MILWAUKEE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY

Wedding Photographer & Videographer Serving Milwaukee, Chicago, Madison, and Beyond

Real Photos For Real People

Most wedding photography these days is​​​​​​​ one-preset-fits-all

That's not how it should be

I don’t hold anything back

This should be as easy & fun as possible

  • Engagement photo at Memorial Union couple in into each other smiling over Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin

    Fantastic photos from a visual artist.

    Derrick seems to always go the extra mile and you can tell he ENJOYS his work. His equipment is top-of-the-line to boot. We are looking forward to having Derrick as our wedding photographer and videographer!

    - Nick

  • Emotional embrace during first dance at a wedding reception string lights above them, hugging leaning into each other

    If you are looking for lifetime memories caught in the highest quality Derrick is the one!

    He never made me feel silly for asking questions, and gave us amazing guidance for posing, as well as sneaking beautiful candids. Such a talent.

    We did a video as well as photography and it's something so special. We'll be back for business and family portraits for sure. Thank you so much!

    - Carly

  • Champagne pop after proposal and engagement and Madison Wisconsin in front of the Wisconsin state capital building white dress

    My fiancé and I had an engagement session with Derrick in Madison, WI and it was amazing!! We felt super comfortable throughout the session, which is awesome since we tend to be super awkward in front of the camera!! We are so lucky to have gotten this experience with him.

    - Deborah

  • Golden hour wedding day still from a wedding highlight film bride being lifted in the air, her veil draped over her husband

    We were so lucky to have Derrick as our videographer for our wedding. He was great to collaborate with leading up to our wedding and was amazing to work with that day.

    Everyone in our bridal party and all our family loved him! He is professional, creative, and listened to what was important to us that day. Thank you so much Derrick for everything!

    - Molly

  • Couples standing in the street hugging embracing in front of hotel, Northland in Green Bay, Wisconsin, white cocktail dress and black suit

    Derrick was amazing! So fun and easy to work with, and he is incredibly talented!

    - Ella

  • Close engagement ring after a proposal in the Morton Arboretum in Naperville just outside of Chicago solitaire engagement ring large diamond

    He has a remarkable ability to capture expressions that made going through our album feel like we were reliving our wedding day and seeing our friends and family react in real time. Could not recommend more highly!!!

    - Madeleine

  • Golden hour engagement, photo couple, embracing with sunflower behind them warm golden light

    So so happy with how our engagement photos with Derrick turned out! He’s incredibly talented and passionate about his work. Highly recommend him for any of your photography needs!!

    - Caitlyn

  • Couple embracing each other on a broken pier at at Atwater Beach in Milwaukee it's very windy lots of large waves around them

    Amazing photographer! Our photographs were taken on a windy, cloudy day, however he used it to our advantage and the pictures turned out stunning!

    - Lisa

  • Wedding reception just outside of Yellowstone National Park. The couple is swing dancing with a brass band around them lots of cowboy boots and western vibes.

    Derrick came in and saved the day - literally!

    I was in a tight situation where my originally booked wedding photographer cancelled on me less than two weeks before my wedding. Not only did Derrick jump in with ease at such a short notice, he also did a phenomenal job!

    - Kiara

  • Couple holding their daughter on their wedding day she has a little pigtails and a turquoise dress just outside of Turner hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin brick wall

    We could not have asked for a better experience. As is the case with most weddings, wrangling family together for photos is crazy. Derrick was understanding and utilized these moments to capture great candid photos that we did not even know we wanted.

    - Ben

  • Bride waiting ready for the first look at a rainy wedding day in the Wisconsin Dells she has a clear umbrella facing away from the camera

    On our big day we got some unexpected rain and Derrick helped us make the best of it. He has an incredible eye for detail and we love all of the candid shots he was able to get throughout the day.

    Derrick is also an amazing and prompt communicator, making the process leading up to wedding day seamless. We cannot recommend him enough! If you are looking for a gifted photographer (with top-notch people skills) Derrick is the best of the best!

    - James

  • Leans in for a kiss as they leave their wedding ceremony, coming down the aisle of a beautiful church in Naperville

    Literally, Derrick delivered on EVERYTHING! The photos were beyond AMAZING!!

    Extremely professional and so timely in his responses and communication. He truly exceeded my expectations in every way. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

    - Madeleine

  • Walking down the aisle, leaving their wedding ceremony during the recessional everyone is smiling clapping standing the couple of smiling wedding summer wedding

    Easily the best decision we made regarding our wedding logistics was working with Derrick as our photographer.

    So much more than worth it.

    It was a magical day, and Derrick captured that magic perfectly, at a level I did not think was possible.

    The prep, the ceremony, the vows, the parents, the families, the poses, the candids, the interactions, the speeches, the friends, the kids, the setting, the emotions...that album is SOLID GOLD.

    - Ben

  • Couple opposing in a vineyard during golden hour under their wedding day, embracing looking at each other with the rose of vines around them

    We had Derrick as our wedding photographer. We could not have been happier. He is an amazing person and photographer.

    His photos are absolutely dreamy. He is able to capture the most perfect moments as well as make you feel comfortable through the posed photos.

    - Heather

  • Pausing for a quick kiss and the middle of the street in the third ward in Milwaukee black-and-white

    Derrick is a very talented photographer and such a kind human! The photoshoot was fun, relaxed, and we love the photos!

    - Catherine

Derrick and his dog Arlo sitting on the steps in front of his house in Milwaukee Wisconsin during the winter

HI. I’M DERRICK.

Last year alone I took over 200,000 photos.

Mostly of weddings and portraits. But also of travel, sports, performance arts, and my puppy.

I love trying new techniques and genres of photography and bringing all of that back into my wedding work.

My camera is how I communicate best, and I can’t think of a better job than the one I have now.

I truly love what I do.

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Recent Galleries

I think that it’s really important to see my work in more of a full context.

The context of the chaos of an actual wedding day. It will rain, you will spill something on your dress, the best man will lose his tie while he is getting ready to put it on.

And I will capture all of it.

The Franklin Institute

Bryan & Ali

The Art Institute of Chicago

Anastasia & Carlos

Hallstatt, Austria

Cam & Erin

Kohler Andrea State Park

Lauren & Peter

Memorial Union

Nick & Allison

Rocky Mountain National Park

Brooke & Adam

Wisconsin State Capitol

Melissa & Juan

Discovery World

Anjali & Adam

Seven Acre Dairy Co.

Carly & Jacob

How I Work

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  • My style is a mix of candid photojournalism, and creative portraits.

  • I am here to capture real moments and interactions, and make everything look as incredible as it felt.

  • I believe in making the process of working with me as easy and enjoyable as possible.

  • Wedding photography and videography from will last a lifetime, and beyond. I pride myself in creating something for you that will be timeless.

  • I believe this should all be as simple, easy, and as fun as possible.

True to life. With some Creative Liberties

I did not just buy my first camera and a preset pack.

I believe in having actual color in my photos. I don’t want to just steam roll all or your meticulously chosen colors and styles.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ll edit everything and add some creative liberties here and there.

Candid Moments

Photos are for savoring moments, feeling emotions, and telling a story.

That’s why I am all about capturing the raw emotion and energy you, your family and friends expierience.

My goal is to provide that portal back in time for you to look through.

Uniquely You.

I’m here for all of your ideas. I’m not going to hold you back, but push that crazy idea further.

Your wedding is not just a big photoshoot. It’s the beginning of something magical, and worth celebrating for every single second.

I want to know and incorporate things that are important to you. Whether that is a specific location or a theme, idea, anything.

Think we might be a good fit?

Get in touch!