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Based in Watertown, Wisconsin, Dean's Photography is one of the most highly-rated wedding photographers in Wisconsin! We have had the honor and privilege to shoot 500+ weddings over the last 25 years.

Our photographs speak for themselves, but I always say your phone, tablet, or screen will never do them justice. I want that perfect memory of your day hanging in your home as a daily reminder of your most perfect day!

Feel free to check out our dozens of Real Weddings here and our current weddings in our online proofing gallery! You can see of real weddings, from Connection Session to Private Last Dance and everything in between. Our couples enjoy over 1,000 hand-edited images along with full digital downloads or USB drives, including printing rights to your beautiful images!

Most newly engaged couples don't care or nerd out about photography equipment, but if you do - you're on the right page. I am a sucker for tech and love to push the limits of our gear. Wisconsin is extremely unique when it comes to its weather, so we are always ready. Professional-level cameras, with no less than three sets of backup cameras, a half dozen off-camera flash setups for every type of environment, and an image/photo backup system that would make most mid-sized corporations jealous. From the instant they are snapped, your images are instantly backed up with a duplicate file. Tech is great but is only as safe as your best backup!

We love to over-communicate and are well-versed in wedding day S.O.P., so let us be your guide when it comes to planning your timeline. I know more than anyone that you want your Big Day to go smoothly, and that has always been my goal! We have a few custom tools to help you out along your way - including a private FB group for ideas and even wedding decor swaps!

Lastly - our couples are just not another job or weekend gig. We see dozens of our couples throughout the year with special deals on Mini Sessions and Grow with Me baby sessions.

Packages include:

  • Second photographer with top two collections
  • Connection session (engagement)
  • Photo booth
  • Trash the Dress
  • Hand-edited full-sized files
  • Social media files
  • Printing copyright release
  • Rehearsal coverage
  • Some packages include canvas prints

Optional Services

  • Wedding portrait session
  • Third filmmaker
  • Booth attendant
  • Albums
  • Canvas prints

What You'll Love About Dean's Photography

Couples love the efficiency and personability of Dean's Photography. Dean is also known to be incredibly professional and will go above and beyond for his couples. Check out the Real Weddings for a glimpse into Dean's Photography's previous work!

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,300

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,800

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Any other questions?

Reviews of Dean's Photography

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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
142 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
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Dean's Photography, led by Dean Krapf, receives glowing reviews for capturing special moments at weddings with professionalism and artistry. Multiple reviewers highlight Dean's exceptional service, ability to make clients feel comfortable, and attention to detail, creating memorable experiences. Dean's dedication to going above and beyond in delivering stunning photographs of venues, church ceremonies, and candid moments, along with his prompt communication and thoughtful gestures, earns high praise from clients. His creative and seamless coordination, along with accommodating nature, make Dean a highly recommended choice for capturing life's important milestones.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Dean's Photography, led by Dean Krapf, receives glowing reviews for capturing special moments at weddings with professionalism and artistry. Multiple reviewers highlight Dean's exceptional service, ability to make clients feel comfortable, and attention to detail, creating memorable experiences. Dean's dedication to going above and beyond in delivering stunning photographs of venues, church ceremonies, and candid moments, along with his prompt communication and thoughtful gestures, earns high praise from clients. His creative and seamless coordination, along with accommodating nature, make Dean a highly recommended choice for capturing life's important milestones.

Amanda
Amanda B. Sent on 09/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Photographers work... but Dean's Photography WORKS HARD to capture one of the biggest milestones in your life

We chose Dean as our wedding photographer because he had done my sister and brother-in-law's wedding photos four years prior- not only had their photos turned out stunning, but Dean and ZoZo were an absolute pleasure to work with overall. It was such a memorable and impressionable experience that it was the reason we knew we wanted to work with him.

I can't express enough how highly our wedding party spoke about working with Dean, many of which said he was probably one of the best, more memorable photographers they've experienced at a wedding. That's something else you'll notice about working with him- he makes you feel comfortable. After we had our initial engagement session, my husband pointed it out right away. Standing up in previous weddings as a groomsmen and bridesmaid, sometimes it feels awkward posing and taking pictures in general because it's not something you do every day, and interactions and directions from a photographer can make a huge difference. Dean somehow keeps his energy at 110%- weekend after weekend of shooting weddings- smiling behind the camera and makes you feel comfortable and relaxed during the whole process.

