Welcome to the Journal, I'm Mariah! So excited you stumbled upon my blog! I am a Wisconsin wedding photographer serving worldwide for adventurous and carefree couples. Check out the journal for love stories + wedding planning tips + photography education!

Early fall is my favorite time of the year for engagement sessions! The sun is still shining yet there is a bit of a chill in the air as the evening comes to an end. It is the perfect weather for sessions! Although Morgan and Evan now live in Minnesota, they decided on having their […]

Early fall is my favorite time of the year for engagement sessions! The sun is still shining yet there is a bit of a chill in the air as the evening comes to an end. It is the perfect weather for sessions! Although Morgan and Evan now live in Minnesota, they decided on having their […]

Madison Wisconsin Fall Engagement Session

All, Couples, Engagement

October 15, 2022

I always love a good classy engagement session–especially in downtown Madison, WI. The Wisconsin State Capitol is truly the perfect backdrop for a modern yet elegant session. I don’t think I will ever get over how beautiful the marble architecture is. When Julia and Matt walked up in a gorgeous white dress and handsome suit, […]

Classy Downtown Madison Engagement Session

All, Couples, Engagement

September 14, 2022

When Robyn and Alex contacted me about having their engagement session at the Wisconsin State Capitol and the Monona Terrace, I absolutely fell in love with the idea! Downtown Madison classy engagement sessions are some of my FAVORITE to photograph. I love the modern, European vibe that the unique buildings and overall architecture give off. […]

Wisconsin State Capital Engagement Session

All, Couples, Engagement

June 28, 2022

Just look at Jeremy! Isn’t he so handsome! Jeremy did an AMAZING job with his senior portraits! We had so much fun hanging out at the state capitol and getting some rad shots. I love late summer sessions—and senior guys like Jeremy turn them into something so much more!  

Jeremy Schmuhl // Monona Grove High School

All, Seniors

October 2, 2020

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