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Madison wedding and elopement photography by Ilana Bar-av of Wisconsin
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Ilana Bar av

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Photographer Captures the Intricate Web of Love in Stunning Wedding Shots

My dad was a photographer and my oldest brother is a photographer based out of Baltimore. They both tried to talk me out of shooting weddings because they thought it would be too stressful… …They were wrong. This is my 6th full-time year as a wedding photographer and I think it’s the best job I could possibly have. I love it. That’s something I’ll never take for granted. It is my goal to give you photos that bring joy to you and the people who mean the world to you.

41 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: The proud grandfather of the bride captures cherished moments on his point-and-shoot camera from his seat during the ceremony
2023 v06 Photography Competition
A documentary wedding photographer captured this award-winning image at a home in Lodi, Wisconsin. The bride and groom play rock, paper, scissors to decide who goes first in saying their vows, surrounded by beautiful trees.
2023 v06 Photography Competition
A documentary wedding photographer captured this black and white image at a home in Lodi, Wisconsin. The photo shows the brother of the groom greeting the couple after their ceremony. It won an award from WPJA.
2023 v06 Photography Competition
Flower girls at a Lake Geneva home listen attentively as they receive instructions on how to ride down the aisle on a pony
2023 v05 Photography Competition
A wedding tattoo artist prepares to ink a guest at Baker House in Lake Geneva
2023 v05 Photography Competition
A wedding photojournalist won a WPJA Honor Award for this image taken at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The photo showcases a child's perspective as he reaches for food from his mother, while the adult world looms above.
2023 v03 Photography Competition
At the Madison, Wisconsin Ceremony and Reception Site of Aldo Leopold, the kids look to adults while playing
2022 v04 Photography Competition
A wedding photo from ALNC - Aldo Leopold Nature Center of kids jumping off playground equipment
2022 v04 Photography Competition
At the Olin Park Pavilion in Madison, WI, the couple shared a special moment as they danced their first dance together in the indoor reception venue during the daytime
2022 v04 Photography Competition
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2 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

Memorial Union Terrace Engagement Photography | Engagement Session - Madison, Wisconsin
Diamond Awards 2018 v09
A MN couple runs to warm up as he slips on lake Mendota | Engagement Photography Sessions
Diamond Awards 2018 v09
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2 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

Oakland Maine camp manitou | Bride and groom pose at lake for wedding portraits
2019 v04 Artistic Guild
Edgewater Hotel bridal portrait photography – madison wi wedding photographer
2019 v03 Artistic Guild
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5 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Ilana Bar av as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.