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Dutcher Photography, a wedding photography company located in Madison, Wisconsin, has a special ability to tell stories that matter, and your story is no exception. With the accolades to back up their story, Dutcher Photography will make the finest details of your wedding memorable. Contemporary storytelling to a natural feel, Dutcher Photography has some of the finest photography Madison, Wisconsin has to offer.

Experience
Dutcher Photography brings not only many years of experience with the shots to back them up but also amazing digital skills. Your photos will come out immaculate under their skill sets. Since 2002 they have been helping couples capture their most beautiful and craziest moments.

Services Offered
Dutcher Photography brings a naturalistic touch to their work that pours into every photo of all their events. From incredible high-resolution shots to the flexibility of being in multiple locations, rest assured your very best moments will be captured. This photographer offers the following services:

  • Additional hours
  • Engagement shoots
  • Wedding portraits
  • Destination/travel
  • Second shooters
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

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
Prints

Reviews of Dutcher Photography

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Dutcher Photography, headed by Sam Waldron, receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding photography services in Madison. Clients appreciate Sam's creativity, professionalism, and organization throughout the process, from planning to execution. Reviewers highlight Sam's ability to capture candid moments and emotions, her knowledge of photography, and her supportive approach. The speed of delivering high-quality images and the comfortable atmosphere she creates are also commended. Dutcher Photography stands out for its inclusive and supportive services, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking memorable wedding photos.

Review summary

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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.

Dutcher Photography, headed by Sam Waldron, receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding photography services in Madison. Clients appreciate Sam's creativity, professionalism, and organization throughout the process, from planning to execution. Reviewers highlight Sam's ability to capture candid moments and emotions, her knowledge of photography, and her supportive approach. The speed of delivering high-quality images and the comfortable atmosphere she creates are also commended. Dutcher Photography stands out for its inclusive and supportive services, making it a highly recommended choice for couples seeking memorable wedding photos.

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Ingrid Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Madtown Photographer with Mad Skills

From the first discussion with Sam, we felt heard and inspired. This was the first time either of us had gotten photographs for our own event, and it was a priority for us to get quality photos with our friends and family. She helped us shape the vision of the day and made us feel comfortable throughout. The photos turned out great and really captured the positive memories we built during our party.
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Erika Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 experience + photos

Sam was AMAZING! She captured our wedding ceremony perfectly, helped us build out a schedule, recommended additional vendors, and made couples portraits a breeze. Can’t recommend enough. 1000/10
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 06/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Photos & Service!

We hired Dutcher Photography for our wedding & we could not have been more pleased. We reached out to multiple photographers in the Madison area & they were first to respond. After our call with Sam we were immediately sold based on her bubbly personality & incredible knowledge of the craft.

Day of was perfect! My parents were so impressed with how well Sam did to get my nieces to smile for photos. I’ve shown so many people our photos and everyone was beyond impressed with the lighting & overall look of each photo. I would recommend them to any couple. An added bonus they are very queer friendly.
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Samuel Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photographers

Dutcher Photography did a wonderful job with our engagement and wedding photos. Not only were all the pictures wonderful but they made us feel very comfortable and made the experience of being photographed enjoyable. They also help you with your day of timeline so planning is easier. They were even incredibly flexible when we had to move our ceremony date back by a year. Overall a great experience and we highly recommend them.
Justin
Justin Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top- Notch Photographer!

As someone who worked within the wedding industry, I had seen a wide array of vendors throughout the years. When it came to my own day, Sam stood above the rest as one of the easiest professionals I ever worked with.

Sam is not only creative and talented, but an all- around skilled businesswoman. She made the day flawlessly easy when it came to our photographs. Leading up to it, she was always available to be reached, was prompt, kept our time as succinct as we had needed, and surprised us in her speed!

By the following morning, we already had several photos to cherish and share. It was approximately a week later before she finished editing all of our gallery, which made us feel as though we were of the highest priority.

There is truly no critique we could offer. We highly recommend Sam to photograph any special day for you as well.
Helen
Helen Sent on 04/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We LOVED having Sam photograph our big day!

