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A wedding day is the happiest day in couples lives! Matt Fornear has 15yrs experience photographing weddings and traveling throughout the Midwest & beyond. My photos are creative and colorful, filled with real moments and real emotions. Though being a Midwest based wedding photographer I love traveling and exploring new places. I have been to North Dakota, Green Bay, Madison, Spring Green, Milwaukee to Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and as far away as Las Vegas.

Getting to know what is important to couples on their wedding day is a top priority for Fornear Photo. Our photo style is full of personality, fun and is colorful... just like you! Having captured countless creative images for their couples and knowing how to prepare for any given situation on a wedding day, Fornear Photo would love the opportunity to work with you so that you too can have the unique wedding you have always dreamed of. Are you a vintage loving couple, a badass tattooed bride, a groom who is a gamer or a quirky gay duo? No matter your style they want to tell YOUR love story through photographs so you can look back on them for the rest of your lives.

Fornear Photo's most popular package is their All Day Wedding. All packages come with two photographers, edited digital images, print release, password protected photo gallery on our website in which you can also purchase prints from as well as a preview on all of the Fornear Photo social media channels within days of your wedding. Looking for a nontraditional wedding day? They have got you covered! Special packages for weekday unions and elopements are available too.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,750

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,750

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
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
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Jennifer
Jennifer P. Sent on 08/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

When I found Matt and Krista on WeddingWire, I knew I hit the jackpot! They were affordable and had quality work! They made us feel very comfortable during our engagement session and our wedding. We were their first wedding of summer 2020 due to Covid19 pandemic. They worked very well to meet all of our needs. They are creative and very easy to work with. They have a complimentary engagement session which most photographers do not offer, two photographers, and you tell them when to arrive and when to leave (they were the only photographers we found who do this). Everyone at our wedding raved about the beautiful pictures that were taken. A lot of guests after viewing the pictures stated, "I would hire them for my wedding." Our pictures showed up in a custom box with our picture on it and about 30 prints with a custom USB drive...super cute and unexpected! Pick Fornear Photo for your wedding day, you will not regret it!
Rachel
Rachel M. Sent on 02/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fun, relaxed, amazing photographs!

Matt and Krista were so much fun to work with! They captured us perfectly. From fun candids to beautifully composed photos, we are so pleased! They are relaxed and easy-going. We highly recommend them! :)
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 08/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Even better than we could have imagined!

Matt and Krista are AMAZING! They are funny and flexible and really helped us relax during both our engagement shoot and on our wedding day! The couple is experienced and knows exactly what they're doing! We really love that they work together the entire time, but still bring different styles and ideas in to their work. We were so satisfied with their help and with the pictures we received!! We love the amount of pictures they took on our big day and how flexible they are with time- arriving when we asked, leaving after we have all agreed that they've got enough pictures, and adapting to changes last minute changes in our schedule!

We cannot wait to book anniversary or family shots with them in the future!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Real Weddings

Ben & Rebecca
34 photos · 06/08/2018
Bruce & Molly
26 photos · 06/08/2016
Ana & Brian
25 photos · 05/28/2016

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Wild Eagle Lodge Wild Eagle Lodge Hotel Weddings

Matt & Krista Fornear have photographed many of our bridal couples at Wild Eagle Lodge. Their experience is truly an asset to your Big Day and the photographs are absolutely stunning! They will exceed your expectations and capture those sweetest moments. They hold a high rating of excellence at our resort. Robin Nikolaus Events Coordinator Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River, WI

A Personal Touch DJ Services and Event Lighting A Personal Touch DJ Services and Event Lighting Wedding DJs

Fornear Photo was such an amazing company to work with. They were on top of their game always and you could tell the bride and groom absolutely loved them. As a DJ, we love the photographers that come up to us and introduce themselves, and want to work with us as a team. Matching our paperwork and to make sure we are on the same page for all events occurring throughout the evening. Fornear wanted to work together, and make sure they knew when the grand march, toasts, special dances and so on would be taking place. They are a great company and we look forward to working with them again in the future!

Accent Events Accent Events Wedding DJs

Most couples can't really do the Coke/Pepsi challenge, when it comes to picking the team for their perfect day. Luckily, we do weddings week in, week out and can confirm that Fornear bring a fantastic, professional ethic to make their couple's day spectacular. It was a pleasure working with them, and I can't wait to see the rest of the shots from the day, if the sneak peek was anything to go by! Highly recommended.

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