Affirming. Inclusive. Fully invested in your story.
Your wedding deserves to be documented with care, intention, and a space where you can be fully yourselves. I’m a wedding photographer who proudly supports and celebrates gay, queer, trans, and LGBTQ+ couples. My approach is grounded in affirmation — not just acceptance — and in creating a comfortable environment where your relationship is honored exactly as it is.
Whether your celebration is bold and vibrant, intimate and quiet, traditional, nontraditional, or somewhere in between, my work centers on connection, trust, and authenticity.
A Photography Experience That Feels Safe and Supportive
Every couple deserves a photographer who sees them, respects them, and creates space for who they truly are. LGBTQ+ couples often carry experiences or moments in life where they’ve had to scan for safety. On your wedding day, that burden shouldn’t exist.
With me, you can expect:
Comfort without assumptions
I don’t rely on gendered posing, traditional roles, or outdated expectations. I follow your energy, your dynamic, and the way you naturally connect.
Respectful and inclusive language
I ask for pronouns, honor the words you use for yourselves, and use language that fits your relationship — not what society assumes.
Real connection, not performative posing
Your photos won’t feel stiff or forced. They’ll feel like you two — warm, grounded, intentional, joyful.
A buffer when needed
If there are sensitive family dynamics, chosen family elements, or moments where support matters, I’m there with sensitivity and awareness.
Why Affirming Wedding Photography Matters
Affirming photography isn’t about trends or labels. It’s about care — the kind that protects your emotional space and honors your relationship.
Here’s what that looks like:
You’re free to be yourselves
No overthinking how you stand, hold hands, or express affection.
No waiting to see if someone reacts weirdly.
Just presence and connection.
Your story is represented with intention
Seeing LGBTQ+ love celebrated openly matters. You deserve to see yourselves reflected in the work of the vendors you hire.
You’re supported, not just tolerated
This is the difference between “friendly” and “affirming.”
I’m here to celebrate you, not just work with you.
How I Photograph LGBTQ+ Weddings
Guided, not stiff
I help you with direction when you want it, and stay out of the way when the moment is unfolding naturally.
Human, emotional storytelling
Your story isn’t a checklist. It’s a living thing that deserves to be documented with intention.
Attention to your comfort
I watch for body language, energy shifts, emotional moments, and anything that might need more space or support.
Prioritizing your connection
Your relationship, and the way you move through the day together, is the core of the work — not the poses.
A Recent LGBTQ+ Wedding Story
At a recent wedding, the couple exchanged their vows surrounded by chosen family who had walked beside them for years. There was this beautiful moment — a quiet look between them right before stepping into the ceremony — where everything softened. That calm, that comfort, that feeling of being wholly understood… that’s what I aim to capture.
These weddings are layered with joy, courage, pride, tenderness, and so much meaning. It’s an honor every time I’m invited in.
Where I Photograph LGBTQ+ Weddings
While I’m based in La Crosse, I photograph LGBTQ+ weddings throughout:
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Colorado
- Denver & the Front Range
- Minneapolis & St. Paul
- Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire
- Chicago
- Destination and travel elopements
- Anywhere your story takes you
Travel is always welcome.
If You’re Looking for Someone Who Will Celebrate You Fully
I’d love to learn your story — how you met, what you value, how you want your day to feel, and what makes your relationship yours.
If you want a gay, queer, and LGBTQ+ friendly wedding photographer who brings presence, care, and artistry to your day, I’m here for you.
Let’s create something meaningful.
Reach out anytime — I’d be honored to photograph your wedding.
For more information about my photography services and to see examples of my work, visit Boxcar Photography.