Ross, a Rice football player and artist, and his high school sweetheart, Megan came all the way from Houston to take their engagement photos in front of the beautiful Chicago skyline!
I had a great time with this adorable couple photographing their engagement session at some of the most iconic Chicago locations including the Chicago River, Lake Michigan and Milton Lee Olive Park.
Congratulations you two! xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreI had such a great time photographing Alexa, Corey and their adorable pup at Olive Park for their engagement shoot! Their photogenic pup stole the show with his spotted tongue and sweet personality. This handsome couple got engaged in London and are so excited for their wedding in Ohio next July! Congratulations you two (I mean, three)!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCaitlin looked absolutely radiant as she walked down to the aisle to meet her soon-to-be husband Dennis! Caitlin was dressed in a lace, mermaid style, strapless gown while her bridesmaids wore navy blue gowns. Mother's of the bride and groom wore royal blue and purple and these rich jewel tones played across other details of the wedding as well, including the beautiful florals.
The couple was married surrounded by their family and friends in their hometown church. They then took a limo (where the party definitely began!) on the way to the Grand Ballroom at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Chicago. Tears were shed, laughs were had and dancing continued into the night!
Congratulations Caitlin and Dennis - we are honored to have captured photos and video of your cherished day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreCuteness 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 MoreWhen Jolie and Stu contacted me about photographing their intimate wedding surrounded by their closest friends and family...at a $10 million dollar mansion surrounded by lush garden and with private tunnel access to Lake Michigan, I was obviously intrigued. I mean, really? Sounds like a photographer's dream.
And, they weren't exaggerating. Lush foliage surrounded the windy streets leading up to the secluded estate and hydrangeas and weeping willows grew freely. The bride looked stunning in a Victoria Sdoukos couture gown and pearl drop earrings. Her gorgeous bouquet included pink, peach and soft-colored roses and hydrangeas.
The sweetest little flower girls and ring bearer danced carelessly around the garden overlooking Lake Michigan like a vision out of a dream. The intimate wedding took place on the private beach area and was followed by a BBQ style dinner cooked by their favorite chef. After dinner, cake and lots of champagne, the couple danced their first dance in the garden surrounded by beautiful purple, blue and orange sunset colors.
Congratulations Jolie + Stu! I wish you all the happiness in the world and am honored to have been a part of your dreamy day. Enjoy the sneak peek!
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
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