These two give us all the feels and we can't wait to capture their wedding at the end of the year! Congrats Meghan and Brian and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphtoage Associate Rachel for capturing!
Read MoreThese two give us all the feels and we can't wait to capture their wedding at the end of the year! Congrats Meghan and Brian and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphtoage Associate Rachel for capturing!
Read MoreWe are kind of obsessed with Hillary + Brad - and ummm...that dress (hello Netta Benshabu amazingness!!!) H+ B's wedding day started with the sweetest first look before heading to bridal party portraits on the Chicago Riverwalk. The beautiful ceremony and reception took place at the Millennium Knickerbocker and *PARTY* was the word for the rest of the magical evening!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreWhat do you get when you combine some of the most talented Chicago wedding vendors, an awesome venue and incredibly fun and photogenic couple? GORGEOUSNESS! We are still picking our jaws up off the ground from all the incredible florals at Zizi + Daniel's Hotel Allegro wedding (hello, Flowers for Dreams!) It was a perfect day all the way around and we are honored to share a sneak peek of their wedding day!
Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
Special thanks to Bonphotage Associates Serena and Cody for perfectly capturing the day!
Read MoreCan we take a moment to swoon over Kendal's gorgeous wedding dress?! Obsessed! This lucky lady got to have *two* weddings to her love, Olav! The big day took place at Concord 55, one of Chicago's newest and loveliest wedding venues! Everything from the first kiss to the first dance was perfection and we are so honored to have captured both of their special days!
Enjoy this sneak peek you two and congratulations!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Cody for beautifully capturing the day
Read MoreOk, seriously, could Ashley have looked more stunning on her wedding day?! Ashley started her morning at the Langham Hotel in downtown Chicago with her best gals before heading to Studio Manarchy to marry her love, Matt! Matt spent the morning with his best guys (and umm..the world's cutest pups!!) and had us all oohing and aahing over the fabulous Rolex Ashley gave him as wedding gift! Estera Events perfectly executed their special day and we are so honored to have captured all the beauty!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Cody + Brittany for perfectly capturing the day!
Read MoreChelsey and Scott tied the knot last weekend in a gorgeous ceremony at two of our favorite Chicago locations - Fourth Presbyterian Church in downtown Chicago and the Warwick Allerton Hotel! Flowers for Dreams provided such beautiful bouquets and Alliance Bakery created a stunning wedding cake #vendorgoals!
These two couldn't have been sweeter and their love and chemistry was nothing short of contagious. We are so excited to share a sneak peek of their *picture perfect* day!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associates Rachel and Madeline for perfectly capturing every moment!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associates Rachel and Madeline for perfectly capturing every moment!
Read MoreWarning - DROP DEAD GORGEOUS COUPLE ALERT! Could Sara and Tim be any more perfect?! #couplegoals We had such a fun time photographing Sara and Tim's Evanston wedding and couldn't be more excited to share a sneak peek of their perfect day! Enjoy!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreOur travel schedule at Bonphotage has been a little crazy this year but trust us, we are not mad at all. We have traveled far and wide this year to capture love, including to France, Italy, Hawaii and most recently, Puerto Rico! When Jennifer called us explaining that she wanted us to capture her romantic elopement at the gorgeous St. Regis Bahia Beach resort in Old San Juan, we were more than happy to oblige! We spent the day hitting the best spots in San Juan, including old cathedrals, historic landmarks, pastel colored buildings on the water and other dreamy locations - and this magic (on film!) is what resulted! Congratulations you two and thank you for allowing us to be a small part of your special day!
xo, Bonphotage
special thanks to Bonphotage Associate Madeline for perfectly capturing the love!
Read MoreIf 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
Read MoreI 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
Read MoreAmerican Idol alum Josh Gracin married his partner of over two years, Katie Weir, in one of the most beautiful weddings we've had the pleasure of capturing.
When Katie called me and explained her love of film photography and how they wanted to create a "fine art wedding" with an Old Hollywood feel while also staying true to their country roots, I knew this was going to be a beautiful day!
On May 6, 2017, Josh and Katie said "I do" in Nashville, Tennessee at the Green Door Gourmet under a chiffon adorned structure covered in green and white hydrangeas. Katie arrived at the end of the aisle in a fancy car before stepping out for her love Josh to see her for the first time.
Every detail was worthy of a "fine art" label, from the four mrs. boxes, to Katie's sparkly Christian Louboutin heels to her absolutely stunning Galia Lahav gown! Katie presented each of her bridesmaids with gifts from Tiffany's, each customized.
The party continued into the barn area, draped in crystal chandelier and silver and pink detail. With regards to the cake, Josh tells us “We wanted a minimalist theme for the wedding so this cake really went well with the simple and modern design aspect." During the reception venue, guests dug into the all-white confection made up of two tiers of chocolate cake filled with chocolate mousse buttercream and salted caramel, and two tiers of traditional almond wedding cake. The whole creation was covered with vanilla buttercream in “rustic textured lines” and decorated with white flowers.
The pair also incorporated a sentimental piece into their cake cutting ceremony: “We had ‘Mr. & Mrs. Gracin – May 6, 2017’ engraved on the front of the servingware, and the back reads ‘I Like You a Lot’, which is a song by Jake Owen that Katie sent to me after dating for a couple of months,” says Josh Gracin, whose own single “Nothin’ Like Us” is steadily streaming on Spotify. “She also had it engraved in my wedding ring.”
Read MoreHappy 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
Read MoreChrysa + 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
Read MoreThese two are adorable! I had such a great time walking around Milton Lee Olive Park for their engagement session and getting to know them! I cannot wait for their wedding next year! Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreA wedding on a yacht with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, the sweetest couple and an incredible fireworks show?! YES please! We are so excited to share a sneak peek of Karin + Ryo's absolutely gorgeous wedding which took place on a perfectly sunny Chicago day abroad the Elite Yacht at Navy Pier! Thank you K +R for allowing us to be a small part of your perfect day!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MoreAs we prepare for a couple of upcoming months full of travel and destination weddings to incredible locations (including Paris and Bermuda!), we can't help but reminisce about some of the gorgeous sessions we've had the pleasure of capturing around the globe! Destination photography requests from clients come in all forms - from full weddings to engagement sessions to anniversary and honeymoon sessions - and we just love them all! As always, we offer discounted rates to clients for multiple bookings, so why not add a honeymoon session in the Amalfi after your Chicago wedding?!
Contact bonphotage@gmail.com to book!
xo,
Bonphotage
Read MorePaige and Nathan's Monte Bello Estate wedding was a dream!! We can't get over how picture perfect their day was! Enjoy this sneak peek you two and CONGRATULATIONS!
xo, Bonphotage
special thank you to Bonphotage photographer Rachel for perfectly capturing the day!
Read MoreWhen my clients look like models, the weather is perfect, a contax is in my hand and Chicago is the gorgeous backdrop - consider me a happy photographer! Tara and Eddie were a dream to work with and I seriously cannot wait for their wedding at the Drake Hotel!
Congrats you two and enjoy this sneak peek!
xo, Bonphotage
Read MorePeople 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
Read MoreBrie and Jordan have that kind of love that radiates to everyone around them. Not only are they beautiful on the outside but they are two of the sweetest people I've had the pleasure of capturing. When Brie (who is also the talent behind Splendor of Eden!) reached out to me about photographing their five year anniversary in the Amalfi Coast, it was a no brainer! I had a fabulous time wandering around Ravello with these lovebirds, including some of the most spectacular locations in the world, Hotel Belmond Caruso and Villa Cimbrone!
Can't stop staring at all this beauty! Congrats you two!
xo, Bonphotage
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