When it comes to choosing your vendors on something as important as your wedding day, it's all about the little details they notice, the little gestures they'll make, and the little things that they'll do that show how invested they are in making your day a special one- I can honestly say Dean goes above and BEYOND when it comes to this. The morning of the wedding, he texted asking if we needed coffee or anything and comes prepared in case of any little emergencies that may come up. He captured so many beautiful candid moments of our family and wedding party and amazing little details that we love to go back and look at. Photographers work, but Dean WORKS HARD to capture some of most breathtaking shots of your venue, your church, and your wedding party. When we first got our photos back, there were so many photos my husband and I looked at and said "Wait, when did he get this shot?! How did he have time to get a shot of this?" But the most special, unique thing that he did that I've ever seen at a wedding was our final shot of the night. Dean cleared everybody out of our venue and once they left the DJ played one last song. My husband and I got to dance alone together in this beautiful empty space, just the two of us and he captured one of the most beautiful memories of our lives.

As a thank you gift to my sister and brother-in-law for standing up in the wedding, we bought them a family photoshoot for their soon to be family of three... with Dean's Photography. That's how much we love working with Dean! That's something you'll notice about working with Dean's Photography- he truly understands the importance of capturing one of your biggest life moments, so much so that his clients often come back because they want him to capture the other milestones in their life.

We're so happy and grateful to have worked with Dean's Photography and we look forward to using him in the future to capture our family milestones.



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Ashlynne S. Sent on 09/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love Dean!

Dean did our engagement and wedding photos back in 2022 and did a fantastic job! He was easy to work with and also very personable. He's quick and efficient which my husband and I really appreciated and we got our pictures back in a timely manner. We loved his photo booth and the late night shots he took of us are our favorites! He did my friend's wedding first and as a bridesmaid I loved working with him so much we had him do ours. He also photographed my brother's wedding this past Summer and it was awesome getting to see him and Zozo again. We always have fun taking pictures with them, they make taking pictures fun and quick!
Tim
Tim M. Sent on 08/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Guest at 2 weddings Dean photographed

We had the pleasure of attending two weddings where Dean was the photographer, and both times, he impressed us with his professionalism and skill. During the ceremonies, Dean was incredibly unobtrusive, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the moment and listen to the vows without any distractions.

We also appreciated how accommodating Dean was when we asked him to take a picture of us. It's always a nice bonus to have a professional photo taken when we're all dressed up, and Dean picked the perfect evening backdrop for our picture, making it even more special. We highly recommend Dean's Photography for any event!
Tim S.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Real Weddings

Deidre & Garrett
69 photos · 12/16/2023
Veronica & Sean
54 photos · 10/14/2023
Delaney & Kyle
59 photos · 10/14/2023
Kasey & Josh
73 photos · 09/03/2023
Chelsea & Josh
66 photos · 07/15/2023
Hailey & Scotty
67 photos · 05/27/2023

Deals

Pricing

Team

Dean Krapf
Dean Krapf
Principal Photographer & Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Versatile DJ Entertainment Versatile DJ Entertainment Wedding DJs

Nice working with you! I definitely endorse you

Social Style Dance, LLC Social Style Dance, LLC Dance Lessons

Dean is not only a phenomenal photographer, but a great guy to work with as well! I spoke with him about the best angles to get of my student's first dance as husband and wife and he got into the best spots to get the perfect shots for the whole dance! He even laid down down on the floor to get pics of a cool kick sequence they did during the swing dance part! We proudly feature his photos on our wall in the studio and on our website. Thanks for being awesome Dean!

Sweet Sounds of Music Sweet Sounds of Music Wedding DJs

I did a wedding with Dean's photography a few years ago and they took awesome pictures and were so accommodating to work with. Not only that but he stayed until the end of the wedding which is extremely rare. Awesome choice!!

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