Milwaukee wedding and family photography that captures love, personality, and timeless moments.
Lindsay Stayton Photography, based in Milwaukee, specializes in weddings, engagements, and family sessions. Praised for a warm, engaging approach, thorough pre-meetings, and a calm presence that helps subjects shine. The reviews highlight her ability to capture authentic moments, include pets, and guide timelines for a seamless day. With 5/5 stars, clients call her a true artist and family historian.
225 E St Paul Ave #405, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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Full-day coverage capturing emotional highlights, candid moments, and artistic portraits to tell your unique love story.
Personalized photo shoots that showcase your personality and connection, often used for save-the-dates or announcements.
Natural, unposed sessions that capture authentic family dynamics, including pets and children, in comfortable settings.
Quick, convenient sessions at your home that deliver stunning images with a fast turnaround, perfect for blended families or busy schedules.
Assistance with scheduling, vendor connections, and day-of coordination to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
Overall rating
Jeff McAvoy
Lindsay is a brilliant photographer! Not only is she skilled with her cameras and equipment, but she is able to capture key moments by being in the right place at the right time and engaging her subjects to ensure they look their best. She even got my shy 6-year-old to feel comfortable and smile for family photos! Additionally, Lindsay is an excellent communicator, which makes coordination and planning totally stress free. I highly recommend booking her!
Matt & Erin Berger
Lindsay was fantastic to work with from start to finish. We threw a couple curveballs at her and she pivoted and adjusted with grace and didn't miss a beat. She is so thorough with her pre-meetings and we really appreciated how much she wanted to get to know us and talk through what was important to the two us when it came to our Engagement/Wedding photos. Her ability to work with family and get through those tough photo situations were very impressive and handled with grace and professionalism. She really tailors every step of the process to what it is you are looking for while also being upfront and honest in how she works and making sure the two parties are a good fit. We really enjoyed the ability to give her ideas of what we were looking for when it came to some picture ideas while also giving her full creative freedom to guide us and having the results be amazing!
Kelsey Philippe
It’s honestly hard to capture in words just how incredible Lindsay is—not only as a photographer, but as a person. From the moment we first connected with her, it was clear she didn’t just see her role as “taking pictures.” She understood what our day was truly about: love, connection, and community. That perspective came through in every single interaction and every single image. When we were prioritizing our wedding budget, we knew photography would be at the very top. We decided to skip a videographer and planner and crossed our fingers that the photos would tell our story in the way we dreamed. Choosing Lindsay was without a doubt the best decision we could have made. Her talent, dedication, and passion shine through in a way that makes it clear she should never be considered “just another vendor.” She is a true artist, and worth every single penny. One of the biggest reasons we chose Lindsay was the diversity of couples she showcased in her portfolio. It meant so much to see ourselves reflected in her work, and it reassured us that she could capture the beauty, uniqueness, and authenticity of every couple’s love story. From start to finish, Lindsay gave us everything we could have asked for and then more. She guided us through engagement photos that were stunning and full of personality, and then on our wedding day, she showed up prepared, energized, and completely present. She not only took photos—she kept the day flowing. She helped us plan the timing of the schedule, moved groups seamlessly for portraits, and brought a sense of calm and confidence that allowed us to simply enjoy being in the moment. She even connected us with other vendors, showing how much she genuinely cares about her couples’ experiences beyond just the photos. And the photos themselves? Breathtaking. They are stunning, timeless, endearing, and true to the moment. She captured the big, emotional highlights of the day while also finding those in-between moments we didn’t even realize were happening—moments that make the memories so much richer. Our family and friends have been floored, with so many saying things like, “I never thought I could look that good in a picture” or “I can’t believe she managed to capture me actually smiling!” Lindsay has a gift for seeing people as they are and reflecting back their truest, most joyful selves. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving the day in the most beautiful way possible. These are the images we will share with family for years to come. Lindsay didn’t just document our wedding—she became part of the story, and the photos she gave us are part of our family history now. That’s why we know we’ll be returning to her for all of our future photography needs. She isn’t just a photographer; she’s a family historian, and we couldn’t be more grateful that she was the one to capture this chapter of our lives.
Jennifer N.
We were so lucky to get scheduled for a porch photo session with Lindsay this year! With a blended family and multiple schedules to work around, Lindsay made it a breeze for us. She took some amazing photos in a short time (in our own front yard!!) and turned around the images to us so quickly. It was really tough to not buy them all. She is so upbeat and knew how to get smiles out of every one of us. Looking forward to working with Lindsay again someday!
Heather Lemke
Lindsay has been our family photographer since our engagement photos in the summer of 2019. She exudes positivity and has the expertise as a photographer to make subjects comfortable (and good looking!) no matter how much they enjoy being photographed. We particularly loved how Lindsay was able to incorporate our two dogs in both our engagement and wedding photos. Most recently Lindsay did a newborn / family shoot for us and the results are wonderful - no weird posed photos but instead true, beautiful shots of our brand new daughter. We highly recommend Lindsay and will continue to work with her.
