Cuteness overload alert! Tori and Nathan contacted me all the way from Little Rock, Arkansas because they were going to be in Chicago for their two year anniversary and wanted to memorialize the day with photos. I was happy to oblige and I'm glad I did! Their downtown Chicago anniversary session was as sweet as could be!
Continued love and marital bliss to the two of you!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI 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 MoreTyler and Terrell were married were married on a beautiful Chicago day last week! The sun was shining and lighting was beautiful for their big day. Their ceremony and reception was filled with so much love and happiness and the dancing continued well into the night!
I am honored to have captured their special day and moments they will treasure for a lifetime. Congratulations you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
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 MoreSometimes I have the pleasure of arriving at a wedding and finding a truly magical, fairy tale like scene. From the beautiful lilac colored dress, soft pastel flower palette by Fragrant Design, Badgley Mischka jewel encrusted heels, elaborate flower arch in the garden ceremony and stunning chandelier-draped tent, no detail was forgotten.
Erin and John (real life Barbie and Ken, no really though) looked fabulous at their Trump Hotel Chicago and Galleria Marchetti wedding and their love was obvious to everyone! The wedding even included live ballads by legendary Chicago singer, John Vincent, and Erin's dad rocked the crowd with his signature Wooly Bully dance!
We feel absolutely blessed to capture both photography and videography at such beautiful events. Enjoy this sneak peek (sneak peek video coming soon!)
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreIf you love chubby baby cheeks and an adorable little ham in front of the camera, you'll love this sweet family photo session in Chicago! We had a great time photographing three family generations at Olive Park in downtown Chicago.
Enjoy the sneak peek! 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 MoreJames 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!
Read MoreJennifer and Peter are the type of people that bring a smile to your face whether you know them or not. They have such a warm presence (can't you see it in Jennifer's sweet smile?!) - the kind that makes my job of showing love, a total breeze!
We had a fabulous time laughing and snapping pretty pictures at Lake Michigan and Milton Lee Olive Park. These two deserve only the best and I am honored to capture their wedding day in 2017! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreI couldn't wait a single minute more to share a sneak peek of the stunning images from Khalil and Meghan's Drake Hotel wedding! Truly like a scene out of a fairytale, the bride wore two looks and Manolo Blanhik heels (yes, the original Sex and the City blue beauties!) Her bouquet and floral decoration in bright pink, peach and ivory tones by Flowers for Dreams included gorgeous peonies and ranunculus. While she was getting ready in the penthouse suite of the Drake Hotel, he was surprised with not one, but two Tiffany pearl gifts from her loving groom.
The groom and his groomsmen wore presidential cufflinks (yes, for real) and looked as handsome as could be! After their nuptials at Hyde Park's stunning Rockefeller Chapel, the bride and groom drove off in a vintage Rolls Royce for a moment to themselves before the partying began in the fabulous Gold Coast Room at the Drake Hotel!
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 MoreThere is something truly magical about the light in France. Not only does the light continue late into the evening, but it is almost as if the light is perfectly diffused (a photographer's dream!). During my latest European trip, I had the opportunity to take portraits for talented journalist for the Daily Beast, Erin Zaleski. I am obsessing over the beautiful light in the photos, I hope you enjoy them just as much!
Read MoreSometimes in life, all of the stars align to create something magical. This bridal shoot at the Chateau Bouthonvilliers located in the French countryside was such an event! The stunning 15th century chateau has remained in the same family since it was built and the heir still lives on the property with his lovely family, horses and a sweet little brood of ducks.
Each room of the chateau is decorated differently and elegantly. Almost like a seen out of Vogue magazine, the elegant details such as vintage YSL perfume bottles and renaissance style portrait art adds to the impeccable ambience. The charming property also boasts a gothic chapel, rose gardens, a moat and a wine cave!
The bride wore plume skirt and tattoo lace top by Sweet Caroline's and studded heels by Valentino. Flowers were provided by Eglantine Fleurs in Paris, France. Prepare to feast your eyes on this sneak peek of on one of the most beautiful photoshoots I've had the pleasure of photographing! More coming soon to a lovely magazine publication!
xo, Bonphotage
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