The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Madison, WI

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175 Wedding Photographers in Madison, WI

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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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Hiring Eivan’s for our wedding was a great decision! Our photographer Gregory I was professional and FUN! He kept us smiling throughout the day with his quirky personality! My fiancé does not care for photos so I’m happy we had someone working with us who could make him comfortable. He made sure to get multiple images even if it was just “one more”, it was never one more! We had actually hired a different photographer and we replaced him with this company. Worth the stress and money! If I had any tips for the company, it would be to have your photographers give a 30 minute warning before their contracted time is up. Weddings are so busy for the bride and groom, it is very easy to lose track of time. I think clients would appreciate a little heads up just so they can try and capture any photos they may have missed. Other than that, I have ZERO complaints. Such an amazing experience! 10/10 highly recommend :)
Melanie T., 2 years ago
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Nova Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (64 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!

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Nova Photos did an incredible job at capturing our wedding day! Our coordinator made sure to ask for thorough details and asked us many questions to ensure our day came out smooth. Our photographer was Florin and he was amazing!!! Attentive, respectful, honest and personable. He made our experience so easy and we did not worry about capturing every important morning of our day. He posed us in creative ways while also taking traditional shots, made sure we had enough photos with everyone we wanted to take it with (we had a group of friends/family with us), and he made suggestions that we ended up loving as far as location/poses. The quality of the photos is very clear and high quality! We enjoyed the filters and editing that was done as well; it was not overdone. Overall, I recommend hiring Nova Photos if you want a seamless, thoughtful and thorough experience on your wedding day. Thank you!
Sophia M., 8 months ago
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KMauck Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (10 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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Gmartel Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Madison, WI

Hey, Im Grant. I'm a Madison, WI based wedding photographer who specializes in a documentary approach using both film and digital photography. If you want your wedding gallery to be uniquely yours (vs a Pinterest shotlist), then I'm your guy.

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Choosing the right photographer was one of the more important decisions for our wedding, and we dedicated considerable time to making the right choice. Looking back after our wedding, I can say that we made the best decision. Working with Grant was truly a fantastic experience. From the moment we connected, he seamlessly guided us through the entire process, making us feel at ease and ensuring our day was beautifully captured. He made the day a breeze, capturing every special moment while making us feel totally relaxed. His ability to blend into the day effortlessly while capturing important moments was impressive. Some of the most cherished shots were taken without us even realizing he was there, yet each picture vividly brings back the emotions we felt at that moment. His documentary style? It's our jam! No stiff poses- just real, authentic shots that tell our story. Also, his skill in film photography added an incredible depth to the images, preserving the essence of our day in timeless frames. I also want to point out how easy communication was/is with him. Grant is lightning-fast with responses! So friendly and approachable too. When so many details of a wedding can be stressful, it was SO nice knowing we didn’t have to worry at all about our photography. If you're after a wedding photographer, Grant has the skills, the vibe, and the passion. Highly recommend!
Maria, 2 years 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., 10 months ago
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Mariah Jones Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,000

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
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.

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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
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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Ueda Photography 
Madison, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,400

My father started Ueda Photography in Brazil more than 50 years ago. I grew up immersed in the world of photography as both my parents were professionals in the field. I remember bright lights, classy suits, winding the film of the Hasselblad, and my dad’s fun personality. My father would take me to parties, even at the age of five, and instruct me in lighting. He introduced me as “Uedinha” or “Little Ueda” to the party guests. Now I find myself in Madison, WI. I continue my father’s legend in a new land. I have kept his excellence and attention to you, the client, while going forward with my own artistic sense of photojournalism.

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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.

Awarded Best of Zola
VIDART captured everything so perfectly. The light, the colors, the emotions. It honestly feels like we are looking at scenes from a movie.
Ashley R., 2 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., 10 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.

Grey Spoon Photography is an excellent wedding photographer to work with. Kelsey is punctual, organized, and always on top of things, making the process seamless. Her communication style is welcoming, which puts clients at ease. The quality of her work is simply luxurious, with a clean and timeless aesthetic. Couples looking for a high-quality kindness and images to match will be well-served by Grey Spoon Photography.
Olivia M., 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.

