Documentary Wedding Photography in Milwaukee
for couples who want to enjoy their wedding day — not perform for it.
Limited 2026 dates available
Photos that take you back
If you’re looking for documentary wedding photography in Milwaukee,
you probably don’t want your day to feel like a photoshoot.
You want to be present. Relaxed. Actually enjoying it—
not worrying about how you look or what to do next.
That’s exactly how I approach weddings.
I observe first, guide gently when needed,
and focus on capturing real moments as they unfold.
No stiff poses. No forced smiles.
Just space for you to be fully in it.
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
The Bond
Up to 6 hours
For couples who want the heart of their day captured.
Perfect for:
- Coverage from ceremony through cocktail hour
- Couples who don’t need getting ready or late-night dancing captured
What’s included:
- 6 hours of coverage
- Ceremony, family photos, cocktail hour, and portraits
- 300+ edited images
- 48-hour sneak peek
- Timeline planning help
- Online gallery with unlimited downloads & full printing rights
Starting at $2,600+tax
The Story
Up to 8 hours
For couples who want their day captured from start to finish.
Perfect for:
- Coverage from getting ready through reception
- Couples who want an engagement session to get comfortable first
What’s included:
- 8 hours of coverage
- Getting ready, ceremony, family photos, portraits, reception, first dance, toasts
- 450+ edited images
- Complimentary 1-hour engagement session
- 48-hour sneak peek
- Timeline planning help
- Online gallery with unlimited downloads & full printing rights
This is the most popular package.
Starting at $3,200 +tax
The Era
Up to 10 hours
For couples who want two photographers capturing every angle.
Limited availability
Perfect for:
- Couples who want simultaneous coverage (bride + groom getting ready at the same time, ceremony from multiple angles, etc.)
- Full day coverage with no moments missed
What’s included:
- 10 hours of coverage
- Two professional photographers
- Getting ready through late reception
- 800+ edited images
- Complimentary 1-hour engagement session
- 48-hour sneak peek
- Timeline planning help
- Online gallery with unlimited downloads & full printing rights
Two photographers means more angles, more moments, more storytelling.
Starting at $4,300+tax
Add-Ons & Personal Touches
Add more to your day
- Extra Coverage – $400/hour
Add more time for travel, dancing, or a slower, story-filled pace.
Second Photographer (for 6-8 hour packages) – $800
For more moments, more angles, more laughter.- Engagement session — $500 +tax Get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day
Rehearsal Dinner Coverage
Capture the night before — the hugs, stories, and anticipation.- Polaroid Keepsakes – $100
16 instant film shots (color or b&w) you can hold in your hands before the night’s even over. Travel outside Milwaukee (Contact for quote)— For locations 30+ miles from Milwaukee (Devil’s Lake, Door County, etc.)
Elopements & Intimate Weddings
If you’re planning something small and meaningful — just the two of you or a handful of people — I’ve got you.
Elopements are all about connection, emotion, and a little adventure.
Elopement coverage starts at $1,400+tax for 2 hours within Milwaukee and includes planning help, location ideas, and storytelling that feels personal and real.
Whether it’s a lakeside sunrise or a cozy cabin in Door County, I’ll be there to capture it the way it felt.
What it actually feels like to work together
I’ll guide you when you need it—and step back when you don’t.
You won’t have to wonder what to do with your hands or how to stand.
I’ll help you feel natural and confident without making anything feel forced.
You’ll get a mix of timeless portraits and real, unposed moments—
the kind that actually tell the story of your day.
We’ll plan your timeline together so everything flows naturally
and you can make the most of your light, your energy, and your time.
You’ll receive sneak peeks within 48 hours (because I know you’ll be excited to relive it).
Your full gallery will be easy to share, with simple options for prints and albums.
And when it comes to editing—
everything stays true to how it felt: natural, cinematic, and focused on light, color, and emotion.
No pressure. No awkwardness. Just a really good experience from start to finish.
How I work
Documentary at the core, with a cinematic feel.
I observe first and guide gently when needed—
never over-posing or interrupting real moments as they unfold.
My role is to support you, not control the day,
and to make sure you feel comfortable just being yourselves.
Almost every couple starts by saying,
“We’re awkward in photos.”
And almost every couple ends the day saying,
“Wait… that was actually really fun.”
That’s exactly how it should feel—easy, natural, and true to you.
Your gallery will feel cinematic and intentional,
but never staged.
The kind of photos that don’t just look beautiful,
but take you back—to the energy, the emotion, and the way it all felt.
Limited availability
I take on a limited number of weddings each year
so every couple gets my full attention.
No rushing between weddings.
No burnout.
Just the time and presence your story deserves.
Real Talk from Real Couples
Let’s plan this together!
