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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!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

Reviews of Dean's Photography

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Dean’s Photography is highly recommended—professional, responsive, and personable, making couples comfortable and sessions fun. Clients praised creative, high-quality images (especially night shots), fast turnaround, flexibility, and extras like a photo booth and on-the-day help. A few noted ceremony photos were sometimes taken from too far away, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

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Dean’s Photography is highly recommended—professional, responsive, and personable, making couples comfortable and sessions fun. Clients praised creative, high-quality images (especially night shots), fast turnaround, flexibility, and extras like a photo booth and on-the-day help. A few noted ceremony photos were sometimes taken from too far away, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

Amanda
Amanda 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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Patty Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer

Dean was very professional, friendly and inclusive. He is a great photographer and highly recommended.
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Tom Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great work.

Very professional and easy to work with. The pictures turned out great. I would recommend Dean.
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Veronica Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bride’s Hallmark wedding of her dreams in Benton Harbor Michigan!

Dean and his fellow photographer helped capture my daughter and son-in-laws Hallmark wedding weekend in Michigan 2024! They were attentive to the couple’s and families requests to capture the perfect weekend with loved ones and friends! Dean was contracted to capture the rehearsal dinner (evening before), ceremony and reception at a remote Michigan manor estate. Dean was able to capture the perfect pictures as the day unfolded, he can read the room and collect all that is importance for such a special occasion to cherish for a lifetime!
Jeremy
Jeremy Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and Quality Work

Dean and his crew did an amazing job with our wedding photos. We had so many pictures to choose from that all looked great and the level of professionalism along with their great positive attitude made the process a breeze. If you are looking for a photographer for your special day, look no further Dean is definitely the answer!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer

We had such an incredible experience working with Dean’s Photography! From the moment we booked Dean, he was supportive, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our day go smoothly. He clearly communicates every step of the process, which made us feel completely at ease long before the wedding even arrived.

During our photo sessions, he was so easy to work with—fun, upbeat, and full of helpful advice. He knows how to pose you naturally, makes the experience enjoyable, and keeps everything running smoothly without ever feeling rushed or awkward. His energy and professionalism made a huge difference, and we truly felt like we were in great hands the entire time.

I absolutely recommend hiring him for your wedding day. If you want someone who brings both talent and an amazing experience, he’s the one!
Ben
Ben Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

Dean, Zozo, and his son went above and beyond to ensure our day was captured at every angle in the best ways possible. From the connection session, all the way to delivery, it was a very professional and friendly experience with Dean. They definitely show that they have 20+ years of experience. The photo booth was a hit too! My wife and I are not going to hesitate to use him again! Thanks!
Mel
Mel Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Photographer

Dean and his team went above and beyond to scope out the location and surrounding areas for the best photos, sunset times, lighting etc. they were always busy working, understanding the schedule and where to be at what times, and capturing all of the day’s events even when we were busy getting ready. Dean will take a careful interest in you and your partner, understand your chemistry beforehand and then use that to drive the best shots on the big day. He’s also a lovely guy who genuinely loves photography and is responsive and great with customer experience.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding photography

The total price includes your connection/engagement photoshoot, photo booth, and wedding photography. We were able to pay in installments. Great photo quality and collaboration! The only suggestions for improvement would be for the photo booth pictures to be printed out for the guests on site.
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Mellissa Sent on 04/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dean’s Photography for the win!

Dean and Zo are amazing guys and were truly incredible to us!
When we started looking for photographers for our wedding, we had no idea what to look for, what questions to ask or expect. Dean was so easy to talk to and met with us virtually, to get to know is as individuals and as a couple. Our wedding was a bit unique with an early ceremony, a short lunch reception and a mobile pub crawl reception, and by the end of our consult we truly felt Dean was as excited for our wedding as we were. Dean cleared their schedule for us with 2 months notice, and built a package to our needs! They were super responsive and helpful with questions and when I failed as a Bride to get them our list of family pics, they knew exactly what pictures to get and guided us the whole way.
They exceeded their role as photographers, keeping us sane, fed (I will forever think of them whenever I eat MC’D french fries🤣) and having fun, while ensuring we remained calm and composed before the ceremony. They even joined us with all of their gear for the pub crawl, in the rain!!! This duo is the real deal, if I have one piece of advice as a bride, don’t skimp on your photography budget and make sure they vibe with your vibe, they are going to be by your side all day! Dean was so much more than our wedding photographer, he is forever our friend for life and a true blessing to us- direct words from my husband who would really prefer not being photographed lol!
Dean and Zo for the win🤩
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

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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Dean's Photography frequently asked questions

Dean's Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Dean's Photography includes the following photography services in their 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
Dean's Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Dean's Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Dean's Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Dean's Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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