I met Bon at a Wedding Expo in downtown Phoenix, 2015.
My husband and I arrived to the expo, and started our way through. But we quickly realized that we had landed ourselves in a veritable 'bridal meat market'.
On our way out we noticed a stunning photo by a photographer that we previously wanted to talk to, but had been packed with too many brides. We walked over and introduced ourselves... to our new photographer. Bon Miller.
She was sweet, small town, and INCREDIBLY helpful. Bon began to talk to us and offer help, asking if we had any of our vendors locked down. She asked for my number and started texting me number after number of vendors that work in Sedona whose work she has seen and trusts. It was like talking to an old friend or a hip young aunt. Bon felt like someone we had known for years and just wanted the best for us. There was no sales tactic, and she topped it off by saying to us, "I'm in the business of helping people, whether you choose me as a photographer or not. I just want people to be happy on their special day."
She was perfect! We joked around and laughed (very important having someone who will laugh with you rather than stare at you while you"re laughing on your wedding day!) We then asked Bon how to book her services and how much. The cost was MORE than reasonable! We even decided to do an Engagement Session as well.
Let me back up. I have even paid for GROUPON DEALS that cost more in the end, because I then had to buy the rights to my photos from them. Bon included the rights with the reasonable price. You don't pay her to take the pictures and then pay her AGAIN for the rights to the photos. Unheard of, and she rocks! It was too good to be true. We hugged, exchanged information and said our goodbyes, confident that we made the PERFECT decision for us.
You see, what I didn't say about Bon is that she is multidimensional as a photographer. Her work is unbelievably beautiful outdoors (kind of what she's known for), but she makes indoor shoots sing as well, all because of that special Bon touch. I think that touch is that she REALLY likes her brides and grooms, and that shows. The #1 rule for a photographer we'd hire was they had to take great pics (duh), but #2 was that they had to be someone we get along with well. It's HORRIBLE to have someone on your wedding day that doesn't care about you. Bon is caring, affectionate, flexible, and absolutely authentic and genuine as they come. PERFECT for any special day.
We had our first shoot with her in Page, AZ, near Antelope canyon. We had to hike into the canyon a bit to get some amazing photos. Bon gently guided us in the sweetest Bon-sy way. She is such a sweetheart, and totally our style. Bon would get on the floor, in the red sand, and climb on rocks to get the best shot possible. She is AMAZING!
Bon threw the idea out that we could finish the day out at Horseshoe canyon. My husband and I were up for anything and excited for whatever suggestion she had.
IT WAS BREATHTAKING. We took photos for 45 minutes solid until the sun had gone down. Bon was clicking away and my husband and I did our very best to Ralph Lauren the shit out of those photos. We thanked Bon for all of her hard work, and hugged her for spending such an important day with us.
Our wedding day was also exceptional. We hiked to Merry-Go-Round Rock in Sedona, married at the cliffs edge, celebrating with our officiant, Bon and my hairdresser. We had champagne and basically eloped with a 4-hour photo shoot. It was phenomenal. Bon took photos of us, of our rings, the signing of our marriage license. She took candid and posed photos, all of which were absolutely beautiful.
When I became pregnant, we decided to do a photo shoot with Bon near Snowbowl in 2017, as the aspen trees that time of year were BEAUTIFUL and golden yellow. We mainly stuck with posed photos, but when we were done, she even gave an impromptu photography lesson to my husband who was interested to learn. At 20 weeks pregnant I was pretty tired, but somehow she made us both look refreshed and beautiful.
Lastly, we recently went up for my maternity photos, as I was pregnant with our soon-to-be son. We hiked Courthouse Butte I believe (I could be wrong, I mean I was 9 months pregnant, lol) and had phenomenal photos taken there as well. Again, she was sweet, attentive, caring, and did everything to build me up as I was feeling VERY pregnant (because I was).
Bon Miller has captured some of the most amazing experiences in our lives and I could not be more appreciative of her. She is amazing. We started out as clients, and at this point I would call us friends. She is an amazing person to work with, and I highly recommend anyone considering working with her, to give her a call. Her photos and personality will sell you right then and there. We love you Bon! read more