Documentary wedding & portrait photographer

Photography focused on presence, not performance

Real stories for real couples
Milwaukee, WI

THIS IS FOR YOU IF:

you want to feel like yourselves, not perform

you care more about connection than perfection

you want photos that feel real, not staged

What it’s like to work together

I. We plan with intention
I’ll help with timing, locations, and what to expect — so nothing feels rushed or awkward.

II. You stay present
I guide when needed and step back when it matters, letting moments unfold naturally.

III. You receive images that feel true
Cinematic, honest photos that reflect how the day felt — not just how it looked.

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Real Talk from Real Couples

Kate made us feel comfortable and helped with posing for the best shots. It was such a fun shoot and the pictures turned out amazing. Kate brought our vision to life!

Julia R

Working with Kate has been a pleasure for our wedding reception. We hosted a nontraditional event and Kate blended right in and was always in the right place capturing the most special moment. The portraits of my husband and I are breathtaking. I would highly recommend working with Kate she was professional and really knew how to direct our chaotic families during photo time.

Claire

Kate captured our elopement day so beautifully! I can feel the emotions looking the photos and I’m amazed at all of the wonderful shots she was able to get, giving us memories for a lifetime. Kate knew just how to use the lighting, angles and features of the venue for amazing photos. She was so invested in our day and we could not have asked for a better photographer!

Nicole

Kate was absolutely lovely to work with! She was an AMAZING problem-solver: extremely professional, creative, and kind. Kate is a photographer with an incredible amount of talent, and the way she works with people to bring out the joy and fun of the moment is really special.

Sarina

Kate has done couple photography and wedding photography for me and I cannot say enough about how amazing her work is. She is very passionate with her work and very very talented.

Stephanie

Insanely awesome photographer. We really came as we were and she did ALL THE REST. Which I really enjoyed. Very quick, professional, easy to work with. I would definitely recommend.

Jake

My approach

Milwaukee wedding photographer with a documentary, cinematic approach.

I observe first, guide gently when needed. I won’t over-pose or interrupt moments as they happen.

I’ll help with location scouting, timeline building, and making sure you feel comfortable. You’ll get story-focused coverage, natural posing, a cinematic gallery, and full printing rights. No stiff smiles. No pressure to perform. Just real moments.

I care deeply about how your day actually feels.

I want you to be present, relaxed, and enjoying it. My goal is for photography to feel like it quietly fits into your day, not something you have to perform for.

Almost every couple starts by saying, “We’re awkward in photos.”
And almost every couple ends the day saying, “That was actually really fun.”
That’s exactly how it should be — easy, real, and true to you.