The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Madison, WI

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173 Wedding Photographers in Madison, WI

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KMauck Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Madison, WI

Hi, I’m Kelsey! I am a wedding photographer! I am obsessed with dogs. I will never not acknowledge a dog near me by saying “puppers”. It is what it is. I would 100% rather be on the beach somewhere with palm trees. I am constantly daydreaming about being in the tropics. I love the color black. If we work together, there is a high chance that will be my outfit color of choice.

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Kelsey did our proposal shoot, engagement shoot, a random photoshoot we planned, and our wedding. She is so easy to work with and makes us feel so comfortable working with her. She goes above and beyond with her delivery of images too. She’s always given us more images than what we’ve paid for just because she enjoys the shoot so much and the images. You can tell she loves what she does through her work! She’s always timely with her shoots and delivery of images! She got us close to 100 preview images within a day of our wedding. We love working with her and highly recommend her!!!
Ashley H., 2 years ago
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Nova Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (61 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $895
  • Serves Madison, WI

Nova Photos is a wedding photography, videography, and photo booth studio in Chicago, IL. We're a multicultural, multilingual, LGBTQ-friendly, photographer/employee-owned studio dedicated to documenting the most memorable moments of your wedding day! Collectively, we have captured over 10,000 weddings. At Nova Photos, we work with our clients every step of the way. The team provides comprehensive support with planning locations, setting up permits, and creating a timeline that works for them and their other vendors. Every couple deserves more than just memories; they deserve a timeless keepsake that captures the essence of their love story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Michelle was amazing and extremely patient while capturing photos on our special day. All the photos taken were very nice . The detailing in the photos look very professional and we can’t express how much we loved the photos . She made sure to accommodate majority of our families to be included in the photos which meant a lot to us. So once thanks so much for the amazing photos Michelle we can’t to show everyone the outstanding job you did and will be recommending Nova photos and Michelle to our friends and family.
Gerdlyn R., 10 months ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (325 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Madison, WI

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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Eivan's Photo & Video was the perfect choice for our wedding photography and videography needs. From the very beginning, their communication was outstanding - they were responsive, easy to text with, and always available to answer our questions. On the day of the wedding, the Eivan's team was organized, fun, and easy-going, helping to keep us on schedule while also capturing all the special moments we wanted. They gave us great ideas for different poses and remembered what we liked, ensuring our photos and videos turned out beautifully. We highly recommend Eivan's Photo & Video to any couple looking for a professional, talented, and personable photography and videography team to help make their wedding day perfect.
Mary Anne A., a year ago
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Ben And Katya Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800

We are Ben and Katya, a husband and wife Wedding and Elopement duo based in Southern Wisconsin. We capture love stories, big and small, all over the midwest, and wherever our cameras take us. Our style is more candid/photo journalistic, so we strive to capture your natural emotions of the day. We want the laughter, the tears, the hugs, we want it all. And don’t worry if you consider your self awkward, we promise you aren’t, we’ve got you!

Phenomenal photographers and people. We were lucky enough to work with them for both our engagement shoot and our wedding. The pictures they captured of the candid moments were so perfect it brought me to tears. I’m so unbelievably happy that our day was captured so perfectly that I’ll be able to remember all the special moments for our lifetime and beyond. They work so perfectly together and they both were so naturally encouraging and shared our joy with us.
Savanah G., 9 months ago
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Mariah Jones Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000

Mariah Jones specializes in modern, documentary wedding photography, blending timeless elegance with an editorial eye to capture authentic moments on digital and film. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, and serving couples in Milwaukee, Chicago, and available worldwide.