I gave Courtney a list of groups and family members I wanted included for my wedding photos, could not have been more pleased with the outcome. Not only did she get the photographs I was hoping to see; she also helped posed the whole group (if you have a husband you know)
Jenna C., 3 months ago
Hannah Pietrick Photography 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Madison, WI

Hello, I'm Hannah (she/her) and I believe your decision to be bravehearted by opening yourself up to another deserves to be documented with empathy, artistry, and authenticity. I specialize in photographing intimate, non-traditional weddings and elopements. You won’t see much stiff or contrived posing in my photos. What you will see is photos that are filled with feeling, energy, connection, and personal details. With my photojournalistic style, I preserve those special moments from start to finish as they unfold so that even years later, you’ll still feel like you’re right there in that moment.

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George Street Photo and Video 
Rating: 4.9 (269 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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We had such an amazing experience with George Street Photo for our wedding! From start to finish, everything was incredibly organized and timely, which took so much stress off our big day. Gina, our photographer, was absolutely wonderful! She was so professional and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, while still being incredibly creative in capturing unique and special shots. Matthew, our videographer, was just as amazing. He worked seamlessly alongside Gina and beautifully captured our moment in a way that felt authentic and natural. We could not be happier with how everything turned out. Our photos and video are memories we will cherish forever, and we are so grateful to George Street Photo for bringing them to life. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a team that truly goes above and beyond!
Gabriela P., 8 months ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (217 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Madison, WI

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Communication throughout the process was clear and timely, the photographer arrived on time and helped us actually stay on schedule during our special day, all with a smile! They made sure to capture all the key moments as well as the little precious candid moments. Our pictures were given to us within a few weeks and we were very satisfied with the quality- loved getting to see all that they captured and reliving our wedding through the photos!
Dagney, 2 years ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (91 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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We can't recommend OLAS enough! Our photographer, Victoria, was amazing—super bubbly and made us feel comfortable right away during both our engagement and wedding shoots. She was so fun to work with while remaining highly professional and knowledgeable. The variety in our photos was incredible, but some of my favorites were the natural ones that perfectly captured our personalities. The rest of the OLAS team was also fantastic, helping us develop a detailed timeline and sharing portfolios of potential photographers to choose from. We received our photos quickly, and they were beautifully edited and of exceptional quality. Be sure to check out OLAS—and definitely ask for Victoria!
Ashlina C., a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 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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Sean gave us an incredible experience with stunning results. He was punctual, professional, and gave very clear instructions for his shoots. He also was very excited to be a part of the process and involved in our special day. When it came time for the ceremony and reception, he was sure to stay out of the spotlight and took incredible pictures without us having to remember that he was there. 10/10 experience and 10/10 quality on the final photo results. We would highly recommend him for any event you may have coming up!
Cara and K., 5 months 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. We have serviced 41 states so far. 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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We cannot thank Ledd Lens enough for the beautiful memories they captured on our wedding day. From the moment we inquired about their services down to photo editing, they were extremely professional, responsive and answered all of our questions. Corey arrived on our day ready to roll. Not only did he pay attention to all the details, he captured the warmth, happiness and love that was felt throughout the day and night. We absolutely love our photos and appreciate all the time, care and effort the team put into our special day!
Megan, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were on the fence about video but thought we would always regret it if we didn't go for it. After working with Ward 3 Media for photo and video we have ZERO regrets. The team was our favorite of all our vendors and Ben worked with us to put together a package that included everything we wanted for a very competitive price. Our photos are so beautiful and we have already recommended them to all our family. All our friends keep asking who we booked and we happily refer them. Book them!
Siena J., 3 years 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Devyn is an exceptional wedding photographer. Her work is absolutely stunning, and she captured every shot we could have hoped for and more. She was incredibly easy to work with, professional, and made the entire experience feel effortless. We couldn’t be happier with our photos and highly recommend her to any couple looking for a talented and reliable photographer.
Kaylyn H., 5 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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We are obsessed with our photos. Heather is seriously the coolest, most genuine person to work with. From the second she showed up for our engagement session, the vibes were perfect—fun, calm, organized, and so, so caring. You can tell she truly loves her clients and pours her heart into what she does. Her team made us feel comfortable the whole wedding day and captured everything so naturally and beautifully. Our photos feel effortless, real, and completely “us.” If you want a photographer who’s not only insanely talented but also your hype-woman and calm presence all in one, she’s it. 10/10 recommend. We’d recommend Heather and her team a thousand times over.
Kinley and E., 7 months ago