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HEARTFULLY ARTFUL, CLEVERLY CRAFTFUL

We’re wildly passionate about our work, and we’re dedicated to being the biggest advocate of your vision and your hopes. We make it a point to bring a creative blank slate to each wedding (read: we ain’t shrinking you into no box), yet we also make it a point to bring ten years of experience to each wedding (read: we’ve seen it, and we consider ourselves seasoned vets at being able to navigate just about any weather-related or family-related shenanigans). We utilize a clever balance of playing fly-on-the-wall, but we’ll also roll in like your bossy aunt during family portraits. And the whole thing from now until the finish line – it’s going to be really dang enjoyable. Cinnamon rolls and coffee? Beers? High-fives and hugs? Plan on all of that, alongside of an exceptional stack of photos.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
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?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
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
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of The Waldron Photograph Co.

Morgan
Morgan Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sensitive and Unique

Rusty did an excellent job with our wedding photos. I requested film photography only and he delivered varied, sensitive and totally unique shots of our day.
Katye
Katye Sent on 06/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We booked Rusty before any other vendors for a reason… he is absolutely THE BEST there is!

It’s hard to put into words just how special it is to work with Waldron on your wedding day. Waldron was our very first vendor pick for a reason… they are by far the best of the best. We booked Rusty before we had a venue, guest count, or really any wedding vision at all. We just knew whatever we landed on, we needed someone who could skillfully document every beautiful moment of our long awaited wedding day. And Waldron did just that AND some.

Rusty has a way of making you both feel natural and effortless in every picture all day long. He truly is a “fly on the wall” and captures raw moments in such an artistic and flattering way. He absolutely blew us out of the water with his creative intuition, professionalism, talent and dedication to providing us with an individualized experience and beautifully REAL pictures. We can’t thank you enough Rusty!!
Madison
Madison Sent on 12/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best decision of my wedding!

Look no further if you are wanting timeless, candid and stunning photos! Rusty captured my husbands and I's big day so perfectly. He is a joy to work with, made us and all our guest feel so comfortable and it really shined through in EVERY photo. I had a very high standard of what I was looking for and he exceeded all of them. If you are looking for all the small and big moments to be captured with a detailed eye, look no further. 15/10 recommend Rusty and wish I could get married all over again to get some more photos!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 10/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

One of THE best decisions we made for our wedding

Having Rusty take our wedding photographs was one of THE best decisions we made for our wedding day/weekend! Rusty did a great job of making us feel beautiful while also capturing what feels like authentic snapshots of "us" as a couple. Instead of feeling like I was posing for pictures, I felt like I was just living (and loving) our day with Rusty in the background capturing it. The emotion and joy he managed to capture is incredible, and he also helped us do a streamlined approach to "formal" pictures so that we could spend more time with our guests (one of our priorities!). Rusty was so organized on the front end that the day itself went seamlessly, and he managed to bring an extra level of calm to the weekend (and, frankly, to the whole process!). The photos are absolutely incredible (although I recognize I'm biased...), and I know we'll cherish them for decades. You absolutely will not regret having Rusty and his team capture your weekend.
Austin
Austin Sent on 07/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing but the Best

My wife and I had our wedding at the end of May 2021, and we had the extreme good fortune of working with Rusty of Waldron Photography to capture our event. Our package with Rusty included an engagement photoshoot as well 8 hours on the wedding day. We included an add-on for the Blanc Booth; a high-quality professional photo-booth during the reception which offers black and white portraits for the entire evening. To put it plainly, I was absolutely blown away by the level of service, skill, and professionalism that Rusty puts into his work. The photos are phenomenal, the communication was excellent, Rusty’s style and vision for our day was exactly what we wanted, and the entire time we were together I felt comfortable and at ease. By the end of the night, I felt like we were all best friends. I know that my wife and I were having a great time and I felt like Rusty had a lot of fun with us as well. Two days after the wedding Rusty had already sent us our Blank Booth portraits and a sneak peak at the pictures from the day, totaling 230 pictures. A little over a month after the wedding we had the entire collection and all of Rust’s photos. All in total, including engagement photos, the photo booth, and the rest of the wedding pictures we have over 1,000 beautiful photos of the absolute highest quality from who I believe to be the most exceptional photographer. I am eternally grateful for the experience we had with Waldron Photography and would absolutely recommend him to anyone in need of photography services.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the BEST!