While wedding planning, a trusted colleague recommended Sam Waldron with Dutcher Photography. We could not have had a more supportive, exceptional, and fun photographer for our unconventional wedding ceremony. Sam helped us plan, was open to our needs and preferences, and was a joy to have at an incredibly joyful day. We even had photos from the ceremony ready to print as decor for the large celebration with extended family and friends. Sam was truly there to support us and did such an amazing job. Thank you!!
Amy
Amy L. Sent on 12/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Photographer to Capture Our Perfect Day

Dutcher Photography did an absolutely incredible job capturing our wedding day! Their candid shots perfectly captured the emotions and joy of the day! They documented the ceremony and reception beautifully. Their professionalism and warm presence made us and our guests feel completely at ease, allowing for natural and genuine photos.

We’ll cherish these photos forever and wholeheartedly recommend Sam and Rob to anyone looking for a truly talented wedding photographer! We also greatly appreciated the speed with which our photos were sent to us.
Mike
Mike Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Ever!

My partner and I of over 12 years tied the knot! Sam and Rob made the pre-planning for everything very simple, and were a great source of encouragement and support throughout the process. The day of went perfectly, and we love the shots they got of our special day! Sam and Rob were both very kind and funny, as well as professional - helping us keep to the schedule for the day. Strongly recommend their services for any wedding or events in your future :-)
Cassandra
Cassandra Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic experience that enhanced our wedding day

Sam was a joy to work with. For context, my husband and I are both a bit introverted. Sam was so engaging and approachable throughout the process from quote to onsite work to final delivery. At the wedding, I felt like the time for the couples photos really enhanced the day overall. Sam gave great direction, and it was just a quiet break in a bustling day- having fun with my favorite person. Sam did such an amazing job capturing our joy. I cannot help but smile looking at these photos. They are 100% us, so candid, and so beautiful.
Sam
Sam Sent on 10/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographers

My husband and I are SO glad we went with Dutcher Photography for our wedding. From the start, Sam met with us and helped come up with our day-of schedule, and was always so responsive if we ever had questions. Then on the wedding day, her and Rob were fantastic to work with. They were fun, funny, and really efficient, which kept us running on time or even a little bit ahead of schedule. They both have a gift for capturing the perfect candid shots of people laughing and smiling, which was important to us and a big reason we chose them in the first place. By midnight of our wedding day, Sam sent over some sneak peek shots. And then by the Thursday after (literally 5 days after our wedding), we got all of the photos back and they turned out amazing. Pricewise I'd say they came in around average for the Madison area, maybe even a little on the low end given their experience.
Lastly, as a gay couple, having photographers who made us feel comfortable and safe was really important for us, and we couldn't have been more comfortable with Sam and Rob. HIGHLY, highly recommend.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 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 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Wisconsin Masonic Center Wisconsin Masonic Center Banquet Halls

Dutcher Photography is very easy to work with and take wonderful. They love to capture every special moment they can!

Juke Box Bandstand Juke Box Bandstand Wedding DJs

It was a pleasure working with Rob at Samantha of Dutcher Photography at a recent wedding reception. Sam was very fluid with how she blended in with the crowd while taking pictures and always had a smile on her face (she seemed to be digging the music choices too:-). I saw Rob verifying on his phone what shots they still needed. How nice to see him looking at the list to make sure they got the shots they needed. Dutcher Photography was very professional and easy to work with, which really helped the event go off without a hitch!!

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We've had the opportunity to work with Samantha and Rob at Mad Rollin' Dolls bouts the past two seasons as Dutcher Photography does bout photography and we take care of sound production. They are both VERY good at what they do. It's clear that their knack for catching great action shots comes from their core, as they always have a TON of great photos from the roller derby bouts they work at. I look forward to the opportunity to work with them more in the future...maybe even on YOUR dance floor!

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Dutcher Photography frequently asked questions

Dutcher Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Dutcher Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Dutcher Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Dutcher Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Dutcher Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Dutcher 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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