the art of bearing witness

There is a particular kind of light that only exists for a few seconds. The way it falls across a veil, catches the rim of a champagne coupe, or settles on a bride's face the moment she sees her person at the end of the aisle. Lynzie has spent over a decade learning how to find that light - and how to hold it.

Bonphotage was born in 2012 when Lynzie walked away from a career in international corporate law - a UCLA and Northwestern Law education, prestigious firms, stints across Brazil, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles - to do the thing she'd always loved most. Photography wasn't a pivot. It was a return.

Her foundation was laid early: at age four, she stood beside her father in a film darkroom and watched an image emerge from nothing. Later, UCLA's Arts program gave her the language for what she'd always felt instinctively. The law years sharpened her attention to detail, her calm under pressure, and her ability to read a room. All of it lives in her work.

Today, Lynzie leads a carefully assembled team of film photographers, videographers, and content creators who have documented over 1,000 weddings across 45+ countries. Their work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, People Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, WWD, The Knot and Style Me Pretty, amongst many others.

This is not transactional photography. This is a record of your life at its most luminous.

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"Lynzie was meticulous, with razor-sharp senses anticipating every moment. The Bonphotage team worked together seamlessly - truly a dream team. The photos surpassed our already ver high expectations in literally every way."

- Ashley & Brent

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Nicole & Tarik

Lynzie was the first person I called after I got engaged! I had been following (okay, stalking) her work on instagram for a while and I knew she would be the perfect fit to capture the romance and soft and airy look that I wanted for my wedding! Lucky for me, she was available and willing to fly to France for my destination wedding! The whole experience with Lynzie and her team was flawless. She worked so well with my wedding planner and made sure we would have enough time to take photos in all the locations I wanted. I loved our engagement photos so much that I hired Lynzie to also photograph my welcome dinner for our international guests in Paris prior to the wedding day!

Apparently I'm not the only one who was OBSESSED with how beautifully the images turned out because our wedding was published in THREE magazines, including the front page of Style Me Pretty!

I couldn't be happier with Bonphotage. It doesn't get better than Lynzie - she is a true artist who will deliver and more!

Lauren & Steven

I wish I could give a 10- star rating! The pictures speak for themselves- I mean- they are STUNNING. But on top of that- Lynzie was so easy to communicate with, and very responsive during the whole process. She answered all our questions and was very professional, punctual, organized and reliable. We told her what we wanted- she did exactly that and then some. She did the homework ahead of our engagement shoot, so it was incredibly efficient.

She was so fun during the process and made us feel comfortable and confident. She gave helpful direction- but also let us be ourselves. She paid careful attention to our personalities and catered to our style. She had a sneak peek for us within an hour of departing from her, and had our entire album less than 24 hours later. We were so impressed!

Fast forward to our wedding – we already knew we were in good hands, but to say Bonphotage went above and beyond would be an understatement! My fiancé and I had zero wedding planning experience and I’ll admit I felt in over my head.

Thank goodness we hired Bonphotage! Lynzie was so helpful and patient with all my questions and even sent vendor suggestions. The icing on the cake was the sheer happiness we felt when we saw our wedding photos!! They look straight out of a magazine and are absolutely perfect! I would absolutely suggest her to any and all family and friends who want an incredible experience and BEAUTIFUL photos!

Meriam & Samer

Lynzie and the Bonphotage team are so amazing that we booked them four times!

I was so blown away by our engagement shoot pictures and wedding photos that I had them booked for my bridal shower and for my honeymoon shoot in Paris!

The service is extremely good, with a very patient, smiley, and helpful team to make your day go super smoothly. Lynzie gave us tons of pointers and poses and was extremely accommodating every time I booked her.

We were so amazed at our album, the pictures looked straight out of a magazine! If you want natural looking photos that have a very dreamy feel instead of posed studio looking shots this is the place to book.

I would without any hesitation recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wedding or event photographer!

a few things people ask

Does Bonphotage travel for destination weddings?

Absolutely. Bonphotage is based in Chicago but the work has taken us to French chateaus, Tuscan villas, Lake Como estates, Miami rooftops, and everywhere in between. We have documented over 350 destination weddings worldwide and approach each one with the same meticulous planning we bring to a ceremony at the Langham. Travel is not an afterthought - it is part of the art.

What does working with Bonphotage actually look like on the day?

We arrive early. We scout your venue. We bring beautifully curated styling tools - velvet ring boxes, customized styling accessories specific to your wedding style, a styling board for flat lays - because the details you spent a year choosing deserve to be photographed accordingly. We shoot on medium-format film, 35mm film and digital photography throughout the entire day. We will move you toward the light without ever making you feel posed. And we will remind you, more than once, to simply enjoy your wedding.

Do you edit the photos?

Yes! We use the most modern editing and digital artistry techniques to ensure color correctness and consistency.

Do you offer same-day content creation?

Yes. In addition to photography and videography, we offer authentic, unfiltered iPhone content delivered the same day - including a customized reel. Behind-the-scenes footage that feels immediate and alive, available for both couples and wedding industry professionals.

Do you shoot LGBTQ+ weddings?

Bonphotage serves every couple, every story, every form of love - without exception. You are valued here.

What about albums and prints?

Most packages includes fine-art prints of museum quality, printed on archival paper, Heirloom flush-mount wedding and parent albums are available in a range of linen and leather finishes. These are objects meant to be passed down.