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The Refinery Photo Studio
Calm, creative wedding photography that captures your magic in Milwaukee.
4.9
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Calm, creative wedding photography that captures your magic in Milwaukee.
Located at 229 E Wisconsin Ave #904 in Milwaukee, The Refinery Photo Studio offers a cozy, welcoming space for couples planning weddings. Jessica and Ryan receive stellar praise for their calm, joyful energy and ability to capture the day’s emotion and divine light. The studio blends thoughtful touches—steamer, makeup mirror, and outfit space—with indoor and outdoor shoots, delivering personalized, memorable wedding imagery.
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Full-day coverage capturing the emotion, joy, and details of your special day with a natural, artistic approach.
Professional portraits for individuals, couples, and families in our versatile studio or on-location in Milwaukee.
Documenting celebrations, proposals, and milestones with candid and posed shots that tell your story.
Access to our fully-equipped studio with multiple backdrops, lighting, and client amenities for your own projects.
Expert post-processing to enhance images, including cropping, color correction, and custom edits for various uses.
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Overall rating
Dane Higbee
Amazing experience! I'm honestly not sure how to fully encapsulate my experience with Jessica. I was in need of some headshots. After searching for something nearby, I couldn't find much. So I figured a 3 hour road trip would be better. From the initial contact on the website to the day of the shoot, communication was amazing and constant. We had a quick call about what to wear and once fully booked, a welcome letter with how to hydrate and where to park. All around just great. Day of was so good. I was nervous but immediately at ease by Jessica's vibes and the studio. There's a green room for your stuff and to change. Very comfortable and lovely. We went through the pictures same day and after culling, I trusted her enough to pick out my headshots. The final product is fantastic! Absolutely amazing. Totally worth the drive for me and I can't wait to get booked using these ☺️
KyLee Hennes
I had an INCREDIBLE time with Jessica at The Refinery Photo Studio in the heart of the Third Ward. Super easy access to the studio itself, and a gorgeous view looking out towards the city. There was a separate dressing room space with perfect natural lighting and a vanity space to touch up makeup and hair, as well as a hanging rack to go through all clothing options. I have been performing as an actor for the past 14 years and have never felt so special and understood by a photographer as I did with Jessica at Refinery. You can tell she has the experience and understanding of the best backdrops, clothing, lighting, angles, among so many other things. AND they have snacks, and tea!!! Get your photos done with Jessica ASAP, you do not want to miss an opportunity to collaborate with Refinery on your next photoshoot. I'm attaching one of the incredible photos from our session.
Geraldine Barrett
I had the privilege of having my senior photos taken by Refinery Photo. The experience was comfortable and enjoyable. I LOVE my senior portrait and I will cherish them forever.
Maggie Barrett
I have been working with Jessica for almost 30 years..! From headshots, to family photo shoots, and even senior pictures- I continue to be so happy with the creative quality of her work. She is ever - evolving as a true artist!
Victoria Bajer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We truly cannot say enough good things about Jessica and Ryan. From the moment we received our photos, we were absolutely OBSESSED. Every single image feels magical, emotional, and so us. Their artistry, their eye for light, and the way they captured the feeling of the day is beyond anything we could have hoped for. Looking through the photos felt like reliving the day all over again, and we genuinely could not be happier. They are a DREAM TEAM. On the wedding day itself, Jessica and Ryan brought the most immaculate, calming, joyful energy. They didn’t feel like “just” photographers they felt like friends, like people you instantly trust and want around during such an intimate moment. Their presence made everything feel natural, relaxed, and fun, which made such a difference for us. Jessica was incredible at keeping everything running smoothly and guiding us through the day with such care and ease. I felt completely taken care of at every step, and I’m endlessly grateful that she made sure we got photos in that divine winter light I had been dreaming of. From the bottom of both Talon’s heart and mine: thank you for creating memories we will cherish forever. You are both truly wonderful, and we feel so incredibly lucky to have had you with us on one of the most important days of our lives. 💛
Lindsay S.
Jessica has photographed me 4x now and I couldn’t be happier with the consistent and utterly excellent results. Being a photographer myself, I am not as comfortable in front of the camera as I am behind it. Every time I have worked with Jessica she is on point, attentive, and extremely easy to be around. She is the only photographer who has ever been able to capture my essence, and my essence is FAST! I cannot sit still when the camera is on me, awkward robot... yes that’s me. Jessica always knows the right thing to say to help me settle in and become comfortable though conversation and calm energy. I adore her and know you will too!
