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Milwaukee Wedding Photographers

Our Milwaukee photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Waukesha, West Allis, Mequon, Oak Creek, Racine, West Bend

Milwaukee Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Milwaukee - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Milwaukee photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Milwaukee elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Milwaukee documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Indoor Hotel Elopement Ceremony Photography in Black and White
Kristy May
The eloping couple exchanged rings in their ceremony, with the country flag colors playing in the official's outfit
Tsvetelina Deliyska
The couple was all smiles as they posed for their destination wedding portrait at the lush green golf course
Mauricio Urena

Milwaukee Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Milwaukee wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Wisconsin WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, justice of the peace, quick, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Milwaukee Wedding Venues

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Documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

With a background as a former EMT and a passion for photography since a young age, Taber Lacie is now a documentary wedding photographer, preserving the genuine essence of love and emotions on the wedding day.

Taber Lacie

West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Milwaukee weddings.
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Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Milwaukee Couples

Milwaukee Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Milwaukee wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Milwaukee marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Milwaukee engagement portrait sessions with couples.

In the Best Place at Pabst, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a groom busts out energetic dance moves and playful facial expressions during the wedding celebration.
In Walker's Point, Milwaukee, WI, a bride and groom pose before a beautiful ivy-covered wall. The talented wedding photographer captures a truly captivating and artistic image at this stunning venue.
Engaged couple in formal attire share a warming embrace in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Wisconsin wedding photographer captures the groom warming his bride with a sweet forehead kiss during a chilly, windswept session.
A loving couple cuddles on a picturesque bridge, surrounded by the stunning architectural beauty of Milwaukee, WI, forming a timeless black and white composition filled with symmetrical patterns and countless geometric shapes
A couple strolling hand in hand across a picturesque bridge in Milwaukee, WI, as the warm glow of the setting sun creates shadows
A romantic couple in Milwaukee, WI, gazes lovingly at each other during sunset, capturing their profiles in an enchanting silhouetted shot against a vibrant, electric-colored sky
A couple in casual attire happily stand in a fountain at the Milwaukee Art Museum, with the clear blue sky reflecting off the water, enhancing the romantic atmosphere of their engagement photo shoot
Wisconsin nontraditional lifestyle engagement portrait of a couple at the Milwaukee Art Museum capturing their interactions from different angles to get their reflection in the glass
Best documentary wedding photo from Jan Serr Studio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin capturing the groom and mother-son dance as the sun went down over the city
Scenic Milwaukee pre wedding portrait shoot at Lake Park as A couple dances to music during their WI session
Milwaukee, Wisconsin nuptial day award-winning image of Bride and Groom recessing down the aisle - from the world's best wedding photography competitions hosted by the WPJA
Milwaukee Wisconsin Maid of honor's son crying because he wanted to play with a frog near the pond at the outdoor Ceremony Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Milwaukee photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Milwaukee wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Milwaukee wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Milwaukee photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Who are the best Milwaukee wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Milwaukee documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
jperlman elk cove inn ceremony
Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Milwaukee WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

BW image of Bride and Groom Laughing at the Head Table at a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Wedding Venue

Jerrica + Tim

Photo by Taber Lacie

We cannot thank you enough for the photos that were captured. Though it was crazy and I had almost no timeline for the day, every picture showed so much love and laughter that Tim and I both could not stop laughing and smiling over all of them. Every photo has a moment that he and I remember and that is all we could ask for. You captured so much and I didn’t even know you took my dress to the garden for pics while I was getting ready! These pics are amazing!!! I can’t wait to get these printed on canvas!!

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Stoney Creek, La Crosse, Wisconsin Wedding Photo of couple toasing in the woods

Chelsea + Robert

Photo by Taber Lacie

I cannot thank you enough for capturing our wedding! The pictures are gorgeous - it's going to be SO difficult narrowing down which ones to print! (limited wall space, you know) You are amazing - keep it up!

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Picture from the end of an outdoor ceremony in Madison, by a Wisconsin wedding photographer

Angela + Ian

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber! Wow! The photos are incredible!!!!! I’m crying looking at them! You captured so many precious moments, and I have no idea how you were everywhere at the same time! You are a ninja! I love them all so much! I can’t thank you enough for your gorgeous images and making our day one we will never forget! Thank you for saying I’d regret not getting photos because you’re absolutely right, especially after seeing these!!!! I will recommend you to everyone I know and would love to use you in the future! You’re wonderful to work with, super fun, you wear Rothy’s, and are a real artist! Thank you for everything!

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