Documentary Wedding Photography in Milwaukee
for couples who hate fake moments
(but love each other)
Currently booking 2026/2027
Photos that take you back
Photography, to me, is a visual record of a moment you actually lived — not something staged or recreated, but the way it really felt. The energy, the connection, the small details that made it yours.
Years from now, I want your photos to take you back there. That’s what I’m paying attention to when I photograph a wedding.
I document weddings and elopements across Wisconsin with a candid, cinematic approach. No stiff poses, no forced smiles — just space for you to be present while I take care of the rest. If that sounds like your kind of wedding, I’d love to hear about your plans.
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
- 48-hour sneak peek
- Timeline planning help
- Online gallery with unlimited downloads & full printing rights
Starting at $2,800+tax
The Story
Up to 8 hours
For couples who want their day captured from start to finish. Enough time to tell the full story without feeling rushed.
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
- 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 $3,400 +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
- 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 $4,500+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.)
- Flexible payment plans available.
Elopements & Intimate Weddings
Planning something small and meaningful? Whether it’s just the two of you or a handful of your favorite people — I’ve got a coverage option for that.
Elopements and Intimate weddings start at $1,400+tax for 2 hours, with options up to 4 hours for smaller ceremonies that still need a little more time. Planning help and location ideas included.
A lakeside sunrise, a cozy cabin in Door County, or a quiet courthouse moment — I’ll be there to capture it the way it felt.
What You Can Expect
I’ll guide you when you need it and step back when you don’t.
I’ll help you look natural and confident on camera — especially if you never know what to do with your hands.
You’ll get a mix of timeless portraits and real, unposed moments that tell your story.
I’ll help with timeline planning so we can make the most of your light and your day.
You’ll receive sneak peeks within 48 hours (because I know you can’t wait).
Your gallery will be easy to share with family and friends, with simple options for prints and albums.
My editing stays natural with a cinematic touch — focused on color, light, and emotion, with just enough polish to keep everything feeling real.
How I work
Documentary, cinematic. I observe first, guide gently when needed. I won’t over-pose or interrupt moments as they happen.
I care deeply about how your day actually feels. I want you to be present, relaxed, and enjoying it — not performing for the camera. My role is to support you, not direct you, and to make sure you feel comfortable being yourselves.
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.
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 emotions, the energy, and the way the day felt.
Limited Availability: I accept a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple gets my full attention. This means I’m never rushing between jobs, never exhausted on your day, and always fully present for your story.
Is this the right fit?
You’ll love working with me if:
- You care more about real moments than posed perfection
- You want to actually enjoy your wedding day, not perform for it.
- You want a photographer who blends into the background.
If that’s you, let’s talk!
Real Talk from Real Couples
Tell me about your day.
No commitment, no pressure — just a conversation about what you’re dreaming up and whether we’re a good fit.
