We had a wonderful experience with Ingrid and her crew for our wedding photography! We started out initially with a zoom call to get acquainted and ask questions, and we liked her humor and energy. We quickly decided to go with her as our photographer, and as part of the package she included an engagement photo session, which was helpful: my now-husband doesn't always love having his picture taken, so it gave us a change to meet her and work with her before the wedding day. We chose a very different venue for the engagement photos than for our wedding, so it was cool to see what Ingrid did with the different spaces, lighting, etc. She also went out of her way to source a different type of light for the wedding day photos, since I have photosensitivity issues and the flash going off all night could have been a problem. (The photos we have seen so far look great!) For each session, we got some teaser photos within a handful of days, and the entire collection came/are scheduled to come about a month later. Her crew, consisting of Ryan (second photographer) and Morgan (assistant), were both professional and nice to work with. They powered through our shot list and checked with me a couple of times to make sure we could gather people or to see what was still missing. We would definitely recommend Ingrid as your wedding photographer or for another special event you are wishing to capture! She has a great eye and abundant energy! 10/10! read more

Just had our wedding last weekend and had Ingrid as our photographer. Short story: very happy with her and would recommend!! Longer story: She is passionate and loves love. We loved that she cared about our love story so she knew as as people and not just as clients. Instead of having a zoom meeting a month before the wedding, she came over in person with cookies and tea. She definitely reassured us that she works with a team of independent photographers, so that she has a great second photographer, and a backup for herself should she get sick/etc and be unable to photograph day of. Her second photographer (Ryan), and her assistant were all so great day of the wedding. She sent us a ton of preview photos the next day, and we're super excited to see the whole lot of photos when they are all edited. If you want to spend money on a wedding photographer who cares about your story and you guys as a couple, and you love someone who's a little kooky but in the best way, Ingrid is your person!! read more

I can't say enough good things about Ingrid! After meeting with other photographers, I was unconvinced about who to choose for my event. However, 30 seconds into my meeting with Ingrid had me convinced. Not only is she an extremely talented photographer, she is also so sweet and puts everyone she works with at ease! She is patient (as I asked a zillion questions), and helpful. Her friendly demeanor is refreshing and very fun. She's a joy to work with. The photos she took were beautiful and quickly shared with us. I will definitely use her again when I need pictures taken! read more

Truly one of the best wedding photographers out there, she loves her job and she's so talented at it. My wife found her and she as been in our lives ever since. Oh and did I mentioned that she truly loves her clients and appreciate their business. Ingrid is truly super talented and her work speaks for itself. She works non stop to produce the best quality pictures for all her clients and I can vouch for that. P.s. My wife is very happy with her work and that's a big plus in my book. read more

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We had a blast working with Ingrid and her team before and on our wedding day! Full of smiles, laughter and creativity, we couldn't have asked for a better team. They captured the details and emotions of every shot creating long lasting memories for us. We knew right away after meeting Ingrid that we would hire her for our special day because she's so welcoming, friendly and warm hearted. Thank you again Ingrid! Amy, Patrick read more

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Ingrid is an amazing artist and was such a wonderful person to have shoot our wedding. She is such a cool lady with a great sparkling personality that is calming but still high energy and professional but also super fun. She made both my fiance and I feel at ease and was able to pull a lot of our personality out for pictures. Which is NOT and easy feat since we are both super camera shy. The day of the wedding she worked her tail off and a lot of my guests commented on how great she was and how hard she and her other shooter were working. She also chose a second shooter who seemed to compliment her style and also had great input of her own as well. We got the images this week and we were floored. Even the ones that I felt weren't flattering of us were beyond beautiful from a photography standpoint which I loved. I really felt she was able to capture the moment and be true to my husband and I. The coloring in the images were intense and just beautiful. She is seriously an artist and a magician with bringing out the best in people. Everyone who has seen the pictures has loved them. And there have been a ton of comments about the fact that she sets the bar on the highest level in terms of wedding photography. Thank you Ingrid for capturing our wedding day and giving us the gift of wonderful memories in print. read more

