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The Starkel Collective
The Starkel Collective
Cut the Cake!
Cut the Cake!
Newly Married
Newly Married
Beautiful Bride
Beautiful Bride
Makeup time
Makeup time
The fine details
The fine details
Summer Loving
Summer Loving
B + D
B + D
Kisses
Kisses
Editorial
Editorial
Mother and Son
Mother and Son
Tulips
Tulips
The Sweetest Details
The Sweetest Details
M + W
M + W
Boho Flower Arrangement
Boho Flower Arrangement
Cant wait to. be married
Cant wait to. be married
Seeing Aunt Sami
Seeing Aunt Sami
Details
Details
Marriage License
Marriage License
Sweetest Beginnings
Sweetest Beginnings
Mama's girls
Mama's girls
To have and to hold
To have and to hold
The Massa's
The Massa's
Thatcher Wedding details
Thatcher Wedding details
The love of two sisters
The love of two sisters
B+W Love
B+W Love
E + G
E + G
Maria + PJ
Maria + PJ
Summertime Ring
Summertime Ring
Thank yous
Thank yous

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About

Situated in the heart of the Midwest in Elkhart, Indiana. The Starkel Collective is a seasoned photography company for weddings and special events. Led by husband and wife Kyle and Madison Starkel, this company has over six years of experience and a passion for highlighting the finer details. These storytellers strive to produce heartwarming, high-resolution images that will last a lifetime.

Services Offered

The Starkel Collective's team specializes in natural and photojournalistic photography. They use these techniques and an array of updated equipment to ensure that each image is to your liking. Kyle and Madison Starkel will be delighted to travel to your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. These professionals may also provide additional hours to capture those breathtaking sunsets. In addition to event day coverage, this duo offers engagement and wedding photoshoots.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of The Starkel Collective

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Latasha
Latasha Sent on 06/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience with this vendor!!

We are incredibly happy with The Starkel Collective! Madison and Kyle treated us as if we were family and went above and beyond to fulfill all our wants and needs! Madison is always quick at responding so you never are left in limbo which I appreciated so much especially being an anxious bride! I highly recommend the Starkel Collective for anyone who is looking for an amazing photographer!
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Livi Sent on 04/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photography

They were the best photographers to work with! Amazing people and encouraging when taking photos
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Sami
Sami Sent on 06/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!

The Starkel Collective was very professional when setting up the day and time of their arrival to our wedding day. This was our first time getting professional photos done together and they helped us every step of the way to get phenomenal shots! I’m so glad they were able to be apart of our big day!
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Brooke Sent on 09/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best choice!

Listen! If you are getting married and want
photographers that are dedicated to capturing
your special moments THIS IS IT. I am so happy that I chose The Starkel Collective to take my wedding photos! Madison and Kyle provided clear and honest communication which made things extremely easy!

After the wedding was over, I even got some sneak peaks of my photos. When the all photos were completed, they even provided me with a link to my photos so I could share them with my family instantly!

The Starkel Collective will always be my first
recommendation for photographers!
Sami
Sami Sent on 09/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

September Wedding

Maddie went above and beyond any expectations I had for a wedding day photographer! She was so personable and gave us great direction to get the perfect shot. I had a sneak peek waiting for me by the time we were headed home from the reception! Even though our wedding was small, I’m so glad they were able to capture sweet memories we’ll be able to cherish forever.
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Dylan Sent on 07/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect All Around

Wonderful service and the photos have come out wonderful. They were very flexible and had shot ideas that we really loved and had not thought of yet. They are also reasonably priced!! Would recommend them to everyone!
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Emma Sent on 05/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

seriously the best!

I’ve worked with Maddie multiple times and I’ve never once been disappointed in the slightest. She is so creative, communicative and special. Her husband Kyle joining her in photography is such a bonus because they work SO well together. Above all they are just really good people. Highly recommend.
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J Abel Sent on 05/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!

Very flexible and reasonably priced. Would use them for all occasions!!
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Emily Sent on 05/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful people and pictures

Now I’d like the first day that my experience with this team was not wedding related. My boyfriend and I did a photoshoot with them and it was so fun! The pictures are amazing and I get compliments on them every time someone sees them! Madison and Kyle and just nice people to work with too. Super creative too!
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Terri Sent on 05/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!

Wonderful experience! Would definitely recommend! Very professional and awesome to work with! Plan on booking more shoots in the near future.
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Awards

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The Starkel Collective frequently asked questions

The Starkel Collective includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
The Starkel Collective includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
The Starkel Collective offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
The Starkel Collective offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
The Starkel Collective offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
The Starkel Collective is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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