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Oliva and Eric’s rainy Friday celebration proves you don’t need perfect weather for a perfect day. Their Wisconsin State Capitol wedding ceremony and Harvey House reception combined historic beauty, candlelit warmth, and all the documentary focused moments that make wedding photography worth passing down through generations. A Rainy Wisconsin State Capitol Wedding Ceremony Oliva and Eric spent the morning […]

By Grant Martel — documentary-forward, film + digital wedding photographer If you’re dreaming of a lakefront celebration that feels elegant, effortless and guest centered, The Edgewater in Madison delivers (especially in summer). This wedding unfolded on the deck overlooking Lake Mendota, where a steady breeze kept everyone comfortable and the light skimmed across the water like a mirror. […]

If the idea of being in front of the camera on your wedding day makes you feel a little anxious, you’re not alone. Most people don’t love being in front of the camera and honestly, that’s okay. Documentary wedding photography could be the perfect solution for you. Choosing a documentary wedding photographer might be ideal, […]

Trying to find the best wedding venues in Madison & Milwaukee can be a challenge without some inside experience. As a documentary wedding photographer based in Madison, I’ve photographed celebrations in some unforgettable spaces. These spaces can make all the difference in your wedding images. When you’re planning a wedding that’s grounded in connection and […]

Some wedding days feel like a dream from start to finish. This fall wedding at The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva was exactly that. It was a day filled with quiet anticipation, deep emotions, and unforgettable moments. As a documentary wedding photographer in Chicago & Wisconsin, my goal is to capture how the day felt […]

A quiet, rainy Sunday afternoon at the Wisconsin State Capitol. It felt like a movie, the plotline clear since the second I said hello.

Two people who have such great chemistry that my job was to simply document it. Without a trace of influence, they raced through the capital, up the marble stairs only stopping to share a laugh or kiss.

Their first dance in the Atrium was a highlight of the season for me. The soft glow of twinkling lights overhead illuminated the dance floor as Jon and Lauren shared a moment that seemed to transcend time. Surrounded by their friends and family, their first dance was truly a magical moment .