Milwaukee elopement photographer
For couples choosing
connection over tradition
Your day. Your rules.
Documentary coverage of small weddings and elopements across Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Your day deserves to be documented — not performed.
I photograph intimate weddings and elopements across Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin, focusing on real emotion, connection, and storytelling — not trends or forced moments.
What intimate weddings & elopements can look like here
Every couple defines “intimate” differently. In Milwaukee and across Wisconsin, that might look like:
– Courthouse weddings in downtown Milwaukee
– Backyard weddings in Shorewood, Wauwatosa, or the suburbs
– Lake Michigan ceremonies at sunrise or sunset
– Small gatherings at Airbnbs, cabins, or family homes
– Nature elopements in state parks or quiet outdoor spots
– City elopements with a walk, coffee, and time together
For my coverage, an intimate wedding typically includes:
– A smaller guest count, focused on close family and friends
– One main location or nearby locations
– A relaxed timeline without large formal productions
Whether your day is simple, adventurous, or somewhere in between, the focus stays the same: capturing it honestly and naturally.
My approach
Documentary. Cinematic. I observe first and guide gently when needed — never over-posing or interrupting real moments as they unfold.
I help with location ideas, timeline planning, and making sure you feel comfortable from the start. You’ll get story-focused coverage, natural guidance, a cinematic edited gallery, and full printing rights. No stiff smiles. No pressure to perform. Just real moments.
What matters most to me is how your day actually feels.
I want you present, relaxed, and enjoying it — not worrying about the camera. My goal is for photography to quietly fit into your day, not take it over.
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 feel — easy, real, and true to you.
COLLECTIONS
Choose your coverage
The Sketch
Up to 2 hours
Like a master’s sketch, this collection focuses on the raw, beautiful lines of your union.
For couples who want ceremony + portraits.
Perfect for:
- Courthouse wedding
- Simple lakefront ceremonies
- Just-the-two-of-us elopements
What’s included:
- 2 hours of coverage
- Your ceremony + 45 minutes of portraits after
- One location (or two very close together)
- Private online gallery
- Full resolution & unlimited downloads
This is concentrated, intentional, just you two.
20% retainer required to reserve your date.
~$1,400 + tax
The Meeting
Up to 4 hours
The Meeting is about more than the ceremony — it’s about the coming together. Designed for couples who want space to breathe — capturing the anticipation, ceremony, and the quiet moments in between.
Perfect for:
- Intimate weddings with family
- Coverage that includes getting ready + ceremony + reception
- Multiple locations
What’s included:
- 4 hours of coverage
- Getting ready, ceremony, family photos, portraits
- Timeline planning session before your day
- 48-hour sneak peek (5-10 images)
- Private online gallery
- Full resolution & unlimited downloads
You’ll have time to breathe. No rush.
20% retainer required to reserve your date.
~ $2,000 + tax
Personal Touches
Add-ons
Add more to your day
- Extra Coverage – $400/hour
Add more time for travel, dancing, or a slower, story-filled pace. - Engagement session — $500 +tax Get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day
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.)
Real Talk from Real Couples
Is this the right fit?
This is for you if:
– You’re planning a small wedding or elopement in Milwaukee or Wisconsin
– You care more about emotion than tradition
– You want candid, documentary-style photos
– You prefer a calm, easy experience over a packed schedule
If that sounds like you, we’ll work well together.
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.
