Developing Diamonds Photography LLC

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Packages

About Developing Diamonds Photography LLC

Developing Diamonds Photography LLC

Photographer/Owner

My name is Elliot Stokes and I am a photographer located in the Madison, WI area, but I work all across Wisconsin and Illinois. I have been drawn to the camera since I was young, but becoming a father has really shown me the magic behind capturing the most candid and beautiful moments of our lives. I started my journey into professional photography officially in the summer of 2019 and received my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with honors in Digital Photography in the spring of 2022. I absolutely love what I do and look forward to every new experience and opportunity this journey takes me on!

I am a full time event photographer and capturing these monumental moments for all the great couples I've worked with has been such an honor of mine. I truly love being able to tell stories with my craft and freeze these beautiful moments for people. I take pride in my work and I take my craft very seriously. Wedding and event photography is everything to me and all i do, so I am always available for my couples and I take a lot of pride in my communication. I also provide same-day sneak peeks as well as a drone video so my couples can relive their day instantly!

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Services

Services

  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Video

Developing Diamonds Photography LLC packages

4 Hour Event Package - $2,000

4 hours

Description

Includes edits on all the images from the day, travel, optional engagement session and short drone video if time and weather permits. Non-refundable deposit of 25% is due at booking with the next 25% payment due either 6 months prior to the event date or at the engagement session. Final payment would be due the day of the event.

6 Hour Event Package - $2,500

6 hours

Description

Includes edits on all the images from the day, travel, optional engagement session and short drone video if time and weather permits. Non-refundable deposit of 25% is due at booking with the next 25% payment due either 6 months prior to the event date or at the engagement session. Final payment would be due the day of the event.

8 Hour Event Package - $3,000

8 hours

Description

Includes edits on all the images from the day, travel, optional engagement session and short drone video if time and weather permits. Non-refundable deposit of 25% is due at booking with the next 25% payment due either 6 months prior to the event date or at the engagement session. Final payment would be due the day of the event.

10 Hour Event Package - $3,500

10 hours

Description

Includes edits on all the images from the day, travel, optional engagement session and short drone video if time and weather permits. Non-refundable deposit of 25% is due at booking with the next 25% payment due either 6 months prior to the event date or at the engagement session. Final payment would be due the day of the event.

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  • Amazing experience, even better photographer!!

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    •Katie W.•Jun 25

    Elliott did such an incredible job photographing our wedding! We started with an engagement session in which he was extremely flexible with scheduling due to weather concerns while also being receptive to the style/type of location we were envisioning. He was willing to make a day that was -15 degrees outside work and somehow captured BEAUTIFUL pictures for us. For our wedding, not only did he capture stunning photos but was incredibly personable and involved everyone in the photos. We also really appreciated his attention to detail, from jewelry shots to venue flowers to tablescape photos. He was also so efficient with time, as he ensured all the shots were captured without feeling rushed or forced. The photos are simply breathtaking and reflect our style perfectly. He has a true talent for taking creative and unique shots, which made us feel very special. Beyond photography skills, Elliott went above and beyond in supporting us with random extra supplies (bobby pins, dress hanger, etc.) and truly helped keep the day stress-free. This level of preparedness and thoughtfulness made a world of difference during the craziness of the day. It's a hard decision choosing who to trust with capturing your special day, but we can't recommend Elliot enough to anyone. We will cherish our photos forever and are so grateful for such a wonderful experience!!!!

  • Best Decision We Could Have Made!

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    •Hannah L.•May 19, 2025

    Hiring Elliot was, hands-down, the best decision we made while planning our elopement. We were worried he'd not want to hike with us at Starved Rock State Park after our ceremony, but he was stoked to go on the adventure with us. He got to our ceremony spot with time to spare and was able to capture us gathering our 5 witnesses and walking them to the ceremony spot. Our ceremony pictures are so emotional. Elliot has a gift for capturing the depth of emotion being felt. He got beautiful photos of us with our parents that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. After the ceremony, we hiked for THREE HOURS!!! in and out of the canyons at Starved Rock State Park. The photos we got can only be described as fuc*ing epic. There were two canyons in particular I wanted to have photos taken and we were able to do both and so much before, after, and in between. We also got an insanely gorgeous video shot with drone footage, that we used to announce our elopement to our family and friends. We also got our sneak peaks back so fast! He was really good at directing us, especially as a couple who has never taken professional photos together before. He just made the whole process, the entire day, so much fun. We genuinely had such a great time and they are memories that we will never forget! Elliot was on time, professional, friendly, an expert in his field, and he did an absolutely outstanding job at capturing the most magical day of our lives. I still cannot believe these are OUR wedding photos. Thank you for everything, Elliot!

  • Perfect for our small wedding

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    •Lydia•Feb 23, 2025

    Elliot and our photographer Angie were very professional and great to work with. Angie met us in Milwaukee and traveled to a few different areas to take photos in locations that were special to us. The photos turned out beautifully and perfectly captured our special day.

  • Efficient and talented

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    •Alyssa B.•Jan 14, 2025

    We had an amazing experience with Elliot! He was efficient, flexible when we needed him, and made us feel comfortable through the whole process. The photos turned out beautiful and he had them back to us very quickly! We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend him to anyone looking for stunning, memorable wedding photos!

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