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I was initially drawn to Ingrid Bonne Photography because I knew I wanted to include our dog in our engagement and wedding photos, and so many of her reviews say what great photos she took of former client's dogs. While it's true that she did take some amazing photos of our dog, in the end that was one of Ingrid's least valuable talents. I could go on and on about how much fun Ingrid was on our engagement shoot and on the wedding day. I could brag about how responsive she was via email and phone while we made plans beforehand. I could tell you the story about how in the limo on the way to the ceremony I realized just how hungry I was, so Ingrid gave me the banana she's brought as her own snack. I could tell you how appreciative we were when Ingrid happily agreed to rush her process so we could have a few photos ready for a "you got married!" party just a few days after our wedding. Really, I could spend several days discussing how much I like Ingrid as a person, and how much her jovial spirit added to the wedding experience for us and our guests. But you're not reading these reviews to find a best friend. You need a photographer. WE. LOVE. OUR. PHOTOS. She supplied us with more than 1,000 photos of our wedding day, and each and every one is incredible. Yes, she captured all of the vital moments beautifully. But she also has provided us with memories of the brief, quiet, blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments that really make a wedding special. It's magical the way she found such amazing looks of joy and moments of merry-making from those friends and family members who normally look tense and awkward in photos. And it's not just the bride (me) that was blown away. After I uploaded them to facebook, one friend commented, "How could every picture be so FABULOUS??? The joy is echoed over and over in each picture." Another confessed she has spent hours looking through our album. So, yes, choose Ingrid because of her amazing personality and dog-whisperer abilities. Not only will you fall in love with her, you'll be rewarded with unbelievable memories of your celebration. read more

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This review is long overdue but still truly deserved. From day one until our wedding, Ingrid was responsive, professional, and a blast to be around! We were initially drawn to Ingrid's portfolio because she has an eye for shooting candids and you can tell she truly loves capturing love. She sat down with us before even signing an agreement to learn about us as a couple, which really helped build our trust. Since we were from out of town, she also worked around our traveling schedule to meet up with us a couple of times before the wedding day to talk through logistics and back up plans in case of rain. She listened carefully to all of our ideas and wants, and never pushed us to do anything outside of our comfort zone. She and her team went above and beyond to capture our day, whether organizing group photos, giving us space through crowds, or handling all of our last-minute requests. Our families really enjoyed going through all of the photos - they captured how much fun everyone was having, which is what we wanted. I cannot recommend Ingrid enough; your wedding photographer is one of the vendors that sticks by you from sun up to sun down - I was happy to have her and her team around the entire day! read more

If I could give this woman 1,000 stars I would!! She is the most upbeat, accommodating, professional, and amazingly talented photographer. She shot our wedding last minute, under rare circumstances (the original photographer we booked ghosted us after receiving his deposit). I called Ingrid and she rearranged her plans so she could be there for us. She sent me teaser pictures right after the wedding - which all turned out beautiful. We adore her! read more

Our wedding pictures are amazing! We only had an hour to get the bulk of the shots complete and she did so with ease, skill and humor. Just when I thought my mother would drive me over the edge, Ingrid was there to make me laugh and in turn get a great shot! Ingrid is a joy to work with and extremely professional. I know her services extend beyond event photography and I am willing to bet that her work is just as amazing no matter what her subject. I am considering talking her into submitting the shots of my bouquet to a bridal magazine. read more

This review is late, but long coming. We hired Ingrid to take pictures of my husband and I and our two dogs last fall. One of our pups had just been diagnosed with cancer and we wanted some great family photos before it really got bad. Not only did we get awesome pictures, but Ingrid was fantastic all around at our photo shoot. She was able to capture our dogs attention and had some great ideas for interesting pictures. It means so much to have those memories now that he is gone and I am so happy with the final product. read more

Short, sweet and to the point: IMHO, a better wedding photographer does not exist. She has an exceptional eye and is a beautiful person .... Hire her to capture your greatest day! read more

Words can't even describe what Ingrid can do! We got married almost a year ago and I still want to text and say hi to the most loving and caring business woman I know. Her charisma will win you over and her photos are beautiful! She does an amazing job and can't be beat! read more

Ingrid's energy is infectious! From the day we spoke to her on the phone until our viewing party after the wedding, Ingrid had such a warm, welcoming energy to her! In addition to her photography skills, we chose Ingrid because she was so extremely energetic and personal. She met with us twice before the big day to help build a personal relationship and camaraderie which made us feel at ease on our wedding day. Her second photographer, Michelle, and assistant, Danielle, were also very professional and attentive to detail. We received a lot of praise from our guests and bridal party on Ingrid and her team's ability to make everyone feel so comfortable so quickly. Thank you Ingrid, Michelle, and Danielle for capturing our day and making us feel like rockstars! read more

