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I like to joke and say I’ve never had a real job. (Doing only photography for the past 11 years, it doesn’t feel like a job at least!) If I won the lottery tomorrow, I wouldn’t change a thing. You know how most people have hobbies and stuff –well it’s just photos for me, and I love everything about it.

I have my Bachelor of Arts in Photography from UW-Milwaukee and have shot over 260 weddings and too many portrait shoots to calculate. However, my years of experience and schooling aren’t really what matter. What matter are the photos. If you value the art of photography and want something that will stand out, let’s chat!

When I’m not taking pictures, I love to hang out with my amazing wife Rosie, our four year old son Gavin, and crazy Vizsla dog Iso; eat spicy food; fly drones; and play with fire.

One word that describes me… passionate.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Brian Slawson Photography

Annie
Annie Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Most amazing angles and lighting; gorgeous and flattering wedding photos!

We are so glad we hired Brian and his team for our wedding! Even going back to our engagement photoshoot, Brian made us (both nervous/anxious, especially with photos) feel so comfortable and at ease. We ended up having a ton of fun during our shoot, and love that he incorporated drone photos and suggested using smoke bombs for photos too. It was a blast and our photos are gorgeous, flattering, and several are already hanging in our house. For our wedding day, we had the 10 hour package with 2 photographs and 2 videographers. Everyone showed up on time and again was so friendly, making us feel special and at ease all day. We did not feel awkward or uncomfortable for a single second during photos and that is due to Brian. The preview shots from our wedding are unreal and we can't wait to see the rest. Every shot that Brian and his team took was thought out and coordinated for the best lighting and angles. Highly recommend Brian for high quality, gorgeous, flattering, unique, memorable photos, and a friendly and welcoming demeanor! Thank you to Brian!
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Kristyn Sent on 09/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Photographs!

Brian is very creative and artistic. I love the vintage and dramatic lighting affects to his photos. Anyone can take a photograph but few can create a work of art. You can tell how passionate he is about his job and will go the extra mile to get the perfect shot. He is a very nice person to work with and makes everything so easy and not stressful. I seriously have so many stunning photos I have trouble deciding what's my favorite. That's when you know you hired someone great!
Carson
Carson Sent on 09/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and creative photographer for Milwaukee area

Brian was a great photographer for our wedding in Milwaukee. From the first contact with him to the engagement shoot and actual day, Brian was highly professional and easy to work with. He delivered on all of our requests while capturing a variety of shots that we would have never thought of. Between Brian and his partner Luke the event was well covered from getting ready at our respective AirBnBs through some of the last songs.
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Harpreet Sent on 01/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Number #1 photographer in Wisconsin!

After our 4 day wedding extravaganza, we were highly satisfied. Turn around time to get the pictures back was great! We initially searched google for "Top Photographers In Milwaukee" and interviewed many of the photographers. After meeting with Brian, the search ended! We'll know next time to search "#1 Photographer In Milwaukee" LOL At least the search wouldn't have been as painful. Highly recommended and we have the photos and video to prove why. Forever indebted.
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Justina Sent on 02/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Brian Slawson Photography was referred to us by our wedding venue coordinator and after looking at his portfolio and reviews, we fell in love with his work! He did an excellent job with a complete wedding package including engagement pictures, wedding pictures, highlight video and a trash the dress session.

We really enjoyed getting to know him during our engagement session and appreciated that we had that opportunity to build a relationship before the wedding and get more comfortable in front of the camera. Throughout the entire wedding process, Brian was very creative, responsive, and flexible.

Brian Slawson and Matt Perry were the photographers on our wedding day and willing to do anything and everything that was asked of them, or whatever it took to get the shot! Brian was the first person I saw as I pulled into the wedding venue and one of the last to leave! They hiked the observation tower, hauling camera equipment for an amazing sunset picture and later trucked down to the beach with us in pitch black for unforgettable captured moments! Not only did they get extraordinary shots, but they also reminded us throughout the night to soak in those moments and have fun! On a day where you are being pulled in so many directions with a tight schedule, we needed and appreciated that reminder to enjoy time with each other!

After a few weeks, we also had a trash the dress session and Brian was up for anything. Some of my favorite pictures came out of our trash the dress session with no pressure and no agenda!

We will forever be grateful for the unforgettable memories that they captured on our wedding day. Brian is a true professional with passion for his work an
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Melissa Sent on 12/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband went to college with Brian and they took photography classes together. For our wedding in October, we hired Brian and Jesse as our amazing photographer/videographer team. They were both so much fun to work with and made the entire experience so great. Brian truly has a passion for his work and is so creative with his ideas. Our favorite thing about his photos is his ability to catch those special moments. Brian is relaxed and professional, and is open to our ideas as well. We are so happy with our wedding photos and video. It was definitely the uniqueness we were looking for. Thanks Brian and Jesse for making Matt and I feel so special on our wedding day!
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Sarah Sent on 10/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Brian was actually referred to us by another photographer who photographed a friend's wedding. We didn't know much about photographers when starting the wedding process, and there were likely a lot of local photographers in Chicago that we could have researched for our big day. We knew from the moment we spoke to Brian (combined with the great review from the other photographer) that we didn't need to look any further! Brian is incredibly personable and easy to work with. My husband and I definitely do not take a lot of photos, so we were a little nervous about the idea of getting so many pictures taken for both our engagement shoot and our wedding. Brian was like a friend tagging along on both days! Taking photos for him seemed so effortless, and his direction was easy to follow. Our pictures were amazing! The greatest part of working with Brian was seeing how much he does truly love his job, and his love for photography in general. Should we have any future professional pictures taken, we will definitely be reaching out to Brian again!
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Cathy Sent on 12/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I hired Brian and team to photograph our daughter and son-in-laws wedding. If you are looking for a photographer, look no further and give Brian a call! Brian and team were awesome, arrived early, stayed late, and we couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out. Book your event with him, you will not be disappointed!
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Eric Sent on 11/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Brian was great to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. The free engagement shoot was the perfect way to get to know Brian better before our big day. He was always very responsive to any questions we had. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We're very happy with our photos, we've gotten many compliments on them. Also, the photo/video slideshow that he made for us was perfect! It's a great way for us to be able to re-live our day and share it with others. Thanks again Brian, we recommend booking him ASAP if he's still available for your big day!
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Drew Sent on 11/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Brian was great, my wife & I loved working with him for our engagement shoot and the wedding day. He was very supportive and patient with us (we're not naturally photogenic). He was always energetic and happy, which was calming during the wedding day. He posted select wedding photos to his blog quickly after the wedding, and provided the full photo set & video to us way quicker than we expected. The video work was also great, we've watched the fusion video several times already. We would highly recommend Brian Slawson Photography to any newly engaged couple!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Rosewood Rosewood Barn & Farm Weddings

Brian Slawson Photography is an incredibly innovative, full service wedding and event professional. He is professional, warm, attentive, and one of the most creative photographers I've ever seen. You couldn't go wrong in trusting your special day in his hands.

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