MEET YOUR WISCONSIN ELOPEMENT + WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi, I'm Maggie! I’m based in Madison and serve couples across Wisconsin who want breathtaking outdoor weddings without the extreme adventure. Whether you're dreaming of vows at Devil's Lake, a forest ceremony in Door County, or an intimate celebration at a gorgeous Airbnb, I'm here to capture it all exactly as it feels.
MY STORY
I grew up in rural Illinois and moved to Colorado at 20, chasing mountains and a life with more adventure.
I didn't discover photography until I was in Colorado. I started photographing traditional weddings, but something always felt off—until close friends asked me to capture their 8-person elopement on top of Aspen Mountain. No rigid timeline. No big production. Just them, the mountains, and the people who mattered most. That day changed everything.
After seven years in Colorado, life brought me to Wisconsin—and I discovered something unexpected: this state has everything I loved about Colorado's accessible outdoor beauty, just with a different kind of magic.
Wisconsin's dramatic bluffs at Devil's Lake, peaceful forests in the Northwoods, and stunning lakeside views in Door County offer the perfect middle ground for couples who want breathtaking natural settings without extreme adventure. Now based in Madison, I help Wisconsin couples plan intimate outdoor weddings and elopements that feel just as epic as those Colorado mountaintops—minus the altitude and the five-mile hike.
Photos by Quincy Lee Photo
OUR STORY
I married my husband, Derek, on our 8th anniversary—07.03.24—in the mountains of Colorado. That place holds so much of our story: it's where Derek was born and raised, where we met during college, where I lived for 7 years, and where we fell in love and always felt most at home. Derek constantly inspires me with his adventurous, grounded spirit. He's my best friend, and he'll always be my favorite person in the world.
We also have our sweet boy Finn—a 5.5-year-old boxer/cocker spaniel mix we rescued from a shelter in Colorado. Whether he's curled up under the covers, splashing in the water, or begging for treats, he's always by our side.
WHO I AM OUTSIDE OF WORK:
I'm what you'd call semi-adventurous—I love hiking but hate heights, I ski blues and greens (not double blacks), and while Derek's an adrenaline junkie, I prefer a little adventure without anything too crazy. I've learned to push myself out of my comfort zone over the years, but you still won't catch me on any cliff edges or scaling rock faces.
My happy place is somewhere remote and breathtaking—the Utah deserts, Iceland's rugged landscapes, anywhere that makes you feel completely alive. But here's the thing: I don't think you need to hike five miles or summit a 14er to have an epic, meaningful wedding day. Some of the most stunning locations are accessible without extreme adventure, and that's exactly what I help couples find.
I'm a jeans-and-tee, thrift-store kind of person who'll always choose experiences over things. I value simplicity, authenticity, and keeping life focused on what really matters. That philosophy shows up in how I work too—I'm here to capture real moments and genuine connection, not create some perfect Instagram fantasy. Just you, in a place that takes your breath away, exactly as you are.