Ingrid was simply a delight to work with as our wedding photographer. At our first meeting, we knew that we had to have her shoot our wedding. She has the most beautiful spirit, and immediately connected with our entire wedding party. I never thought I would be able to have as much fun getting the pictures as we did, but she made the photography one of the most enjoyable aspects of the entire day. She has such a unique eye for composition of a picture that we got some truly remarkable shots all around town. While at the reception, she fit in so well that it truly felt like we had a friend who just happened to be taking (ridiculously amazing) pictures of the event. She genuinely cared about making our day perfect. It is impossible to rave about her enough, she is truly remarkable. Her other crew members were equally as fantastic! We love you Ingrid! read more

I honestly don't know where to begin. Ingrid was easily the best decision we made for our wedding. Ingrid has been the wedding photographer at two of my best friends' weddings as well as my own and each time I am blown away with her work and her professionalism. I literally have yet to see better pictures than the ones she takes. But on top of it all, you get to work closely with Ingrid and that is worth it all on its own. From the moment you meet Ingrid, you feel like you're hanging out with your lifelong best friend. I mean, there's a reason three girls in our group of friends hired her. We are in love with Ingrid and her work. Ingrid is able to not only get your standard wedding shots, but she's really able to capture what the day felt like and what matters most to the two of you. She takes the time to get to know you as a couple so her pictures meet your needs. She's flexible and she has an incredible eye. Planning a wedding is tough. But at the end of the day, your photographer is the only one you really work with once the wedding is done. Flowers die, your cake gets eaten, but you'll have your pictures for the rest of your life. You need someone who knows what she's doing and you can trust with this huge responsibility. Ingrid is that person, hands down. I plan on hiring Ingrid for any other major event in my or my family's life because I trust her that much. I cannot stress enough how highly I recommend her. read more

It was a total pleasure to work with Ingrid. She was fun, accommodating, professional and relaxed all at the same time - a perfect combination for a wedding photographer. She captured every moment of a day we want to never forget. We love Ingrid and we love the pictures she took! read more

Ingrid photographed our wedding this summer and we could not have been happier with our choice. Our pictures are amazing and very much our style. Ingrid was low-key and easy to work with in terms of logistics - but she is full of energy and makes you feel right at home, even if (like us) you don't really like being in front of the camera. Oh, and she loved our dog and got some amazing shots of her - which we are so happy about. read more

Ingrid was such a pleasure to work with, and her photographs of our wedding were absolutely stunning! But perhaps most importantly, she put us at ease on what can be a very stressful day. Honestly -- when I was freaking out, I'd look at Ingrid's smile and be totally calmed down! Ingrid is an incredible talent, and we whole-heartedly recommend her!!!! read more

Ingrid not only created amazingly beautiful photos of our wedding, her sunny attitude and helpfulness made her a pleasure to work with and just to be around. We planned the wedding from afar (we live in NYC), and there were some nerve-racking moments...but none that involved Ingrid. She always responded quickly, gave us all the info we needed without overwhelming us, and made it super-easy for our family and friends to view and order photos. Plus, she sent us a gorgeous wood print that looks fantastic in our living room! Oh, and the price was unbeatable. I would recommend Ingrid to any bride without reservation. She's the best! read more

I'm a little biased towards Ingrid because she is a good friend of mine, but once you see her pictures, you'll understand why! Early on in our planning process, we had decided that while she is amazing, we wanted her as a guest at our wedding and not working as our photographer. I was sad about this, but knew that we would have such a great time, that I put it aside. Then, Ingrid offered do shoot our engagement pictures as a wedding present to us! I was unbelievably excited and knew that the pictures would turn out great, but when I received them, I was blown away, they were better than I had ever imagined! She did such a wonderful job with our dog and with us, keeping us all relaxed, smiling and warm (very cold Chicago fall day)! I love Ingrid as a photographer, but the very best piece about her is that she becomes your friend! read more

I hired BFF&D for my wedding in Mexico and it was unbelievable! She had so many thoughtful ideas about where and how the shots should be, I remember driving with her and she saw this graffiti wall and the next thing I knew my husband and I were in front of this amazing wall of graffiti. She puts her whole self into the shoot and it pays. We love our pictures and I hired her after the wedding for my headshots which again she just made me at ease and completely comfortable! Ingrid is so talented but she has this shiny personality that makes the experience fun for you! read more

