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Finding Your Perfect Wedding Photographer: A Personal Guide

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Planning your wedding? You’re probably searching for more than just a photographer. You want someone who makes you feel understood, someone who brings calm when the schedule runs late, and someone who doesn’t just take pretty pictures — but actually tells your story.

That’s what I do. I’m Ben, a wedding photographer based in La Crosse, WI and Denver, CO, serving couples across the Midwest and beyond. I believe the best wedding photography comes from empathy, intuition, and a little bit of ninja-like awareness when moments are unfolding fast.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

I don’t believe in overly posed, stiff imagery. I believe in movement. Breathing. Feeling. Your photos should reflect the real dynamic between you and your partner — not a version curated for social media.

Expect a mix of documentary coverage and natural direction. I’ll help when needed (“Hey, tilt your chin just a touch”) and step back when the magic is already happening. It’s about presence, not performance.

Locations I Serve

While I work with couples all over the country, I spend most of my time photographing weddings in:

  • La Crosse, Wisconsin — From Grandad’s Bluff to riverside venues, this place holds so much character.
  • Denver, Colorado — Mountain elopements, downtown rooftops, and everything in between.
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota — Iconic venues, urban vibes, and a community of creative couples.

Wherever your story takes place, I’m in.

What You Get

Whether you book a small elopement or a full-day celebration, here’s what you can expect:

  • A full gallery of high-resolution, edited images in natural color and black & white
  • Sneak peeks within a few days
  • A calm, supportive presence on your wedding day
  • Guidance that helps you feel like yourself
  • A storyteller who notices the moments that matter

I offer packages for photo, video, or both. Custom quotes are available if your day doesn’t fit a standard box.

Real Words From Real Couples

“Ben and team created a wedding video that far exceeded our expectations. We hadn’t even planned on having one, and now we can’t imagine not having it.”
— Matthew

“He is so laid back and makes you feel like you’re on just another adventure. Not only are his photos stunning, but the energy he brings makes the whole day better.” — Courtney

“My partner doesn’t love having his photo taken. Ben made him feel completely at ease. Our photos feel like us — not like we were performing.” — Amy

Want more stories? Check out our portfolio or read more reviews.

Why Photography Matters

When the cake is eaten, the flowers fade, and the dress is packed away, your photos will remain. But more than that, they remind you how it felt.

Your dad’s speech. That glance before you walked down the aisle. The breath you took together before the first dance. These aren’t just snapshots. They’re proof of the love you lived out loud.

Let’s Make Something Real

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who will cry with you, celebrate with you, and create photos that feel like home, I’d love to talk.

Contact me here to inquire about availability and packages.

Let’s create something honest. Something beautiful. Something you’ll want to return to forever.

I’d love to hear more about your wedding day and how we can bring your vision to life.
Reach out here to start the conversation, or explore real wedding stories on the Boxcar Photography blog. Find our planning resources here.

A bride in a white dress and a groom in a military uniform sit closely together on a wooden swing outdoors in a grassy field.
A silhouetted couple stands closely together under a tree at night, with soft backlighting highlighting their outlines.
A bride in a white dress and veil rests her head on the groom's shoulder during an outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in the background.
A bride and groom kiss on the dance floor in a sunlit room during their wedding reception, with guests seated and standing in the background.
A woman in a white wedding dress and floral headpiece stands behind partially opened glass doors, looking downward.
A man and woman stand on rocky terrain atop a mountain; the man dips the woman, who wears a red dress, as they kiss with mountains and clouds in the background.
A couple embraces on a grassy hill at sunset, with dramatic orange and purple clouds filling the sky in the background.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand through a crowd holding sparklers, with smoke and people blurred in the foreground.
A man in a vest and tie and a woman in a lace dress lie side by side, holding hands, partially submerged in clear water with rocks beneath.
A man in a suit and a woman in a wedding dress both wipe tears from their eyes while standing outside near stairs.
A bride and groom sit on a wooden fence with snow-covered mountains and a vast landscape in the background under a cloudy sky.
A bride and groom kiss under a veil.
Littleton Wedding Photographer captures the moment when a man crowns the bride.
A Littleton Wedding Photographer captures a bride hugging her father in front of a door.
A bride and groom standing on the beach at sunset.
A couple shares emotional vows during their backyard wedding ceremony in La Crosse.
A bride and groom looking at each other in the fall.
A couple kissing in front of a fire pit.

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