There are not enough words to recommend Mariah as highly as she deserves. She hit the perfect mix of direction and fly-on-the-wall. She immediately felt like an old friend and fit in just perfectly. She is laid back but extremely present, not afraid to make posing tweaks when needed while also incredible at capturing those raw emotion moments. Mariah also hits that perfect balance between true color and dreamy in her photos, and if you get married somewhere with a gorgeous landscape, she makes sure both you and your background look perfect. I love her. She's the best. Would hire her 20x over.
Anna M., 2 years ago
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cJefko Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900

I'm a midwest wedding photographer specializing in wedding photojournalism. I believe a wedding day is a celebration, not a photoshoot. Come as you are and know you don't need to pose and perform for the camera. The real stuff is the good stuff.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot say enough great things about having Caitlin as our wedding photographer! From our first meeting to engagement shoot and right up to the big day she was so easy to work with. She was always quick to respond to emails and questions. Even through all the COVID craziness, she was flexible with every change that came our way and was willing to adjust timing, schedule, location, etc. My husband and I were nervous in front of the camera at first, but she made us laugh, kept us talking, and encouraged us to be our natural selves. On the wedding day, she did not stop working for a second! She had talked and planned with us beforehand, so made sure to get all the specific photos she knew we wanted. We love how all our pictures turned out- she captured the emotions of our day perfectly!
Emily, 5 years ago
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Erika Diaz Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000

My own love story makes my heart skip a beat, and that’s my inspiration for capturing yours. For me, photography started as a fun, creative outlet—but it quickly became a way to bottle up the most meaningful moments in life. I love freezing those moments in time that make us want to hit “rewind” or at least “pause” for a little while. The moments that make my heart skip a beat.

As a wedding vendor, I've had the pleasure of working with Erika many times on creative projects and wedding days and have never had anything but the kindest words for my time with her! She's attentive and warm with every person she meets. She captures intimate moments others miss and allows freedom in the day for authentic memories to happen naturally. You'll feel fully supported leading up to the day with check-ins, timeline creation and easing nerves to make the day run smoothly. Highly recommended to all my couples!
Heather Vale, a year ago
Jenna LeRoy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style

*unable to respond on zola, please reach out via my website: jenna leroy . com thanks!* Hi, I'm Jenna - I'm a Madison wedding photographer capturing candid, intentional and artistic images on digital and film for celebrations in Wisconsin. When I'm not photographing weddings, I enjoy hot yoga, paddleboarding, eating pasta and hanging out with my dog at the park.

Jenna is AMAZING! She was so easy to work with, and highly professional. My husband and I were drawn to the authenticity of her work, and we are so in love with our engagement and wedding photos! Jenna captured the genuine emotion of our wedding day, without any of the "cheesiness" that can be typical of wedding photos. On our wedding day, Jenna and her second shooter, Cody, were present to capture all our special moments, but it never felt crowded or overwhelming. We're also really glad that we went with the option to have a second shooter. We would highly
Meredith A., 3 years ago
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VIDART 
Rating: 5.0 (60 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Madison, WI

VIDART's chief photographer studied at Columbia for film and U of I for foreign languages and philosophy, and went to Loyola for graduate studies. He worked at Lyric Opera of Chicago filming operas before joining VIDART. He is the author of the college textbook Cinematography 101, and has worked with John de Lancie (Q in Star Trek: TNG) on the science documentary The Reality of Time. Michael has also worked on the sets of over a dozen other feature films. He has handled the photography and videography for several thousand weddings and events, including work for clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, Macy’s, Sysco and more.

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VIDART filmed a promo for our startup in Naperville and it honestly looks like something from a major agency. We had to reschedule last min because of weather and he was super flexible. One shot had a reflection of equipment in the window but he edited it out no problem. Looks clean, sharp, and totally on brand. 5/5 would use AGAIN.
Emily R., 6 months ago
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Forever Frozen Photography 
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Madison, WI

Hello! My name is Brook! I am the owner and lead photographer of Forever Frozen Photography. Thank you for checking out my page! Let's jump right in! I have an amazing 4 year old son and my husband and I are newly married as of November 2022! I've been a professional photographer for about 8 years now enjoying every minute of it! My true passion when getting behind the lens is wedding photography. I pride myself in noticing the little details of special moments that happen during your wedding day, things that in maybe 30 years from now you may not remember of the day.

