BONNIE GILLIS
LIVING LA DOLCE VITA
Bonnie Gillis is a New York City photographer known for editorial imagery that feels polished, personal, and alive. Her work spans weddings, events, portraits, and brand commissions in New York and around the world.
ABOUT BONNIE
Bonnie built her practice on a singular creative vision: beautiful people in beautiful places doing beautiful things. Her work has appeared in Vogue and The New York Times, and her client roster spans premier venues across New York and Europe. These photographs aren’t just images; they are heirlooms, snapshots of joy, intimacy, and style that will be cherished across generations.
"Working with Bonnie felt less like hiring a photographer and more like having a trusted friend who happens to be extraordinarily talented behind a lens. She understood our vision before we could fully articulate it, and delivered images that exceeded anything we’d imagined. "
— Samantha, Past Client
Bonnie Gillis, New York City Photographer
INSPIRED BY ART, TRAVEL, AND DESIGN
Bonnie has been chasing beauty and bright lights ever since she was a tiny ballerina in Oklahoma. A Columbia University graduate, she first fell in love with photography in the university’s darkroom and further honed her craft at the International Center of Photography.
Today, her lens captures everything from presidents and world leaders to sophisticated destination weddings at the world’s most iconic venues.
Her editorial, fashion-forward approach blends refined composition with a restrained aesthetic, resulting in work that feels less like documentation and more like fashion storytelling. She is a preferred vendor at institutions including Hotel Chelsea and Lotte New York Palace, with destination bookings throughout Europe. Beyond weddings, her work extends to the world’s most prestigious social occasions, from the Viennese Opera Ball to New York’s leading charity galas.
Bonnie serves on the executive board of directors of WIPA (Wedding Industry Professionals Association) and co-authored the New York Junior League’s 125th Anniversary commemorative book, lending both her photography and editorial voice to a landmark institutional project.
Named Best Photographer on the Loverly List in 2025 and 2026, she moves fluidly between New York’s black-tie social calendar and the international event circuit, collaborating with planners, venues, and brands who share her commitment to excellence.
HER APPROACH
Every event has its own unique atmosphere: the hum of anticipation, the sparkle of laughter, the quiet tenderness in between. Bonnie’s role is to move within that rhythm, attuned to the light, the energy, and the fleeting details that might otherwise slip away.
She approaches each celebration with a balance of editorial direction and intuition, bringing a calm, considered presence to every part of the day. The result is imagery that feels both polished and personal, timeless photographs that honor the beauty of the day without ever pulling you away from its joy.
Whether it’s a black-tie gala at The Plaza, an intimate elopement overlooking the Amalfi Coast, or a couture runway at NYFW, Bonnie brings the same cinematic eye and warm, intuitive presence to every frame. She is known for bringing both artistic sensibility and logistical precision to complex, high-touch events. She is a trusted collaborator who ensures your most important moments are captured with grace.
