementing palm tree inspired invites and the sweetest little flower girl, this wedding was a true gem! The bride wore a stunning sleeveless gown with a deep flesh colored peek-a-boo v-neck.
Read MoreWe love lifestyle photography! The authenticity of capturing a family in their day-to-day is something that can't be duplicated. It is timeless, authentic and priceless. And seriously, do families come any cuter than this?! Congratulations to this adorable family in their next chapter of life!
xo, Bonphotage
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
Read MoreI'm a big fan of elopements. While there is something to be said for the planning and culmination of a big wedding day, there is something very sweet and authentic about a couple in love, without all the hoopla, tying the knot in a beautiful location.
When Gwen and Chris asked me to photograph their elopement along the lake during the golden hour, I was just a wee bit excited! Their sweet ceremony was filled with raw emotion and love and it was truly an honor to be there to photograph their special day!
Read MoreKrisha and Moon wanted to capture some special moments in Chicago, where they were vacationing. We had such a nice time walking around the city, taking photos in front of the blooming trees at Millennium Park and along the lake. Chicago comes alive in the Spring and I am so lucky to be a photographer in this beautiful city!
Read MoreI couldn't wait any longer to share this sweet engagement session! With iconic Chicago architectural structures as a backdrop, I had a fabulous time photographing with couple *in love*! Can't wait to photograph your wedding you two lovebirds! <3
Read MoreBonphotage recently had the opportunity to photograph an incredible styled shoot at the Museum of Contemporary Art with the most talented vendors in Chicago! Flowers for Dreams created the most gorgeous bridal bouquet and table florals in lilac and dusty pink. Nimblewell perfectly complemented the color scheme with a fabulous tablescape and the sweetest pink and blue glasses. Studio M creations designed custom paper goods, including the sweetest paper cut outs. The bride's hair was styled by Gabrielle Post and her makeup was by Mary Kate from MK Merona. The bride wore a custom, ballerina inspired gown by Sweet Carolines and rose gold engagement ring and earrings from Ethan Lord Jewelers. Amy Beck Cakes provided a three tier, delicate cake with sugar flower details.
The lovely ladies of Bliss and Wrap it Up planned the stunning event and yours truly, Bonphotage, was there to capture the unforgettable scene! Please enjoy the sneak peek...rest coming to a publication soon! xo
Read MoreBonphotage recently had the opportunity to photograph the annual Rose Bowl, an exclusive party for James Beard nominees and winners. This year's event took place at Momotaro in Chicago's West Loop. Complete with a true who's-who exclusive guest list including the Boka Group, Napa Valley's Sinskey's, Chicago's Alinea, New York's Daniel Restaurant, amongst many others, the event was truly a memorable one!
Read MoreBonphotage loves being a part of the amazing Chicago community! Recently, we had the opportunity to photograph the grand opening of Pinot's Palette in Logan Square. This "paint while you sip amazing wine" establishment is a true gem!
Here is just a sneak peek of the fun that was had!
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Read MoreWhen I spoke with Ashley, she told me she wanted to do something special for her fiancé. Being the incredible human that she is, and servicing our country, she knew she was being deployed and thought a boudoir album would be a nice gift for her fiancé to keep her close during her absence. We didn't know exactly what the boudoir would be like, be we knew we wanted it to be pretty and classy!
Using natural light on a gorgeous Chicago day, here are some of the stunning images that resulted! Enjoy :)
photo Bonphotage; Hair and Make-up Makeup by Jaycie
Read MoreJulie, Brian and their sweet yorkie Milla are so excited about their new arrival! Our Chicago maternity and family photoshoot started at the Lincoln Park Conservatory where we captured some pretty photos amongst the greenery. We then headed on towards the nearby park area before heading to the iconic Lincoln Park beehive structure.
Congratulations to this sweet family and I can't wait to take your newborn photos very soon! xo
Read MoreI had such a fun time taking photos of Dallas and Megan in Chicago! This sweet couple was visiting from Atlanta and wanted to capture some memories while visiting the beautiful city of Chicago!
Thank you two for being adorable (and choosing Bonphotage Photography!) xo
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