We hired Best Friend Photography and Design to come to our home and take pictures of us with our Yellow Lab!! Ingrid was prompt, professional and has such an artistic eye that the photos were the best we have ever had!! Ingrid took such unique shots along with still shots and she really caught us in a natural setting. We have referred Best Friend Photography and Design to many and if you want fantastic photos this is the place to go!! read more

I hired Ingrid to take pictures of my dog as a suprise for my husbands 40th bday. She was more then willing to shot around my schedule as to not ruin the suprise. The shots all came out amazing..the hardest part was chosing my favorites. Not only is Ingrid a true talent she is a warm and lovely person who was a pleasure to work and be with. I would most defintly hire her again and look forward to having the chance to do so! read more

I highly recommend Best Friend Photography and Design. Ingrid is the best! I have utilized Ingrid skills in two different arenas ... I gave her services as a gift and Ingrid took pictures of my partner's pups that would touch anyone's heart.. As a co-chair of a golf event, I hired Ingrid to take pictures at the event for the past 2 years. Ingrid provided the pictures on-site at the event for people to see as they were getting off the course! I think that Ingrid has a way of grasping the essence of the event in her photos. I am very, very happy with Ingrid's work and the way she goes about her work. She is great and her pictures are the proof! read more

I hired Ingrid to shoot professional photos for my business marketing materials. We spoke several times before the shoot so that she could get a good idea of what I was looking for. I asked for outside photos that gave the message of strength, confidence, and professionalism. Ingrid got it perfect! She took me to some of Chicago's best architectural structures and had great ideas for posing that made the photos look very natural and not forced. She was a pleasure to work with and is very creative. She cares deeply that the client is happy with the end result. The photos send the right message that I want to send in my marketing materials and I will use them for years to come!! read more

So far it's been a pleasure to work with Ingrid. She is a professional and maintains a good business relationship as well as tries hard to personalize her work. We even had beers together. Since my wedding was only days ago and I was told two-ish weeks (I think that's what she said) 'til photos are posted online, I'm not able to comment on the actual photo quality. I'll write again I'm sure .My whole family is eager to see the results because many have commented on how well she covered every element of the day. Her base package includes a 2nd photographer and Brad was equally as professional and professional. And he wasn't just her minion, he has an eye for great composition as well and they worked well together. But I most enjoyed how well she worked with my unique requests. I didn't want to be on display and stop for a lot of phony pictures and she truly honored that and let my husband and me walk off at a distance as she did her candid camera thing. Oh and I opted out of the engagement photo shoot included in the base package so that's why I can't comment on photo quality yet. read more

I recently hired Ingrid to take photos of my husband's 60th birthday party and we could not be more pleased with her work. She was professional, unobtrusive, punctual, enthusiastic and above all a really, really talented photographer. Her work is really amazing. The party was fun, but the pleasure lingers in seeing my husband looking at the pictures over and over again discovering things that he'd missed in the crush of the moment. I honestly couldn't recommend her more highly. read more

Ingrid did a great job taking photos of my little poodle. She was very patient with him, and she suggested several unique locations outside to take the photos, I love the photos that she took, which perfectly captured my dog's cute personality. She did a great job! read more

Planning a wedding felt more complicated and challenging than completing grad school - kidding aside. One of the smartest choices my wife and I made was to hire Ingrid as our photographer. From the moment we met her and began the process of planning the photography for our event, we agreed that Ingrid was a truly remarkable, one of a kind human being. We felt so well taken care of during our event, we knew that every magical moment would be captured. Ingrid and her assistant for the day, Heidi, were professional, kind, courteous - downright AWESOME all day and night. Our September wedding was exactly how we had planned - and we have it ALL documented in the stunning photos Ingrid provided us. read more

Ingrid is the BEST! My husband and I were married on April 27th at Salvage One in Chicago- and Ingrid made the best day of our lives even better! She was beyond professional and even better than that- she was so FUN to work with. She made sure that we were on time and track the entire day. We gave her a "shot list" a few days before and she really made sure we had all the family formal pics that were needed- but other than that- she just went with artistic eye and just captured the moment. We wanted a more editorial look to our pictures and we are beyond pleased. There are so many fabulous candid shots of friends and family enjoying the day. I have been a bridesmaid 8 times- so I know a thing or two about weddings and photographers. She made everyone at ease and really was just a joy to work with the whole day. If you are looking for a fun twist on traditional wedding pictures- look no further- Ingrid is your go to girl. Trust me- you will be SO happy that you chose her to capture the memories of a lifetime. :) read more