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Brook at Forever Frozen Photography was absolutely amazing. We really wanted to make sure our day was captured to the fullest, and Forever Frozen Photography worked hard to ensure they didn't miss a single moment. From our engagement photos to the big day, Brook's keen eye ensured every special moment was beautifully documented. As two of the most awkward people in front of a camera, Brook made us feel relaxed and natural, allowing us to truly focus on our wedding day rather than worrying about the photography. We are thrilled with the results and are so grateful to Forever Frozen Photography for their incredible service.
Dana Q., 9 months ago
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Makenna Smith Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Madison, WI

Hi, I'm Makenna, and I’m a Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer based in the Madison Metropolitan area! I am a midwest gal, born and raised, currently residing in Stoughton, WI. Most days you can find me hanging out with my best friend and husband, Chris, our daughter Scottie, and our dog, Sky. Other than my family and photography, I’m most passionate about music, dance and the arts in general. I’m also interested in clean skin care and beauty, sustainable fashion, supporting small businesses, and meeting/getting to know new people! I would love to get to know you more as a couple, and to photograph your wedding day!

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It is so clear that Makenna puts her heart and soul into capturing memories. She put my partner and I at ease and made us look EXCELLENT - even though we describe ourselves as quite awkward on camera. Makenna was so supportive throughout the pre-wedding planning and even shared tips and tricks unrelated to photography to help the day go smoothly. A photographer is by your side for much of this special day, I HIGHLY recommend hiring Makenna to be that person. You will not regret it!
Alyse + S., 5 years ago
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Grey Spoon Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Madison, WI

Hi there, and welcome to Grey Spoon Photography! I'm Kelsey, a wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Southeastern Wisconsin. From the scenic shores of Lake Geneva to the charming streets of Milwaukee and beyond, I'm here to capture the big milestones and the quiet, heartfelt moments that make life beautiful. When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me spending time with my husband, spoiling our pups, exploring a new country, trying new recipes, or hunting down the best craft cocktails in town. I can't wait to get to know you and help preserve your most cherished memories.

When working with Grey Spoon Photography you will receive professional and attentive care. Kelsey is very personable and fun. She really gets to know each couple she works with to ensure that their day is as special and unique as they are. Kelsey is very knowledgeable, experienced and thorough, making sure she uses every venue to her advantage to get the most beautiful photos.
Brooklyn, 3 months ago
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Misfit of All Trades Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Madison, WI

I’m a wedding and elopement photographer for couples who want their day to feel real, relaxed, and completely their own. Whether you’re saying your vows on a mountaintop, in your backyard, at the courthouse, or surrounded by all your favorite people, I’m there to document it in a way that feels honest and true to you. My approach is documentary-style with gentle guidance when you need it, so you never have to worry about feeling awkward in front of the camera. I focus on the in-between moments, the big emotions, and the little details that make your story yours.

Courtney from Misfit of All Trades Photography was nothing short of amazing. She communicated beautifully and her actions met her words every step of the way. The picture quality was great - the photos turned out amazing and we couldn't have asked for better. Absolutely nothing needed to be touched up after her magic! Highly recommend Misfit of All Trades Photography, you won't be disappointed!
Cassidy, 3 months ago
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George Street Photo and Video 
Rating: 4.9 (268 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Madison, WI
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George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

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George Street Photo and Video was fantastic for our wedding day! The team was very communicative and helpful throughout the entire process. They sent detailed timelines, provided suggestions on photo locations, and helped put us at ease when we got a bit behind schedule. On the wedding day, we had two talented photographers, Ryan and another, who captured stunning photos that perfectly encapsulate the joy and love of our special day. The photos are truly beautiful, and we could not be happier with the quality of their work and the value they provided. We highly recommend George Street Photo and Video to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Emma b., a year ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (90 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Madison, WI

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

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When my wife and I were planning our wedding, we were initially hesitant to book Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. since they were not a local company, and we didn't get to talk directly to the photographer or videographer until the day of the wedding. That being said, what sold us was their website/gallery, their professionalism when getting a quote, and that our venue vouched for them. OLAS' team's communication was responsive, quick, and thorough, putting us at ease. We had planning calls and surveys leading up the day of. Jasmine T did a stellar job setting us up to look our best, and she had her work cut out for her, because she was dealing with two brides, two dresses, and an outfit change! Jasmine was also great about following our instructions from the survey and planning meetings. For example, we had included pictures in front of a wall of donuts at the venue, but we later changed the wall of donuts to cannoli's and forgot to tell OLAS. Turns out the venue threw in the donut wall back in without telling us. Jasmine brought us to the wall, and it made for a great surprise and cute pictures. Jeremy did an amazing job on the videography and editing. Watching the highlight video made us cry because he really captured our best moments and those real smiles in the midst of the stress and hustle and bustle of the wedding day. OLAS gave us complimentary rush photos and video without us asking which was a 2-3 week was turn around. Despite our initial trepidation, we are so happy we booked OLAS. They went above and beyond to make our special day memorable for a lifetime. We are so grateful for their talent and highly recommend Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. to any couple looking for breathtaking photography and videography.
Miriam H., a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (46 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Madison, WI



