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The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association features the most talented and gifted Wisconsin wedding photographers. With their skilled expertise, they create artistic and imaginative wedding day portraits that showcase their unique creative vision. Capturing artful detail images using their visionary talent, these professionals are truly skilled at bringing the beauty of a wedding day to life. Explore the gallery below and be amazed by their artistic wedding photography in Wisconsin.

Modern, stylish, and contemporary, this award-winning wedding day portrait captures a couple in Chicago, surrounded by autumn leaves, about to share a loving kiss with joyous smiles.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Madi Ellis
Award-winning wedding photographer captures the modern and stylish essence of the bride and groom's rings, arranged in a straight line on a clean white background, adorned with a delicate oval of white flowers.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Madi Ellis
Chicago, Illinois-based wedding photographer captures a stunning and modern image during a bride's preparation at home. The photograph showcases the bride's dress hanging in the background, creating a stylistic composition with dual mirror reflections.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Madi Ellis
Wedding portrait of a newly married couple captured in an alley at Walker's Point, Milwaukee, WI. The bride and groom stand in profile, gazing in opposite directions.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
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.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
An artistic wedding photographer captures the intricate details of wedding rings against the rustic backdrop of a roaring fireplace at a cozy Chicago winery, embracing the romantic ambiance with warm bokeh circles.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
Award-winning wedding photographer captures the romance of the ceremony with a stunning, artistic image at a church in West Bend, Wisconsin. Reflective elements add depth and beauty to this captivating ceremony image.
2023 v04 Artistic Guild
Taber Lacie
In the heart of Chicago near the iconic Wrigley Building, a couple's love blossoms against the enchanting backdrop of a fiery sunset. They share a tender embrace, framed by towering skyscrapers.
2023 v03 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
At The Barn at Pioneer Acres in Richfield, Wisconsin, the photographer creatively captured an artistic wedding photo with the couple amidst twinkling Christmas lights. The image was enhanced with a fractal filter and a flipped perspective to enhance it.
2023 v03 Artistic Guild
Taber Lacie
At the Richfield Historical Society in Richfield, Wisconsin, the groomsmen and best woman joyfully hoist the groom in the air, captured from below
2023 v03 Artistic Guild
Taber Lacie
In this black and white wedding photo taken at The Florian in Germantown, Wisconsin, the photographer captures a close-up shot of the bride and groom's hands, as they delicately put on each other's rings. The bride's elegant dress can also be seen.
2023 v03 Artistic Guild
Taber Lacie
The couple took advantage of the darkness at Hoosier Pass, Breckenridge, Colorado, for an artistic center framed portrait session on their wedding night, capturing the celestial beauty of stars with a long exposure.
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Taber Lacie
A portrait of a wedding couple at The Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin, captures the elegantly dressed wedding party, creating an intense and sophisticated atmosphere reminiscent of a reality TV show
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Taber Lacie
At the Florian Inn, Germantown, Wisconsin, a close-up shot of the wedding rings, showcasing the intricate design
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Taber Lacie
A couple in Chicago, IL held hands during their off-centered portrait session on their wedding day, capturing the foggy haze and the scenic backdrop of the city's skyline at Milton Lee Olive Park.
2023 v02 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
A couple holding hands walks past a green minimalist urban wall in Chicago Chinatown for an artistic wedding portrait
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Sarah Nader
A couple during their wedding ceremony at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Chicago, capturing their reflection on the mirrored floor that beautifully reflects the ceiling above
2023 v02 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
Groomsmen and the groom strike a pose for a creative wedding portrait at Ewing Manor in Bloomington, IL, with a unique mirror reflection of the sky and trees beneath them
2023 v02 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
In their wedding portrait, the couple proudly showcases their shoes, capturing their vibrant personalities and adding a unique touch to their special day
2023 v02 Artistic Guild
Madi Ellis
A couple stands under the colorful lights of the Chicago Theater, embracing each other as they pose for a picture, surrounded by the charm and grandeur of the iconic building
2023 v01 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
At Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the groom gazed out the window, his anticipation rising as he envisioned his bride walking down the aisle
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
Taber Lacie
A couple gets married by candlelight at Salvage One in Chicago, IL
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Sarah Nader
A couple kiss during their backyard wedding in Barrington, IL
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Sarah Nader
The groom took a portrait after getting dressed at the Canopy by Hilton Chicago, framed under arching warm ceiling lights
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
A couple portrait inside The First Unitarian Church of Chicago, framed at its center with symmetrical warm lighting from large overhead chandeliers hanging from the high ceilings
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
The bride's veil is kissed by the wind, adding a romantic touch to the urban skyline portrait at Chicago Riverwalk
2022 v04 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
At Wedding Venue Stone Prairie in Brillion, Wisconsin, the sun illuminated a map, which served as the couples' version of a guest book, with balanced rings placed upon it, creating a more dramatic look
2022 v03 Artistic Guild
Taber Lacie
At MCA Chicago, a creative, artistic, and colorful silhouette of a couple embracing and facing each other in a triple exposure
2022 v03 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
A couple posed for a portrait at the Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, their wedding venue, from a high angle view looking down as they sat on a bench below the stairs
2022 v03 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
At The Gage in West Allis, Wisconsin, a sign, and some regality was created with a posed couple and a grid on off camera flash
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Taber Lacie
Top, and timeless wedding photography from Chicago during a portrait session at Milton Olive Park in Illinois as the Couple poses for a portrait under the brides vail
2021 v04 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
Artistic wedding photography from Warehouse 109 as the Bride and Groom pose for a portrait
2021 v03 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
View this picturesque Chicago Plantarium Couple poses for a portrait with city skyline reflected in the building glass by the water, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography in Illinois from the WPJA
2021 v02 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
View this aesthetic Chicago detail picture of the Wedding Bands with bokeh, which was a featured picture among the best wedding photography at the Blackstone Hotel from the WPJA
2021 v02 Artistic Guild
Sarah Nader
Oakland Maine camp manitou | Bride and groom pose at lake for wedding portraits
2019 v04 Artistic Guild
Ilana Bar av
Edgewater Hotel bridal portrait photography – madison wi wedding photographer
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Ilana Bar av
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