Where, oh where to begin? Rusty is just the best. Before you live your wedding day... you don't really know the full extent to just how much of an impact the vendors (who you will spend ALL day with) will have on EVERYONE's experience. They're in your family, they're in your wedding party, they're present for each moment big and small in your day. They've seen you grow from early planning and engagement photos to where you are when you get married. They see the journey. The laid-back energy, kindness, talent, and fun Rusty brought to our wedding was so incredibly special to Henry and I. Not only did Rusty deliver some incredible engagement and wedding photos, he made our personal experiences with getting married so much better than if he wasn't a part of it. Rusty knew just how important a good plan and good back up plan and back up to the back up plan was to me, and he excitedly would go over every detail with Henry and I however many times I wanted before the actual day... so when Rusty arrived to the bridesmaid suite I knew I could cruise into autopilot- he would take it from there. I could just be the bride and someone else would make sure it all happened. The photos he took for us will be some of our most prized possessions in our lifetime. He documented how we interact, how our family's love each other, how important our friends are, etc. and is able to communicate so much through his images. We say it all the time, but Rusty was the best decision we made for the wedding and we honestly didn't fully know that until we saw him that day. We knew he was good, trust me there... but we didn't realize until the day happened just how impactful it can be to have him in your corner on one of the biggest days of your life. Like everyone else says... you will not and could never be disappointed with Rusty. He has always exceeded any expectations and we are so, so thankful to him!
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Abby Sent on 09/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Book Waldron yesterday

Wow, where can I even begin? Aside from our venue, picking our photographer was one of the most important aspects of our day that I wanted to get right. I spent hours researching photographers, created a crazy spreadsheet that had me feeling like a bridezilla, and realized Waldron was the only choice for us. During our engagement photos we were so concerned they would look awkward because we are both uncomfortable in front of the camera. Rusty put us at ease immediately and had several tricks to help us look natural.

On our day Rusty and Addison were so professional and brought the perfect balance of directing/observing. They knew when to step in to pose everyone and when to step back to allow us to be present in the moment the whole day and evening. After our day Rusty got our pictures to us so quickly and we were blown away at how perfectly our day was captured. Looking at our photos brings us back to the feelings of that day and will allow us to relive it forever. To us this is priceless and we cannot recommend Waldron enough. Our only photo-related problem throughout the entire process is now selecting which photos are our favorites because they are all so fantastic :)
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User4943343 Sent on 11/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Rusty was so incredible to work with for our wedding! After the first meeting with Rusty, both my husband and I felt so comfortable with him and his style that we didn't even bother meeting with other photographers. Our engagement pictures were incredible and he was amazing at capturing the best, unstaged moments from our wedding. He is so easy to work with, so kind, and warm...you will not be disappointed! Ps: get the Blancbooth!
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Kenny Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision

Rusty Wright of The Waldron Photograph Co. blew our mind with his photography, kindness, creative vision, and professionalism. From the first email with him we knew it was one of the best decisions about our wedding we had made. He's seriously a joy to work with, he leaves a lasting impression on everyone he comes in contact with, and he captured our wedding day in a way that exceeded what we could've ever hoped for. He made our wedding day look as magical as it felt. We're so grateful to have worked with Rusty and will 100% go back to him with any future photography we need. Do yourself a favor and get in touch with Rusty.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 04/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding photos are magic!!!

Working with Rusty was a dream. He's everything you'd want in a wedding photographer. Not only do we have the most incredible photos, but he made the entire process easy and fun and totally carefree. From our first conversation I knew I was in great hands. He was so kind and thoughtful throughout the entire process. Rusty captured moments at our wedding that I didn't even realize were happening. I am so so so grateful I found him and would wholeheartedly recommend him for your wedding day! If he's available, look no further!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
The Yellow Peony The Yellow Peony Wedding Dresses

Rusty is such a talented photographer. If I had to characterize his style, it would be "capturing classic and timeless beauty." If I could recommend to any bride a single photographer to capture them on one of the most special days of their life, It's RJ Stills!

Michael Lauren Weddings Michael Lauren Weddings Wedding DJs

Rusty is an incredible guy, and an amazing photographer that you'll love to work with. You really only get one chance to get it right at your wedding, and he demonstrates why you hire a professional to document your big day in the first place. Out of hundreds of photographers in the Midwest, I highly recommend RJ Stills for his quality of service.

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