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

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My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 2 years ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Madison, WI

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

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The photographer, Jonathan, and his assistant, were absolutely amazing. They arrived early, were flexible and really accommodating to our vision. They also really hustled! They took advantage of every spare moment they had to get additional photos, and kept us on schedule super tightly. They even carried around things like bottles of water for me (the bride) as we took lots of photos in the hot upper floor of the venue. Many guests also mentioned how beautifully the photos turned out. However, we did have an issue in which, due to an injury to the editor's hand, we did not receive our photos in the agreed-upon timeframe. Had we been informed of this delay ahead of time, we would not have had any issue just waiting a bit longer. The main concern was that we weren't alerted of this delay until after the initial deadline had passed. We did request a discount due to this, which they accommodated. And the photos did still turn out amazing!
Amanda W., 4 months ago
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Ward 3 Media 
Rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Madison, WI

At Ward 3 Media, we are fueled by inspiration, and we find it in you. Your wedding marks the end of one journey and the beautiful start of another. We want to be there to preserve the memories that will last a lifetime, the little moments that others might miss, and the joy of two families coming together to send you off on your new journey.

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Taber and Zack were absolutely amazing to work with for our wedding. Taber has such an eye for detail—every shot felt so natural and perfectly captured who we are as a couple. Zack was just as incredible, somehow always in the right spot to catch the action without ever being in the way. Together, they made sure we’ll never forget our big day.
Logan F., a year ago
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Devyn Lempke Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Madison, WI

Since 2011, I've been capturing all kinds of love. I work with you to bring your dream vision for your wedding day to life, and to make sure it's captured in a timeless way that you can look back on for decades to come. I work with you to capture photos that are authentic to you and your story, while also ensuring that you are comfortable and having a great time! I don't just want to be your photographer - I also want to be your friend and someone you can trust and connect with during the biggest moments of your life.

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Devyn was amazing throughout the entire process! We were so happy with all the photos (which she delivered in record time) as well as her presence at the wedding. She had the ability to blend in and I never felt like there was a camera in my face, which was very important to me. However, she didn’t miss a single shot and captured moments that I didn’t even know she was around. We are a bit stiff, but she was incredibly warm and friendly and helped us loosen up for formal portraits. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a discrete, creative and reliable photographer.
Erin M., 10 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Madison, WI

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

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I feel so lucky to have found these amazing people! Heather and her incredible team feel like family to us, even though we only met a few months ago. They really care about their clients and want them to have the best photos possible. During the wedding, Heather would always make sure I was comfortable by giving me flattering poses and pointing her portable fan at me when I was too hot from dancing at the reception, ha! She stayed in communication with me, the other vendors, and her own team flawlessly, so I didn't have to worry about a thing. Not only was everything organized and efficient, but it was also fun! Our whole wedding party had a great time making jokes and messing around with the photographers, and seeing them have fun made the whole vibe a lot better. They hyped us up in every pose and made the day nothing but positive. I would highly recommend Heather and her team to anyone who wants a photographer who cares about them! I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day, and I have to say it is mainly because of these incredible photographers. Finally, the results speak for themselves! The pictures we received literally look like they're out of a movie. Their talent is unmatched and should be talked about more. The feelings and emotions of our special day were captured in such a natural and beautiful way. I am so grateful to have these pictures for life, and I can't wait to show my kids one day. I will never be able to forget what it felt like, thanks to these incredible people with unreal talent. I also cannot believe how easy it was to book her and for such a reasonable price! Booking Heather and her team was truly the best decision we could have made. I recommend them to anyone from all walks of life. You will be welcomed and taken care of like a friend or even family!
Riley G., 7 months ago